Treasurer welcomes 'encouraging' numbers as inflation falls to pre-war level

Another interest rate hike in August is now seen as less likely. [...]

Drivers warned about key dates as government confirms fuel discount's end

The NRMA is urging motorists not to panic ahead of the end of the fuel excise discount. [...]

The 'final frontier' of travelling is here. But one ritual is far from over

A test flight has landed after 24 hours non-stop — so what does it mean for stopovers? [...]

Saudi Arabian forces join US in strikes on Iran-backed militants in Iraq

Iran-backed militants in Iraq recently launched over two dozen drone attacks on US forces and Saudi energy infrastructure. [...]

How to check your offset account is working properly after $55 million error exposed

ASIC said banks consistently failed to deliver promises on offset account savings. Here's how to tell if you've been impacted. [...]

Japan quake toll rises to 13 as rescuers search for people trapped in collapsed mall

Japan's southern prefecture of Kumamoto lives with the memory of a massive 2016 earthquake that killed hundreds. [...]

Corruption, debt, and a royal commission: The scandals that tore apart Victorian Labor

Victoria's new premier, Ben Carroll, is promising a new direction for Labor. Where did it all go wrong? [...]

The new plan to prevent data centres from driving power prices up

Data centres would be forced to invest in additional renewable energy infrastructure in a bid to keep power prices down. [...]

'Not out of danger': Spain's wildfire evacuees return home as France fears flame spread

As Spain gives the green light for evacuees in 13 regions to return, France faces continued tinderbox conditions. [...]

Trump voices irritation with Netanyahu as relations with Zelenskyy warm

As Trump's relationship with Ukraine's Zelenskyy has warmed, his relationship with Netanyahu continues to show signs of strain. [...]

Where Australia sits in this $6 billion race for influence as China's strategy shifts

What was a "real foothold" for China in the Pacific has been narrowed, according to a new report. [...]

'Hidden harm': The $17k offset account failure that exposes banks' costly blind spot

Experts say action is needed against 'hidden' harm incurred from offset account loopholes. [...]