29 m. ago Australians are getting on top of their mortgages, says Westpac boss

The country’s second-largest mortgage lender says the strong jobs market is helping more borrowers to stay on top of their repayments.

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1 hour ago Prime Minister Anthony Albanese addresses media in Canberra after election win

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Labor's campaign "resonated with people" after his historic win at the 2025 federal election.

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2 h. ago Unions celebrate Albanese victory, vow to continue fight in Brisbane Labour Day march

Trade unionists, buoyed by the events of Saturday night, took to the streets of Brisbane in their thousands on Monday to celebrate Labour Day, less than 48 hours after the Albanese government’s stunning election win.

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3 h. ago Woozy horns, fierce sax: Big Jazz Day Out should be a permanent swing

The launch of a new jazz event in Melbourne this weekend offers a ray of hope for Australian music festivals.

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3 h. ago Trump calls Albanese after saying he had ‘no idea’ who PM’s opponent was in election

The phone call paves the way for a future in-person meeting between the two leaders, possibly at next month’s G7 meeting in Canada.

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4 h. ago Victoria hot seats LIVE results: AEC federal election vote count updates for Calwell, Goldstein, Wills, Kooyong, Bendigo and key Melbourne electorates as tight races continue

Follow all the results from the crunch Victorian seats that could decide the election.

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4 h. ago Victoria hot seats LIVE results: AEC vote count updates for Goldstein, Kooyong, Wills and all key Melbourne electorates after Labor secures huge federal election victory

Follow all the results from the crunch Victorian seats that could decide the election.

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4 h. ago This luxury car can leap potholes and road spikes – but it’s not a Ferrari

Chinese manufacturers are trying to outdo each other and European rivals with features that range from the incredible to the absurd. But there is a risk for Australian buyers.

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4 h. ago This luxury car can use ‘leap mode’ for potholes – but it’s not a Ferrari

Chinese manufacturers are trying to outdo each other and European rivals with features that range from the incredible to the absurd. But there is a risk for Australian buyers.

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4 h. ago The key Sydney seats: the winners and the one fight everyone is watching

There are 11 seats in Sydney and NSW that are critical – or simply fascinating to observe – in this election. Here’s how Australians voted in each one.

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5 h. ago Victoria hot seats LIVE results: Kooyong back in play as Monique Ryan admits she could lose seat; Tight races in Wills and Goldstein, Labor holds Bruce

Follow all the results from the crunch Victorian seats that could decide the election.

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5 h. ago How two young Australians found home – and career opportunities – in Hong Kong

Beyond its adventurous appeal, Hong Kong stands as a strategic launchpad for career growth. This global financial hub of a city offers young Australians a prime base to tap into Southeast Asian markets, all while remaining conveniently close to home.

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5 h. ago Trump praises Albanese, has ‘no idea’ who his opponent was in Australian election

The US president ducked a question on whether he was partly responsible for the Coalition’s electoral rout in Australia on Saturday night.

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7 h. ago ASX set to rise, Wall Street keeps streak alive; Westpac profits dip

The Australian sharemarket is poised for a bright start to the session after Wall Street extended its winning streak on Friday.

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9 h. ago Federal election results 2025 LIVE updates: Albanese gets back to business; Liberals search for new leader

Follow live as we bring you all the vote counting updates and developments around the nation as the PM takes first steps in his second term.

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11 h. ago ASX set to rise, Wall Street keeps streak alive; Westpac results ahead

The Australian sharemarket is poised for a bright start to the session after Wall Street extended its winning streak on Friday.

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11 h. ago Sydney’s Fayad family, a $3b trail of debt and their new plan to avoid creditors

Controversial property developer Sam Fayad has attained the unfortunate record of what is believed to be the largest bankruptcy in Australian history.

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11 h. ago This thumping election result shows how Australians do not like division

Anthony Albanese’s landslide victory and the self-destruction of the Liberal Party is a political watershed.

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11 h. ago On election night, we finally saw Dutton’s armour crack. It was too little, too late

Despite describing himself as pragmatic, the former opposition leader allowed himself to return too often to an ideological bunker.

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11 h. ago Forget cost of living. Australians showed there’s another thing they care about

The Coalition and minor parties neglected the golden rule of Australian politics.

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