Australia

Australians are set to spend an insane amount this Christmas. NewsWire/ Scott Powick

Christmas spending sparks grim rate warning

Australian household spending is tipped to soar over the festive period. But experts are sounding the alarm on what this could mean for interest rates ahead of the Reserve Bank meeting in February.

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Verena Akram has reportedly signed Sajid Akrem's body over to the NSW Government for a destitute burial.

Dead Bondi terrorist’s body bombshell after wife’s move

The estranged wife of dead Bondi Beach terrorist Sajid Akram has made a bombshell move over his body, also revealing new details about their relationship and living arrangements over the last six months.

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The Federal Government has announced a national gas reservation scheme.  (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

Labor unveils gas reservation scheme amid energy cost crisis

Australia will keep more of its gas for the domestic market under a new reservation scheme launched by the Federal Government.

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Christmas carols in one state turned to chaos when a man allegedly pulled out a 30cm knife during the family event.

Man with 30cm knife arrested at Christmas carols event

Christmas carols in one state turned to chaos when a man allegedly pulled out a 30cm knife during the family event.

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Dan Elkayam, a young French Jewish man who died in the shooting. Twitter

‘Young martyr’: Bondi attack victim remembered at emotional funeral

An emotional mourner has called for a royal commission into the horrific Bondi massacre as hundreds remember a young man slain in the attack as a ‘holy martyr’.

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A man has been arrested after allegedly plotting a ‘retribution’ rally in Sydney’s South.

Man arrested after plotting Bondi ‘retribution’ rally

A 20-year-old man is set to appear in court after allegedly inciting a violent demonstration in Sydney’s South in the wake of the Bondi Beach massacre.

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Heavily armed tactical police will be present at the MCG for the Boxing Day Test.

‘Threat environment’: Major change to Boxing Day Test

Aussies are set to be confronted by sights never before seen at the MCG for the Boxing Day Test, as Victoria Police make major changes after the Bondi Beach terror attack.

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Police carrying longarm semi-automatic rifles will be deployed to the MCG for the Boxing Day Test.
Maeve Surkis was diagnosed with brain cancer at three and had to learn to walk again after surgery. (HANDOUT/Starlight Foundation)

Christmas miracle for family after stint in hospital

There's no place like home for Christmas, and for some families that wish has been granted, with their children spending the festive season at home.

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Anthony Albanese only has himself to blame.

Heckled, booed: How much longer will Albo delay inevitable?

LATIKA M BOURKE: The boos and cheers said it all at Bondi. Two Labor leaders attended the same gathering, but only one was hailed, applauded, cheered and given a standing ovation. 

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Chaya Dadon has shared a message of hope at a memorial for those killed in the Bondi massacre. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

'Light will win': Message of hope after Bondi tragedy

A defiant Jewish community has called for solidarity to honour the 15 people killed in the Bondi massacre as NSW prepares to pass gun and hate speech laws.

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How Australians could be $200,000 better off in retirement. NewsWire / Nicholas Eagar

How a simple change in super could leave you $200k richer

Australians are being urged to do one thing over the summer break that could have a huge pay off.

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Australians must be protected from extremists, but the right to express opinion cannot be collateral damage.

Kneejerk responses won’t stop the next Bondi attack

THE WASHINGTON POST: In the wake of such a terrorist act, it’s a sadly uncontestable truth that more could have been done.

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been booed by a crowd of tens of thousands while arriving at a sunset vigil at Bondi Beach.

Mourning crowd take aim at Albo during Bondi memorial

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been booed by a crowd of tens of thousands while arriving at a sunset vigil at Bondi Beach.

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One Nation MP Barnaby Joyce will speak at an anti-immigration rally in Sydney.

Joyce joins anti-immigration rally despite PM’s condemnation

Former deputy prime minister Barnaby Joyce told the crowd that Anthony Albanese should be axed from his job.

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