Who killed the Cup Day rate cut?

Here are the main suspects who killed a Cup Day rate cut: the RBA, Treasurer Chalmers, the Albanese government, Tony Burke and the Australian consumer.

How much does it really cost to raise a child in Australia?

What do we do about the young would-be parents who are opting out because it’s simply too expensive?

Bad coverage in the bush is threatening public safety

Lots of work has has been done in recent years to improve connectivity across Australia. But now a lack of connectivity is proving a threat to public safety.

The agenda: what Xi and Trump will discuss today's meeting

how has the needle moved on the three key issues – trade, Taiwan and China-Russia relations – since the last meeting between Trump and Xi?

By the numbers: the inflation stats that signal the end of the rate cut cycle

Inflation jumped 1.3% in the September quarter, above economists’ and the Reserve Bank’s own expectations. That is likely to rule out a cut in interest rates next week. And for the foreseeable future.

Mortgage hack: can you borrow more from your bank for a home loan if you promise to rent out a room?

There’s a mortgage hack claiming banks will give additional borrowing power to those who promise to rent out a room. Does it work?

RBA Governor all but rules out November rate cut: here's why

Speaking at a very recent fireside chat, RBA Governor Michelle Bullock all but doused hopes of a "Melbourne Cup Day" November rate cut. And in no uncertain terms, either. Here's what she said, and why she's scratching Cup Day cuts.

Old man yells at cloud: punters unhappy with Bureau of Meteorology's new website redesign

If you're a fan of the weather, I've got some difficult news to share. The Bureau of Meteorology has a new website, and some punters truly hate it.

Amazon reportedly set to announce 30,000 job cuts globally

The so-called "everything store" is about to put 30,000 people out of work, according to sources. This would mark the company's largest round of layoffs since 2021 as AI, cost-cutting and post-pandemic bloat come to the surface.

Domino's' share price scores tasty lift on $4bn Bain buyout rumour

The rumour mill dished out a hot and fresh slice on Tuesday that saw Domino's' shares rise by 17% before being placed in a trading halt.

A look at culture, arts, extras and things we’re following this week.

Photo of the Week

Nick Hutton, grinder of Great Britain SailGP Team, Luke Parkinson, flight controller of Great Britain SailGP Team, Dylan Fletcher, driver of Great Britain SailGP Team, Neil Hunter, grinder of Great Britain SailGP Team, Iain Jensen, wing trimmer of Great Britain SailGP Team, and Hannah Mills, strategist of Great Britain SailGP Team, on the podium after Great Britain SailGP Team win the final race on Race Day 2 of the Australia Sail Grand Prix in Sydney Harbour, Sydney, Sunday, February 9, 2025. (AAP Image/Supplied by Patrick Hamilton, via SailGP)
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