‘Deserved’: PM’s $5.6bn reform for key group
The Albanese government will introduce a $5.6bn package to help elderly Australians in the aged care sector after finally reaching a deal with the Coalition.
Economy
Surprising reason behind spending splurge
Economic activity jumped last month, but Australia’s biggest bank warns the frothy spending could be temporary.
RBA’s shock call on unemployment rate
While unemployment has risen and is forecast to continue to increase, it’s still no match for persistent inflation levels, the RBA’s chief economist says.
‘Won’t be pretty’: Fresh blow to Aus looms
The federal government has been accused of “wilfully weakening” Australia’s economy through a key policy decision.
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‘Bumpy’ road ahead for inflation, RBA warns
Households and businesses shouldn’t expect the path to curtail persistent price pressures to be quick or direct, the Reserve Bank has warned.
City overrun by ‘zombie addicts’ cleaned up
Homeless drug addicts plaguing one of the most crime-ridden cities in the US have cleared out “overnight” — and the reason is sparking outrage.
Price hike threat as major ports hacked
The operator behind four of Australia’s major ports has been breached by a serious cyber hack, delivering the threat of inflated prices and Christmas delays.
‘Over egged’ rate rise could cause recession
A top economist has lashed the Reserve Bank for Tuesday’s unnecessary rate rise, which could push Australia into a recession.
Aussie suburb with no rentals available
There are now several suburbs across major cities without any spare rooms for desperate renters.
Proof Boomers have lost their power
Millennials have finally overtaken Baby Boomers in one area – yet they’re still being ignored over one very important issue.
Karl’s furious response to PM
The Acting Prime Minister was blasted on morning television for “not getting” the cost-of-living crisis and pushing out the same lines when questioned.
DoorDash, Uber Execs grilled on driver deaths
Delivery platform executives have been interrogated over the number of driver deaths as a major overhaul of laws affecting the industry is considered.
ASX down as Fed spooks investors
A grim warning by US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell saw the Australian share market finishing lower on Friday, erasing the week’s gains.
More rental pain as vacancy rates fall
All but one capital city across the country have seen drops in rental vacancy rates, with the trend likely to continue.
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