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    The Reserve Bank's kept the OCR unchanged at 2.25 percent - and expects it'll stay there for most of this year
     18 February 2026
    The Reserve Bank's kept the OCR unchanged at 2.25 percent - and expects it'll stay there for most of this year
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    Glen Powell and Joe Jonas faked an arrest to prank his sister Leslie
    18 Feb: The 37-year-old actor has recalled how he and his Devotion castmate - who he worked with on the 2022 war movie - devised a plan to trick his singer songwriter sister Leslie Powell, 33, which resulted in her "searching in every jail in Georgia" to bail them out.... more
    Disagreement within the Reserve Bank, on how soon to again raise the Official Cash Rate
    18 Feb: Disagreement within the Reserve Bank, on how soon to again raise the Official Cash Rate... more
    Leicester Fainga'anuku's been benched for Sunday's Super Rugby clash between the Crusaders and Brumbies in Christchurch
    18 Feb: Leicester Fainga'anuku's been benched for Sunday's Super Rugby clash between the Crusaders and Brumbies in Christchurch... more
    Linda Hamilton's Dark Winds role had a "very specific" unexpected connection to her late mother
    18 Feb: The 69-year-old actress appeared in the season four premiere of the AMC series as Barbara Sena, who shared not only her mother's name, but also a journey with dementia, and the star has admitted the real life bond didn't stop there.... more
    Is it ever a good idea to stay together for the kids?
    18 Feb: When a relationships breaks down, sometimes we think staying in the familiar discomfort is less scary — and even protective — for our kids. But is it ever a good idea to stay in an unhappy relationship for the sake of the children?... more
    Maya Hawke and Christian Lee Hutson have officially said "I do"
    18 Feb: The Stranger Things star, 27, and the 35 year old singer songwriter tied the knot in a romantic Valentine's Day wedding in New York City on Saturday (14.02.26).... more
    Bittersweet injury news for the Breakers ahead of their final regular season Australian basketball league game
    18 Feb: Bittersweet injury news for the Breakers ahead of their final regular season Australian basketball league game... more
    Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime performance has been cleared of any broadcast violations following a review by the Federal Communications Commission
    18 Feb: The FCC launched its assessment after Florida Republican congressman Randy Fine sent a letter to FCC chairman Brendan Carr earlier this week, calling the performance "despicable" and claiming it "never should be allowed to be shown on television again." Fine specifically objected to the lyric "el perico es blanco" from Bad Bunny's track NUEVAYoL, noting its reference to cocaine.... more
    Brooklyn Beckham has vowed to "forever protect" his wife Nicola Peltz-Beckham amid his feud with his parents
    18 Feb: The 26-year-old offspring of Sir David and Lady Victoria Beckham pledged his loyalty to his 31-year-old actress wife on Valentine's Day (14.02.26).... more

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     Today's News

    Business:
    The Reserve Bank's kept the OCR unchanged at 2.25 percent - and expects it'll stay there for most of this year 17:27

    Entertainment:
    Glen Powell and Joe Jonas faked an arrest to prank his sister Leslie 17:27

    Business:
    Disagreement within the Reserve Bank, on how soon to again raise the Official Cash Rate 16:57

    Entertainment:
    Linda Hamilton's Dark Winds role had a "very specific" unexpected connection to her late mother 16:57

    Rugby:
    Leicester Fainga'anuku's been benched for Sunday's Super Rugby clash between the Crusaders and Brumbies in Christchurch 16:27

    International:
    Is it ever a good idea to stay together for the kids? 16:27

    Entertainment:
    Maya Hawke and Christian Lee Hutson have officially said "I do" 16:27

    Entertainment:
    Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime performance has been cleared of any broadcast violations following a review by the Federal Communications Commission 15:57

    Basketball:
    Bittersweet injury news for the Breakers ahead of their final regular season Australian basketball league game 15:27

    Entertainment:
    Brooklyn Beckham has vowed to "forever protect" his wife Nicola Peltz-Beckham amid his feud with his parents 15:27

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