Australia news live: escalating Middle East conflict will see prices rise again, Chris Bowen says

September 9, 2026 · 3:00 pm 7 sources

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• The RBA hoped this year’s three interest rate rises would tame inflation – but nothing is going their way
  The Guardian · September 9, 2026 15:00
  The breakdown of the US-Iran ceasefire, rising oil prices and the explosion in data centre investment are making the central bank’s task harder Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast For five years the Reserve Bank has…
• Man charged with sexual abuse of children linked to former Adelaide youth detention centre
  The Guardian · September 10, 2026 05:14
  Police allege the 78-year-old sexually abused 29 children connected to the now closed Magill training centre between 1978 and 2003 Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A man who had access to children in South…
• Australia news live: Anthony Albanese marks 25 years since September 11; aged care provider pays back thousands to residents
  The Guardian · September 10, 2026 20:41
  Follow the day’s news live Good morning Welcome to Guardian Australia’s live news coverage for Friday. Continue reading...
• Dementia patients warned off seeking home care in case Australia’s aged care algorithm cuts funding
  The Guardian · September 11, 2026 15:00
  Exclusive: FoI documents show senior health officials were warned of concerns about assessment tool weeks after it launched Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast People with dementia were warned not to apply for home support because of fears their care would be downgraded by…
• Australia news live: escalating Middle East conflict will see prices rise again, Chris Bowen says
  The Guardian · September 12, 2026 23:05
  The energy minister says Australia has 41 days’ worth on petrol in strategic reserve. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Western Australian police have said a man had been shot at a residence on Owen Place in Hamilton Hill, around 4.35am this…
• One Nation vows to cut migration by 750,000 sparking fears for key industries including aged care
  The Guardian · September 13, 2026 23:39
  New policy has already attracted bipartisan condemnation with Labor warning it would damage construction, aged care and agriculture Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our new political email , free app or daily news podcast One Nation says it will cut the number of…
• Mary Gaudron, first female judge of Australia’s high court, dies aged 83
  The Guardian · September 14, 2026 00:44
  Legal pioneer remembered as an advocate for equality and champion of women in the workplace Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Mary Gaudron, the first woman appointed to the high court of Australia, has been honoured…