Gold Coast developer jailed for misusing $2.3m in investor funds
ABC News Australiaby Charmayne Allison16d ago
In short: Ian Omar Chester, 44, appeared in Southport District Court today, where he pleaded guilty to one count of fraud.
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top 74%RBA lifts rates to highest level in 15 years – risking a sharper slowdown of the economy
The Conversation Australiaby Stella Huangfu, Associate Professor, School of Economics, University of Sydney16d ago
The Reserve Bank of Australia has raised the cash rate to 4.6% from 4.35%, taking the key rate to its highest level since late 2011 as it battles persistent inflation.
Alleged killer’s ‘zombie’ claim about mate
PerthNowby Liam Beatty16d ago
Christopher Gonzaga trial: Man accused of murdering friend told police he believed his life was ‘in threat’ A man accused of hacking his friend to death with a machete later claimed the friend was...
'It's about the team': Greens set to elect new leader
PerthNowby Noah Secomb16d ago
'It's about the team': Greens set to elect new leader Greens leadership candidates are jostling for position following the shock resignation of Larissa Waters.
Why mortgage holders' monthly payments are going up
PerthNowby Will Nicholas16d ago
Why mortgage holders' monthly payments are going up WHAT'S HAPPENING TO MORTGAGE REPAYMENTS? * The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has lifted its cash rate, or interest rate, from 4.35 to 4.6 per...
Suburban data centre dumped after inquiry spotlight
PerthNowby Max Aldred and Sarah Spina-Matthews16d ago
Suburban data centre dumped after inquiry spotlight Plans for a data centre in Sydney's leafy north have been dumped after the "grossly irresponsible" project prompted local furore.
Council faces big bill to remove rotting whale carcass
PerthNowby Aaron Bunch16d ago
Council faces big bill to remove rotting whale carcass A rotting, stinky whale carcass is likely to remain on a popular capital city beach for several days, as authorities work out how to remove...
Largest rocket ever built successfully enters orbit
New Atlasby David Szondy16d ago
SpaceX has raised the bar for spaceflight again as its Starship, history's largest rocket, reaches Earth orbit.
Mango growers fear premium fruit will be left to rot
PerthNowby Lloyd Jones16d ago
Mango growers fear premium fruit will be left to rot Growers in Australia's mango heartlands are warning the fruits of their labour are at risk if federal changes to working holiday visas go ahead.
OpenAI promises to ‘do better’ and ‘rebuild trust with Australians’
The Conversation Australiaby Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra16d ago
OpenAI has committed to “rebuilding trust with Australians” in a lengthy apologetic statement outlining what happened in its model’s breach of a Services Australia site and its remedial actions and...
Former head of ABC News Peter Manning dies aged 81
ABC News Australiaby Alexander Lewis16d ago
In short: Peter Manning, credited with rejuvenating ABC's Four Corners through 1985 to 1989, has died aged 81.
Elder loses bid to appeal ruling on genocide against King Charles
ABC News Australia16d ago
In short: Judges have rejected Krautatungalung elder Robbie Thorpe's landmark bid to prosecute King Charles III over the alleged genocide of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
North Korean hackers steal millions in crypto heist
ABC News Australiaby Ahmed Yussuf16d ago
A North Korean hacking group is using job ads to harvest sensitive information from unsuspecting applicants from hundreds of countries, authorities warn.
Doctors to walk out as fears over patients' safety grow
PerthNowby Eleanor Wilson16d ago
Doctors to walk out as fears over patients' safety grow Thousands of doctors will briefly hang up their scrubs later this week in a bid to win momentum for stalled government negotiations over pay...
Final roar for Katy Perry's feud with local designer
PerthNowby Adelaide Lang16d ago
Final roar for Katy Perry's feud with local designer When an Australian designer started a fashion label a decade ago, she had no idea it would spark a near seven-year legal battle with...
Utah man released on bail after decades on death row
ABC News Australiaby Annabel Bowles16d ago
A Utah man will be released on bail after spending decades on death row, following newly analysed DNA evidence from a murder he was convicted of in 1985.
The RBA just raised rates. It affects more than your home loan
ABC News Australiaby Hanan Dervisevic16d ago
For the fourth time this year, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has lifted the cash rate by 0.25 of a percentage point in a bid to bring inflation under control.
Breaking: RBA lifts rates to highest level in 15 years
ABC News Australiaby Gareth Hutchens16d ago
In short: The Reserve Bank's Monetary Policy Board has lifted interest rates by 0.25 percentage points. It lifts the cash rate target to 4.60 per cent, up from 4.35 per cent.
Victim's 'reputation' at play in machete slaying
PerthNowby Duncan Murray16d ago
Victim's 'reputation' at play in machete slaying A man who hacked his friend to death with a machete told police he believed the man and others had previously killed a "witch" in order to rob her.
Firearms owner to be summonsed after thieves find keys to guns on top of safe
ABC News Australia16d ago
A victim of an aggravated robbery during which six firearms were stolen will be served with a summons after the thieves found the keys to the gun safe on top of the safe.