3 h. ago The single number that will determine interest rates in 2026

The Reserve Bank could be lifting interest rates as early as February next year. A single number will determine the RBA’s next move, and we know the day it’s coming.

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3 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.

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3 h. ago ‘He’s a massive presence’: Why Swans recruit Curnow is already being compared to Franklin

Errol Gulden is back stronger than ever after his 2025 season was ruined by an ankle injury, and he is delighted with what he’s seeing from key forward Charlie Curnow.

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8 h. ago Want to hook gas up to your home? From next year, that will cost $2000

Households in NSW, ACT, South Australia and south-east Queensland must soon pay thousands of dollars upfront to get gas connected after regulators approved new rules.

Economics

13 h. ago ‘He’ll do whatever he needs’: Khawaja ups the ante in bid to save career

Usman Khawaja had a solo training session in Brisbane on Wednesday, as he seeks to garner a recall for the third Ashes Test in Adelaide. Watch the footage here.

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15 h. ago ‘He’ll do whatever he needs to do’: Khawaja trains alone in push for Ashes recall

Usman Khawaja had a solo training session in Brisbane on Wednesday, as he seeks to garner a recall for the third Ashes Test in Adelaide.

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16 h. ago This dystopian fable is a critique of our current fractured world

Journalist George Packer, best known for his work in The New Yorker and The Atlantic, has turned his hand to fiction

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16 h. ago You don’t want to milk the band until it’s running out of juice: Dave Faulkner

After years of self-doubt, the head Guru digs his own scene.

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16 h. ago Percival Everett is so prolific he’s not sure how many books he’s written

The acclaimed author is also an artist, has run a ranch, trained horses, done carpentry, played jazz guitar and mended musical instruments.

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20 h. ago ‘Parents need help’: US Republicans back Australia’s social media ban as tech groups attack

Australia’s move has galvanised advocates for reform in the United States, despite lobby groups claiming the Australian ban will “severely disadvantage” US companies.

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21 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.

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22 h. ago French first lady caught on video insulting feminist protesters

Footage has emerged of Brigitte Macron using a French slur to describe the women while speaking to a comedian backstage.

Events

23 h. ago The reason Lady Gaga fans were stuck for hours outside Suncorp Stadium

Technical issues discovered during the star’s soundcheck pushed the show’s start time back by almost an hour.

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23 h. ago ‘A bit funky’: What it’s like to swim through the world’s largest sex act

A spectacular storm of fertility has erupted in Australia during one of the world’s most crucial and beautiful natural events.

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27 h. ago Terrible coffee, unhealthy food – yet I still love American diners

The coffee’s the worst, the food downright predictable but there’s a reason I can’t resist sliding into the vinyl booth of a classic American diner.

Science

36 h. ago Council pushes for ‘old school’ pub stays to boost Olympic accommodation

Changes to Brisbane’s planning rules will make it easier for pubs to build new hotel rooms to boost the city’s short-stay accommodation.

Politics

38 h. ago Wells refers expenses to watchdog as flights to Labor event emerge

Wells charged taxpayers more than $2000 for flights to Sydney to attend a Labor Party fundraiser in August, while the minister referred her own use of entitlements to the independent watchdog on Tuesday.

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39 h. ago England’s Ashes campaign suffers fresh blow as Mark Wood ruled out for series

The fast bowler will join Australian counterpart Josh Hazlewood on the sidelines for the remainder of the series, while the hosts have locked in Pat Cummins for an Adelaide return.

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40 h. ago Cummins locked in for Adelaide as Australia vow to keep pressure on England

As expected, the captain will return to the side for the third Test, while strike bowlers Mitchell Starc and Scott Boland are unlikely to be rested with the series on the line.

Politics

40 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.

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