Australia

Jim Chalmers has had to cop a super hit.

Super slap that will blow Chalmers’ Budget

Greens threaten to block costly changes to Labor’s superannuation tax reforms.

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John Torney is accused of punching his partner and failing to seek medical care before she died. (David Sickerdick/AAP PHOTOS)

Man charged over partner’s death allegedly threw objects at walls

The accused man was seen raising his fists at his female partner and drinking before her death, a court has been told.

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Governor of the Reserve Bank  Michelle Bullock has indicated a cut is unlikely next month.

Reserve Bank inflation worries could kill Christmas rate cut

The central bank interest-rate board is concerned that its economists underestimated price rises last quarter.

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The Top End dad isn't planning to give up his day job.

‘Woo hoo!’: $25m Powerball winner reveals surprise plan

He’s taking home half of the $50 million jackpot from last Thursday’s Powerball draw but this lucky winner already knows what he’s going to do next.

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Affinity Education Group's CEO Tim Hickey is one of two executives to resign.

Top bosses quit scandal-plagued childcare giant

Two senior executives have abruptly resigned from one of Australia’s biggest childcare providers amid mounting scandal and internal turmoil.

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The ADF are back and searching for Gus Lamont in South Australia.

Heartbreaking reason police stepped up search for 4yo Gus

South Australia’s Police Commissioner has provided an update on the reinvigorated search for the little boy who disappeared from his grandparents’ property as the ADF move back in.

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A 93-year-old man from Melbourne has revealed he wants more children.

Australia’s oldest dad, 93, reveals he wants more kids

A 93-year-old doctor from Melbourne, who welcomed a baby boy just 18 months ago, has turned heads with news that he may not be done growing his family.

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Hotel guest Humberto Aguilar was in the lobby when the alleged gunman entered the hotel.

Accused carjacker 'pointed gun in hotel' during wild chase

A man has been arrested after allegedly walking into a boutique city hotel wielding a gun after a wild police chase. The frightening incident comes as the state experiences the worst crime surge in its history.

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Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia Michele Bullock.

Next rate cut uncertain as inflation threat lingers

Australia’s economy is running hotter than the Reserve Bank expected in a sign that there’s no urgency to cut interest rates.

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Mr Freeman hasn’t been seen since August 26, when three police officers were shot at his Porepunkah home.

Major update on search for accused cop-killer Dezi Freeman

After seven weeks of fruitless searching, Victoria Police have announced a major update on their hunt for accused cop killer Dezi Freeman. 

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The number of Australians using medicinal cannabis has passed one million.

Medicinal cannabis being 'exploited' through telehealth

Doctors and pharmacists say Australia’s medicinal cannabis system is being exploited, warning that poor oversight and aggressive prescribing are putting patients at risk.

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Fresh developments in the Greg Josephson murder case, with the accused teen’s legal team seeking more time.

New development in Universal Store founder murder case

A major delay has emerged in the Universal Store founder’s murder case as defence lawyers for the accused teen review fresh evidence.

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Police are investigating two deaths following separate alleged domestic violence incidents in NSW. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Horror as man doused in liquid burns on suburban street

A man has been consumed by flames after being doused in liquid before catching fire as he walked along a street in country NSW.

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There’s no evidence that gently introducing alcohol to children can prevent harm later on.

Supervised sips linked to future alcohol abuse

Even a small sip of alcohol at the dinner table could set children up for harm later in life, new Australian research warns.

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The ability of young Australians to access an asset class like property is difficult, a report says. (Diego Fedele/AAP PHOTOS)

Young Aussies buy shares as property dream fades

Australia's wealth landscape is changing, and younger Australians are increasingly looking to markets to secure their financial future.

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