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John RolfeSenior reporter

John Rolfe focuses on white-collar crime, consumer affairs and the cost of living. He was formerly The Daily Telegraph’s national political editor and chief of staff. He is best known for his efforts on behalf of readers through the Public Defender column, for which he was recognised by News Corp Australia as the Specialist Reporter of the Year.

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John Rolfe

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Economy

Power bill warning removed from major energy report

In an extraordinary move, the energy regulator has changed a major report to remove a warning that household electricity and gas bill debts are escalating even more than it anticipated.

ExclusiveNSW

‘Plunged into darkness’: Transgrid faces $90m fine

Power company Transgrid has been accused of being “in breach of their contract” to supply power to Broken Hill residents — and could cop a multi million-dollar fine for it.

ExclusiveNational

Women back Aussie billionaire Richard White

‘Not the Richard we know’: Aussie women defend WiseTech CEO

Two women have come forward and defended the Aussie billionaire who stepped down as chief of WiseTech following allegations he demanded sex for investments.

ExclusiveOnline

Australian businessman Mark Bouris - for Careers

‘Out of hand’: Bouris’ terrifying stalker ordeal

One of the nation’s best-known businessman has revealed how a Twitter user went too far, as part of a campaign to encourage Aussies to abstain from social media today.

ExclusiveNational

Mark Bouris reveals a Twitter stalker came to his house

As part of Unplug24 – which encourages Aussies to abstain from social media today – one of the nation’s best-known businessmen has spoken about a Twitter stalker invading his private life.

National

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos SEPTEMBER 24 , 2024: Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock holding a press conference discussing the Reserve Bank Board's monetary policy decision. Rates will remain the same for now until inflation drops further. Picture: NewsWire / John Appleyard

RBA boss’ thinly veiled warning to pollies on rates

Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Michele Bullock defied Treasurer Jim Chalmers, who has stepped up pressure on the RBA in recent weeks, by deciding against a rate cut.

ExclusiveNational

Justin Mohamed the Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People pictured at the Geelong waterfront. Picture: Stephen Harman

Lawyer’s stinging attack of First Nations Ambassador role

Aboriginal academic and human rights lawyer Hannah McGlade has criticised the overseas travel spend for the Ambassador for First Nations People, saying the role should be focused on a more serious issue.

AnalysisOpinion

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 06: A TV camera person records electronic boards displaying stock information at the Australian Securities Exchange, operated by ASX Ltd. on August 06, 2024 in Sydney, Australia. The markets are closely attuned to the RBA's next rates decision, with inflation persisting even as rates have been elevated for an extended time after the end of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images)

Why RBA is not cutting rates yet

The Reserve Bank’s call to keep rates on hold has been barely affected by the recent decision in the US, but there are indicators of when they’ll be dropped, writes John Rolfe.

National

‘Strong supporter’: Dutton makes bold Hawke claim

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has declared that if the late Bob Hawke were alive today, he would back the Coalition’s nuclear power plan.

UPDATEDNational

‘I will abolish First Nations Ambassador role’: Dutton

The world’s only First Nations People Ambassador — appointed by the Albanese government — took nine overseas trips amassing a huge bill of $145k, prompting Opposition Leader Peter Dutton to declare he will scrap the post if elected.

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