21 h. ago Labor to subsidise home batteries up to $4000 for households

The prime minister is doubling down on his clean energy ambitions in response to criticisms of soaring power bills.

Politics

27 h. ago ‘Ticked the box’: Small $437k Thornbury unit ignites auction bidding war

A small apartment in Thornbury sparked a quick-fire bidding war, selling for well above its reserve at $437,000 to a first home buyer.

Economics

30 h. ago Couple vie with 19 others for $1.9m West Ryde home on busy main road

Twenty bidders registered to compete for a West Ryde home sitting on a busy main road. A couple from Putney lobbed the winning bid of $1.92 million at the auction on Saturday.

Politics

57 h. ago Trump pointed the finger at a country where the average wage is $11 a day. The crowd laughed

“They made a fortune with the United States of America,” the US President declared, as he imposed tariffs on some of the world’s poorest countries, in a move that could open the door for China.

Politics

3 d. ago Donald Trump clears path to sell his $3.3 billion stake in Truth Social

Trump’s stake in the media company that owns Truth Social has for the past year formed the bedrock of the president’s fortune.

Politics

3 d. ago Donald Trump clears path to sell his $3.3b stake in Truth Social

Trump’s stake in the media company that owns Truth Social has for the past year formed the bedrock of the president’s fortune.

Politics

3 d. ago ‘Angry and bitter’: Sydney tenants ‘trapped’ as rents hit record highs

Sydney rents have soared in unexpected regions as renters flock to more far-flung and affordable neighbourhoods.

Events

3 d. ago Unexpected Brisbane suburb where renting a room now costs $550 a week

Brisbane rents have soared to fresh record highs, making the city the outright second-most expensive in the country to rent a unit.

Economics

4 d. ago Allan seeks to charm caucus as concerns mount over state Labor poll slump

Federal Labor MPs are struggling with how they should campaign in a state vital to Labor’s electoral fortunes when the state branch is so on the nose.

Politics

6 d. ago Mosman local beats six others for $16.1 million ‘knockdown’ at auction

Seven buyers registered, all with big dreams of turning a deceased estate with uninterrupted views and a top position into a trophy home.

Economics

6 d. ago Young couple win chic $1.4m townhouse with strong bidding strategy

A fast-paced auction ensured for the Richmond townhouse with a rooftop terrace, built by the vendor 15 years ago and then rented out.

Politics

8 d. ago Family outbids architects for a $2.5m combined home and office in Glebe

A couple with two daughters in their twenties outbid architects at auction on Saturday for a $2.5 million combined home and office space in Glebe.

Events

1 week ago ASX falls as banks, tech stocks decline; Reject Shop soars on takeover bid

The relief party on the sharemarket seems to be over as Trump tariffs are back in focus, with local shares opening lower after tech giants dragged down Wall Street.

Politics

1 week ago How three unlikely Broncos revived their careers under Maguire

A contract extension looms for an unsung Bronco, one of a trio of players poised to transform their careers – and the club’s fortunes – in 2025.

Politics

1 week ago Ryan, Alexiou hoping for change of fortunes with She Conquers

After a tough last week, Rosehill training duo Gerald Ryan and Sterling Alexiou are banking on the return of a promising and lightly raced filly to reignite their autumn at Thursday’s Gosford meeting.

Politics

1 week ago Albanese and Dutton are bidding to buy your vote, with no regard for the price

Australians are about to be invited to an auction where Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton bid for votes with competing claims about personal tax cuts.

Economics

1 week ago Feng shui and fortune: Robertson home soars to $2.51 million at auction

Despite the peeling wallpaper and ’70s carpet, the home soared $100,000 past its reserve and hundreds of thousands beyond the vendor’s expectations.

Economics

1 week ago ‘She just went for it’: Woman beats five others to rare $2.85m Middle Park home

Six parties competed for a single-level Edwardian home in Middle Park steps from the beach at auction on Saturday.

Politics

2 w. ago Investors pay $2.55 million at auction to knock down North Ryde home

The property’s large land size and proximity to the Metro and CBD appealed to investors from Eastwood and Macquarie Park, who plan to rebuild.

Economics

2 w. ago Neighbours buy $3.19m Epping home at auction on their own street

After walking past the property many, many times and admiring it, they managed to secure the three-bedroom home for themselves on Saturday.

Economics