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Finance · 30 September 2026

Macquarie’s Rate‑Raising Rumba: Homeowners to Pay, Savers to Get a Small Dance

Vera Chen, Sydney desk

With Macquarie already passing the central bank’s hike straight to borrowers and savers, other banks are poised to follow, turning the mortgage market into a high‑stakes dance floor where homeowners twirl under new i…

Politics · 30 September 2026

Burnham Signals Triple Lock Sunset by 2030, Aims to Keep Care Fund Alive

Reginald Penny, London desk

Prime Minister Burnham vowed to end the pension triple lock in 2030, redirecting funds toward care services, a move that left MPs on the cusp of a delayed train and listeners to Sam and Anne’s podcast scrambling to cat…

Finance · 30 September 2026

Paris to auction €340 bn of debt, promising investors a free croissant with every bond

Etienne Marlow, Brussels desk

France plans to issue a record €340 billion of sovereign bonds next year, pairing the debt with a tongue‑in‑cheek promise of complimentary croissants for investors, while markets brace for a fiscal souffle.

Politics · 30 September 2026

Australia’s AI Speech Revolution: Politicians Swap Rhetorical Flourishes for Machine‑Generated Buzzwords

Rex Blister, Sydney desk

In a bizarre turn of political theatre, Australian lawmakers have turned the House into a showcase for AI‑generated speeches, trading human wit for algorithmic platitudes.

Environment · 30 September 2026

Electric Car Craze: Australia Now Selling One EV Every 100 Seconds, Leaving Traditional Motors in the Dust

Vera Chen, Sydney desk

Astonishing sales figures show Australian demand for electric vehicles has more than doubled in the first half of the year, with 157,957 units sold and a new model rolling off the lot every 100 seconds. Market participan…

Sports · 30 September 2026

Radley Evades Sin Bin, Leaves Fans Wondering if He Stole the Ball Instead

Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk

After a hip‑drop on Herbie Farnworth that could have earned a red card, Radley escaped the sin bin, leaving supporters to speculate if he was playing a new style of football or a game of hide‑and‑seek.

Business · 30 September 2026

Forrestania Adds 285,700 Ounces to WA Gold Reserves, Raising Confidence by 43%

Vera Chen, Sydney desk

Forrestania Resources announced a new 285,700‑ounce gold resource for its ‘Ladies’ project in Western Australia, boosting high‑confidence ounces by 43% and giving market participants a fresh dose of optimism.

Finance · 30 September 2026

Inflation Hops Up to 4%: Prices Take a Leap, Not a Skitter

Vera Chen, Sydney desk

August’s headline inflation rose to 4% from 3.5% in July, prompting market participants to recalibrate their expectations as everyday Australians brace for the next hop in the cost of living.

Politics · 30 September 2026

RBA's Rate Raise Turns Aussie Wallets into Squeezed Melons: Inflation Hits Four‑Month High

Ash Park, Sydney desk

The Reserve Bank of Australia's latest interest‑rate bump has coincidentally turned the consumer price index into a rollercoaster, spiking to a four‑month high as housing and petrol costs rally, leaving shoppers clut…