18 h. ago Here’s jeers to the $6 cafe latte (from a coffee philistine)

Just to save a few sad coins, I confess I’ve been trying those coffee sachets – permanently half-price in supermarkets.

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56 h. ago Lifestyle towns where houses cost half the price in Byron Bay

Can’t afford Byron Bay? There are still lifestyle towns, on the coast and inland, with a median house price coming in under $1 million.

Economics

69 h. ago What’s up, what’s down: The price changes and new laws coming to NSW in 2026

An extension of the $60 toll cap is the main source of relief at the state level, but there are also new rules over gas, as well as behavioural standards for councillors.

Politics

3 d. ago Subsidies, sweeteners and price hikes: What changes on January 1

Long-promised changes in force in the new year include protections for cash, passport price hikes, and the arrival of Australia’s first Centre for Disease Control.

Politics

6 d. ago The words we say, and the ones we listen to now, will shape Australia

Jenna Price powerfully conveyed the pain of her experience, and that of the Jewish community, without rancour or blame

Politics

7 d. ago JD Vance is now the undisputed heir to the MAGA throne – but at what price?

Trump’s anointed successor must calm an increasingly fractious Republican movement which some say risks following its Democratic opponents down the same identity rabbit hole.

Politics

7 d. ago Midterms, Moscow and MAGA’s main man: How 2026 will be shaped

What’s in store for the world next year? As our correspondents looked ahead, the thread stitching it all together – or pulling it apart – led back to the White House.

Politics

9 d. ago She was MAGA’s favourite conspiracist. Then she dug into Charlie Kirk’s killing

Candace Owens’ foray into conspiracy theories about the death of the conservative activist has some of her long-time allies drawing a line.

Events

1 week ago Nicki Minaj calls JD Vance an 'assassin' in gaffe at Turning Point conference

The performer was on stage with Charlie Kirk's widow when she was left mortified by her choice of words.

Politics

2 w. ago WA faces gas supply cliff amid warning rising energy prices could kill off businesses

The supply cliff prompted a warning from the Australian Energy Market Operator that if the price of the commodity continues to rise it may result in gas-reliant WA businesses shutting up shop.

Events

2 w. ago Investment land or nature strip? $20,000 patch of lawn for sale

You could mistake it for a council verge, but a vacant plot of land with a bargain price tag is for sale in a seaside town.

Economics

2 w. ago Supermarkets soon to be slapped with $10m fines for price gouging

Supermarkets such as Coles and Woolworths could soon face $10 million fines for price gouging under new laws.

Economics

2 w. ago ‘An uneven playing field’: Supermarkets hit back at Labor’s price gouging ban

Coles and Woolworths will face penalties of up to $10 million under the new rules, which will begin in July 2026.

Events

3 w. ago Could Trump’s Caribbean boat strikes be what finally splinters the MAGA movement?

The captain’s pick for the role of defence secretary is facing allegations he’s presided over a military mission that may have been marked by war crimes. That’s a step too far for some of the president’s fans.

Politics

3 w. ago Price counts on outside chance for bonus shot with Sabaj in The Ingham

Galloper Sabaj will bring strong, new form lines to The Ingham, but trainer Mick Price is concerned a wide draw could spoil his chances.

Politics

3 w. 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

3 w. ago This gene therapy costs $5 million a dose. Is it worth the price?

A new wave of gene therapy treatments offer a new lease on life for people with inherited diseases such as haemophilia. But there’s a $5 million problem.

Economics

3 w. ago Logistics heir says he has just $2 in cash after birthday on private Fiji island

Melbourne businessman Gregory O’Shea has declared himself bankrupt as a conga line of creditors pursue his collapsed freight company.

Economics

3 w. ago Melbourne home sellers pocket $170,000 premium after advertising reserve price

The smart warehouse-style apartment in a central location was part of a former biscuit factory and attracted four bidders.

Economics

4 w. ago On State Library, knowing the price of all, but the value of nothing

The proposed changes to the State Library continue to prompt readers to react.

Politics