Higher rates, slow growth ‘a risky mix’

A dangerous mix of higher borrowing costs and slower growth over coming decades could cause a doubling in government debt and undermine the country’s financial health.

Putin’s offensive in Ukraine ‘stuck’: German Chancellor

Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine has stalled despite the daily assaults inflicted by his troops, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz  says, insisting Kyiv can 'count on our help'.

Ukraine’s ‘bio-labs’: how Russian propaganda went mainstream

A former US congresswoman and a high-profile journalist have been caught doing Putin’s dirty work, but as the wild conspiracy swirled, one fact was ignored by almost everyone.

$1bn for cabbies to soften Uber blow

The NSW government is developing a proposal for a billion-­dollar compensation package for the state’s taxi licence owners to address the financial havoc wreaked by ride-sharing platforms.

Marles: Kitching didn't complain about bullying

Deputy Labor leader Richard Marles denies the late Kimberley Kitching told him she was being bullied by the Senate leadership team.

VC hero’s mistress grilled on sex pics

Ben Roberts-Smith’s former lover claims she was approached by a stranger and shown photos of herself and the war hero having sex in a hotel room.

‘I have given everything’: Barty’s retirement bombshell

Australian tennis legend Ash Barty has made the stunning decision to retire from tennis at the age of 25 saying she ‘has nothing more to give’. Watch her announcement video here.

The Australian brings you the country’s richest – as NFTs

The technology revolution has arrived, changing the face of the ranks of Australia’s wealthiest individuals. A unique collection of NFTs celebrates their success.

Former Fortescue boss avoids jail over Covid breaches

High-profile businessman Nev Power has narrowly escaped imprisonment over his breaches of Western Australia’s Covid border restrictions.

‘Festering sore’ that’s plaguing Australia

An ex-sports star says Australia treats animals better than humans in a scathing attack on the nation.