97 m. 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”.

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2 h. ago From AI to Bitcoin: These five trends will dominate markets in 2026

Gold and silver will keep their lustre, but can Bitcoin become their digital equivalent?

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4 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

11 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.

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35 h. ago The five key travel questions of 2026: What you need to know

Traveller’s advice expert on the five major issues he expects to see in his inbox in 2026.

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46 h. ago Coalition vote crashes to record low, One Nation surges amid housing anger: poll

Exclusive polling shows support for Pauline Hanson’s party has risen to a record high as fears over the housing market and infrastructure fuel frustration over immigration.

Events

66 h. ago The Ashes 2025 second Test day three as it happened: Australia close in on crushing victory after critical DRS reviews and English collapse

Australia’s bowlers dominated first with the bat, then with the ball under lights too, leaving a demoralised England staring down a 2-0 series deficit.

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3 d. ago West Australians mourned the Robinson brothers together. Now their case is going to trial

Court proceedings are now in their second year, and the trial of the men accused of murdering the brothers and their American friend will likely go into 2026.

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3 d. ago FIFA World Cup 2026 draw LIVE updates: Socceroos to learn opponents

Will Australia be drawn in a group of death or get a smoother ride at next year’s tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico? They will soon find out in Washington DC.

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3 d. ago ‘Just grateful’: Two ‘bogans from Australia’ lead film award nominations

The horror film Bring Her Back has dominated the AACTA Award film nominations, with the Belle Gibson Netflix series well ahead of its rivals in the TV categories.

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3 d. ago This beachfront stunner boasts views of the Pacific Ocean through floor

From urban hideaways to coastal retreats, here are some of the best properties on the market in NSW right now.

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3 d. ago WA’s top cop says shooting, arson attacks linked to police crackdown on illegal tobacco

West Australian police believe a shooting at a Ballajura shop overnight and a building fire in Maddington on Thursday are linked to the force’s crackdown on the illegal tobacco market.

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4 d. ago ‘Exhausting and disheartening’: The other side of life as a Winter Olympian

Fundraising has become a stalwart for Australia’s Winter Olympians as they attempt to qualify for the 2026 Olympics in Italy.

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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 Eurovision backlash as nations pull out after Israel cleared to compete

Israel was cleared to enter the 2026 song contest, prompting Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia to follow through on their threats to withdraw over the Gaza war.

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4 d. ago SBS backs Eurovision as other countries pull out after Israel cleared to compete

Israel was cleared to enter the 2026 song contest, prompting Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia to follow through on their threats to withdraw over the Gaza war.

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4 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.

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5 d. ago Feeling festive? Your guide to Sydney’s Christmas events, big and small

The city is full of seasonal festivities including concerts, markets, carolling sessions and plenty of opportunities to meet Saint Nick.

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5 d. ago Ukraine is running out of cash. Can Europe seize Russian money to help?

There are $270 billion of frozen Russian assets held in Europe. They could be used to give the European Union a voice in settlement of the war.

Economics