3 h. ago Man charged after airport gun drama rearrested over alleged Central Station assaults

Nicholas Teplin, 41, allegedly told an arresting police officer “I know I’m going to get bail like always”.

Events

5 h. ago What the RBA governor’s struggle to get a room to focus on rates says about the economy

For three days, two dozen people will debate ways to lift the nation’s living standards as productivity growth remains sluggish. Failure cannot be an option.

Politics

7 h. ago Man charged after Sydney Airport gun drama rearrested over alleged Central Station assaults

Nicholas Teplin was bailed after a scuffle in which a police firearm was discharged at the airport on Wednesday. Now, he’s behind bars.

Events

10 h. ago Australia news LIVE: Tax overhaul calls ahead of economic reform roundtable; US responds to Australia recognising Palestinian state

Read the national news blog for rolling updates on today’s top stories from Australia and around the world.

Economics

11 h. ago Donald Trump prepares for talks with Vladimir Putin over Ukraine war

US President Donald Trump warns Russian leader Vladimir Putin ahead of their high stakes summit in Alaska.

Politics

12 h. ago ASX set to inch up, Wall Street flat after inflation update; $A weaker

Most stocks are falling on Wall Street after a disappointing report said inflation was worse last month at the US wholesale level than economists expected.

Economics

12 h. ago For some, reaching old age marks a historic first. Here’s what their experience teaches us

Life expectancy has increased in Australia, but there are still communities where dealing with old age is a relatively new challenge.

Society

21 h. ago Bureaucrats forced to fly economy as tribunal contradicts government

The Remuneration Tribunal published a statement on Thursday removing access to business-class travel for certain office holders. 

Politics

22 h. ago Don’t jump the gun. Paddington’s Victoria Barracks must not be converted for housing

In-filling the Barracks with affordable housing will not solve Sydney’s housing crisis, but it will destroy a part of our heritage.

Politics

22 h. ago Opposition, former LNP premier raise questions over top doc hiring

Campbell Newman and Labor don’t often see eye-to-eye. But both want answers over the chief health officer recruitment process after revelations about political signage at the first pick’s home.

Politics

25 h. ago The end of negative gearing as we know it? Spender calls for new income tax system

Independent MP Allegra Spender, who represents the nation’s wealthiest electorate, has a seat at next week’s economic roundtable, and property tax benefits are firmly in her sights.

Economics

26 h. ago Imagine your house under water. This VR film takes us inside the flood

The World Came Flooding In brings three personal stories of climate calamity to life.

Events

26 h. ago While Trump blusters over Ukraine, Putin’s laughing all the way to Alaska

If the Alaska summit does not produce an agreement, Putin loses nothing. Trump, on the other hand, would lose face if he walked out empty-handed. He may be motivated to accept something, anything.

Politics

33 h. ago Assault charges after beachfront erosion fight turns violent

A Central Coast councillor and her husband have been charged after community debate over a proposed seawall turned violent.

Events

35 h. ago European leaders air potential deal to halt Ukraine war ahead of Alaska meeting

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told the meeting Vladimir Putin was “bluffing” about his desire for peace and should be subjected to escalating economic sanctions.

Politics

36 h. ago We’ve worked hard, got an education, found jobs. But it’s not enough

The social contract, the idea that a job is enough to feed and house a family, has been lost.

Society

36 h. ago The ultimate way to travel in economy: ‘Bogan business class’

Spread out, make the space look unappealing for chancers. Fashion a mini-pillow fort. Pull down two tray tables. Anything to keep this space to myself.

Transport

36 h. ago The ‘world’s best regional airport’ houses a key part of aviation history

It’s easy to see why this place has been named the world’s best regional airport 11 years running. It’s a delight.

Politics

41 h. ago ‘Ridiculous regulation’: Labor makes housing central to economic summit

As new data reveals homeownership becoming a more distant dream, slashing housing red tape is firming as an area in which new policies will follow Labor’s economic roundtable.

Politics

41 h. ago Low supply, elevated demand keeps Perth house prices at record high

Cotality’s latest data has revealed Perth was only second to Darwin for dwelling value growth through July.

Politics