by Scott | Mar 21, 2026 | GOVERNMENT & POLICY
Polls closed at 6:00 pm ACDT for the South Australian State Election, with the Electoral Commission of South Australia processing results for 47 House of Assembly seats. ECSA recorded 466,364 early votes cast, up significantly from the early vote counts in 2022....
by Scott | Mar 21, 2026 | NATIONAL SECURITY
Chuck Norris, the American martial artist and actor known for roles in Walker, Texas Ranger and The Way of the Dragon, has died aged 86. His family confirmed he died on 19 March 2026 in Hawaii following a recent hospitalisation.
by Scott | Mar 20, 2026 | HOUSEHOLD ECONOMICS
The ASX 200 closed the week down -2.16%, making YTD gains since Jan 1 down -3.43%, at 8428.40 it is currently trading -4.33% below its six-month end of week rolling average.
by Scott | Mar 19, 2026 | FOOD & ENVIRONMENT
The Bureau of Meteorology advises Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle is at Category 5 intensity and is forecast to cross the Far North Queensland coast between Lockhart River and Cape Melville on Friday morning, with severe impacts expected across Cape York Peninsula and...
by Scott | Mar 18, 2026 | HOUSEHOLD ECONOMICS
The Reserve Bank of Australia increased the cash rate target by 0.25 percentage points to 4.10 per cent at its March 2026 monetary policy meeting. The decision reflects persistent inflation remaining above the 2–3 per cent target range.