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Spending rebound staggers as Aussies kick booze, smokes

Strong growth in household spending earlier this year is unlikely to be matched, which could ease Reserve Bank fears of a return of inflation pressures.

AAP · Oct 1, 2025

Fringe reviews: Florence, One Man Poe, Zoe Coombs Marr and more

As part of my attempt to see  10 shows at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in one day, I also wanted to review them all

The National (Scotland) · Aug 12, 2025

Better times ahead for economy, despite global woes

A major business forecaster is optimistic the pace of economic growth in Australia will accelerate over the next few years and overcome recent hurdles.

AAP · Jun 27, 2025

Police officers who pepper-sprayed and Tasered amputee, 92, cleared of assault

Police were called after Donald Burgess, a wheelchair user, grabbed a knife and threatened to stab staff, jurors heard.

The Independent UK · May 28, 2025

Jury retires in trial of police officers who Pava-sprayed and tasered amputee

The care home called 999 after Donald Burgess, an amputee and wheelchair user, reportedly grabbed a knife and threatened to stab staff, jurors heard.

Evening Standard · May 28, 2025

Tearful officer tells court ‘I’m not trigger happy’, after tasering amputee, 92

Police had been called to Park Beck care home in St Leonards-on-Sea after Donald Burgess had reportedly threatened staff with a serrated knife.

Evening Standard · May 23, 2025

Officer’s decision to spray amputee, 92, was ‘consistent with training’

The care home had called 999 after Mr Burgess, a single-leg amputee and wheelchair user, reportedly grabbed a knife and threatened to stab staff.

The Independent UK · May 22, 2025

Officer who used spray on amputee, 92, did not see he was disabled, court told

Pc Stephen Smith is accused of using excessive force on Donald Burgess during an incident at a care home in East Sussex in June 2022.

Evening Standard · May 22, 2025

Police ‘joked about using full can of pepper spray’ on disabled 92-year old care home resident

In a clip, one of officer said: “Oh my God, is there any left in your can?”

The Independent UK · May 21, 2025

Man, 92, vowed to murder care home staff before being tasered, trial hears

A care home boss said 92-year-old Donald Burgess looked ‘possessed’ before the alleged assault by police officers,

Evening Standard · May 20, 2025