18 h. ago What’s the going rate for the Tooth Fairy, and should it be adjusted for inflation?

From 10¢ in the ’60s to the generous $20 Josh Frydenberg’s five-year-old received in 2022, Tooth Fairy inflation is real – but that doesn’t make it right.

Politics

3 d. ago Pope now part of the endless scroll, as phones steal from stillness and silence of grief

I watched one man adjust his frame over and over, inching sideways for the best angle, as if this were a concert and not a farewell. Isn’t the moment enough, without needing to trap it behind a screen you’ll almost certainly never revisit?

Events

4 d. ago I love my flower sprinkles even though they were mocked, Meghan says

The Duchess of Sussex has defended her passion for edible sprinkles, joking that she had been portrayed like a “little fairy tossing them around all the time”.

Politics

6 d. ago Win an exclusive opening night experience at The Fairy Queen*

Subscribers have the opportunity to win premium opening night tickets, champagne at interval and an autographed souvenir program thanks to Pinchgut Opera.

Politics

9 d. ago The $8.5 billion health pledge doctors say will disadvantage women

Longer consults already attract a smaller rate of funding per minute than shorter consults. The gap is set to widen despite additional funding.

Science

9 d. ago Unions demand new wage theft tribunal as Labor vows to stop penalty rate changes

In a striking clash with Labor’s agenda, the Coalition will promise to slash taxes for small businesses.

Politics

1 week ago Jerome Powell says Trump’s tariffs are a threat to inflation and jobs

The US Federal Reserve Board’s usually cautious chairman says Trump’s tariffs will lead to higher inflation and lower US economic growth. That won’t go down well in the White House.

Politics

2 w. ago Trump’s tariffs on China are actually 145 per cent, White House clarifies

Meanwhile, the president said countries initially hit with a 10 per cent tariff – such as Australia – could negotiate the rate lower depending on what they offered the US.

Politics

2 w. ago Bullock hoses down hopes of deep interest rate cuts after Trump upheaval

Expectations of deep cuts in official interest rates to protect the economy from the global tariff war are growing, but the Reserve Bank governor is cautious.

Politics

2 w. ago Shares surge – but Trump’s tariff turnaround reduces rate cut chances

Equity and bond markets are surging thanks to Donald Trump’s tariff plan pause. But it has also meant mortgage holders might not get the same level of relief.

Politics

2 w. ago Federal election 2025 as it happened:: More than $85 billion wiped off the ASX; Chalmers flags interest rate cuts

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton are into the second week of their campaigns. Follow our rolling coverage here.

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2 w. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: More than $85 billion wiped off the ASX; Chalmers flags interest rate cuts

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton are into the second week of their campaigns. Follow our rolling coverage here.

Politics

3 w. ago The areas in Victoria where rates of this cancer are at their highest

Search your area to see how its bowel cancer rate compares with the national average.

Politics

3 w. ago Prime Minister says he wants lowest paid workers to get pay rise

The Prime Minister visited an early learning centre in Melbourne this morning, arguing for an increase in the minimum and award wages that is above inflation.

Politics

3 w. ago ASX gains after RBA keeps rates on hold ahead of ‘Liberation Day’

The Australian sharemarket is higher after the Reserve Bank’s rate decision, even as Donald Trump’s looming tariffs announcement sent stock markets swinging sharply worldwide.

Politics

3 w. ago ASX jumps after Wall Street rises in wild session; RBA set to stay on hold

The Australian sharemarket has opened stronger ahead of the Reserve Bank’s rate decision, even as Donald Trump’s fast-approaching “Liberation Day” sent stock markets swinging sharply worldwide overnight.

Politics

3 w. ago House values jump on rate cut, denting home buying hopes for young

The Reserve Bank cut interest rates for the first time in almost five years in February. By March, house values across the country were climbing.

Politics

4 w. ago Miners, bank slump as ASX tumbles; Todd Sampson to exit Qantas

Worries are building about a potentially toxic mix of worsening inflation and a US economy slowing because of households afraid to spend due to the global trade war.

Politics

4 w. ago Miners, bank slump as ASX falls; Todd Sampson to exit Qantas

Worries are building about a potentially toxic mix of worsening inflation and a US economy slowing because of households afraid to spend due to the global trade war.

Politics

4 w. ago ASX set to fall as Wall Street tumbles; Todd Sampson to stand down from Qantas board

Worries are building about a potentially toxic mix of worsening inflation and a US economy slowing because of households afraid to spend due to the global trade war.

Politics