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Why the Reserve Bank's interest rate hike may be a one-off

Late last year, our forecasters were falling over themselves to pinpoint which months this year would feature interest rate cuts. There were at least two cuts pencilled in for this year, possibly even three.

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21min

Over 70 Wine And Cheese Producers Will Take Over Port Melbourne For This Annual Foodie Festival

Wine & Cheese Fest will return for its 13th edition, and take place on Saturday March 14.

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32min

Australia is flooded

Minor to moderate Flood Warnings and Flood Watches are current across northern Australia today due to recent and expected rainfall over the coming days. Some of the highest Queensland rainfall observed in the 24 hours to 9am Tuesday AEST include: • 183mm at Forbes Road, Qld

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One dead, two critically injured in stabbing attack

One person has been killed and two others critically injured in a stabbing attack in Sydney's west.

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Britain's vape capital with FIFTY FOUR vape shops on TWO streets

A view along Harris Street in Cheetham Hill, where you can see the entire street is filled with colourful vape shops, and competition is fierce.

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Silverstream Labradors under scrutiny after 200 dogs found on site

A once-renowned Labrador breeder in the NSW Hunter Valley was found with more than 200 dogs on a property, bringing scrutiny from the RSPCA and other pet organisations.

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Matt Utai, 44, hospitalised after drive-by shooting

Former NRL winger Matt Utai has been shot in a drive-by shooting in Sydney's west this morning.

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Firearms charges laid as police continue search for missing four-year-old Gus Lamont

A 75-year-old was arrested but the case is not connected to the disappearance, police said.

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Australian ISIS brides released from Syrian camp turned back

More than 30 Australians are being released from a camp holding families of suspected Islamic State militants.

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Signs Australia could be facing a hot, dry El Niño for 2026

Australia could be in for a hot, dry El Niño year according to early weather signs.

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Zipper Slider Replacement

This is a 3D printable replacement slider for both standard and reverse bale zippers. A key feature is that it can be installed without needing to unsew the zipper ends. Reverse bale zippers (identified by the U-shaped bottom) are are usually found in water resistant zippers.

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More than 70 boat migrants awarded £500k in compensation

More than 70 boat migrants who had mobiles seized when reaching the UK have won payouts totalling £500,000.

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Transgender man ‘sexually assaulted girlfriend with prosthetic

Zainab Jamshaid, who was born female but identified as a man, allegedly wore the device at all times during the two-year relationship.

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Farage hails ‘win for democracy’ after PM forced into another U-turn as local elections back on

Labour has been forced to abandon a controversial bid to delay dozens of local council elections after Reform went to court.

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18h

No Anzac Day holiday on following Monday for Queensland

Queensland will not mark Anzac Day with a weekday public holiday, with Premier David Crisafulli ruling commemorations will remain on the Saturday of April 25.

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19h

Iconic Aussie wine maker swallows $650 million loss

The owner of the iconic Penfolds Wines, Treasury Wine Estates (TWE), has copped an almost $650 million loss.

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19h

Police return to property where missing boy Gus Lamont was last seen

Police have returned to the property where missing boy Gus Lamont was last seen nearly five months ago as the investigation into his disappearance continues.

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21h

Video: Jewel thief smashes store, steals gold, and flees on a donkey

A bizarre heist has seen a criminal trade horsepower for broader animal power after using a forklift to steal gold then fleeing on a donkey.

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21h

Man climbs pylon cutting power to 20,000 homes

Thousands of people were left without power this morning after a man in distress climbed on a power pylon.

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21h

Amazon driver abandons van after taking 'UK's deadliest path'

An Amazon driver was left stranded after driving through ‘one of the UK’s deadliest roads’.

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21h

Dad caught 'plucking armpit hair' and to get free meal

A high-end steak restaurant has posted CCTV footage of a father apparently plucking an armpit hair and putting it on his food before complaining.

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23h

Accused Bondi terrorist Naveed Akram appears in court for the first time

The 24-year-old appeared via video link from prison to face Sydney's Downing Centre Local Court on this morning on 59 charges, including murder and terrorism offences.

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23h

ACCC takes Coles to court over 'illusory' discounts

The ACCC has accused Coles of ripping off customers with fake discounts. And if the supermarket giant loses, it could face a huge fine and massive reputational damage.

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23h

Australia Post to launch new 'DigiStamps'

Australia Post is launching its first 'DigiStamp' in what it says is part of a move to "modernise."

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23h

New tobacco laws proposed by WA government

Proposed new tobacco laws to be introduced to state parliament tomorrow would give authorities the power to close stores for up to 90 days. The legislation would also increase the maximum penalty for possessing a commercial quantity of illicit tobacco or vaping products to 15 yea

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Why the Reserve Bank's interest rate hike may be a one-off

Over 70 Wine And Cheese Producers Will Take Over Port Melbourne For This Annual Foodie Festival

Australia is flooded

One dead, two critically injured in stabbing attack

Britain's vape capital with FIFTY FOUR vape shops on TWO streets

Silverstream Labradors under scrutiny after 200 dogs found on site

Matt Utai, 44, hospitalised after drive-by shooting

Firearms charges laid as police continue search for missing four-year-old Gus Lamont

Australian ISIS brides released from Syrian camp turned back

Signs Australia could be facing a hot, dry El Niño for 2026

Zipper Slider Replacement

More than 70 boat migrants awarded £500k in compensation

Transgender man ‘sexually assaulted girlfriend with prosthetic

Farage hails ‘win for democracy’ after PM forced into another U-turn as local elections back on

No Anzac Day holiday on following Monday for Queensland

Iconic Aussie wine maker swallows $650 million loss

Police return to property where missing boy Gus Lamont was last seen

Video: Jewel thief smashes store, steals gold, and flees on a donkey

Man climbs pylon cutting power to 20,000 homes

Amazon driver abandons van after taking 'UK's deadliest path'

Dad caught 'plucking armpit hair' and to get free meal

Accused Bondi terrorist Naveed Akram appears in court for the first time

ACCC takes Coles to court over 'illusory' discounts

Australia Post to launch new 'DigiStamps'

New tobacco laws proposed by WA government

Liberal Party immigration changes

State of Origin eligibility rules change

Charges laid, men sought over statewide alleged carpark scam

Prime Minister makes 'downpayment' on $30 billion shipyards to build nuclear submarines

Fears grow for elderly man kidnapped from Sydney home