May 5, 2026
RBA raises interest rates for third straight meeting
The Reserve Bank has lifted interest rates for a third straight meeting amid fears the Middle East oil crisis could make inflation worse before...
March 27, 2026
Heathcote celebrates cricket premiership
HEATHCOTE is celebrating premiership glory after a six-wicket victory in the Castlemaine District Cricket Association's A-reserve clash with Newstead. The Saints showed what a difference...
February 13, 2026
Liberals elect new leader, deputy after dramatic spill
ANGUS Taylor has been elected head of the federal Liberal Party, becoming the new opposition leader after deposing Sussan Ley less than a year...
February 3, 2026
RBA hikes interest rates six months after last cut
The Reserve Bank of Australia has hiked interest rates by 25 basis points, becoming the first major central bank to go from rate cuts...
December 11, 2025
Nervous wait over as school leavers learn their ATARs
Tens of thousands of high school graduates are set to learn the fruits of their years of hard work as they wake to their...
July 24, 2025
Real reasons for sky-high rental prices revealed
A surge in international students coming to Australia following the pandemic border closures contributed to rising rents, but was not the main factor. A post-pandemic...
May 20, 2025
Relief for borrowers as RBA hands down second rate cut
The Reserve Bank of Australia has cut interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point in a widely-anticipated decision. Following the central bank's first...
December 6, 2024
Aloisi fumes after Western’s derby loss to Victory
WESTERN United coach John Aloisi has hit out at his side's lack of intensity after their 3-1 loss to Melbourne Victory in the Westgate...
December 6, 2024
Western Bulldogs legend Chris Grant makes shock exit
WESTERN Bulldogs legend Chris Grant has left the AFL club, saying it wasn't an easy decision to quit his post but the time was...
December 6, 2024
Why Lobb is bullish Dogs will cover midfield holes
VETERAN Rory Lobb says emerging talent at the Western Bulldogs will cover the midfield hole left by the departure of stars Bailey Smith and...
January 2, 2024
Thunderstorm kills power to 20,000 Victorian customers
Tens of thousands of Victorian households and businesses have lost power as a thunderstorm sweeps across the state. A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued...
October 3, 2023
No change in interest rates at Bullock’s first meeting
Stretched borrowers have been spared more mortgage pain as the Reserve Bank board chooses to leave interest rates on hold at 4.1 per cent. The...
October 1, 2023
Technicolour quilts sewing a path to financial freedom
BOLTS of bright and spotty quilting material are stacked along the walls of a room in Vanessa Jasper's Bendigo home, a green table sitting...
September 29, 2023
Plea to take up free Japanese encephalitis jab
THERE'S a plea for more Victorians to get vaccinated against Japanese encephalitis this summer with the jab available for free in regional areas. The disease...
December 23, 2022
Festive weather to be a cracker
IT'S time to dust off the cricket bats and sun hats - backyard barbecues and celebrations outdoors are officially back on as temperatures around...
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