Australia

The Treasurer’s claim the government has saved $114 billion is untrue, and ignores spending increases economists warn will make inflation worse.

18-year-old Jack Thatcher also succumbed to his injuries three days after a dramatic rescue.

A former RBA economist is warning the central bank may be forced to hike rates four more times as they grapple with the Iran war’s one huge ‘unknown’.

Tropical Cyclone Narelle is gaining steam over the Coral Sea as communities across vast swathes of Australian states are on full alert.

Police have released new CCTV as they search for additional suspects linked to the mistaken identity kidnapping and murder of Chris Baghsarian.

The High Court has ruled against the use of ankle monitoring devices and curfews to track immigration detainees.

Kyle Sandilands has blasted ARN after his contract was terminated, alleging the network used an on-air clash as an excuse to exit the deal.

A quiet Melbourne shopping precinct has become a crime scene after a violent altercation ended in gunfire.

If you’re a homeowner, here’s how much extra you’ll need to find each month after the March interest rate hike.

The Liberal Party is coming third behind Labor and One Nation and could be left with as few as five seats after Saturday’s election, down from 13, a poll found. Only one would be in the state’s capital.

Israel has responded after Australian of the Year recipient Grace Tame dismissed reports of Hamas militants raping Israeli women.

The home of alleged Bondi terrorist Naveed Akram has been vandalised and had pork chops thrown onto the driveway, a magistrate has heard.

The victims were at a beach and nearby park when they were sexually assaulted by an unknown man.

A major police operation is underway, with people told to ‘avoid the area’ in Sydney’s west after a man was reported acting suspiciously.

A man is dead and another injured after a targeted early-morning shooting at a Western Sydney apartment complex.