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Interest rates are approaching levels that would hurt Australia's economy and the retirement savings managed by major superannuation funds, according to the Bank of America's head of interest rates strategy.

Australia's auction clearance rate has slumped to a three-month low, while new data shows the number of unsold homes has surged by more than 20 per cent in the past year.

Human Rights Watch is warning 13 Australians believed to be held in Iraqi jails on suspicion of links to the Islamic State group face inhumane treatment and potential execution.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is taking legal action against police over his arrest in relation to the Epstein files earlier this year.

The Brisbane 2032 emblems have been officially revealed after the image was leaked in a weekend blunder.

Two major blazes continue to burn out of control in Queensland's Lockyer Valley.

Roosters players celebrate an epic grand final victory, sharing the moment with the fans.

A woman says she has been scammed by an Uber driver who left her scared for her safety in Melbourne.

Whatever happens in the police investigation and the judicial review, the former prince will be judged by the public based on years of testimony and documents.

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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.

The Brisbane 2032 emblems have been officially revealed after the image was leaked in a weekend blunder.

Two major blazes continue to burn out of control in Queensland's Lockyer Valley.

A woman says she has been scammed by an Uber driver who left her scared for her safety in Melbourne.

A teenager is fighting for life after setting himself and then a getaway car on fire.

A vaccine now available in Australia has been recommended to travellers heading to the tropics.

Whatever happens in the police investigation and the judicial review, the former prince will be judged by the public based on years of testimony and documents.

Another source said Hamam al-Hammami also operated a flight to Tel Aviv earlier this year and intended to hijack and crash the plane then, but opted not to.

The 28-year-old scientist was taken to hospital with symptoms of severe pneumonia and placed on a ventilator before dying two days later.

The 737 begins life as the fuselage, shipped in by train from Kansas, where it’s made, and enters the factory.

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott has expressed his grief at the death of a 12-year-old girl at a junior football game.

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.