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Three police officers injured when a man allegedly rammed their vehicles with his car. 7 News

CRIMEPremiumMan accused of ‘deliberately’ ramming cops

A man has been charged after allegedly “deliberately” ramming several police cars, leaving three officers with injuries.

Emma Kirk

An Australian recruitment expert says a Fair Work ruling in favour of student adviser in her 60s working from home is unlikely to open any floodgates. iStock

NEWSPremiumWhat’s next after landmark WFH ruling

A recruitment expert often jokes people in one state see WFH as a “birthright”, but a landmark Fair Work ruling is unlikely to open the floodgates, she says.

Blair Jackson

A survey of 4815 Australians found people reckon death benefits should arrive within about 10 weeks, far sooner than some families are getting their money.

Your MoneyPremiumGrieving families face year-long wait for super payouts

Some grieving Australian families are still waiting more than a year to collect their loved ones’ superannuation, with no fixed legal deadline forcing funds to pay up.

Ryan Johnson

The NAB has announced it is cutting 2500 jobs. Gaye Gerard/ NewsWire

BREAKINGPremiumBig four bank to axe 2500 jobs

One of Australia’s big four banks is cutting 2500 jobs in a bid to “simplify its operating model” by the middle of 2027.

Joanne Williamson and David Hannant

The median growth fund managed a return of just 0.8 per cent in the September quarter, according to Chant West, after losing 0.4 per cent in the final month.

BusinessPremiumWA super savers feel the pinch as bumper returns fade

After four years of bumper gains, super funds have made a sluggish start to the financial year, with rising interest rates punishing investments traditionally relied on to protect retirement savings.

Ryan Johnson

Rents across Australia have plateaued this year, but are up higher than inflation across most capital cities over the past 12 months. NewsWire / Max Mason-Hubers

HOUSINGPremiumHow extra $20 could send Aussies to the brink

Just $20 more a week in housing costs would push the majority of Australians into cutting back on food and medicine – pushing at-risk households to the brink.

Blair Jackson

The deadline to file tax returns runs out in two weeks. NewsWire / Nicholas Eagar

NEWSPremiumOne thing two million Aussies yet to do

A major deadline looms for two million Australians who face a possible four-figure fine if they don’t get their act together in time.

Blair Jackson

Matt Canavan has slammed Tanya Plibersek over Labor's handling of the ATO credit card surcharge ban.

Tax‘Load of rubbish’: Labor blasted over ATO card surcharge ban

Labor’s handling of the ATO credit card surcharge ban has been slammed, with the Government accused of failing to consult small businesses and misleading Australians about the policy’s promised savings. 

Chloe Maher

New figures from the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority show personal contributions jumped 21 per cent to $71.9 billion in 2025-26, more than double the growth rate of employer payments.

Super boostPremiumThe $20-a-week super trick that could leave you $70k richer

Australians are tipping billions more of their own money into super — and new modelling shows how putting aside just one per cent of your salary could deliver a hefty retirement boost.

Ryan Johnson

Knowing what support exists, what you are eligible for, and how to access it is not always straightforward.

Your MoneyPremiumHidden financial burden of 250,000 living with diabetes

Living with type 1 and type 2 diabetes comes with financial costs most people never see. But there is support if you know where to find it. Start here ...

Tara Savage

There are some super-sweet concessions available for pensioners selling up the family home, from pension asset test exemptions and mega earnings on interest to free rent assistance from Centrelink.

Your MoneyPremiumSweet age pension and rental deal after you sell your home

There are some super-sweet concessions available for pensioners selling up the family home, from pension asset test exemptions and mega earnings on interest to free rent assistance from Centrelink.

Nick Bruining

Property expert Gavin Hegney said those taking advantage were often drawing on past experience.

Your MoneyPremiumBoomers get ahead of cooling market for super tax breaks

Baby boomers keen to cash in before WA’s cooling property market gathers pace are looking to maximise their options under a range of senior-friendly rules. 

Nick Bruining

If you’re on a high marginal tax rate, are your savings better off in a bank’s term deposit or in your super? There are advantages to both but the tax breaks could make the move to super more effective.

BRUINING Q+A PremiumShould I shift money out of the bank and into my super?

Q+A: If you’re on a high marginal tax rate, are your savings better off in a bank’s term deposit or in your super? There are advantages to both but the tax breaks could make the move to super more effective.

Nick Bruining

Australia’s unemployment rate rose again in September. NewsWire / Andrew Henshaw

EXCLUSIVEPremiumWorker ‘blackhole’ costing young Aussies jobs

A new jobs platform has made the promise every young Australian wants to hear: apply for a role and you will never be left in the dark again.

Blair Jackson

Under existing laws, under-18 workers are only legally guaranteed super if they work more than 30 hours a week for one employer.

Your MoneyPremiumUnder-18s carve-out costing WA teens $46m in lost super

WA teenagers are set to miss out on nearly $50 million in super contributions this year because of a ‘discriminatory’ law, sparking fresh calls from an industry body to scrap the legal carve-out for under-18s.

Cheyanne Enciso

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FINANCEPremiumSalaries of top RBA bosses revealed

A new report from the Reserve Bank of Australia shows how much money the top bosses are getting paid to determine your mortgage bill every year.

Cameron Micallef

The Australian Securities Exchange’s latest study found more than half of adults now hold investments, an increase of 1.3 million people since 2023.

Your MoneyPremiumAustralia’s 11.5 million-strong investor army has a new face

A record 11.5 million Australians now invest beyond their super and family home, with modest portfolios, new investment choices and a growing wave of younger women changing the market.

Ryan Johnson

Police allegedly identified the curry had been contaminated with snail pellets containing metaldehyde. Supplied

CRIMEPremiumWoman accused of poisoning lunch

A woman has been charged after allegedly trying to poison her colleague by lacing their homemade curry lunch.

Emma Kirk

Cue Clothing has gone into voluntary administration. Photo: Supplied

COMPANIESPremiumFashion icon to shut 26 stores

Two of Australia’s most recognisable fashion brands have begun shutting stores nationwide as $55m in debt threatens their survival.

Cameron Micallef

Experts are torn between whether the Reserve Bank needs to lift rates to fight inflation or hold the cash rate to protect the jobs market. NewsWire / Max Mason-Hubers

UPDATEDPremium‘Not enough’: Rate call as job losses spike

The jobs market is finally cooling, which could have a silver lining for mortgage holders hoping for rate relief, but at least one expert is urging caution.

Cameron Micallef

He was being investigated about allegations he acted inappropriately towards children.

NewsPremiumMusic teacher faces more child abuse charges

Police have charged a music teacher with additional child abuse offences after two more alleged victims were identified.

Emma Kirk

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MONEYPremium‘What the f**k’: Woman’s $100m prize

A woman has just learned she has won more than $100m after winning the Powerball Division One draw.

Jack Nivison and Andrew Hedgman

BHP expects about 300 operational roles will go from its Pilbara-based sites at South Flank, Mining Area C, Newman and Jimblebar. Supplied BHP

UPDATEDPremium‘Senseless’: BHP axes hundreds of jobs

Mining giant BHP has announced 300 job cuts from its Pilbara iron ore operations, with unions branding the move a “senseless attack” on workers.

Blair Jackson, Emma Kirk

Northside Community Service chief executive Dan English apologised to parents and confirmed an investigation was underway. Image: Supplied

NewsPremiumTwo children escape childcare centre

Police have picked up two five-year-old children who escaped a childcare centre after they were spotted by a passer-by.

Emma Kirk