Politics
Federal
Chance of rate rise for Melbourne Cup Day increases as inflation rises
Higher-than-expected inflation through the September quarter, driven by petrol, rents and insurance, have lifted the chances of another interest rate rise.
- by Shane Wright and Rachel Clun
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Analysis
Inflation
The inflation blockbuster coming to Australian mortgages
Like the trailer for a new movie, the most recent inflation figures are a tease for the Reserve Bank’s next meeting with an interest rate rise top billing.
- by Shane Wright
Exclusive
Voice to parliament
Anonymous letter-writing Indigenous leaders to blame for Voice loss: Liddle
In the most forthright response to the criticisms of Yes leaders, the Coalition frontbencher took aim at an open letter that labelled the outcome “appalling and mean-spirited”.
- by Paul Sakkal
What eucalyptus, beetroot salad and cutlery reveal about the US-Australia alliance
The First Lady of the United States, Jill Biden, promised the dinner would provide comfort at a fraught time in world relations.
- by Farrah Tomazin
The Brunch Index: See how inflation is impacting the cost of your meal
To look at how inflation changes, here’s how the prices for the ingredients that make up a classic Aussie brunch have changed.
- by Rachel Clun
Opinion
Education
Unisex school toilets aren’t the bogeyman you think they are
Instead of the classic boys and girls bathrooms, a Victorian primary school has opted for unisex toilets. But is this the education hill we should die on?
- by Adam Voigt
‘Personal diplomacy’: Albanese’s private dinner with Joe Biden
Anthony Albanese is having two White House dinners during his visit to Washington, as the Biden administration rolls out the red carpet for the prime minister.
- by David Crowe
Engineered stone review puts total ban on the table
Sources say one option put forward by the Safe Work Australia report, expected to be released on Friday, is an all-out ban of the product.
- by Angus Thompson
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$4b for mining companies to produce minerals for US renewables
Anthony Albanese will double the finance available to exporters to unlock reserves of lithium, nickel and other essential elements for renewable technologies.
- by David Crowe and Farrah Tomazin