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Australia’s economic Groundhog Day: another rate rise, but the costs keep coming

The Reserve Bank has raised interest rates again as oil pushes up prices across the economy. Borrowers are being asked to spend less, while many of the forces driving their bills remain beyond their control. The Reser...

RBA raises interest rates again: Why oil, inflation and Australia’s own pressures matter
One Nation’s rise is changing the contest for Labor, the Nationals and the Liberals

The renovation decision: why more Australians are choosing to stay put

The cost of selling one home and buying another is changing the calculation for households that ne...

Australians are spending more — so why does the economy feel so bad?

Australia has entered an uncomfortable economic period in which the headline numbers do not necess...

Is $2 Petrol the New Normal? Why Australia’s Fuel Shock May Not Simply Disappear
Australians have spent much of 2026 watching the numbers on petrol station price boards …
Australia’s economic escape plan is already under pressure
The nation is relying upon stronger productivity to support higher spending, improve liv…
Australia faces 40 years of budget deficits — and our children will inherit the bill
Australia’s federal budget is projected to remain in deficit for the next 40 years. Tha…
Australia is living longer and growing more slowly — who will carry the country?
Australians are expected to live longer, have fewer children and inhabit smaller househo…

The Human Connection Challenge in an AI-Powered Workplace

There’s a Friends episode where Monica’s ex-boyfriend Richard complicates her relationship with Chandler. An exasperat...

Rossi Backs WA Shearing Teams Through Beyond the Shed

Rossi is supporting WA shearing teams through the Beyond the Shed program, providing 25 pairs of work boots and 75 col...

Research Reveals Hidden AI Anxiety …
40% of parents aged 25–34 say helping their Gen Alpha children learn or develop new skills is their top AI priority Yet only …
Families Australia Calls for Nation…
A national coalition of child and family organisations, carers and advocates brought 440 pairs of children’s shoes to Parliament…
Coptic New Year Celebrated at NSW P…
The event provided an opportunity to celebrate Coptic faith and heritage while recognising the significant and diverse contributio…
Fitstop Global Games to Bring 1,000…
The Australian-born fitness brand is bringing its global competition home, with athletes from across the country set to test their…