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Population growth not stopping 'recession-like' economy

Australia has mistaken a larger economy for one which is more prosperous, prioritising population over productivity growth, a Deloitte economist says.

AAP · Oct 6

Two police officers who used a Taser and baton on 92-year-old amputee sacked

Pcs Stephen Smith and Rachel Comotto used ‘excessive force’ on Donald Burgess, the IOPC said.

Evening Standard · Oct 6

PCs who Tasered and pepper-sprayed care home resident, 92, barred from policing

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The Independent UK · Oct 6

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Two police officers sacked after tasering 92-year-old amputee in care home

The incident occurred back in June 2022

The Independent UK · Oct 6

Police officer tasered care home resident then joked about it on Facebook hours later

Both officers were cleared of assault of Mr Burgess following a trial at Southwark Crown Court last year

The Independent UK · Sep 30

Two Police Officers Who Tasered 92-Year-Old Pensioner 'Acted Hastily, Harshly and Lost Control'

A Sussex Police lawyer told a misconduct hearing that two officers used force hastily and harshly against 92-year-old Donald Burgess, while the panel has yet to reach a decision.

International Business Times UK · Sep 29

Australians are buying EVs instead of holidaying in Europe – and other things we learned from the national accounts

ABS’s snapshot of Australia’s accounts shows economic growth – albeit low – in the face ‘challenging international circumstances’

The Guardian - AU · Sep 2

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‘Dodged a bullet’: inflation eases to 3.8%, reducing chances of interest rate rise for Australia’s mortgage holders

ABS data shows inflation still too high but tracking lower than anticipated

The Guardian - AU · Jul 29

Recession off the cards but Australia faces dreary outlook, economists say

De-escalation of war in the Middle East has lowered oil prices and eased fears of economic downturn but households are still feeling the pinch

The Guardian - AU · Jul 7

Longest stretch of weak growth since 1990s forecast

Rarely has Australia's near-term economic outlook appeared so gloomy, says Deloitte Access Economics.

AAP · Jul 7

'I'm so sorry, you have cancer': Teanna was 32 and pregnant when diagnosed

'I was walking around for two months with an open stomach.'

Newcastle Herald · Jun 26

RBA interest rates: Reserve Bank holds official cash rate at 4.35%

Reserve Bank of Australia decision on Tuesday comes after three consecutive cash rate hikes this year

The Guardian - AU · Jun 16

The Trump Curse Strikes Again? Knicks' 13-Game Winning Streak Ends After Trump Appears at NBA Finals Game 3

The New York Knicks' winning streak ended with President Trump in attendance, sparking 'Trump Curse' discussions, fan frustrations over security, and viral reactions from public figures.

International Business Times UK · Jun 9

How Howie Mandel turned a panic attack into a mental health movement and helped build a company now worth hundreds of millions

Howie Mandel did a campaign with NOCD, a telehealth app to help spread awareness of OCD. Out of that campaign, Billy Bob Thornton and "celebrity galore" reached out.

Fortune · Jun 7

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AAP · May 5

Oil crisis not over: warnings of diesel over $4 a litre

With the Strait of Hormuz still shut and stockpiles running down, economists warn fuel prices could spike above levels previously seen during this oil crisis.

AAP · Apr 30

Hopes of wartime windfall shot down for federal budget

The federal treasurer is being urged not to grandfather tax breaks for asset-holders in the budget as the economic impact of the Iran war worsens.

The Guardian - AU · Apr 30

Limiting capital gains tax changes to new investments would ‘severely delay’ budget reforms, Deloitte says

Treasurer Jim Chalmers had indicated ‘transitional’ proposed changes as Labor attempts to repair a ‘structurally flawed’ budget

The Mary Sue · Mar 29

Stephen Smith grills politicians on lack of leadership at Real Time with Bill Maher

Stephen Smith raised his voice on Real Time with Bill Maher to criticize both Democrats and Republicans in government. It’s a voice that comes from frustration, but he rightfully points out the lack of leadership from the two parties.

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The Guardian - UK · Mar 17

Canadian billionaire Stephen Smith buys 27% stake in the Economist

Weekly news magazine’s parent company makes third significant ownership shake-up in its 183-year history

The Guardian - AU · Feb 25

Reserve Bank governor denies inflation is ‘taking off’ amid fears of fresh rate hikes

End of government subsidies drives electricity costs up by 19% in the month and leaves power bills nearly a third higher than they were a year earlier

AAP · Feb 4

Greens hold door open to capital gains tax reforms

Support from the Greens could hold the key to opening the door to capital gains tax changes as the government ponders reforms the opposition says it won't back.

AAP · Feb 3

Forecasters dial up rate bets as banks prepare to hike

With the RBA showing stronger resolve to rein in inflation, banks will more likely than not be lifting home loan rates again in a few months, economists say.

The Guardian - AU · Jan 7

Australia’s inflation slows to 3.4%, easing fears of a February interest rate hike

Consumer prices rose less than markets expected in the year to November, but economists warn rate rises will still be needed in 2026

AAP · Dec 10, 2025

Tax reform call as data centre boom plugs in investment

A jump in forecast business investment in the midyear budget update will be unveiled by the treasurer, which bodes well for Australia's productivity growth.

Cycling News · Nov 21, 2025

From Pistolets to Performance Gains: Inside Remco Evenepoel and Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe's fuelling strategy

From periodised carbohydrates to gut training, here we reveal the nutritional methods that Remco Evenepoel’s new team hope will power him to progress, plus how they can boost everyday cyclists, too

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