Energy bill warning as thousands risk debt or being cut off | The Sun

ENERGY customers are being warned that they could face debt collectors or have gas and electricity supplies cut off if they don’t pay bills. A social media movement known as the “Don’t Pay” campaign has called on Brits to stop paying bills following record profits amid the cost of living crisis. The campaign likens its […]

Global conditions warrant defence review, but choice of former minister questioned

The former Defence Force chief leading Australia’s snap review of defence says global security conditions are the worst in his lifetime. However, there are reservations about the government’s decision to appoint former Labor defence minister Stephen Smith as one of the two lead reviewers. Former defence minister Stephen Smith will lead the review with Sir […]

Rate hikes fail to dampen demand for coffee, muffins and new clothes

The Reserve Bank’s aggressive increases in interest rates may be softening the nation’s property market but consumers have yet to be cowed, sharply lifting their purchases from takeaway outlets, department stores and cafes. Figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics on Wednesday confirmed despite the large lift in official interest rates in a bid to […]

Jeremy Eden wins Archibald People’s Choice award for Samuel Johnson portrait

Artist Jeremy Eden’s portrait of actor Samuel Johnson has been judged people’s favourite in this year’s Archibald Prize. The announcement was made on Wednesday morning at the Art Gallery of NSW, concluding this year’s “Archies” season. Archibald Prize People’s Choice winner: Jeremy Eden’s portrait of Samuel Johnson. Credit:Jeremy Eden Blak Douglas won this year’s Archibald […]