RBA set to hike rates next week; A$ pushes above US70c; why oil is measured in barrels

Thursday 29 January 2026

The Reserve Bank is set to lift interest rates next week after inflation picks up. 

• The Aussie dollar pushes beyond US 70c. 
• Droneshield’s boss explains why he had to sell $50 million worth of shares. 
• Nationals leader David Littleproud to face a leadership spill next week. 
• Why oil is measured in barrels.

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