2 h. ago Platform being pursued by federal police escapes teen social media ban

Roblox, Discord and WhatsApp have been excluded from the ban – for now.

Events

4 h. ago Up in smoke: NSW Labor closes Sydney stores in illegal tobacco raids

NSW Labor has started the first of its raids on stores selling illegal tobacco. 

Events

4 h. ago ‘Welcome to the club:’ Payne’s special embrace after Melham wins dramatic Melbourne Cup

On a rain-affected Cup Day that attracted a crowd of 84,374, jockey Jye McNeil copped a lengthy ban for careless riding, and Blake Shinn broke his leg in a nasty fall. But this day belonged to Melham.

Politics

8 h. ago Chalmers and the RBA tamed the ‘inflation dragon’, can they ride the ‘inflation camel’?

Interest rates are now unlikely to change until well into next year – and the Reserve Bank revealed two key economic “humps” that have caught its eye.

Politics

12 h. ago Freebirthing, ‘wild’ pregnancies and the banned birth keeper

Doula Emily Lal has said she would never seek medical care during her own “wild” pregnancies, despite having no medical background herself.

Events

12 h. ago ‘Peace President’ Trump is driving a share bonanza for weapons makers

As the US president brands himself as the world’s peacemaker, defence stocks are absolutely booming.

Politics

13 h. ago ASX slips ahead of RBA decision; Miners, energy stocks, utilities fall

The Australian sharemarket opened lower on Melbourne Cup Day as investors await the Reserve Bank’s interest rate decision and outlook for future rate cuts in the afternoon. 

Politics

14 h. ago Former Aussie Test captain's cricket collection up for grabs

Kim Hughes is selling off a lifetime's worth of cricket memorabilia.

Politics

17 h. ago ASX set to fall ahead of RBA decision; AI stocks prop up Wall Street

The Australian sharemarket is set to open lower on Melbourne Cup Day as investors await the Reserve Bank’s interest rate decision and outlook for future rate cuts in the afternoon. 

Politics

19 h. ago Formaldehyde and antifreeze: What’s inside one of the most popular illegal vapes in Australia

Alibarbar, one of the most popular vape brands in Australia, despite being illegal, has potentially dangerous levels of nicotine and toxic contaminants.

Events

19 h. ago Richard White was selling $20 million in WiseTech shares during AFP raid

The sale was scheduled before White knew about a raid connected to an insider-trading probe that has sunk WiseTech’s share price.

Economics

29 h. ago The latest hygiene product that you can put anywhere. Yes, even there

Whole body deodorants are the latest personal hygiene products to hit the market, promising to keep every part of your body fresh and clean. But is it just marketing hype?

Politics

32 h. ago Locksley in line for US$191m Washington critical minerals funding

Locksley Resources has lined up US$191m in potential US backing from the EXIM Bank to fast-track its Mojave project and strengthen America’s critical minerals supply.

Politics

32 h. ago Andrew’s finances in the spotlight as he transitions to civilian life

While the fallen prince’s finances remain mysterious, his life of luxury may be difficult to sustain as a civilian.

Politics

32 h. ago Rates balancing act struggles as job ads dry up and shoppers put wallets away

The Reserve Bank will hold interest rates steady on Tuesday. But it will start to fret over the state of the jobs market and cost-conscious consumers.

Politics

35 h. ago Bank shares drive ASX into the green; Westpac gains 2.8 per cent

The Australian sharemarket moved higher on Monday, as Westpac’s results helped to spark a rally in the big four’s shares.

Politics

35 h. ago Westpac boss says selling $21.4b RAMS loan book will help cut costs

The country’s second-largest mortgage lender will lose market share under a plan to sell RAMS, but CEO Anthony Miller says the move makes sense.

Economics

36 h. ago Call for doulas to face charges for giving clinical care during freebirths

Peak medical bodies are demanding governments across Australia ban unregistered birth workers from a range of activities after recent tragedies during so-called freebirths.

Politics

36 h. ago Elisabeth Moss’ new body horror movie proves enough is enough

Co-starring Kate Hudson and set in the beauty business, Shell swings between funny and mildly disgusting.

Events

43 h. ago The deported kingpin, the Chinese gang and the vape brand controlling an Australian black market

Intelligence shows notorious kingpin Kazem “Kaz” Hamad has partnered a China-based crime group to command the entire supply chain of illegal vapes flooding the Australian market.

Politics