With the stars aligned for a February interest rate cut, borrowers are now concerned with how many cuts the Reserve Bank will hand down.
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Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Federal Politics, National News
Newspoll: Coalition with edge among voters ahead of election
Most voters expect the coalition to win the upcoming federal election, a new poll has shown, as the opposition increases its lead over the government.
Posted inTamworth
Sun never sets on Tamworth for this hometown girl
A third-generation country musician with three Golden Guitar nominations says she felt a responsibility to be honest and vulnerable in her reflective new album.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Federal Politics
Crossbench kingmakers could hold sway in house divided
Veteran independents including Tony Windsor say a minority government could get more done but caution crossbenchers against trying to set deals in stone with the major parties.
Posted inEntertainment, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth
‘Fired up’: how Tamworth ignites Aussie country acts
Singer-songwriter Andrew Swift was once reluctant to use the c-word – country – to describe his sound, but everything changed after an epiphany in Tamworth.
Posted inEntertainment, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth
The Wiggles ready to Giddy Up with new album in Tamworth
Warning parents: The Wiggles are coming to town with a catchy new tune, a Big Red Ute and a while lot of fun this Country Music Festival.
Posted inEnergy
Call for states to fire up new gas to avoid shortfall
Federal Labor has been urged to reverse “anti-gas policies” with structural shortfalls forecast from 2027 and Australians still under the pump on energy bills.
Posted inLocal News
‘Alarming’ move by Meta raises misinformation fears
Meta’s decision to end its third-party fact checks could put Australian democracy at risk amid an explosion of misinformation and disinformation, leaders warn.
Posted inBendemeer, Cricket, Sport
Bendemeer’s Josh Hazelwood vying for selection
Australia are set to face a selection headache for Sri Lanka, with Josh Hazlewood on track to overcome a calf injury and be available for the two-Test series.
Posted inEnvironment
New emission standards mean new utes on the market in 2025
Australia’s automotive industry will look different in 2025 after a change in laws inspires a long list of electric and plug-in hybrid challengers.