The Daily Aus Headlines: Inflation increases to 3.8%
Nov 26, 2025
Inflation in Australia has spiked to 3.8%, raising concerns for the Reserve Bank's future decisions. A Sydney woman is set to receive $24,000 after being pepper-sprayed by police during a mental health wellness check. In New Zealand, a mother was sentenced to life imprisonment for the tragic murder of her two children, highlighting serious mental health issues. On a brighter note, Australian Robert Irwin has made headlines by winning the latest season of Dancing with the Stars U.S., breaking voting records and celebrating his achievement.
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Core Inflation Still Sticky
- Australia's trimmed mean inflation rose to 3.8% in October, signaling persistent core inflation pressures.
- Economists do not expect a rate cut before the Reserve Bank meets on 9 December.
Court Awards Compensation After Pepper Spray Incident
- A Sydney woman pepper-sprayed during a 2021 mental health check will receive $24,000 after a judge found police used unnecessary force.
- Bodycam shows officers forced entry and tasered her dog before she was restrained and hospitalised.
Mother Jailed Over Children’s Murders
- Hak-yung Lee was sentenced to life in prison for murdering her two children; their remains were found in suitcases in 2022.
- The court acknowledged her mental health issues but described her actions as calculated; parole eligibility begins after 17 years.