Australia Politics Live: Treasurer Jim Chalmers Responds to Latest Inflation Figures
Treasurer Jim Chalmers addressed Australia’s latest inflation data, noting that headline CPI eased to a 3.7% annual rate in February while underlying inflation slipped to 3.3%. The figures suggest price pressures are moderating after a brief pause before the Iran‑Israel conflict. Meanwhile, Energy Minister Chris Bowen accused the opposition of using a newly launched “No Fuel Here” website to harvest motorists’ personal data for political messaging. The controversy adds a partisan flashpoint to the economic briefing, underscoring how inflation and politics intersect in Canberra.
Legal Action Against AFL Grows with 10 More Clubs Named as Defendants
A new writ filed in Victoria’s Supreme Court expands the AFL concussion class action to include the league and ten additional clubs, adding eight former players as plaintiffs. The lawsuit, led by former Geelong star Max Rooke and Margalit Injury...
Electric Trucks Take to the Road as Demand for Petrol-Free Cars Surges
Australian startup New Energy Transport completed its first electric long‑haul delivery from Sydney to Canberra, targeting a fleet of 20 electric trucks by the end of next year. The 290 km run cost about $33 in charging—roughly a third of a...
Mayor Sold Farm to Developer, Then Gave Crucial Support to Billion-Dollar Project
Former Redlands mayor Karen Williams sold her family farm to developer Joe Fiteni for about AU$4 million (≈$2.6 million USD) in 2013. Two years later, while still mayor, she cast the decisive vote that approved the controversial $2.3 billion (≈$1.5 billion USD) Shoreline housing project, despite...
WA Government Calls for Calm as Fuel Prices Soar
Western Australia’s government has issued a public appeal for calm as fuel prices reach record levels statewide. The surge, attributed to rising global crude costs and regional supply constraints, has pushed pump prices to unprecedented heights. Despite mounting consumer pressure,...
‘Such a Wonderful, Wonderful Journey’: Eurogliders Star Dies After Cancer Battle
Australian new‑wave guitarist, songwriter and vocalist Bernie Lynch, co‑founder of Eurogliders, died at 65 in Perth after a battle with metastatic throat cancer. Lynch penned the band’s signature hits, including the 1984 chart‑topper “Heaven (Must Be There)” and 1985’s “We...
CFMEU Inquiry LIVE Updates: Spotlight Turns to Cross River Rail, with Bosses on Stand
The Queensland Commission of Inquiry into CFMEU misconduct has turned its focus to the Cross River Rail project, hearing testimony from Delivery Authority chief Graeme Newton and senior contractors. The $5.4 billion rail initiative, largely funded by the state after limited...
First-Home Buyers Beat Friends for $1.15m Highett Weatherboard Home
First‑home buyers secured a $1.15 million weatherboard townhouse in Highett, outbidding a friend by $100,000 above the reserve. The sale was part of 1,324 Melbourne auctions last weekend, where the preliminary clearance rate slipped to 61% from 65% a year earlier....
Sydney Property Sellers to Be Forced to Advertise Price Guides
New NSW legislation forces property sellers to include a price guide in all advertising and requires agents to disclose comparable sales and median suburb prices. Under‑quoting penalties will jump from $22,000 to $110,000 or three times the commission, with dummy‑bidding...
Bluesfest Music Festival Collapses Amid Poor Ticket Sales
Byron Bay's Bluesfest, a 36‑year‑old music festival, has been cancelled just weeks before its scheduled April 2‑5 run. Organizers cite poor ticket sales as the primary reason, marking the first cancellation in the event’s history. The line‑up featured high‑profile acts such...
Kim Jong Un Tests Pistols at Weapons Factory
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited a state weapons factory on March 13, 2026, where he personally tested pistols alongside his daughter. The visit was documented with images showing Kim aiming a rifle while surrounded by a drink, cigarettes and an ashtray....
Premier1 Drills Deeper in WA Yalgoo Gold Hunt
Premier1 has completed a 16‑hole, 2,776‑metre reverse‑circulation drilling campaign at its Yalgoo gold project in Western Australia, focusing on Mt Kersey, Central Block, Carlisle and Crescent South prospects. The program targets a 500‑metre structural fault zone adjacent to the Wadgingarra maiden...
Friends Are Now Joining Bank Accounts. There Are Risks, but Stephanie Has Found Reward
Australian influencers are popularising shared bank accounts between friends, a practice once limited to couples or family. Stephanie Leahy and housemate Phillip Gow have been using Up Bank’s “2Up” joint account since 2021 to pool income, track expenses and allocate...