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Ben-Gvir joins hundreds of Israelis to storm Al-Aqsa Mosque compound
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Queensland anti-corruption commission investigated just 20 of more than 6,000 complaints in a year
Statistics showed there is ‘almost no chance’ a complaint made against a government department like the police would be investigated independently, expert says Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Queensland’s anti-corruption commission has investigated just 20 of more than 6,000 complaints of suspected corruption in the past year, as the state government comes under renewed pressure to implement a years-late recommendation to end the practice of police investigating police . The statistic was revealed in Queensland’s Crime and Corruption Commission’s annual report, tabled in state parliament on Friday afternoon. Continue reading...
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Further interest rate hikes could ‘devastate’ property market without easing unaffordability
With RBA predicted to lift cash rate for fourth time this year on Tuesday, experts warn a fifth – or even sixth – rise would be ‘overkill’ Get our new political email , free app or daily news podcast Two or even three more Reserve Bank interest rate hikes would be “devastating” for the property market but still leave housing more unaffordable than ever as higher borrowing costs trump lower prices, experts say. The RBA’s monetary policy board is widely expected on Tuesday afternoon to announce an increase in its cash rate to 4.6%, from 4.35%, in a decision that will add another $100 to the monthly mortgage interest bill on a $700,000 loan. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s Politics, really newsletter here Continue reading...
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Athletes criticise organisational, logistical mishaps at ‘sad’ Asian Games
Athletes transported to the wrong venues, three matches in 18 hours and an accommodation crisis add to organisers' woes.
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Cattle to feed: Why a global meat crisis is looming
World's top three beef producers witness a decline in cattle stocks because of rising input costs, droughts and biology.
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Heat pump sales soar across Europe after states cut electricity taxes, data shows
EU to push members to cut tax rate below duty on gas, with 10%+ surge in sales also put down to fallout from Iran war Business live – latest updates Europe live – latest updates Sales of residential heat pumps jumped across Europe in the first six months of the year as the Iran war sent oil and gas prices rocketing and some countries lowered electricity taxes. Homeowners bought 1.16m heat pumps across 12 European countries, up from 1.05m in the first half of 2025, according to the European Heat Pump Association (EHPA). Continue reading...
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Iraq looks for oil export alternatives to the troubled Strait of Hormuz
The continued blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has forced Iraq to look for alternatives to export its oil.