What we learned, Tuesday 4 October
And with that, we are going to put the blog to bed – thank you so much for spending part of your day with us.
Before we do, let’s recap the big stories from today:
Australia’s peak medical body has launched a plan to tackle the GP crisis.
Much of south-east Australia faces heavy rainfall in the next week and inland NSW is on flood alert.
Nick Kyrgios will seek to have his assault charge dismissed on mental health grounds, a court heard.
The treasurer, Jim Chalmers, has foreshadowed a “responsible” budget in a “difficult time” for economy.
ATO whistleblower Richard Boyle’s case has been adjourned.
NAB, Westpac and ANZ have passed on the rate rise after the RBA lifted the cash rate to 2.6%.
Kristina Keneally’s son has been charged with fabricating false evidence.
The Essendon CEO has resigned over his links to the controversial City of Hill church.
We’ll be keeping you up to date with the live news blog from tomorrow, with Natasha May kicking it off first thing in the AM. Until then, stay safe.
Updated
Suncorp Bank has just announced it will also introduce new interest rates for home loan customers, following the RBA’s cash rate decision today.
From 14 October, Suncorp Bank will increase home loan variable rates by 0.25% per annum (p.a.).
