3 d. 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.

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3 d. ago ASX slips for a third day as tech stocks fall, gold miners advance

Gold miners bolstered the Australian sharemarket on Wednesday, but their gains weren’t enough to offset losses by interest-rate sensitive sectors such as technology.

Politics

3 d. ago The only way is up: The RBA’s interest rate reprieve is over

As interest rate cycles go, this will go down as a disappointing one for borrowers.

Politics

4 d. ago Gold miners hold up ASX; Wall Street drifts ahead of Fed’s rate call

Gold miners led the Australian sharemarket slightly higher on Wednesday morning after US stocks were treading water overnight.

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4 d. ago ASX set to gain as Wall Street drifts ahead of Fed’s rate call

The Australian sharemarket is set to open higher, with futures pointing to a gain of 0.3 per cent.

Politics

5 d. ago Wells left car waiting for hours at NRL grand final, costing more than $1200

Sports Minister Anika Wells hired a Comcar limousine for nearly 10 hours while she attended the 2022 NRL and NRLW grand finals, with the hourly rate more than $100.

Economics

5 d. ago Wells left car waiting for hours at NRL grand finals, costing more than $1200

Sport Minister Anika Wells hired a Comcar limousine for nearly 10 hours while she attended the 2022 NRL and NRLW grand finals, with the hourly rate more than $100.

Economics

6 d. ago Player ratings: The Aussie with a perfect 10 and the Englishman who embodies Bazball without brains

The second Test at the Gabba delivered many moments that will go down in Ashes history. We rate every Australian and English player from an unforgettable match.

Politics

9 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.

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9 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

9 d. ago This $8.5b Medicare promise was at the heart of Labor’s election pitch. How’s it working?

Improvements in the bulk-billing rate last month are being overshadowed by a bigger fight over hospital bed block.

Politics

1 week ago Trump ‘seriously’ considering version of Australia’s superannuation system

Though he was light on details, the US president said Australia’s system was a “good plan” and suggested it could help lift America’s declining fertility rate.

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1 week ago WA news LIVE: Perth housing market growing at ‘unsustainable’ rate per week

Follow our live coverage here.

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1 week ago Women’s hospitals are meant to redress neglect. In reality, they’re punishing women

As a clinician, a husband and a father of three daughters, I’m frustrated that women are receiving second-rate care.

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2 w. ago New data reveals inflation spike caused by housing power costs

New data has revealed a spike in inflation fuelled by housing and power prices, increasing the risk of a rate increase next year.

Economics

2 w. ago Inflation jump wipes out chances of rate cut – and puts rate hike back on the table

In a major concern for the Reserve Bank, underlying inflation rose again to sit further above the RBA’s 2-3 per cent inflation target.

Politics

3 w. ago Player ratings: From the two match winners, to the Englishman whose nightmare came true

The Perth Ashes Test was gripping from start to finish, but it didn’t even last for two days. We rate every Australian and English player from an unforgettable match.

Politics

3 w. ago The Ashes 1st Test 2025 LIVE updates: English pace assault triggers dramatic day one collapse from Australia

Wickets are falling at a rapid rate as superb fast bowling, and some questionable batting, sets the first Ashes Test in Perth alight. Follow all the action.

Events

3 w. ago The Ashes 1st Test 2025 LIVE updates: Smith, Labuschagne, Khawaja all fall to English pace assault in dramatic day one collapse

Wickets are falling at a rapid rate as superb fast bowling, and some questionable batting, sets the first Ashes Test in Perth alight. Follow all the action.

Events

3 w. ago Brisbane’s most expensive schools outstrip inflation as fees soar past $35,000

Across Brisbane’s private schools, fee increases in 2026 will average 5.8 per cent – well above the city’s current inflation rate of 4.7 per cent.

Economics