The budget bottom line would be worse in the first two years of a Dutton government than under Labor, according to the Coalition’s own costings, despite sweeping cuts to the public service to fund the party’s election promises. The costings, released two days before the federal election, show a deterioration of $7.9 billion over the next two financial years, compared …

House prices are on track to continue rising across the country as interest rates fall and supply continues to remain tight. As voters head to the ballot box prepared to cast votes on the issue of housing affordability, data from Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) shows that house prices trended higher in April. Its national Home Value Index recorded a third straight …

In a significant show of community engagement, Al Minia Charitable Association held a well-attended public meeting on Monday, April 21, 2025, at its Chester Hill Centre, welcoming prominent political figures and members of the wider community to discuss key issues facing local families and the future of children in the area. The event, part of the association’s ongoing commitment to …

The Good Friday service at St Charbel’s Monastery in Sydney is recognised as the largest of its kind in Australia, drawing thousands of worshippers each year. The solemn Maronite hymns, prayers, readings, and homilies offer a deeply moving experience, leaving a lasting spiritual impression on all in attendance. This year’s service was held in the presence of Bishop Antoine-Charbel Tarabay, …

This year marks a special Easter for Australia’s Christian community, with Catholics celebrating a Jubilee Year and both Western and Orthodox churches sharing, rather unusually, the same dates for the religious holiday. And of course, it wouldn’t be Good Friday without a seafood feast. Good Friday on a Catholic Jubilee Year In the City of Churches, Catholic parishioners gathered at …

Opposition leader Peter Dutton has confirmed he will help his children with a housing deposit “at some stage”, while acknowledging many Australians won’t have that luxury. On Monday, Dutton took his son Harry out on the campaign trail and appeared to dodge questions from reporters about whether he would provide his children with financial support to help them buy a …

Insurance companies have collectively banked $6.1 billion in annual profit after raising premiums and facing fewer significant weather events. Australia’s insurance industry recorded an annual after-tax profit of $6.1 billion in 2024, according to financial consultancy firm KPMG’s annual review of the sector. That’s three times higher than the five-year average of $2 billion. There were no weather catastrophes in …

At the halfway point of the election campaign, the prime minister has sketched out a re-election plan that involves him serving a full three years and then seeking a third term in office. If Labor leader Anthony Albanese wins the 3 May election, he will be the first leader since John Howard to maintain a grip on power and be …

At a recent community celebration in Lakemba, what should have been a joyful occasion was briefly clouded by threats from individuals outside the local area. “There were people not from the community who had circulated messages about coming to intimidate me,” said Minister Tony Burke. “After consulting with police, I followed their advice and left the event early. I was …

Donald Trump’s tariffs could impact Australians of various age groups differently — as Treasurer Jim Chalmers flags multiple interest rates are likely. During a press conference on Monday, Chalmers said escalating trade tensions had cast a dark shadow over the global economy. Following the United States president’s tariff announcement last week on trade partners , including Australia, there has been …