Our population surpassed 28 million today, but experts warn multiple factors are causing Australians to ‘lose hope’ in the future and contributing to record-low birth rates.
AARON PATRICK: By granting an above-inflation pay increase to 2.7 million workers, the industrial umpire may trigger copycat demands that drive up inflation and interest rates.
Former radio broadcaster Alan Jones has had one of the abuse charges against him dropped as he vies to obtain stories written about him by a leading journalist.
Defence Minister Richard Marles is standing firm on Australia’s AUKUS submarine strategy despite an overhaul of the delivery plan and renewed questions over the project’s long-term stability.
AARON PATRICK: A $3.4 million house in one of Brisbane’s best suburbs did not receive a single bid at an auction, a sign that property prices could be entering into a serious downturn.
Australia is heading into its winter months with the Bureau of Meteorology releasing its latest long-range outlook, outlining what’s expected across the country.