Some analysts say it's the biggest indicator yet of a cash rate rise next Tuesday, when the Reserve Bank next meets for the first time.
Heatwave sweeps southern Australia
27/1/2026 | 25 mins.
The worst heatwave since the Black Saturday bushfires is fuelling bushfires and causing temperatures to near 50 degrees.
WA sparkie honoured in Aus Day awards
26/1/2026 | 25 mins.
With Australia Day celebrations across the country, you'll meet an Indigenous sparkie, Frank Mitchell, who was named Australia's local hero.
Coalition split puts leaders under pressure
23/1/2026 | 25 mins.
I will survive; that's what Liberal opposition leader Sussan Ley is saying today after her Coalition's second bitter divorce, a divorce which may alter the Australian political landscape for some time to come.
Australia marks day of mourning for Bondi
22/1/2026 | 25 mins.
Flags at half mast and building lit up- a national day of mourning for the victims of the Bondi beach terror attack, leaders appeal for acts of kindness in a time of darkness.
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