3 h. ago Federal Reserve cuts US interest rates in another divided vote

The central bank reduced its key interest rate for the third time in a row but signalled that it may leave rates unchanged in the coming months, a move that could attract ire from President Donald Trump.

Politics

4 h. ago ‘So what, no pipis?’: Mourners left hungry at Graham Richardson’s wake

The late Labor powerbroker would be rolling in his grave over the meagre lunch offerings at his wake on Tuesday.

Politics

16 h. ago Banking services restored after thousands of customers hit by Westpac outage

The outage affected eftpos terminals and online banking, including through apps or other browsers. 

Economics

18 h. ago ‘What’s your name?’ Moment police found Mangione eating McDonald’s after shooting

The restaurant manager called 911, concerned the customer sitting alone in a back corner resembled the man wanted over a brazen killing days earlier.

Events

21 h. ago Vanishing act: The Anika Wells expenses exclusive pulled by News Corp

The media company’s free mass-market news site, news.com.au, snagged a red-hot story, so why did it spike it a few hours later?

Politics

22 h. ago Serial pest booted from Lady Gaga’s Brisbane show before it begins

Security moved quickly to intercept the Australian man, who invaded the red carpet and grabbed Ariana Grande at a premiere of Wicked: For Good last month.

Politics

23 h. ago MAGA influencers urge Trump to kill Netflix deal over streamer’s Obama ties

The right-wing commentators’ push to paint Netflix as aligned with Democrats and a liberal agenda adds to a swirl of controversy and intrigue circling what would be one of the largest media mergers in recent history.

Politics

28 h. ago ‘I think they’re weak’: Trump slams Europe over migration, Ukraine

US President Donald Trump has called European leaders “weak” on migration, and suggested Russia will win its war against Ukraine.

Politics

28 h. ago ‘They’re weak’: Trump slams Europe on migration, tightens screws on Ukraine

Describing Europe’s immigration policy as a “disaster”, the US president also suggested Russia would win its war in Ukraine as he blasted European leaders for talking too much without producing results.

Politics

40 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

41 h. ago Hail to the king: Trump will steer battle for the future of Hollywood

Donald Trump is almost certainly going to have the final say on who wins and who gets fired in the $160 billion contest over Warner Bros.

Politics

42 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

45 h. ago ‘They’re killing their own customers’: Beijing, we have a $1.5 trillion problem

China has posted a record trade surplus of more than $US1 trillion, and that before the year is even finished. Its trading partners are threatening to revolt.

Economics

46 h. ago Zelensky digs in against Trump pressure as peace talks at risk of collapse

The Ukraine president is holding firm in a deepening dispute over whether to cede land to Russia to end the war, issuing a forceful statement of his nation’s sovereignty.

Politics

64 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

65 h. ago Fresh airstrikes shatter Asian ceasefire Trump claimed as a victory

Six weeks ago, a smiling US president was celebrating the ceasefire he had brokered. Now Thailand has once more deployed fighter jets against its neighbour.

Events

69 h. ago When the party’s over: why you ‘break’ emotionally and physically at year’s end

As the music fades and the bubbles go flat, Australia’s most relied-on people are quietly unravelling. Behind the festive cheer lies an emotional reckoning and the fleeting illusion of rest before it all begins again.

Politics

3 d. ago Inside David Crisafulli’s ambitious bid to bring Trump and co to Queensland

A day after his request to meet with the federal government was knocked back, the Queensland premier directly lobbied two foreign PMs.

Politics

3 d. ago Trump was expected to enforce hard Christian values. The reality has been different

For all the concerns that the US president would enforce “Christian nationalism” on America and the world, we’ve seen another set of values define his government.

Politics

4 d. ago Farmers’ campaign against feral deer trapped in Victoria’s red tape

Marie and David Trigg have fought for three years to control feral deer on their property, but say they have been met with bureaucratic delay.

Politics