The Latest Breaking News from AFR

ANZ’s attempt to buy Suncorp needs far more scepticism and scrutiny than it’s receiving from the business media.

Australians pay too much income tax – or so some argue.

Good morning, early birds. The Reserve Bank is meeting to look at the 0.85% cash rate which is expected to potentially jump to as much as 1.35%, and reportedly four of the five vacancies in the Andrews government will be filled by women. It’s the news you need to know,…

With the RBA preparing to hike interest rates again tomorrow, why are we hearing about the governor’s health in the financial press today?

We think the reported bust-up of Rupert and Jerry’s six-year marriage should be treated with the same dignity his media empire treats others’ sad times. But there’s plenty more from the bunker.

Given the frequency of Scott Morrison telling lies, telling the AFR a fib about immigration levels just before an election is small beer, but also telling.

Good morning, early birds. Last night’s heated debate between Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese ended in a 50-50 tie, and the latest Newspoll suggests if we went to the polls right now Labor would win and a hung Parliament would be very unlikely. It’s the news you ned to know,…

Mike Cannon-Brookes, Atlassian and AGL

Good morning, early birds. The Morrison government gave $1.1 billion in PPE contracts to Aspen Medical which is now part of an international criminal probe into corruption and money laundering, and Labor has announced a “shared-equity” scheme for homebuyers. It’s the news you need to know, with Emma Elsworthy.

Malcolm and Lucy have decamped to New York and have (mostly) kept a low profile during the campaign. But son Alex ‘aint so shy…

Fine print casts doubt on AFR and News Corp’s claims about Labor leader. Plus: Leigh Sales quits Twitter