China feud helps push Australia down to 27th in peace index
New Zealand is the second most peaceful country in the world according to the index. Ukraine slid 17 spots to 153.
- by Latika Bourke
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Federal politicians awarded 2.75 per cent pay rise
The remuneration tribunal awarded members of parliament the pay rise the day before a decision is due on the minimum wage.
- by Latika Bourke
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Unashamedly nostalgic: Why The Mousetrap is coming back to Australia
Robyn Nevin will direct the long-running Agatha Christie’s whodunnit on its revival at the Theatre Royal in October.
- by Latika Bourke
As it happened: RBA lifts interest rate to 0.85 per cent; UK prime minister survives no-confidence motion
Australia’s Treasurer Jim Chalmers is warning it will be a difficult day for homeowners, with the Reserve Bank of Australia likely to lift the cash rate this afternoon.
- by Latika Bourke, Ashleigh McMillan and Josh Dye
Mike Cannon-Brookes to help link Australia’s burgeoning tech sector with India
The tech billionaire is throwing his weight behind an effort to grow links between Australia and India’s technology sectors.
- by Latika Bourke
Boris Johnson’s future is on the line - what happens next?
A series of scandals has severely damaged both Johnson’s personal ratings with voters and leadership standing with colleagues in the past six months.
- by Rob Harris and Latika Bourke
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The lions Australians helped whisk out of Ukraine
The owner of the zoo became worried he would run out of food to feed the lions. He wanted to evacuate the animals but was told it would cost nearly $14,000.
- by Latika Bourke
Jubilee honours bestowed on Murdoch daughter, Australian host of UK Masterchef
Businesswoman Elisabeth Murdoch, UK Masterchef’s host John Torode get gongs alongside novelist Salman Rushdie, actor Damian Lewis and singer Bonnie Tyler.
- by Latika Bourke
Pressure on Anthony Albanese to stick to his word on Julian Assange
Anthony Albanese has previously said he wants Assange freed but as prime minister, he gave an ambiguous response when asked about the Australian’s fate.
- by Latika Bourke
Greens have mandate to stop new oil and gas projects: Bandt tells Labor
A significant number of voters backed the Greens or independents who called for stronger action on climate change – and Adam Bandt says Labor needs to recognise it.
- by Latika Bourke
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‘Australia broke my heart’: Why Yassmin Abdel-Magied may give up her citizenship
The writer, social advocate and now Londoner says the treatment meted out to her in Australia broke her heart and her relationship with the country.
- by Latika Bourke