Government ‘helping hand’ ideal to control prices, says outgoing RBA governor Philip Lowe

Government ‘helping hand’ ideal to control prices, says outgoing RBA governor Philip Lowe

A stronger helping hand from government to keep prices stable and the economy humming has been offered up as a parting suggestion by outgoing Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe. In his final speech as governor, Lowe said more flexibility to pull spending and taxing levers to manage the economy and keep inflation stable could “help … Read more

ASIC prosecutes AustralianSuper over duplicate superannuation fund member accounts

ASIC prosecutes AustralianSuper over duplicate superannuation fund member accounts

The corporate watchdog has launched legal action against Australia’s biggest superannuation fund for failing to consolidate the accounts of 90,000 members, costing the people affected $69 million. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission claims AustralianSuper failed to identify members who had multiple accounts and merge them for almost 10 years. The fund then charged fees … Read more

Tom was complaining of ‘growing pains’. Then came a devastating discovery

Tom was complaining of ‘growing pains’. Then came a devastating discovery

Driving to hospital with her seven-year-old son in the car, Mel Wyse was overcome with a feeling of “impending doom”. “That gut feeling that just doesn’t sit well in your stomach,” she told 7NEWS.com.au. It was December 23, 2022 and Wyse’s husband had just spotted a lump on their son, Tom while at a Sydney … Read more

CHO backs Prince Charles Hospital after cluster of fungal infections in heart transplant patients

CHO backs Prince Charles Hospital after cluster of fungal infections in heart transplant patients

Queensland’s top doctor says he would feel safe having a heart transplant at a Brisbane hospital after two people died amid claims of a potentially deadly fungal outbreak. Chief Health Officer John Gerrard said it was still unknown if there was a common source for the fungus but indicated two types were found within heart … Read more

Centrelink payments in Australia to increase for pensioners, people on Jobseeker and other payments from September 20 amid cost-of-living crisis

Centrelink payments in Australia to increase for pensioners, people on Jobseeker and other payments from September 20 amid cost-of-living crisis

Millions of Australian pensioners will receive a benefits increase from Wednesday, offering some relief amid the mounting cost-of-living crisis hitting households across the country. In the biggest boost ever, from September 20 recipients of the Age Pension, Disability Support Pension and Carer Payments are set to receive an increase of $32.70 a fortnight for singles, … Read more

Best early Boxing Day deals 2023: Best Picks editor shares the seven items she’ll be picking up

Best early Boxing Day deals 2023: Best Picks editor shares the seven items she’ll be picking up

If we’ve learned one thing this year when online shopping, it’s that when a sale says it’s going to start is never when it’s really going to start. Case in point: Boxing Day, which is following the lead of Black Friday by launching early at countless top retailers. I’ve had my eye on a few … Read more

Owners of dogs that attack a person set to face $108,000 fines in new laws, five breeds banned

Owners of dogs that attack a person set to face 8,000 fines in new laws, five breeds banned

An owner of a dog that does serious harm to a person in Queensland could face fines of up to $108,000 under new legislation being introduced into state parliament. The legislation, if passed, will also confirm a proposed ban for five breeds deemed dangerous. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Queenslanders who own dogs that attack or … Read more

SA Premier Peter Malinauskas welcomes new baby

SA Premier Peter Malinauskas welcomes new baby

South Australian Premier Peter Malinaukas and his wife, Annabel, have welcomed their fourth child. The Premier announced on X, formerly known as Twitter, that George Robert Malinauskas, was born on Thursday, November 16, weighing 4.14kg. He also shared a photo of George with his older siblings, Sophie, 8, Jack, 6, and Eliza, 3. Watch the … Read more

‘Chilled’ Surfers Paradise Schoolies with arrests, attendance down a sign of declining teen drinking

‘Chilled’ Surfers Paradise Schoolies with arrests, attendance down a sign of declining teen drinking

“People are more just, like, they don’t want to come and get smashed every night. They just want to go and do something more chilled, hang out with their friends.” It’s a comment to 7NEWS by one school leaver that sums up the apparent trend in attitudes of revellers at annual Schoolies celebrations on the … Read more