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  • Private Health Rebate Cuts Could Add Nearly 15,000 to Public Surgery List: State Health Body
    Private Health Rebate Cuts Could Add Nearly 15,000 to Public Surgery List: State Health Body
    Medical bodies and specialists have weighed in on Labor's contentious cuts to private health rebates.
    September 3, 2026BY Jerry Zhu
  • Why Some WA Voters Turned to One Nation, While Others Remained Cautious
    Why Some WA Voters Turned to One Nation, While Others Remained Cautious
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    September 2, 2026BY Jerry Zhu
  • One Nation’s Next Test: Can the ‘Orange Wave’ Sweep Victoria?
    One Nation’s Next Test: Can the ‘Orange Wave’ Sweep Victoria?
    'We’re not going to chase votes. We are going to continue with the messaging that this party has ...
    September 1, 2026BY Josh Spasaro
  • Firm Opposes Solar Recycling ‘Levy’ Amid Calls for $10-Per-Panel Charge
    Firm Opposes Solar Recycling ‘Levy’ Amid Calls for $10-Per-Panel Charge
    The Smart Energy Council has proposed a $10 (US$7.20) per-panel levy to help fund a recycling industry.
    August 27, 2026BY Rex Widerstrom
  • 3 Million Seniors Face up to $600 Price Hike on Private Health Insurance Under Labor Plan
    3 Million Seniors Face up to $600 Price Hike on Private Health Insurance Under Labor Plan
    Private Health Australia estimates 62,000 people could drop their private health cover, and around 200,000 would downgrade.
    August 27, 2026BY Monica O’Shea
  • Qantas Profit Falls Nearly 14 Percent as Middle East War Adds $420 Million Fuel Hit
    Qantas Profit Falls Nearly 14 Percent as Middle East War Adds $420 Million Fuel Hit
    Domestic flying still delivered $1.44 billion in earnings for the company despite the higher fuel bill.
    August 27, 2026BY Monica O’Shea
  • Victoria Axes ‘Secret’ Public Transport Tax as Premier Apologises
    Victoria Axes ‘Secret’ Public Transport Tax as Premier Apologises
    'They [Victorians] do deserve an apology. There was no transparency on this charge, its creation or implementation,' said ...
    August 26, 2026BY AAP
  • Nearly 500,000 Australians at Risk of Homelessness: Report
    Nearly 500,000 Australians at Risk of Homelessness: Report
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    August 26, 2026BY Rex Widerstrom
  • ‘Nowhere to Go’: Grandparents Stranded as Developer Collapse Stalls Homes
    ‘Nowhere to Go’: Grandparents Stranded as Developer Collapse Stalls Homes
    When Susan and Tony Mancuso sold their home, they did so as quickly as they could, assured their ...
    August 26, 2026BY AAP
  • Woolworths Profit Jumps 18 Percent to $1.1 Billion
    Woolworths Profit Jumps 18 Percent to $1.1 Billion
    Woolworths CEO Amanda Bardwell said improved customer service, lower prices and better execution had driven sales momentum.
    August 26, 2026BY Monica O’Shea
  • Coles Profits Up Nearly 14 Percent Despite $235 Million Staff Underpayment Hit
    Coles Profits Up Nearly 14 Percent Despite $235 Million Staff Underpayment Hit
    The group saw strong performance across its supermarkets, where revenue was up 3.7 percent and eCommerce sales grew ...
    August 25, 2026BY Rex Widerstrom
  • ‘Fighting for Our Lives’: Hastie Admits One Nation Ahead in Secret Harbour By-election
    ‘Fighting for Our Lives’: Hastie Admits One Nation Ahead in Secret Harbour By-election
    The Secret Harbour by-election will be held on Saturday, Aug. 29, following the resignation of long-serving Labor MP ...
    August 25, 2026BY Monica O’Shea
  • 10 Months In, New Home Aged Care Program Branded a ‘Failure’
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    August 24, 2026BY AAP
  • Joyce Defends One Nation MP After Migration Policy Mix-Up
    Joyce Defends One Nation MP After Migration Policy Mix-Up
    'The raw number is not too different, but the reality is, where do we need them?' said David ...
    August 24, 2026BY Monica O’Shea
  • Australia Raises ‘Deeming Rates’ to 1.75 Percent, What It Means for Pensioners
    Australia Raises ‘Deeming Rates’ to 1.75 Percent, What It Means for Pensioners
    National Seniors Australia says most pensioners will still receive a modest increase, and noted that the deeming rate ...
    August 23, 2026BY Crystal-Rose Jones
  • Centrelink Payments Set for Increase for 5.3 Million Australians Including Pensioners
    Centrelink Payments Set for Increase for 5.3 Million Australians Including Pensioners
    The JobSeeker rate for the unemployed and pensioner rates will be rising.
    August 20, 2026BY Monica O’Shea
  • Australia’s Debt Hits $1 Trillion Mark for the First Time
    Australia’s Debt Hits $1 Trillion Mark for the First Time
    The national debt briefly crossed this major milestone after the sale of bonds during the week.
    August 19, 2026BY Monica O’Shea
  • 8 Ways Australians Can Navigate Rising Taxes and Living Costs
    8 Ways Australians Can Navigate Rising Taxes and Living Costs
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    August 19, 2026BY Shane Shmuel
  • Property-Owning Pensioners Face Cut to Support Payments Under New Rules
    Property-Owning Pensioners Face Cut to Support Payments Under New Rules
    The deeming rate, which the government uses to assess pensioners' social security payments, will increase on Sept. 20. 
    August 19, 2026BY AAP
  • Treasurer Rejects NAB Report Suggesting Rents Could Soar by up to 30 Percent
    Treasurer Rejects NAB Report Suggesting Rents Could Soar by up to 30 Percent
    National Australia Bank suggests Sydney and Melbourne could see rental increases.
    August 18, 2026BY Monica O’Shea
  • Victorian Teachers’ Union Agrees to 28–32 Percent Pay Rise
    Victorian Teachers’ Union Agrees to 28–32 Percent Pay Rise
    The deal will see experienced teachers' salaries increase from $118,063 to $151,419 by 2029.
    August 17, 2026BY Monica O’Shea
  • Hanson Pushes Back on Proposal to Raise GST to 15 Percent
    Hanson Pushes Back on Proposal to Raise GST to 15 Percent
    'Only someone completely insulated from the cost-of-living crisis could think Australians should pay even more for everyday essentials,' ...
    August 16, 2026BY Monica O’Shea
  • Chalmers Rejects One Nation Push for Super Access During Hardship
    Chalmers Rejects One Nation Push for Super Access During Hardship
    Pauline Hanson said Australians doing it tough should be able to access their superannuation if needed.
    August 16, 2026BY Crystal-Rose Jones
  • The $25 Carry-On: Why Jetstar Is Putting a Price on Your Luggage?
    The $25 Carry-On: Why Jetstar Is Putting a Price on Your Luggage?
    Jetstar’s decision to axe free luggage is a sign the airline is going back to its no-frills roots, ...
    August 12, 2026BY Crystal-Rose Jones and Daniel Y. Teng
  • Commonwealth Bank Posts Near $11 Billion Profit, Warns of Slowing Economy
    Commonwealth Bank Posts Near $11 Billion Profit, Warns of Slowing Economy
    CBA’s net profit rose 7 percent to $10.9 billion, while revenue increased 7 percent to $30.2 billion.
    August 11, 2026BY AAP
  • Westpac Bank Reports 20 Percent Drop in Mortgage Applications After Budget
    Westpac Bank Reports 20 Percent Drop in Mortgage Applications After Budget
    Westpac reported its third-quarter results on Aug. 10, which included impacts of changes to capital gains tax and ...
    August 10, 2026BY AAP
  • Budget Airline Jetstar to Scrap 7-Kilogram Carry-On Weight Limit
    Budget Airline Jetstar to Scrap 7-Kilogram Carry-On Weight Limit
    Carry-on bags will be subject to a size limit of 40 x 30 x 20 centimetres. Passengers whose ...
    August 6, 2026BY Monica O’Shea
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