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Wages slowdown and struggling economy give RBA room to move

Wages slowdown and struggling economy give RBA room to move

Minutes of the Reserve Bank’s most recent meeting suggest inflation pressures are easing faster than expected, in good news for borrowers and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

  • by Shane Wright

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PM remembers ‘dark shadow’ of Cyclone Tracy, and Darwin’s resurrection, 50 years on

PM remembers ‘dark shadow’ of Cyclone Tracy, and Darwin’s resurrection, 50 years on

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is in Darwin to mark the 50th anniversary of Cyclone Tracy, Australia’s largest peacetime evacuation and reconstruction.

  • by James Massola
Albanese, Dutton reflect on 2024 in Christmas messages

Albanese, Dutton reflect on 2024 in Christmas messages

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton gave thanks to essential staff working over the holiday period.

  • by Olivia Ireland
Albanese seeks ‘positive outcome’ for Australian fighter captured by Russia

Albanese seeks ‘positive outcome’ for Australian fighter captured by Russia

Melbourne man Oscar Jenkins became the first known Australian to be taken prisoner by Russia in Ukraine, when footage of him appeared on social media.

  • by Natassia Chrysanthos
Five Australian cities are now among world’s top 20 most expensive

Five Australian cities are now among world’s top 20 most expensive

The International Monetary Fund says nothing short of major reform can change the fact that Australian housing, across all international metrics, is some of the most expensive in the world.

  • by Shane Wright
Miriam wanted to be a pro golfer. Instead, she’s an executive on a $26,000 salary
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Miriam wanted to be a pro golfer. Instead, she’s an executive on a $26,000 salary

The Big Cheese of the Salvation Army is radically counter-cultural.

  • by Jacqueline Maley
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Is farmed salmon a guilty pleasure this Christmas?

Is farmed salmon a guilty pleasure this Christmas?

Tasmanian salmon will be on the tables at thousands of Christmas lunches. Questions remain about the environmental cost.

  • by Mike Foley
Best of cartoons, December 24, 2024
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Best of cartoons, December 24, 2024

The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists.

The latest illustrations from artist Matt Golding
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The latest illustrations from artist Matt Golding

Illustrations by the artist from The Age.

The latest illustrations from artist Cathy Wilcox
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The latest illustrations from artist Cathy Wilcox

The latest work by the acclaimed Sydney Morning Herald editorial cartoonist.

Wife claims government buried decision on extradition of ex-fighter pilot to US
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Wife claims government buried decision on extradition of ex-fighter pilot to US

Seven months after Daniel Duggan lost his two-year legal battle to stay, Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus has approved the request to send him to the US.

  • by James Massola and William Davis

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