Australia’s rental crisis may have peaked as advertised rents growth slows, but tenants are likely still feeling the brunt of cost-of-living pressures.
Cameron Micallef
Australians are choosing the worst time of the year to try and find their next job, according to new research.
A federal MP has made a huge call for school-leavers to pursue a different career path than law or finance, amid new figures revealing undergraduate teaching offers are soaring.
Jessica Wang
The Aussie sharemarket soared on Wednesday as markets factor in the likelihood of a rate cut in February.
The final two brands in the Mosaic Brands fold have collapsed after its receivers were unable to find a new buyer.
Anthony Albanese has warned alleged terror plotters they will face the “full might” of police after explosives and a note listing Jewish targets were found.
Clareese Packer
Penny Wong says Australia has received confirmation Melbourne man captured by Russian forces in Ukraine is alive after reports he had been killed.
Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer
Footage has captured a man’s escape from a burning building, with the feat earning him the title of one city’s “Spider-Man”.
Nathan Schmidt
While the Treasurer urged “caution and conservatism” over a possible surprise surplus, he has left the door open for further cost-of-living measures.
In welcome news for mortgage holders, a third major bank is now expecting a rate cut in February following lower-than-expected inflation data.
Cameron Micallef and Jessica Wang
Storms will continue to batter one Australian state, as the country’s far north braces for a possible cyclone as summer’s wild weather continues.
Three 14-year-olds were allegedly trying to flee from police in a stolen ute when they fatally struck a motorcyclist and kept driving.
Jessica Paul
Australia’s economy might be hitting a turning point on the back of better household spending – but economists are warning more work needs to be done.
Federal Industry and Science Minister urged caution over downloading the Chinese-made AI app which has caused a near $1 trillion hit on the stock market.
A smaller tech sector exposure and a strong performance from consumer discretionary stocks saw Australia finish marginally in the red, despite a sell off on Wall Street.
Struggling borrowers could finally get a rate cut in February, with inflation tipped to fall faster than the Reserve Bank has been expecting.
Businesses are reporting overall better conditions at the end of 2024, with retailers benefiting from a big holiday spending boost.
Two mining powerhouses are officially Australia’s best performing state economies, with one topping the list for the second time since 2014.
Australian families are being forced to choose between necessities for their kids’ education or the family home.
A kayaker who had his leg amputated following a 20-hour rescue mission in Tasmania has returned home after spending months recovering in hospital.
Emma Kirk
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has attempted to show off a softer side to his political personality by debuting a new ad where he promises to get Australia “back on track”.
Anthony Albanese has slammed “evil forces” seeking to divide Australians after 15 men and a teenager were arrested at a neo-Nazi march.
Nathan Schmidt and Jessica Wang
The Prime Minister says his government has “done all it can” to tame inflation to allow the RBA to cut rates and deliver households much needed relief.
Tributes have poured in for a Brisbane father and son who were tragically killed in a car crash on Australia Day.
Emma Kirk and Clareese Packer