One Nation gains ground amid Canberra leadership tensions
A new opinion poll signals One Nation ahead of Liberal and National supporters as leadership questions return to Canberra. Live updates and analysis as events unfold.
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Australian shares set to fall as RBA rate hike looms
Australian shares are poised to dip as the RBA rate hike looms, with global markets reacting to overnight moves in the US and renewed inflation concerns.
Police launch major hunt for fugitive Dezi Freeman at Mount Buffalo
Authorities have intensified a search for fugitive Dezi Freeman at Mount Buffalo National Park in Victoria, as police coordinate across agencies amid rugged terrain and ongoing inquiries.
Australian Olympic preparations press on after COVID-19 positives in camp
Australia’s winter Olympic team presses on with preparations in northern Italy after two staff tested positive for COVID-19, with safety protocols guiding training blocks.
Most mortgaged homeowners unlikely to see higher repayments after expected RBA rate rise
Markets expect the RBA to lift rates this week, but most borrowers on minimum repayments may not face an immediate increase. What we know and what remains uncertain.
Grandparents left in disbelief and frustrated by family law system
Across Australia, more grandparents are helping adult children navigate family law, risking retirement security as costs rise and funding narrows. What we know and what remains uncertain.
One Nation polling surge debated as Bernardi rumours swirl and data-privacy concerns surface
Analysts weigh whether One Nation’s polling rise signals momentum or media-driven buzz, while recruitment chatter around Cory Bernardi and rental‑app data risks enter the national debate.
Morning Brief: Turning Point rise, real estate data exposure and Epstein files in focus
In today’s Morning Brief, Turning Point Australia grows in politics, a large-scale online tenancy data exposure, and fresh Epstein file materials drawing renewed scrutiny.
Parliament Returns to a Coalition in Chaos: Splits Loom Over Policy
As parliament resumes in Canberra, the Coalition faces internal rifts and policy tensions while Labor presses with question-time attacks; the year ahead looks uncertain.
The Grammys 2024: Australians in the running for awards
Australian acts vie for Grammys in Los Angeles, with Australians at the Grammys shaping a growing global footprint and Tame Impala among past winners guiding expectations.