Cessnock residents fear 40% rates rise impact
Cessnock City Council applies for a 39.9% permanent rate increase to fund infrastructure, sparking fears of delayed retirement and financial strain amid cost-of-living pressures. IPART to decide.
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CBA Lifts Fixed Mortgage Rates Amid RBA Hike Forecast
Commonwealth Bank raises fixed home loan rates, with three-year terms jumping 0.7%. Experts warn a 2026 RBA rate rise could add over $1,000 yearly to repayments. Get the latest financial insights.
Cessnock Council votes for 40% rates rise proposal
Cessnock City Council will apply for a near 40% rate increase. If approved, residents could pay almost $600 more from 2027. Read the full debate and councillor reactions.
WA job vacancies up 4% while national market dips
Western Australia bucks national trend with a 4% rise in job openings to November 2025, driven by public sector demand. Key insights for job-seekers and RBA implications.
Critical Crash: Motorcyclist Injured Near Kurri Kurri
A 47-year-old motorcycle rider is fighting for life after a serious crash with a Hyundai Kona on Cessnock Road at Weston. Police are investigating and urge witnesses to contact Crime Stoppers.
Critical crash closes Cessnock Road near Kurri Kurri
A motorcycle rider is fighting for life after a collision with a car near Kurri Kurri. Emergency services, including a specialist air ambulance, rushed to the scene on Tuesday evening.
Federal inquiry into local councils' financial crisis
A federal inquiry examines the worsening financial state of Australian local governments, with Hunter councils highlighting unsustainable costs from climate change, tourism, and state mandates. Will it lead to real change?
Three charged after alleged knife brawl in Hunter
Three men face multiple charges following an alleged violent brawl at a Hunter Valley venue, where a knife was reportedly involved. Four others were taken to hospital. Read the latest details.
Rate Exemptions Cost WA Councils Millions
WA councils claim a loophole allowing some not-for-profits to dodge rates is costing them vital revenue for services. WALGA demands a $200k review to fix the system. Read more.
Cessnock Council's 40% rate hike plan gets low survey response
Less than 5% of Cessnock households responded to a survey on a proposed 39.9% rate increase, with 82% opposed. Council faces a crucial vote amid claims of survey bias and cost-of-living concerns. Read the full story.
Surprise inflation fall lifts hopes of rates reprieve
A sharper-than-expected fall in inflation offers hope for Australian households, but underlying price pressures remain a concern for the Reserve Bank. Read the latest analysis.
Core inflation falls to 3.2%, easing RBA rate hike fears
New ABS data shows core inflation eased to 3.2% in the year to November, slightly below forecasts. The result may reduce immediate pressure for a February RBA rate hike. Read the full analysis.
WA Families Skipping Meals as Cost of Living Bites
New data reveals WA's cost of living crisis is forcing families to choose between food and bills, with smoking rates also rising. Doctors are sounding the alarm. Read the full report.
Biggie Smalls' 'Mo Money Mo Problems' & RBA Rate Hikes
As the RBA eyes a February rate hike, a classic 90s rap lyric sums up Australia's inflation dilemma. We break down the economic pain, the silver linings, and why Michele Bullock is talking tough. Read more.
Canberra luxury property downturn predicted for 2026
Experts forecast a potential downturn for Canberra's luxury housing market in early 2026, with rising interest rates likely to boost demand for more affordable apartments. Key suburbs to watch revealed.
Spin bowling decline threatens future of Test cricket
The alarming decline of spin bowling in Test cricket, highlighted by recent Ashes tactics, demands urgent ICC intervention to protect the sport's future and inspire the next generation.
Hunter weather records smashed in extreme 2025
The Hunter Region endured a year of climatic extremes in 2025, with historic heat and unprecedented rainfall setting new benchmarks. Discover which records tumbled and what the forecast holds.
Councillor criticises 3% pay rise for Qld leaders
A Cairns councillor has publicly condemned a 3% salary increase for Queensland's Premier and Ministers, calling it 'obscene' amid a cost-of-living crisis. Read his full argument.
Major drug and cash haul seized in Cessnock police raid
A 32-year-old man faces multiple charges after police seized $20,000 cash, methylamphetamine, heroin, GHB and stun guns during a firearms prohibition search in Cessnock. Read the full details.
Australian States Ranked by Cancer Burden: NSW Highest
A new study reveals stark differences in cancer rates across Australia, with NSW bearing the highest burden. Discover the state-by-state breakdown and what experts say it means for healthcare.
RBA Pauses Rates, No Increases Expected Until 2026
The Reserve Bank of Australia has held the cash rate at 4.35% and signalled a prolonged pause, with no hikes expected before 2026. Discover what this means for mortgages and the economy.
Gold Coast woman's dangerous 16th-floor cleaning stunt
A Gold Coast woman was filmed balancing on a chair 16 floors up to clean her windows, igniting a crucial debate about home safety and preventable accidents in Australia.
RBA's Bullock Warns of Inflation Fight Until 2026
RBA Governor Michele Bullock warns inflation battle could last until 2026, with potential interest rate rises. Senator Dean Smith critiques government's economic approach. Read the full analysis.
Newcastle Letters: Museum Call, Rate Rise Fury, Light Rail Woes
Newcastle Herald readers demand leadership on a maritime museum, protest a 40% rate hike in Cessnock, and debate the city's light rail performance. Read the full community debate.
Greenland Ice Sheet Melt Accelerates, Sea Levels Rise
New research reveals Greenland's ice sheet is melting faster than predicted, threatening global sea level rise. Scientists urge immediate climate action to mitigate impacts.
Government's failure on budget reform to cost Australians
Australian governments are squandering a perfect opportunity for budget repair, risking higher interest rates and a weaker economy. Find out why political inaction will hit your wallet.
Aguia lifts Santa Barbara gold recoveries in Colombia
Aguia Resources slashes costs and boosts gold recoveries at its Santa Barbara mine in Colombia to 70%, targeting 80% and positive cash flow. Read the full operational turnaround story.
Muswellbrook Shire proposes 29% mining rate hike
Muswellbrook Shire Council is consulting on a Special Rate Variation for mining land to address a looming $5 million annual revenue shortfall. The move aims to protect community services and fund economic transition.
Beetaloo's Carpentaria-5H well delivers basin-leading gas flow
Beetaloo Energy's Carpentaria-5H well achieves a peak flow of 11.2 terajoules daily, marking a major step towards first gas sales in 2026. Discover the strategy behind the basin's strong performance.
Class action over Liberal election bungle moves forward
A NSW Supreme Court judge has ruled claims by former Cessnock councillors over the Liberal Party's candidate nomination failure are 'reasonably arguable'. The case will proceed, seeking accountability.
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