2 h. ago ASX finishes in the red after RBA keeps rates on hold; TPG shares fall

The Australian sharemarket stayed in the red after the Reserve Bank held interest rates steady on Tuesday afternoon and said recent data suggested “the risks to inflation have tilted to the upside”.

Politics

4 h. ago ASX stays in the red after RBA keeps rates on hold; TPG shares fall

The Australian sharemarket stayed in the red after the Reserve Bank held interest rates steady on Tuesday afternoon and said recent data suggested “the risks to inflation have tilted to the upside”.

Politics

14 h. ago ASX set to slide on RBA day as Wall Street retreats; Magnum ice cream disappoints in debut

US stocks are pulling away from their record heights, setting up the Australian sharemarket to open lower this morning.

Politics

14 h. ago These cancers are so quiet, they are often caught too late. And they’re on the rise

Treatments have advanced considerably in recent decades, but there are still cancers that are hard to diagnose, often until it’s too late. Here is what can be done.

Events

24 h. ago The State Library won’t be frozen in time. Change keeps us relevant

Students, researchers and scholars want to use the library in different ways – hiring out the spaces and evolving its services are necessary if it is to survive as a temple of engagement.

Politics

25 h. ago The red flags childcare regulators may have missed in the Joshua Brown case

The rise of for-profit chains means the government now has to hunt “bad faith” providers through a complicated chain of company names, an inquiry has heard.

Events

34 h. ago Less than a third of parents will enforce social media ban, new poll finds

Nearly 70 per cent of voters back the world-leading policy, but most are sceptical it can even work.

Politics

38 h. ago ‘National pride’: Albanese hails teen social ban, but parents may not force kids to follow the law

Nearly 70 per cent of voters back the world-leading policy, which is set to take full effect on Wednesday.

Society

38 h. ago Across Melbourne, parents are preparing for the social media ban fallout

For many children, social media is the digital version of meeting up after school and on weekends. With platforms soon to be out of reach, families are facing tough conversations.

Politics

38 h. ago These shopping centres will have a heavier police presence from today. Here’s why

Extra police and protective security will begin 90 days of patrolling four major shopping centres amid a rise in violent retail crimes.

Events

53 h. ago Warning over ‘fake’ Black Friday discounts as Officeworks defends pricing

As Australians take pause after the annual deals before entering Christmas and Boxing Day sales, retailers have come under fire.

Events

62 h. ago ‘Clear boundaries’: The private school rule changes in wake of social media ban

Cranbrook will ban smartphones for certain grades, while other schools are removing YouTube in response to the social media ban.

Politics

3 d. ago Historic win: Vast Indigenous cultural landscape gains protection

A large swathe of Queensland with more than 600 significant sites will be protected from mining after being placed on the National Heritage List.

Culture

4 d. ago ASX Runners of the Week: Phoslock, Black Horse, DGR & African Gold

The Bulls N’ Bears ASX Runner of the Week is Phoslock Environmental Technologies, after it flicked the switch on its Chinese water treatment factory after four long years.

Politics

4 d. ago ASX recovers on tech strength despite rate cut hopes dissipating

Tech and gold companies have lifted the Australian market out of an early loss following a positive lead from Wall Street.

Politics

4 d. ago ASX recovers on mining strength despite rate cut hopes dissipating

Mining giants and banks have lifted the Australian market out of an early loss following a positive lead from Wall Street.

Politics

4 d. ago Puppy among those rescued from sinking boat during ruff day at sea

Five people and Sooky the dog were rescued off the Queensland coast on Thursday after their inflatable tender took on water.

Politics

5 d. ago Relief teacher charged with child sex offences taught at 40 SA schools

Since the charges came to light, parents have been critical that they weren’t told more, sooner.

Society

5 d. ago Almost a year after synagogue firebombing, Jews gather in sorrow – and fear

International Jewish leaders have been told Australia has suffered the world’s most dramatic rise in the percentage of hate incidents against Jews during the past two years.

Events

5 d. ago ASX gains amid BHP, Rio Tinto’s copper rally; Property trusts decline

The Australian sharemarket advanced on Thursday, driven by the nation’s mining and banking heavyweights, while a surge in bond yields pulled down real estate investment trusts.

Politics