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RBA Governor Michele Bullock signalled a period of heightened vigilance, declaring the Australian economy remains "tighter" than expected.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has formalised a $229.6 million commitment to propel the first stage of Australia's high-speed rail network.

Australia Post has moved to increase the basic postage rate from $1.70 to $1.85, submitting a draft notification to the ACCC.

Ousted Liberal leader Sussan Ley has announced she will quit federal politics in the coming weeks, triggering a high-stakes by-election in her regional New South Wales seat of Farrer.

RBA Governor Michele Bullock addresses Australia's productivity slowdown, the impact of public sector growth in healthcare, and the independence of the monetary policy board.

Treasury proposes expanding ASIC powers to overhaul the $2 trillion MIS sector following the Shield and First Guardian collapses.

The Reserve Bank of Australia has delivered a grim ultimatum for the nation’s economic future, forecasting a record-low medium-term growth rate of just 1.6% through June 2028.

The New Zealand government has officially announced plans to begin importing liquefied natural gas by early 2028, marking a significant pivot in the nation’s energy policy.

The Albanese government has escalated trade defences by quietly imposing a series of tariffs on Chinese steel exports, a move that threatens to fracture the fragile trade detente between Canberra and Beijing.

RBA Governor Michele Bullock warned that high government spending is fueling inflation, contradicting the Treasury and signaling further interest rate pressure to cool demand.

Healthscope's lenders are poised to endorse a rescue plan that will transform the nation's second-largest private hospital operator into a not-for-profit entity.

New PBO analysis revealed the CGT discount will cost the budget $247 billion over 10 years, sparking calls for urgent reform to address housing inequality.