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Economy growth grinds to a halt

The Australian economy's slowed to a virtual standstill. but that won't stop the Reserve Bank from hiking interest rates again.

Published: with Samantha Donovan

Duration: 30 minutes 34 seconds

The Australian economy's slowed to a virtual standstill

In a big day for the economy the RBA governor fronted a parliamentary committee and the ABS released GDP figures for the March quarter.

Published: by David Taylor

Australian currency
Duration: 4 minutes 45 seconds

eSafety Commissioner drops case against X over church stabbing videos

Australia's independent online safety regulator has abandoned it's legal battle against Elon Musk's social media platform X.

Published: by Alison Xiao

Elon Musk has a serious expression as he looks to his right and clasps his hands together.
Duration: 4 minutes 45 seconds

Disability support providers struggling with an inefficient system and high turnover of workers

The peak body for disability service organisations has released its latest Workforce Census Report, showing the sector is struggling with a high turnover of workers.

Published: by Sarah Maunder

Wheelchair.
Duration: 4 minutes 18 seconds

Modi fails to win majority in Indian election

In a surprise result, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his party, the BJP, have failed to win enough seats to govern outright. 

Published: by Samantha Donovan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets supporters as he arrives at Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters in New Delhi, India.
Duration: 5 minutes 33 seconds

'Loos with views': commercial tourism flagged for pristine Whitsunday Island

A fight is brewing in north Queensland's pristine Whitsunday Islands over state government moves to develop commercial tourism inside the World Heritage listed national park. 

Published: by Stephanie Smail

An aerial view of of a tropical island in clear blue water with the roof of a house peaking between trees.
Duration: 4 minutes 51 seconds

Tributes flow for Hey Hey It's Saturday star John Blackman

For many Australians, the voice and comedy of John Blackman were fixtures of our Saturday nights in the 70s, 80s and 90s.

Published: by Isabel Moussalli

A young John Blackman looks grumpy while pointing at a puppet in a humorous way.
Duration: 4 minutes 8 seconds
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