Australia

Federal government ramps up criticism of Optus as states offer driver licence replacements

SES crews respond to more than 100 incidents across NSW after wild weather

Crossbench MPs want a key change when it comes to Labor’s national integrity commission, the government is eyeing multinational tax avoidance in the upcoming budget and European nations are investigating whether a gas leak in the Baltic Sea is a result of foul play from Russia.

The S&P 500’s six session losing streak is its longest since February 2020, sparked by harsh central bank tightening programs.

A report from the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights found rights violations had occurred on both sides - but acts by Russian forces far outweighed those committed by Ukrainian forces.

National weather forecast for Wednesday September 28

Thousands facing evacuation in Florida as Hurricane Ian heads to US state

Motorists bracing for petrol price by about 25 cents in coming days

The legendary commentator hung up the binoculars earlier this year but will still have a presence on grand final day.

The 29-year-old South London rising star makes bawdiness beautiful on her long-awaited debut, Nymph.

The new series adaptation of Anne Rice’s Interview With the Vampire rewrites some crucial elements of the tale, yet remains true to its spirit.

Paul Sexton’s biography of the late Rolling Stones drummer reveals a man who took great pride in the band.

Shakira, 45, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing and rejected a deal with authorities to avoid going to trial.

Most people have probably never heard of the fintech Tyro Payments, but there’s every chance they have used its services.

Parramatta is keen on securing the services of Liam Martin and their trump card could be his cousin, incoming Eels coach Trent Barrett.

Interest rate rises pack a bigger punch in Australia, so the RBA does not need to raise rates as steeply as central banks overseas.

The Department of Transport has scaled back its office footprint in Victoria by one-third in the past two years, as other government agencies reduce their presence in the CBD in response to flexible work arrangements.

Confidential documents reveal senior officials at the state’s transport agency pushed for approval to buy seven new ferries months ago.

Rising prices affects everyone, but retirees feel the pinch more as they are living off their accumulated savings, whereas workers have opportunities for higher wages.

Modelling suggests that further interest rate rises will really tighten the screws on mortgage holders.