House prices: Economists are divided on exactly which decision changed house prices forever
Deposit by 25. Mortgage-free by 45. Retire at 65. That was once a very achievable goal for everyday…
Logan rents rising far faster than Chalmers predicted, data shows
Since the May budget scrapped or tightened negative gearing and capital gains tax breaks for investors, weekly costs…
Census slammed as a ‘missed opportunity’ that gave priority to gender, sexual orientation questions
The Census has been slammed as a “missed opportunity” by critics who argue it prioritised new sexual orientation…
‘Fighting’: Census question catching men out
As millions of households logged on to complete the national Census last night, a single question about domestic…
Labor primary vote hits lowest point since Gillard era: Newspoll
Health Minister Mark Butler has downplayed polling figures showing Labor’s primary vote dropping to 29 per cent, putting…
NSW government to offer $250 washing machines in electricity bill push
At least 6000 households will have access to a new, discounted washing machine as the NSW government seeks…
Newspoll shock: Labor’s primary vote hits alarming new low
Labor’s support has fallen sharply in the latest Newspoll, with its primary vote down to 29 per cent…
Australia’s family tax system ‘unfair’ as birthrates hit record low
Australia’s family tax system is “unfair”, according to leading demographer Professor Peter McDonald, as birthrates fall and the…
Four-day work week: Murrumbidgee Council to trial compressed hours plan
A NSW council is set to launch what appears to be one of Australia’s broadest four-day work week…
SA Government chiefs get huge taxpayer-funded pay rise
Two of the state’s highest paid bureaucrats who earn more than the Premier have sparked outrage after winning…
Chris Bowen’s Fiji COP climate summit snubbed by world leaders
World leaders are set to snub an Australian-organised UN climate change meeting in Fiji this year, despite months…
Census 2026: New questions set to spark culture war debate
Australia is bracing for its most high-stakes Census in recent history as three major changes signal a deeper…