Jacob Shteyman
PM, minister ‘still buddies’ despite awkward air kiss
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese insists he and one of his senior ministers are “good mates”, despite a notable campaign absence and awkward...
Debt nudges $1 trillion as budget returns to deficit
Australia will hit a record level of debt when the government unveils a federal budget that shows a structural worsening in the...
Watchdog unveils plan to end supermarket shrinkflation
The days of supermarkets sneakily charging shoppers more for less may be numbered, with the competition watchdog recommending changes to stamp out...
Albanese’s surprising first, as jobless rate holds
Australia’s jobs market remains remarkably resilient, with the unemployment rate holding strong at 4.1 per cent in February despite a surprise fall...
Brother of Olympian ‘Raygun’ in court on scam charge
The brother of Olympic breakdancer Rachael “Raygun” Gunn has been accused of being involved in a scam that fleeced investors of more...
Australian economy accelerates as exports grow
Australia’s economy has accelerated out of a historic funk, ending 2024 with the fastest quarter of growth in two years. Gross domestic...
Underlying inflation up but good news on housing, rents
Australia has hit a bump on the road to disinflation but there are promising signs housing affordability challenges are easing. The Reserve...
Domino’s shares battered as store closures hit profits
Traders have taken a slice out of Domino’s Pizza’s share price after restructuring costs from store closures hit profits. Shares in the...
Department head sacked following ‘loss of trust’
A top public servant was terminated by the Commonwealth due to a “loss of trust and confidence” following rumours he had a...
Slowdown in wages growth boosts rate cut case
Wages growth continues to decelerate, falling to 3.2 per cent in 2024 and adding to the case for more interest rate cuts....