Labor can’t bank on ‘thanks’ from voters for a rate cut
Lower than expected inflation data buoyed prospects of an interest rate cut next month, but a resulting electoral boost for the Albanese Government is far from assured.
Opinion
What the heck is JOMO? The new trend you’ll want to miss
Sometimes it’s nice to have the luxury of a big fat no, writes Robyn Ingerson.
Goers: I’ve got the worst paying gig going. Applaud me
The vast majority of Australians in this dream career live below the poverty line, writes Peter Goers.
Penbo: Huge Trump mess his believers really didn’t count on
There are about 12 million problems the US is going to have to work on before Mar-a-Lago drowns in its own rubbish, writes David Penberthy.
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Minister: No more unfulfilled promises, kicking the can down the road
In recognition of the Bruce Highway’s national importance, the federal government is funding 80 per cent of its upgrade, writes Catherine King.
Editor’s view: Multibillion-dollar highway fix a win for Queensland
Today’s funding announcement for the Bruce Highway is a massive win for Queensland – and for the power of journalism, writes the editor.
Goers: Infuriating Xmas fact we just have to embrace
It’s an annual guarantee that goes all the way back to the first Christmas, writes Peter Goers.
Bond: Chalmers thinks we didn’t notice Labor’s tax grab
Real wages have gone up this year but so has the government’s appetite for your money, writes Caleb Bond.
Adamson: Hectic school trend proves we’ve lost the plot
It’s the academic version of a ribbon for everyone on sports day and I fear soon it will be at every year level, writes Jess Adamson.
Dark side to this Aussie Xmas shopping trend
I’m about to pop your festival bauble with a few un-festive facts, writes Amanda Blair.
Bond: Left field antics claim new class war casualties
From gentle parenting to participation trophies, is it any surprise no one wants to teach Australian kids anymore, writes Caleb Bond.
Penbo: How much of your life is a KitKat worth?
Ever wondered how much more time you’d get if you never touched another chocolate? Now we know, writes David Penberthy.
Goers: The life-saving lesson that keeps your head above water
It’s one of life’s great pleasure and comes with a lifetime’s worth of rewards, writes Peter Goers.
Clever fix goes to waste in Aussie gas dilemma
With a little ingenuity, an unglamorous resource could help solve a big problem for Australia, writes David Gillespie.
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