Opinion
Renting
I couldn’t find a rental so turned to picking up dog poo for a roof over my head
Moving to a new city and trying to find a rental was always going to be tough, and the prospect of spending a small fortune on short-term accommodation didn’t appeal.
- by Rachel Clun
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US election results 2024 as it happened: PM speaks to Trump in first phone call; Harris offers hope to supporters in concession speech
Donald Trump has pulled off an extraordinary victory in the 2024 US presidential election, claiming more than the required 270 Electoral College votes to win back the White House.
- by Josefine Ganko, Jessica McSweeney, Rachel Clun, Lynette Eyb, Cassandra Morgan and Angus Thompson
US election results 2024 as it happened: Donald Trump defeats Kamala Harris after winning crucial swing states; Republicans gain Senate control
Donald Trump has won the 2024 US election after claiming the required 270 Electoral College votes to become the 47th US president.
- by Jessica McSweeney, Josefine Ganko, Angus Thompson, Rachel Clun, Marta Pascual Juanola and Roy Ward
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Property investment
Albanese isn’t alone. ‘Stunning’ properties are common for MPs
About two-thirds of federal parliamentarians own two or more properties, an analysis of declared interests shows.
- by Lisa Visentin, Rachel Clun and Olivia Ireland
Reserve Bank risks recession with August rate rise
The Reserve Bank is at a critical point, economists say – it could let inflation remain a little higher for longer or risk tipping Australia into a recession.
- by Rachel Clun
Consumer confidence bounces with stage 3 tax cuts
The joy may be short-lived, with inflation data due next week key to the Reserve Bank board’s next interest rate move.
- by Rachel Clun
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General insurance
The forgotten tax adding billions to the country’s insurance premiums
State governments have reaped billions from stamp duty on insurance, and the industry’s peak body says it’s time for states to put that money back into mitigating natural disasters.
- by Rachel Clun
All eyes on inflation figures after strong employment result
Inflation figures due in less than two weeks will be the key to next month’s rates decision, as the country’s jobs market remains strong despite economic headwinds.
- by Rachel Clun
Trump shooting LIVE updates: Investigation continues into suspected gunman’s motive after former US president wounded at Pennsylvania rally
It’s been a day since former US President Donald Trump was shot at a rally, and the fallout from the assassination attempt is continuing to rock the world.
- by Rachel Clun and Madeleine Heffernan
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Children's Health
‘Just a sweet drink’: Call for crackdown on sugary toddler milks and formulas
Baby formulas cannot be marketed, but toddler milks aren’t covered by the voluntary code. Health experts say that is not good enough.
- by Rachel Clun
Joe Biden press conference LIVE updates: Fresh blow for president ahead of make-or-break moment
The media opportunity comes amid a growing number of Democrats calling on him to stand aside as the party’s candidate in the November 5 election.
- by Rachel Clun and Farrah Tomazin
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