The Editorial Team

Tarric BrookerPolitical Commentator

Holding a lifelong fascination with politics, global affairs and economics, Tarric got his start in journalism covering US politics for the American press. Since then his work has been published on four different continents and been featured in media outlets across the English speaking world. At news.com.au, Tarric provides readers with an insight into all manner of subjects, from the geopolitical realities of a rising China to the driving forces behind house prices.

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Buying

There are many challenges facing first home buyers.

‘Just so expensive’: The Aussie dream is dead

Alarming new statistics have revealed it has taken just 25 years for the lives of young Australians to take a dramatic turn for the worse.

Mining

There is a deep concern that Australia’s reliance on commodity exports to China could end up proving to be our nation’s economic undoing.

‘There is no alternative’: Dire China news

There is growing concern that Australia’s reliance on China could be our undoing – and we’re already “very much in negative territory”.

Buying

The issue of housing remains at the forefront as one of the major political battlegrounds that could decide who wins government and under what sort of circumstances. Pictures: iStock, supplied

Number reveals Aussies are in trouble

Australia is in the grip of a full-blown housing crisis – and a new set of data has revealed exactly what’s driving the depressing trend.

Wealth

Australian notes scattered on a table. Click to see more... Picture: istock

Grim proof you’re officially poor

New figures have revealed Australia is bucking a major global trend for all the wrong reasons. And it’s bad news for most workers.

World Economy

When Kamala Harris unveiled parts of her policy platform for the upcoming US election, many Aussies were left with a strange sense of deja vu.

‘Strange’: Kamala steals iconic Aussie idea

When Kamala Harris unveiled her policy platform for the upcoming US election, many Aussies were left with a strange sense of deja vu.

Australian Economy

Change in total spend per capital by age.

Aussie age group that‘s doing just fine

The data shows an economy where traditional consumption patterns have been flipped on their head, and there’s an age group that’s thriving.

World Economy

‘Panic’ as global markets in ‘meltdown’

The last 10 days have seen global markets experience the most jarring rollercoaster ride since the pandemic. Here’s what’s really going on.

Buying

Does Australia's housing crisis simply come down to supply and demand?

Real cause of Aussie housing nightmare

It’s no secret Australia’s property market is in crisis, with prices absolutely out of control – but what’s really to blame for the problem?

Australian Economy

HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA - JULY 31: Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at a rally on July 31, 2024 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Trump is returning to Pennsylvania for the first time since the assassination attempt. Polls show a close race with Democratic presidential candidate, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris. Spencer Platt/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by SPENCER PLATT / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Bad news for Aussies if Trump wins election

The world is facing the very real possibility of a second Donald Trump presidency – and it would have huge impacts on Australia.

Buying

Is the Albanese government's new home completion target realistic? Picture: Supplied

Truth behind Albo’s huge new home plan

The Albanese government has made a huge pledge to complete 1.2 million new homes over the next five years, but are they dreaming?

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