Student debts are on track to have increased at least $12.3bn during Labor’s first three years of government, new analysis reveals, prompting an urgent call for action in next month’s budget. New Parliamentary Library projections prepared for the Greens show the indexation rate set to hit student debts on JuneContinue Reading
Beijing has taken aim at the Albanese government’s inaugural national defence strategy, urging Canberra to drop its “Cold War mentality” as it denied China posed any risk to regional stability. Defence Minister Richard Marles unveiled the strategy on Wednesday, announcing Australia would bolster its navy over the next decade toContinue Reading
Seasoned diver Jules Casey assumed the enormous octopus was merely curious about her when he stretched out a long tentacle and wrapped it around her hand. But when he began swimming away, leading her alongside him, she was the one who was intrigued. Where were they going? “He would swimContinue Reading
The US Embassy in Canberra has issued a stark new warning to its own citizens after Saturday’s horrific Bondi massacre, urging Americans to “remain vigilant” while in Australia. The message, broadcast on Monday, warns Americans that “dangerous events” can occur in the “most unexpected of areas”. “In the aftermath ofContinue Reading
A bride-to-be has defended what some have labelled her “rude” wedding request on her invitations. Betti Adams has been documenting her DIY tips ahead of her big day, including her husband-to-be painting their colour scheme on the invitation so guests can match. But it was this act of specifying coloursContinue Reading
Former porn star Jenna Jameson’s wife has filed an annulment to end their union after less than a year of marriage. Jessi Lawless, an influencer and a retired hairstylist, posted an emotional video confirming the “rumours” of their split, while claiming it had occurred due to Jameson’s alleged drinking. “ThereContinue Reading
The Albanese government has doubled down on its attempts to push back against China’s chokehold on the critical minerals supply chain, announcing it will pour $585m of taxpayer funds into projects producing key inputs for batteries, renewables and electric cars. Queensland-based Alpha Hpa, which specialises in the production of ultra-highContinue Reading
Australia is expected to lag behind its peers in reducing inflation and boosting economic growth, the International Monetary Fund has warned, as Treasurer Jim Chalmers prepares to attend a a series of high-level talks in Washington. With less than a month until the May budget, Dr Chalmers will leave theContinue Reading
He’s one of the most famous characters of all time — but a few years ago he vanished. Ronald McDonald was first introduced to the world in 1963 as the “newest, silliest, hamburger-eating-est clown”. With bright red hair, painted face and yellow boiler suit, the McDonald’s mascot quickly became iconicContinue Reading
Fairfield mayor Frank Carbone has questioned whether mental health issues have again played a part in a shocking church stabbing overnight in Sydney’s west. Speaking to news.com.au outside Christ The Good Shepherd Church on Tuesday morning following the stabbing of a bishop at Wakeley, Mr Carbone said he was “shocked”Continue Reading