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‘Truly loved’: parents pay tribute to sons murdered in Mexico

The parents of two Australian brothers murdered in Mexico have mourned their beloved sons as they prepare to bring them home.

Lehrmann’s lawyers agreed to ‘no win, no-fee’ deal

Bruce Lehrmann will not have to pay his own legal fees in a failed defamation suit, but he is still likely to be on the hook for his opponents' costs.

Labor dismisses calls to dismantle supermarket duopoly

The federal government opposes calls for laws that could break up major supermarkets, despite the recommendation of a parliamentary inquiry.

Interest rates kept on hold despite inflation worries

Mortgage holders can breathe a sigh of relief following the Reserve Bank's decision to leave interest rates on hold at 4.35 per cent, as widely expected.

Departing lock Darcy Swain eyes Super title with Brumbies

Wallabies lock Darcy Swain is hoping to go out with a bang and help lead the Brumbies to a Super Rugby Pacific title before joining the Western Force in 2025.

Aussie surfers confirmed dead amid probe of ‘horrific ordeal’

Bodies found at the bottom of a well in Mexico have been identified as missing Australian brothers Callum and Jake Robinson and American Carter Rhoad.

People want decency from business, not political stunts

Corporations aligning with political causes could do better paying workers, suppliers and taxes fairly while investing in local communities, a survey says.

HECS debts worth $3b to be wiped under relief measure

About $3 billion worth of student debt will be wiped for more than three million Australians struggling with a cost of living crisis.

Finding savings in budget getting ‘harder’: Labor

The upcoming federal budget may contain more government spending than economists would like as they warn not to place more pressure on inflation.

Spotlight on RBA after concerning inflation data

No change in the official cash rate is expected this week, with the Reserve Bank's reaction to a stronger inflation print the main point of interest.

Mexico bodies likely missing Australians: official

Three bodies found in Mexico are likely to belong to two Australian brothers and a US friend who went missing in the area last week, local authorities say.

Ikitau brace helps Brumbies to win over surging Drua

A brace from Wallabies centre Len Ikitau has led the ACT Brumbies to a hard-fought 28-20 victory over the hard-running Fijian Drua to keep their hopes of a home semi-final alive.