Ben Mckay

Cheaper houses have lift-off as guarantee takes effect Ben McKay Thu 8 January 2026 at 3:27 am GMT+2 3 min read The federal government's signature housing policy appears to have triggered a divergence in the market, making lower-priced houses less afforda... See more

Bank bosses face grilling over AI, scams and practices Ben McKay Mon 17 November 2025 at 6:30 pm GMT+2 2 min read In this article: WBC.AX The chief executives of Australia's big four banks are locked in for a parliamentary grilling, with the newest boss t... See more

With immigration concerns high and a broader "anti-woke" base than previous years, One Nation is attracting older Australians and disaffected coalition voters as support swells to record levels. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue re... See more

Supermarkets are considering a once-unthinkable move to ditch tobacco from their shelves, as the illegal trade makes stocking cigarettes almost unviable. The immense scale of the loss of legal sales and retailers’ revenue is clear from financial reports i... See more

Miners delight in rare earths funding in US-Aust pact Ben McKay 21 October 2025 3 min read The Western Australian town of Wagerup and central hub of Alice Springs will be the first sites to see jointly US-Australian funded critical minerals facilities. Au... See more