Australia

EDITORIAL: Anthony Albanese’s refusal to acknowledge that the finger of blame on rates points his way takes the cake.

A man has been allegedly caught with a massive ‘cane’ knife while walking around a Queensland shopping centre after police uncovered the weapon in his bag.  See the shocking footage.

AARON PATRICK: The Treasurer’s argument that rising interest rates are beyond his control may be the greatest misrepresentation of his ministerial career.

The value of homes across the country have been forecast to fall nearly 20 per cent, in what economists say will be the largest downturn on record.

The peak body for Australia’s construction industry has warned Labor’s proposed new tax on discretionary trusts will affect the supply of new housing, as the cost to businesses is calculated. See their fears.

The Nightly understands the decision was made during a meeting on Monday.

It’s hard to pick a winner on Melbourne Cup day. But you can bet on one guarantee from Labor after rates are hiked.

The probe, which was confirmed at a Senate estimates hearing, follows The Nightly’s report revealing concerns inside Defence about looming cuts to military projects.

LATIKA M BOURKE: Britain’s new Chancellor of the Exchequer has revealed the country’s new defence budget — cementing its place as the ‘all talk, no action’ NATO ally.

A former Treasury economist has called out the spin of Jim Chalmers. So has Reserve Bank chief Michele Bullock. Here’s what they said.

Treasury secretary Jenny Wilkinson made the admission after 13 minutes of tortured questions.

Members of parliament have received security briefings to combat increased aggression in wake of the brutal attack on Helen Haines in Wangaratta.

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern, known for her leadership during the Christchurch terrorist attacks, has landed a new role in Australia.

Government spending remains near historic highs as the RBA raises rates to contain inflation, with an economist warning one sector is being “absolutely hammered” by the hikes.

EDITORIAL: The Albanese Government is constantly trying to fool us that its actions are something other than what they are.

The maimed MP’s husband watched an emotional session of Federal Parliament on Monday in the wake of last week’s alleged attack that left her a double leg amputee.

LATIKA M BOURKE: The poison that pervades social dysfunction and bitter political debate abroad has arrived onshore and could become a permanent feature. 

Footage has captured the moment a group of tradies restrained an axe-wielding man with zip ties.