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‘Tough time’: Coalition wants October budget to ease financial pain
Shadow treasurer Angus Taylor has seized the central bank’s decision to lift interest rates to push the federal government to ease financial pressures on Australians in this month’s budget.
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LoadingTreasurer says he will ‘put the economics before the politics’ on stage three tax cuts
Jim Chalmers said the government had not changed its tax policy but warned storm clouds” in the global economy were a major factor in looming decisions on tax and spending.
RBA lifts interest rate to a nine-year high
The Reserve Bank has increased official interest rates amid warnings from the UN that monetary policy is threatening a global recession.
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NRL grand final
‘My plan was thwarted’: Raiders star wanted to bring grand final to a halt
Mark McLinden ran onto the playing field in an attempted environmental protest but was tackled by security before he could chain himself to the goal posts.
Police officer Daniel Keneally charged with fabricating evidence over phone call
The son of Kristina Keneally is facing criminal charges over allegations he invented threats against another police officer in 2021.
Lehrmann lied about reason for being at Parliament with Higgins, court hears
Bruce Lehrmann has pleaded not guilty to a charge of sexual intercourse without consent against Brittany Higgins, another former political staffer, in March 2019.
Opinion
Russia-Ukraine war
Australia’s pitiful support for Ukraine sends the wrong message to China
An increased flow of more regular aid would reassure our immediate region that we will make sacrifices on their behalf as well if they are threatened.
Mick Ryan
Military leader and strategist
‘A flat out lie’: Pro-life Republican denies report he paid for an abortion
The former NFL player, who has vehemently opposed abortion rights, reportedly paid for an abortion for his girlfriend in 2009. Walker says the media report is a lie and will sue.
Dozens of Indonesian police placed under investigation after deadly soccer stampede
Panicked spectators were crushed on Saturday as they tried to flee the overcrowded stadium in Malang, East Java, after police fired tear gas to disperse fans of Arema FC.
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Essendon Bombers
New Essendon boss Andrew Thorburn quits one day after appointment
CEO’s appointment generated unwanted headlines, primarily because he is also chairman of the City on a Hill church movement.
‘Obviously distressed’: Buxton crash driver granted bail
The driver and sole survivor of a crash that killed five teenagers is set to be released into the care of his mother.
Haaland on track to demolish Premier League goal records
Just to see Erling Haaland in action is to appreciate that he is special. But if you need further evidence, witness the speed he has set demolishing records.
Education report shows Australia spends - and pays - more for learning
A new report shows Australian teachers are paid more than their counterparts in other rich nations, and the country spends more on education generally, but relies more heavily on private tuition fees.
Students struggling in maths start high school up to five years behind advanced peers
A survey of 228 teachers also found that most primary school teachers feel under-trained to differentiate their lesson plans so that advanced students can be stretched and slower students can catch up.
Opinion
Pop music
Why Lizzo’s flawless fluting put a song in my heart
The pop star and rapper playing a 200-year-old crystal flute is just what we need to make this maligned wind instrument fashionable again.
James Valentine
Broadcaster
Study a ‘wake-up call’: Dating apps rife with sexual violence
An Australian Institute of Criminology survey has found three-quarters of respondents were victims of some form of online sexual violence in the past five years.
Opinion
Energy
Ditch gas, go solar: How to prepare for two more years of high energy bills
The forecast is cloudy, but don’t bank on energy prices getting cheaper any day in the near future.
Joel Gibson
Finance expert
Sydney
Police investigate possible link between car crash and 12-year-old boy’s death
Police are investigating whether the death of the boy north of Wollongong is linked to a car crash involving a stolen Holden Barina.
CCTV released after alleged sexual assault in Manly
Police say they wish to speak to two men as they investigate an alleged sexual assault at a Manly unit earlier this year.
New Sydney billboards leave pedestrians ‘walking like ducks’ in single file
The “communication pylons” have been criticised for their size and placement, including blocking the view of oncoming buses.
NSW Liberals not so vulnerable to independents, says Perrottet
The party faces a challenge from independents across the city’s north. But one hopeful Liberal candidate says she expects a “hearty” challenge from a teal independent.
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Cyber security
Two years after old-fashioned data theft, the fraud continues
Victims remain powerless two years after a break-in at a northern Sydney tax agency. Their data has been used to make fraudulent tax returns.
Politics
Updated
Endangered species
‘No more extinctions’: Labor’s wildlife pledge raises funding questions
The government has launched a new action plan to halt Australia’s extinction crisis but experts say they’ll need to spend a lot more money to achieve it.
Business
Updated
Telecommunications
Telstra, NAB staff info stolen in third-party data breach
A breach of a third-party service that helped Telstra and NAB with a rewards program has led to the publication of email addresses and names of current and former staff.
World
Trump sues CNN for defamation, saying network fears he’ll run in 2024
The former president is seeking at least $US475 million in damages, accusing the network of smearing him – including with frequent comparisons to Adolf Hitler.
Opinion
This is a critical week for Russia’s cash machine
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
Irrelevant to global decarbonisation? No, Australia’s crucial to it
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
Dear treasurer, please don’t ‘help’ with the cost of living crisis
Jessica Irvine
Senior economics writer
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Property
Neighbourhoods where property owners are most likely to sell at a loss
Close to one in five properties in a handful of suburbs are losing money for vendors as high-rise apartment towers built in recent years fall from favour.
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Title Deeds
Fraudsters and fantasists: the trophy home buyers agents don’t want
As the tide goes out on the number of ultra-wealthy people shopping for trophy homes, there’s one type of “buyer” left exposed in greater numbers.
Lifestyle
Why people are spending so much on emotional support water bottles
The “emotional support water bottle trend” on social media has spread to the street, with people forming strong bonds with containers.
Culture
The 10 movies to check out in October
Choose from feel-good capers and caped crusaders as The Rock, Florence Pugh and Margot Robbie battle it out at the box office.
Sport
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NRL grand final
‘My plan was thwarted’: Raiders star wanted to bring grand final to a halt
Mark McLinden ran onto the playing field in an attempted environmental protest but was tackled by security before he could chain himself to the goal posts.
‘Football is about love’: Why Bulls striker taunted Sydney United 58 fans with celebration
Al Hassan Toure has revealed the motivation behind his brave goal celebration in the Australia Cup final and admonished the handful of Sydney United 58 fans caught performing Nazi gestures for acting against the true spirit of football.
Martin close to sealing three-year extension at Penrith
Liam Martin and Penrith are closing in on a new deal as talks with another two key Panthers ramp up this week.
Stoinis, Marsh given maximum time to squeeze out Green
Australia’s selectors are abiding with Marcus Stoinis’ absence and Mitchell Marsh’s unreadiness to bowl in order to keep the same formula that lifted the World Cup last year
Ben Simmons returns to the court after 470 days
Having missed the entire 2021-22 season, Ben Simmons was back on the basketball court for the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday, along with running mates Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant.
World Cup door opens for Dragons duo after Boyle and Upton withdrawals
Jillaroos coach Brad Donald says player withdrawals at the top level will continue until the women’s game becomes professional.
Updated
NRL 2022
Cowboys star vows to clear name over alleged domestic violence incident
Luciano Leilua has vowed to clear his name after being charged over an alleged incident that threatens his participation in the Rugby League World Cup.
Have Your Say
Parramatta face-planted in grand final, but there’s a reason for hope
The Eels have a lot of reason to be optimistic despite their grand final catastrophe against Penrith.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
