The Reserve Bank of Australia held its cash rate at 4.35%, ending a streak of hikes. Governor Michele Bullock warned that further increases are possible if inflation doesn't fall to the 2-3% target, despite a potential Middle East ceasefire easing oil prices.
Sheila Chebii, a 25-year-old Kenyan student, died after falling 15 storeys from a Sydney hotel. Six weeks into her studies and less than a month into her housekeeping job, her death has left her family and the Kenyan diaspora seeking answers, with authorities investigating.
Workers at Australian Taxation Office (ATO) outsource call centres earn up to 40% less than public service staff doing the same job. Landmark "same job, same pay" hearings will determine if these workers should receive equal pay, potentially impacting the ATO's reliance on private operators like Probe, Concentrix, and Serco.
Medical experts have strongly criticized One Nation's proposed health policies, labeling them as nonsensical and based on misconceptions. Policies include withdrawing from the WHO, scrapping the TGA, and adding photo ID to Medicare cards, which experts argue could increase costs and reduce access to care for vulnerable Australians.
Poddar om politik blir allt viktigare för svenska väljare, särskilt unga. "Amie och Fanna" och "Under all kritik" är exempel på poddar som diskuterar aktuella politiska händelser och utspel, och politiker ser ett värde i att gästa dessa format.
A nine-year-old Australian girl, Hania Ahmed, was killed by police in Pakistan's Punjab province when officers from a new crime control unit opened fire with machine guns during a robbery. Her father, Adeel Ahmed, is demanding justice and for the controversial police wing to be reformed.
Ten years after Jo Cox's murder, her sister Kim Leadbeater fears political discourse has worsened, marked by increased intolerance, far-right unrest, and online abuse. Experts and MPs discuss the shift from economic to identity politics, amplified by social media, and the challenges of fostering constructive dialogue.
The Reserve Bank of Australia kept its official interest rate at 4.35% but warned of further hikes if inflation persists. Governor Michele Bullock stated that price rises are still too fast, indicating a potential increase if necessary. The RBA is not alarmed by a rise in unemployment to 4.5%, viewing the job market as still tight.
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has kept its official interest rate at 4.35% but warned of further hikes if inflation persists. Governor Michele Bullock indicated a rate rise is possible due to ongoing price pressures, despite a slight increase in unemployment. The decision offers little immediate relief to mortgage holders.
The Bureau of Meteorology has declared El Niño is underway in the tropical Pacific, warning climate change will amplify its effects on Australia, increasing risks of extreme heat, bushfires, and coral bleaching. Experts anticipate a record warm year globally.
The Bureau of Meteorology has declared an El Niño event is underway, warning that climate change will amplify its effects on Australia, increasing risks of extreme heat, bushfires, and coral bleaching. Experts predict a record warm year globally.
NSW police watchdog found an inadequate response after officers failed to exit their cars at a reported assault scene where Lindy Lucena was later found dead. While no misconduct was found, systemic issues and procedural delays contributed to the delayed response.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has sued Grill'd, alleging the burger chain engaged in greenwashing by misrepresenting its 'Tree Day Tuesday' campaign. The ACCC claims Grill'd overstated donations towards tree planting, with only 4% of eligible burger sales resulting in a donation due to restrictive terms.
Cape Verde achieved a historic 0-0 draw against Spain in their first World Cup game, showcasing a heroic defensive effort. Saudi Arabia secured a point against Uruguay, while Belgium and New Zealand faced challenges in their Group G matches.
A birthkeeper testified at an inquest that her role was not to make a home birth safer, despite being paid $6,000 for support. The woman she assisted died from a postpartum hemorrhage after a freebirth.
William "Rob" Gilfillan, already serving Australia's longest sentence for child sexual abuse, has been sentenced to seven-and-a-half years for "brazen and forcible" sexual crimes against two schoolgirls in the 1980s. The judge noted his denial and lack of rehabilitation prospects.
Benedikt Höwedes, Weltmeister von 2014, spricht im WELT-Podcast "WELTMeister" über die Chancen der deutschen Nationalmannschaft bei der WM 2026. Er betont die Bedeutung des Kollektivs und der Teamchemie, kritisiert die Fokussierung auf Politik bei Turnieren und äußert sich zu Spielern wie Leroy Sané.
Kim Leadbeater, sister of murdered MP Jo Cox, believes political division in the UK is worse than during the Brexit referendum. Speaking on the 10th anniversary of Cox's murder, she urged politicians and public figures to counter divisive voices and promote positive stories.
Kim Leadbeater, sister of murdered MP Jo Cox, believes political division in the UK is now worse than during the Brexit referendum. Speaking on the 10th anniversary of Cox's murder, she urged public figures to counter divisive voices and promote positive stories about the country.
The Reserve Bank of Australia maintained its official interest rate at 4.35% due to slowing economic activity and a four-year high in unemployment. This decision offers little immediate relief to mortgage holders facing increased repayments from previous hikes.
Sydney has recorded its longest-ever stretch of consecutive days above 20C for June, breaking a 1919 record. The unusual heatwave extends across much of southeastern Australia, with climate scientists linking it to global warming and potential El Niño development.
Um dos funcionários presos pela morte da estudante Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas, 21, afirmou à polícia que a equipe de rope jump dividia a responsabilidade pela instalação e conferência dos equipamentos de segurança, sem uma pessoa única encarregada.
Estudante de 21 anos morre após ser lançada de ponte sem corda de segurança durante salto de rope jump em Cordeirópolis, SP. Três instrutores são investigados por homicídio com dolo eventual.
Jacutinga está em ritmo acelerado de preparativos para a FestMalhas, que começa em 15 dias. A cidade se transforma para receber milhares de visitantes durante 19 dias de feira, com montagem de estrutura, estandes e decoração, além de programação cultural e gastronômica.
