RBA governor Michele Bullock faces MPs over rising inflation, declining to blame the government as the rate decision fuels a broader political row about economic policy and timing.
An IS-linked claim has emerged over an Islamabad suicide attack, while Australia’s NSW premier urges calm ahead of the Israeli president’s visit and Daisy Thomas misses a freestyle event after a crash.
Productivity Commission data show Australia’s daily prison population at an eight-year high, raising questions about the system’s costs and effectiveness.
As the new university term begins, international students in Australia face financial pressures and uncertainty, with concerns for those from Iran amid ongoing protests and wider campus challenges.
Iran signals willingness to press on with negotiations with the United States over the nuclear deal, while other major events unfold, including a security incident in Moscow and a notable NBA debut by an Australian player.
Kurdish Australians warn that a conflict overseas is harming families here, with protests near Parliament and growing concern about humanitarian relief and policy responses.
Electric bikes and e-mopeds are changing city travel, but safety and regulatory gaps are sparking debate. This report examines what is certain and what remains unclear.
A look at Britain’s royal family history, tracing feuds, abdications and public events that have shaped the monarchy’s role in modern Britain and its wider influence.
Labor holds a majority as housing pressures grow, with Greens urging reform. Defence asset sales could unlock new homes and spark CGT policy debate.
Two Australian commemorative coins featuring Queen Elizabeth II have drawn criticism over poor likeness, raising questions about design and reception.
