
Treasurer welcomes 'encouraging' numbers as inflation falls to pre-war level
Another interest rate hike in August is now seen as less likely.
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Another interest rate hike in August is now seen as less likely.
Data centres would be forced to invest in additional renewable energy infrastructure in a bid to keep power prices down.
What was a "real foothold" for China in the Pacific has been narrowed, according to a new report.
While Gina Rinehart supported her trip, the One Nation leader said she paid for accommodation, meals and daily expenses.
Fewer Australians are marrying, while the divorce rate has edged higher.
Jacinta Allan has resigned as premier. Here's how a chaotic caucus vote led Ben Carroll to emerge as her successor.
Trump stopped a two-week campaign of attacks against Iran to provide an opportunity for negotiations.
Violence in the Israeli-occupied West Bank has surged since the Gaza war began.
Bali's waste crisis is colliding with a boom in tourists, and the Indonesian government has plans to reel in more rich visitors.
Almost everyone in Australia is expected to simultaneously receive this test warning on Monday.
Police say they had found the car they thought had been involved in the incident abandoned.
A ministerial resignation has fulfilled one of the key demands of a large protest movement that has swept India in recent months.
Vanessa is among dozens across the world who have been linked to a single illegal overseas adoption network.
French and Spanish residents have fled in shock over the extent of this season's wildfires.
Police, security and funding concerns dominated the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion this weke.
If confirmed, it will bring Australia's total H5 bird flu case tally to 18.
The White House said Saudi Arabia must recognise Israel or the deal is off.
Trump's willingness to use tariffs to create persistent uncertainty signals a greater economic and legal danger.
An autonomous AI agent escaped its testing environment and hacked another technology platform during internal capability experiments.
Australians are losing more money per capita to gambling than any other country — about $32 billion a year.
Iran-backed militants in Iraq recently launched over two dozen drone attacks on US forces and Saudi energy infrastructure.
As Spain gives the green light for evacuees in 13 regions to return, France faces continued tinderbox conditions.
Experts say action is needed against 'hidden' harm incurred from offset account loopholes.
Thousands of homes are without power, and a tsunami warning was issued after an earthquake shook Japan's southern Kyushu island.
The company has also said it was aware of a potential threat since early July.
Devastating wildfires are tearing through Europe at the height of its holiday season.
Polling suggests Labor faces an uphill battle ahead of a state election in November.
A temporary halt in fighting comes as military costs rise and fresh regional tensions continue to emerge.
The Census reaches beyond Australian citizens — and some people may be surprised to learn they must take part.
The scam that nearly cost one Australian $7,000 has prompted renewed warnings for taxpayers this EOFY.
A curly hair education gap has left many searching for skilled stylists. Now the industry is responding.
While Musk argues Tesla's large spending is essential for future growth, it could take some time before any investments pay off.
The Iran-backed Houthi rebels have claimed a missile attack on Saudi Arabia as Donald Trump considered fresh strikes on Iran.
The queue starts with a record fee. For many couples, that's only the beginning.
Three years after Victoria abandoned hosting the Commonwealth Games, the sporting extravaganza has opened in Glasgow.
The energy giant has warned customers of potential scam risks after almost five million accounts were affected by a cyber attack.
Multiple factors are expected to push up prices at the bowser, as markets also ramp up expectations for another rate hike.
A military shake-up has eased the unrest for now, but revealed the political strains building as the war against Russia drags on.
The prime minister said it is "surprising" such a scheme supporting allied health students doesn’t already exist.
The building, in an Austrian town near the German border, has been remodelled to "prevent any association with Adolf Hitler".
Japan's southern prefecture of Kumamoto lives with the memory of a massive 2016 earthquake that killed hundreds.
As Trump's relationship with Ukraine's Zelenskyy has warmed, his relationship with Netanyahu continues to show signs of strain.
With more of us share housing, navigating living with strangers is an increasingly important — and sometimes challenging — skill.
Two wars risk converging amid threats of retaliation.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese thanked the pair for their "tireless advocacy" for workers.
Australia could get its first new refinery in six decades, but an expert says it raises questions about oil production.
The One Nation leader has lost her appeal two years after the ruling that deemed her comments a "strong form of racism".
The suspect had been known to the authorities for a "high number" of previous crimes and for being radicalised.
The federal government is planning additional fuel measures but hasn't specified what it is.
Palestinians in the occupied West Bank buried four men killed during a clash with Israeli settlers.
SBS's Janice Petersen travelled to one of the world's Blue Zones to learn if the secret to longevity is olive oil — or snake oil.
An escalator malfunction was one of the few times Albanese appeared to lose control over events at Labor's national conference.
Tuesday 11 August is Census night, where every person in Australia is counted — and experts say every answer matters.
The key money stories this week, broken down simply — and what they mean for you.
Police said Volpato was travelling nearly 50km/h over the speed limit when he was pulled over.
Australia's trade minister has called for the removal of the "unjustified" tariffs imposed by the Trump administration.
An unpredictable season is testing the measures resorts rely on when the snow does not arrive as hoped.
The One Nation leader has pinned the blame on media outlets covering comments she made that domestic violence is a "two-way street".
A landmark agreement has revived longstanding concerns, and raised fresh questions about the Middle East's nuclear future.
Australians are some of the world's biggest consumers of ultra-processed foods. But Danni has cut almost all UPFs from her diet.