5 h. ago The Metro Tunnel didn’t open early. It’s right on time – but at what cost?

Victorians may never know just how much it cost the state for Labor MPs to maintain the illusion that the huge project is ahead of schedule.

Politics

15 h. 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

20 h. ago It might seem ‘safe’, but your savings account could be costing you

Having thousands of dollars in the bank doesn’t come with the elation some might imagine. For many, it comes with stress.

Economics

21 h. 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

21 h. 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

23 h. ago It affects 800,000 Australians. Why is it so costly (and complex) to diagnose?

This disorder affects between two and six per cent of Australians but access to diagnosis is complicated and expensive. Ironically, those who can navigate the system successfully are often the least in need.

Politics

47 h. 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

3 d. ago Need a gift for a beauty lover? The best finds, starting at $30

If you’re considering a beauty Advent calendar, these are the ones worth buying.

Politics

3 d. ago The $265 million commute: How urban sprawl is costing Melbourne

Outer-suburban residents generate 14 times more carbon emissions to get around than those in the inner city, according to research that shows better transport links between housing and jobs would cut emissions by 80 per cent.

Economics

4 d. ago How the world’s most expensive stadium will be turned into a swimming pool

SoFi was built at a cost widely reported as US$5.5 billion – without a cent of public money. That’s eight times the mooted cost of the contentious Hobart Stadium that will house the AFL’s 19th team.

Politics

4 d. 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

4 d. ago Sydney’s three metro rail projects blow out by more than $6 billion

The blowout in the cost of the projects comes amid disputes with contractors, skyrocketing construction expenses and design and scope changes.

Economics

5 d. ago This overgrown block of land will soon be an indoor snow resort. The price keeps going up

The developer behind Winter Sports World has celebrated a new partnership but it’s been marred by delays and a cost increase.

Politics

5 d. ago Fotini has kept a $4000 secret from her husband all year. That ends this weekend

Some people spend a housing deposit and months preparing for a wedding. But it’s another big day that can cost $60,000 and 250 hours gluing 80,000 on rhinestones: Lady Gaga’s first Australian tour in 11 years.

Politics

5 d. ago Lyon ‘absolutely filthy’ on stunning call to drop him from Gabba Test

Nathan Lyon’s fate was sealed after a final pitch inspection less than 90 minutes before the toss when Steve Smith and selectors bit the bullet to leave him out.

Politics

5 d. ago Inside the selection stunner that cost Lyon his spot, and why Cummins was left out

Nathan Lyon’s fate was sealed after a final pitch inspection less than 90 minutes before the toss when stand-in captain Steve Smith and selectors bit the bullet to leave him out.

Politics

5 d. ago ‘Greedy’: Murdoch Uni manager jailed for ‘strategic, persistent, corrupt behaviour’

A Murdoch University manager who funnelled more than $1 million worth of work to a company set up by his wife and his close friend will be in jail until 2027.

Events

6 d. ago Households face power price hike without urgent renewables push

Australians are being warned of higher power prices from 2030 unless governments speed up the delivery of renewables, transmission lines and batteries.

Politics

6 d. ago Bruce Lehrmann went back for his hat a second time – and paid the price

The circumstances “screamed loudly to anyone with normal faculties” that Brittany Higgins did not consent to sex, a trio of judges said in an excoriating judgment.

Politics

6 d. ago The optics on these $94,000 flights are terrible, but the timing is even worse

It’s the simple scandals – the ones voters can explain to each other in a supermarket queue – that bring ministers undone.

Politics