Why the RBA got it wrong by holding interest rates yesterday

32 out of 36 economists surveyed thought there would be a rate cut yesterday — and they (along with me!) got it wrong. So why didn’t the Reserve Bank cut rates? In my view, it was the wrong call, maybe even bordering on dumb. Let me explain why.

Cancer rates are exploding in Australia's young people

Cancer typically affects mostly older people. But some worrying trends show cancer rates in younger people aged under 50 are on the rise.

Why white clothing is mandatory at Wimbledon

As times change, things stay the same at the Wimbledon championships, where “almost entirely white” kit is still a requirement. But why?

How long can you drive a Tesla before its battery starts to degrade? An expert weighs in

When buying a Tesla or other EV, there’s one big question that comes up: how long will the battery last before it starts to degrade?

Name and shame: big tech, corporates set to be exposed over tax payments

The new financial year means the public will get to see previously unreleased tax reports produced by multinational taxpayers.

Regulators concerned about how super funds might be spending their money

Australia’s superannuation regulator is concerned that superannuation funds might be spending in a way that's not benefiting members.

Switzer Investing TV | 7 July 2025: is CBA's legendary share price run over? Our experts say yes

Just as the language of love is poetry, the language of the market is charts - and lots of them. This week our Chartist-in-residence, Michael Gable from Fairmont Equities, breaks down the market to give us an in-depth view of what might just be the beginning of the end of CBA's share price dominance. Did you know that after touching new highs late last week of $192 per share, it has since fallen to $177? Will it keep falling?

Coffee can interfere with your medication: here’s what you need to know

Your morning brew might feel harmless, it can interact with certain medicines in ways that reduce their effectiveness.

How to tell if you've been hacked for your data, and what to do next

After a hack on Qantas, we're reminded of the fragility of our personal data. Here's how to tell if you've been hacked and what to do next.

Get a look inside the new architecturally-significant Western Sydney Airport design before it opens

As the new Western Sydney Airport design nears completion, take a look inside as the architecture takes shape.

A look at culture, arts, extras and things we’re following this week.

Photo of the Week

Nick Hutton, grinder of Great Britain SailGP Team, Luke Parkinson, flight controller of Great Britain SailGP Team, Dylan Fletcher, driver of Great Britain SailGP Team, Neil Hunter, grinder of Great Britain SailGP Team, Iain Jensen, wing trimmer of Great Britain SailGP Team, and Hannah Mills, strategist of Great Britain SailGP Team, on the podium after Great Britain SailGP Team win the final race on Race Day 2 of the Australia Sail Grand Prix in Sydney Harbour, Sydney, Sunday, February 9, 2025. (AAP Image/Supplied by Patrick Hamilton, via SailGP)
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