Labor defends public spending as rate rise fuels political pressure
As the Reserve Bank lifts rates, Labor defends public spending amid rising political pressure. The government says funding supports services, while critics demand clarity.
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Iran demands venue change for US talks amid drone clash
Iran pushes for a different venue for talks with the United States as a drone confrontation in the Arabian Sea tests diplomatic channels; Washington says it shot down an Iranian drone near a carrier.
Gaps in recognising women’s heart attack risk prompt calls for guideline updates
A global analysis led by an Australian cardiologist highlights gaps in diagnosing heart attacks in women, urging updated guidelines and clearer symptom awareness.
Butt it out: cigarettes dominate yearly litter count
Nationwide litter audit finds cigarette ends top the annual tally as plastic cigarette filters remain the most pervasive pollution; Aussies urged to bin butts and dispose of smoking waste responsibly.
Gujarat hopes crushed as Delhi Capitals unleash boundary blitz in WPL
Gujarat’s Australian trio saw their Women’s Premier League final hopes fade as Delhi Capitals delivered a boundary-laden performance, leaving Gujarat short of victory in a pivotal WPL clash.
Australian skier dies after going missing at Japanese resort
An Australian man in his 20s has died after going missing at a ski resort in Japan’s Nagano Prefecture, with the development coming days after another Australian was killed in a ski-lift accident in the same region.
Rate pain sparks blame game as RBA tightens policy
Analysts say weak productivity is constraining Australia’s growth without fueling inflation, as the Reserve Bank tightens policy and households face higher borrowing costs.
Bulgarian Prince Kyril Mentioned in Epstein Files, Declassified Docs Reveal
Newly declassified DOJ records reference Kyril Saxe-Coburg-Gotha in a gala guest list tied to a BAFTA-linked event, prompting questions about context and connections.
Cadel: Lungs on Legs review – a heart-pumping, humorous portrait of an Australian cycling champion
A compelling Australian theatre piece decouples myth from memory, following a 27km onstage ride that captures endurance, humour and the private discipline behind a cycling legend.
Albanese govt to sell historic defence sites for housing
The Albanese government plans to auction more than 60 historic defence properties, valued at about $3 billion, to unlock land for new homes.