After a year in which Aussies were hampered with interest rate rises and high cost of living pressures, the economic outlook for 2024 could bring some much needed relief. Commonwealth Bank chief economist Stephen Halmarick shared his projections for the year ahead, announcing a range of big rate forecasts. Mr Halmarick said interest rate rises … Read more
Nicole Kidman has returned home to Australia to stun on the red carpet while promoting her latest television series. The Academy-Award winner turned heads in a silky nude dress ahead the screening for the upcoming Prime Show, Expats. Kidman paired a daring strapless headline with a thigh high split which revealed a matching pair of … Read more
New Zealand has left the door open to becoming involved in AUKUS after new leader Christopher Luxon signalled the nation’s nuclear ban was no stumbling block to military co-operation. Mr Luxon met with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for his first official trip abroad on Wednesday. FOLLOW US ON GOOGLE NEWS Read original article here Denial … Read more
Millions of Australians are not taking into account the heightened risk of extreme weather this summer, possibly putting themselves and their families into danger while on holiday. From bushfires to cyclones, summer has long been a hazardous time for the nation, but this year’s El Nino weather event has dialled up the danger by pushing … Read more
Economic investment, not just security deals, will be pivotal in Papua New Guinea’s future development, its Prime Minister James Marape has warned just days after a new defence agreement was inked between Australia and its northerly neighbour. In a speech to the foreign policy think tank the Lowy Institute on Tuesday largely focused on his … Read more
The man accused of being behind the wheel of a boat which crashed in Perth’s south, killing his wife and another woman whose son plays for a Western Australian AFL side, will go to trial next year. John Phillip Burdon, 47, made his first appearance before the WA Supreme Court on Monday, where he formally … Read more
Australia has joined New Zealand and Canada to call for urgent international “efforts towards a sustainable ceasefire” in the Israel-Hamas war. In a joint statement issued on Wednesday, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese joined allies to express their deep concerns about the rapidly deteriorating humanitarian conditions in Gaza. It came as the UN General Assembly voted … Read more
The Reserve Bank has revealed “encouraging signs” of falling inflationary pressures across the economy were behind its decision to grant borrowers a reprieve ahead of the festive season. At its final board meeting of the year on December 5, the central bank kept rates on hold at 4.35 per cent as it monitored the delayed … Read more
As Australians gear up for the busy festive season, the weather forecast for December 25 this year has been revealed. This year the special day is set to be warm and sunny in some of the country, perfect for festive family reunions outdoors, however, for much of eastern Australia a stormy day is expected. WATCH … Read more
Australians are being warned a popular European travel destination is facing a stark new terrorism risk, with the threat of an attack now declared “substantial”. The Dutch domestic security service raised its terror threat level for the Netherlands to “Level Four” from five possible levels last week, warning ISIS and al-Qaeda linked extremists were exploiting … Read more
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