RBA Governor Pressed on Inflation as Politics Flare
In Canberra, the RBA governor faced parliamentary questions about inflation, with independence and policy direction under scrutiny as the political debate heats up.
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PM hails Indonesia security pact as a milestone in ties
Australian prime minister welcomes what officials describe as a major milestone in security cooperation with Indonesia, signalling closer defence ties and practical cooperation ahead.
Big four bank lifts saving rates following RBA move
Following the RBA’s latest move, a major bank lifted saving account rates. This report outlines what’s known, what’s uncertain, and the potential impact on savers.
Dozens dead as record snowfall blankets Japan; officials warn treacherous thaw ahead
Record snowfall in northern Japan has claimed lives and left hundreds injured as authorities warn that a warmer spell could trigger further hazards for residents and travellers.
Sarah Snook among top winners at the AACTA Awards on the Gold Coast
Australian actor Sarah Snook is among the top winners at the AACTA Awards on the Gold Coast, with reports of a trailblazer nod linked to her Succession co-star.
France releases ship and crew after intercepting an Australia-bound cocaine shipment
French authorities intercepted a vessel carrying cocaine bound for Australia, then released the ship and crew. Here’s what’s known and what remains unclear.
Australia and Indonesia sign major security pact in Jakarta
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese travels to Jakarta to seal a landmark security pact with Indonesia, signalling a new era in bilateral defence and regional security in the Indo-Pacific.
Albanese signs landmark defence treaty with Indonesia
Australia and Indonesia sign a defence treaty in Jakarta to deepen security talks and defence cooperation, signalling a milestone in bilateral relations amid shifting regional security dynamics.
Mokbel drug charges dropped as legal saga winds down
Victorian prosecutors have dropped the final drug charges against Tony Mokbel, closing a long-running legal saga tied to the Lawyer X affair and retrial debates.
Security pact signed with Indonesia in Jakarta signals broader cooperation
Australia and Indonesia sign a new security pact in Jakarta, pledging closer defence cooperation and regional security collaboration as Canberra reinforces Indo-Pacific ties.