Top bank chief reveals why rates are still on hold
Australia's top central banker reveals why she still hasn't pulled the trigger on interest rate cuts despite similar countries already taking action.
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The police officer who shot Kumanjayi Walker in a botched arrest has been labelled a racist by his former employer at an inquest into the death.
Liberal Senator Simon Birmingham has announced his retirement from politics, and has given a heartfelt speech in a farewell to parliament.
Rugby league prop Josh Papalii has pleaded not guilty to allegations he intimidated police and re-entered a venue after being asked to leave.
Politics
Impasse over political donation limits torpedoes deal
Reforms imposing limits for donations to political candidates have been delayed after the federal government failed to reach an agreement with the opposition.
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Labor, Greens clinch deal to clear legislative logjam
The federal government has struck an eleventh-hour deal with the Greens to pass dozens of laws through parliament on the final sitting day of the year.
Lawyers for a police officer who shot a teen have urged caution as a coroner prepares her findings into a long running coronial inquest into the death.
An officer who fatally tasered an aged-care resident will spend another night waiting to learn if he will be taken into custody after his manslaughter verdict.
Opposition Leader Leanne Castley is calling for an Assembly inquiry into the $70 million procurement of the problematic ticketing system MyWay+ that was launched to widespread failure this week.
Webjet no longer advertises minimum flight prices without compulsory booking fees after the consumer watchdog dragged it to court over the practice.
Hundreds of thousands of Australians are being turned away from community legal centres, as the sector battles chronic underfunding.
One lucky Australian may become $100 million richer with the sixth-largest jackpot in lottery history up for grabs in the latest Powerball draw.
Australians could spend less time on the phone and the government could save money with a greater investment in digital services, a report says.
Cyclist Jay Vine is the men's sport ACT Athlete of the Year, basketballer Jade Melbourne is the women's Athlete of the Year and athlete James Turner has won the title for para sport at the 2024 CBR Sport Awards on Wednesday night.
"The cemetery was surrounded by a high, spiked metal fence. I eventually managed to climb out – hastened by groaning sounds from dark areas within the cemetery!," writes Whimsy columnist CLIVE WILLIAMS.
"Next time you watch ugly anger and rage on the news, try standing in their shoes first. Kindness is built on the opportunities created by those who came before," writes Kindness columnist ANTONIO DI DIO.
It's almost time for the next Christmas turkey, says cartoonist PAUL DORIN.
More men want to take action against domestic violence but almost half think they can't do anything to change it.
