RBA minutes, speech scoured for cash rate clues
Further insights into the March cash rate hike in the minutes from the Reserve Bank board meeting dominate the economic discourse this week.
politics
Australia welcomes decision to hear MH17 case
A decision by the UN's aviation agency to hear a case against Russia over the downing of Flight MH17 has been welcomed by the federal government.
Australia’s growth outlook still subdued: OECD
The OECD has slightly downgraded its forecasts for Australia's growth in its latest look at how the global economy is faring.
Home, business buyers should be advised of climate risk
As the government works its way through a 1000-page report on productivity, debate has been sparked over home sellers disclosing climate risk.
Climate policy push heats up as parliament returns
With a fortnight of parliamentary sittings in Canberra, Labor is keen to secure a win on its centrepiece election promise to cut carbon emissions.
Australia plans to buy 220 cruise missiles from America
The Pentagon has approved the sale of 220 cruise missiles to Australia, which can be fired from nuclear submarines being acquired under a separate agreement.
Street walks, soccer and schooners as NSW poll nears
The two men looking to lead NSW for the next four years have hit the campaign trail as the March 25 election approaches.
Fears budget won’t do enough to ease power price spike
A key welfare group is urging the government to reduce cost of living pressures in its upcoming budget with Australians again bracing for energy bill spikes.
Train making off the rails, but plan to get on track
As the federal government develops a national railway plan, a report has found $1.85 billion has been wasted due to state-only train manufacturing policies.
Major surgery prescribed to boost nation’s productivity
Climate policy, the migration system, workplace laws and health and education systems have been earmarked for reform under a review of Australia's productivity.
Strong culture and strong youth will help Close the Gap
The latest Close the Gap campaign shines a light on Indigenous youth who have dedicated their time and energy to creating a better world
China different from 90s, says Albo after Keating spray
China has changed its posture and position since Paul Keating was prime minister, Anthony Albanese says.
Minns king of kids as Gladys pops up in marginal seat
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet would love to see more of his predecessor Gladys Berejiklian on the hustings, while school kids have lauded Labor's Chris Minns.
‘Productivity problem’ putting living standards at risk
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says Australia is slipping down global productivity rankings - and there's no easy fix for the problem.
Risk to winter supply as gas crisis enters second year
The energy market operator has warned of risks to gas supply this winter but is armed with new powers over producers as the energy crisis enters a second year.
Hot jobs data bolsters case for another rate hike
Fresh labour market data shows few signs of a slowing jobs market, with one vacant position for every unemployed worker.
PM feels no shame over ‘significant’ power price rises
The prime minister says energy price hikes would have been higher were it not for market intervention, while denying the rises were embarrassing his government.
Subs criticism rises as production line breaks surface
The Commonwealth is handing over land to South Australia to help provide the infrastructure to build nuclear-powered submarines, as critics question the deal.
Inflation, slowing demand increase risks for business
The combined impact of high inflation, rising interest rates and slowing consumer demand are taking a toll on Australian businesses, especially smaller ones.
Minns baulks on nurses’ pay in NSW leaders debate
He'll scrap a public sector wages cap if elected but NSW Labor leader Chris Minns has fallen short of guaranteeing higher wages during an hour-long TV debate.
Calls to protect payments following builder collapse
Advocates have called for federal reforms to protect worker payments following the collapse of prominent construction companies.
Qld homes, businesses to get electricity bill relief
The Queensland government has promised to give households and small businesses in the state's southeast bigger electricity bill rebates in 2023/24.
Keating sinks the boot into ‘irrational’ AUKUS deal
Paul Keating has launched a scathing attack on the AUKUS security arrangement, calling it irrational and an affront to Australia's public administration.
Nurses to sue NSW government over staff shortages
Nurses are taking the NSW government to court using examples of staff shortages they say deprive patients of adequate care.
Power prices to soar as Australia heads into winter
Energy regulators expect maximum residential electricity prices to rise more than 30 per cent in some areas amid high commodity prices and generation costs.
US drone crashes into Black Sea after Russian intercept
A Russian fighter jet struck the propeller of a US military spy drone, causing the unmanned aerial vehicle to crash into the Black Sea, US officials say.
Premier’s kids’ kitty open to children born interstate
Dominic Perrottet believes his new kids' future fund is great policy, but questions linger over who is eligible and whether it will instead increase inequality.
Ukraine’s grim warning on Russian social media meddling
Ukrainian Ambassador Vasyl Myroshnychenko has warned Australia that Russia is exploiting social media divisions to undermine democracy.
Queensland MPs debate controversial youth crime laws
Youth crime laws are expected to pass state parliament in Queensland this week after serious concerns were raised by human rights groups.
Demand for urgent change to GST ‘atrocity’ rebuffed
Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers has rejected a call from his Victorian counterpart to urgently reassess the GST system amid claims it favours Western Australia.
Mental health workers ‘despair’ at state of NSW system
A report from the front line of mental health care in NSW shows a system struggling with "fractured" services, but the government says funding is significant.