The Reserve Bank has kept interest rates on hold at its August meeting, after three rate hikes earlier this year.

If the Reserve Bank's economic forecasts are right, then the governor says it is done raising interest rates. But the risks of it being wrong are skewed towards another hike.    

Fugitive George Dib, accused of directing a global organised crime syndicate while on the run, has been arrested in Lebanon.

US President Donald Trump left on a secret military flight from Türkiye last month when the White House said he was flying aboard Air Force One, in an extraordinary move that involved hiding him in an airport catering truck, the Washington ...

The brother of a man accusing Alan Jones of indecent assault has told the court he never saw the radio host act inappropriately towards his brother, and was only told of the allegations after Mr Jones's arrest.

The newest Spidey instalment has spun major success at the box office amid a superhero movie crisis. What sets this film apart from the rest?

The Blues have won 10 of their 12 games under Fraser since he took over as interim coach when Michael Voss departed back in May.

Premier Ben Carroll has backed down on proposed work-from-home laws, delaying the legislation until July following intense pushback.

Australians will fill out the 2026 census tonight, capturing a snapshot of how lives and demographics have changed over the past five years.

An elderly woman has been caught on camera allegedly keying a parked Tesla in what appears to be an opportunistic attack.

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The quake struck about 35km northeast of Luganville in Vanuatu.

A car was also driven at partygoers and a number of vicious assaults reported.

70-100 people could be seen gathered in groups near the scene in Mt Albert.

Police said the accident near Ōtara has blocked multiple lanes.

Police believe they have found everyone from inside the vehicle, but divers will check.

Premier Ben Carroll has backed down on proposed work-from-home laws, delaying the legislation until July following intense pushback.

Australians will fill out the 2026 census tonight, capturing a snapshot of how lives and demographics have changed over the past five years.

An elderly woman has been caught on camera allegedly keying a parked Tesla in what appears to be an opportunistic attack.

Thousands of allied health workers have walked off the job over pay and working conditions.

Public school educators will vote on an updated offer including capped teaching hours and cash bonuses ahead of a planned 24-hour strike.

At least 111 people have died and others are trapped after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit Colombia.

Rescuers are scrambling to find survivors after the 7.4-magnitude quake collapsed at least 61 buildings, including a hospital, and damaged some 1600 others.

People smugglers are taking extreme measures to ferry migrants across the English Channel, filling 13 metre-long Chinese-made vessels to the brim for the dangerous passage.

A new heatwave is set to strike large parts of Western Europe after confirmation June and July were the region’s hottest on record.

The White House said the president was aboard Air Force One as he left the NATO summit. Instead, his departure included an elaborate ruse and a “decoy” plane that concealed his travel.

Bill Shorten has sparked a political storm over sudden policy moves that appeal to the Labor Left.

Progressive politics is close to killing off the worthy idea of constitutional recognition of the indigenous peoples.

Queensland Treasurer Curtis Pitt has ordered sweeping raids to prop up the cash-strapped state’s ailing budget.

Shares fell yesterday, wiping more than $30 billion in value, as investors braced for a British vote to leave the EU.

Efforts to increase the number of people studying science and maths are wrongheaded, says Productivity Commission.

Bill Shorten has sparked a political storm over sudden policy moves that appeal to the Labor Left.

Progressive politics is close to killing off the worthy idea of constitutional recognition of the indigenous peoples.

Queensland Treasurer Curtis Pitt has ordered sweeping raids to prop up the cash-strapped state’s ailing budget.

Shares fell yesterday, wiping more than $30 billion in value, as investors braced for a British vote to leave the EU.

Efforts to increase the number of people studying science and maths are wrongheaded, says Productivity Commission.