I bought the unsexiest car in Australia,and I love it
Opinion
Cars

I bought the unsexiest car in Australia,and I love it

My family was appalled when this dumpy little darling,with all the charm of an upturned bathtub,pulled into our driveway.

  • byMarish Mackowiak

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Petrol companies could face $100,000 fines under price regulation plan

Petrol companies could face $100,000 fines under price regulation plan

With some details still lacking,Queensland’s Labor government is defending its promise to limit fuel price rises and boost competition if re-elected.

  • byTony Moore
Premier promises to cap petrol price hikes,and take over Brisbane buses

Premier promises to cap petrol price hikes,and take over Brisbane buses

Premier Steven Miles will formally unveil two major transport policies on Tuesday,less than three months out from the state election.

  • byTim Arvier
August rate rise on RBA agenda after inflation increases

August rate rise on RBA agenda after inflation increases

Even though prices fell in May,overall inflation has lifted to a six-month high of 4 per cent. Mortgage holders face a nervous wait for the Reserve Bank’s next meeting.

  • byShane Wright
Why petrol prices are rising – and risk keeping inflation and rates high

Why petrol prices are rising – and risk keeping inflation and rates high

Petrol has hit new highs in Sydney and Melbourne recently and the NRMA says oil prices aren’t to blame.

  • byRachel Clun
Fuel hits new high as oil and Aussie dollar diverge

Fuel hits new high as oil and Aussie dollar diverge

Brisbane motorists were paying the highest average price for their fuel at $2.30 per litre,and as much as $2.35 per litre.

  • byAdrian Black
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Car emissions policy clash to rev up Dunkley byelection

Car emissions policy clash to rev up Dunkley byelection

The government says its scheme to force cleaner cars onto the roads will cut fuel costs while the opposition warns it could push up new car prices.

  • byMike Foley andPaul Sakkal
The costly car choice we need to rethink
Opinion
Cars

The costly car choice we need to rethink

From backyards to beer consumption,Australians love going big – but it’s time to foot the bill when it comes to big cars.

  • byMillie Muroi
Oil’s global glut threatens to drag prices lower in ‘tricky year’ ahead
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Oil

Oil’s global glut threatens to drag prices lower in ‘tricky year’ ahead

Traders wonder if OPEC+ will deliver enough of the cutbacks to rein in the looming surplus.

  • byYongchang Chin andDevika Krishna Kumar
Perth commuters’ early stocking filler:free summer public transport

Perth commuters’ early stocking filler:free summer public transport

It’s a Christmas bonus to address the soaring cost of living and encourage people who don’t usually use public transport to give it a shot,the government says.

  • byHamish Hastie
T20 vision leaves viewers stumped
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T20 vision leaves viewers stumped

Maybe they’ve run out of colours?