Beauty queen’s death linked to killer’s disturbing movie fixation
Police probe the death of a beauty queen after a Grand Prix appearance, investigating a suspect with a troubling movie fixation. Fiancé details the final moments before disappearance.
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Australia politics live: Canberra outlines NDIS plan changes as RBA decision looms
Canberra outlines NDIS plan changes to shift some low-need children from the scheme as inflation pressures persist and the Reserve Bank is set to announce its latest rate decision.
Shorten seeks clarity on forces at play after Bannon-Palmer claim linked to 2019 election
Bill Shorten asks what forces were at work in the 2019 federal campaign after reports Steve Bannon claimed to help Clive Palmer’s advertising, a claim Palmer denies.
Bernardi joins One Nation as conservative realignment takes hold
Former Liberal senator Cory Bernardi has joined One Nation, prompting questions about party growth and national politics as Parliament resumes this week.
Coalition chaos has handed Albanese a gift, but he’ll need much more for the testing times ahead
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RBA cash rate hike: why the move might not be wise, despite expectations
Australia eyes the RBA’s first 2026 policy decision. While a cash rate rise is widely anticipated, experts warn there are factors beyond inflation the board must weigh, including the labour market.
Hancock Prospecting to Advance near $900k, new data shows
New political donations data reveals Hancock Prospecting donated nearly $900k to Advance in 2024-25, while Clive Palmer’s Trumpet of Patriots contributed over $53m.
Rural water supplies strained as heatwave bites across Australia
Across rural Australia, heatwave pressure strains water supplies, sparking bottled-water distributions and renewed calls for resilience and planning.
Minnie Driver says she loves the way she looks and champions self-love
Hollywood star Minnie Driver says she loves the way she looks, emphasising self-love and self-acceptance as tools to counter pressures about aging and appearance.
Savannah Guthrie speaks out after her mother is reported missing
Today Show host Savannah Guthrie addresses the disappearance of her mother as authorities investigate a missing-person report; details remain limited while tips are reviewed.