Pressure is on the federal government to find ways to ease the cost of living as Australians face the reality of an another potential interest rate hike, possibly in May.

Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the May budget will feature more savings, but he's not saying which areas will be cut.

Hotter than expected inflation figures have raised the prospect of the Reserve Bank opting to push up the cash rate, hitting mortgage holders.

The Australian Bureau of Statistics says the largest contributor to annual inflation in January was the high cost of housing.

The Australian Government is telling Australians in Israel and Lebanon to consider leaving now, as the prospect of military conflict between Iran and the US looms.

The government's also offering to evacuate the families of officials in its embassies in Israel, Lebanon, Jordan, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.

The US has been putting pressure on the Iranian regime following its violent crackdown on protesters.

The Trump Administration has sent warships to the region and wants Iran to agree to a deal to stop it developing nuclear weapons.

Two men will face court today after being charged over the alleged abduction and murder of Sydney grandfather Chris Baghsarian.

The 85-year-old was abducted from his home in North Ryde earlier this month in what police suspect was a case of mistaken identity.

The Australian Government is offering to evacuate the families of Australian diplomats and officials from countries across the Middle East amid the rising threat of a US strike on Iran.

Alleged bomb threats to Australian prime minister's official Canberra residence —and a Gold Coast theatre — have thrust a Chinese dance group tied to a controversial spiritual group into the spotlight.

Australian home owners could face another interest rate rise within weeks after inflation figures from January came in hotter than expected.

Headline inflation stayed unchanged from December, but the Reserve Bank's preferred measure ticked up slightly, and remains stubbornly high.

Economists are tipping the bank could hike rates in May, putting more pressure on the government to ease the cost of living in the federal budget.

Two men have been charged over the alleged kidnapping and murder of Sydney grandfather Chris Baghsarian.

The 85-year-old was abducted from his home in North Ryde earlier this month and police believe it's a case of mistaken identity.

The charges come soon after police discovered human remains belonging to the elderly man near a golf club in Pitt Town.

The federal government's offering to evacuate the families of Australian diplomats and officials from some of its middle east missions, amid fears the US is preparing for strikes on Iran.

The US has been sending war ships to the middle east and is threatening to attack the Iranian regime if it doesn't agree to a deal which aims to stop it producing nuclear weapons.

The federal government's also telling Australians in Israel and Lebanon to consider leaving now, while there are still commercial flights available.

A man has died, and a woman has been taken to hospital, after she jumped from a third-storey window during a unit fire in Sydney's west.

25 people were evacuated from the building, and investigations into the incident are now underway.

Queensland Police are investigating an alleged bomb threat against a Gold Coast theatre hosting a classical Chinese dance group, that's been subject to several threats including one against the Australian Prime Minister.

The Shen Yun performance group, is linked to the Falun Gong spiritual movement and is banned in China.

It's due to hold several concerts in Australia over the coming month.

The PM was evacuated from his residence at the Lodge due to a bomb threat after an email was sent to Shen Yun's local organisers falsely claiming explosives had been placed around the property.

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Police have confirmed remains found near a Sydney golf course yesterday are that of 85-year-old Chris Baghsarian - and that two men are expected to be charged with his murder.

He was kidnapped from his North Ryde home on the 13th of February, in what police say was a case of mistaken identity.

A 29 and 24 year old are in custody, following raids on three properties this morning.

There are concerns online technology is fuelling increasing threats towards politicians.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was forced to evacuate the Lodge last night due to a bomb threat linked to upcoming performances by the Shen Yun, group a classical Chinese dance and music group that 's banned in China.

An email was sent to a supporter of the Falun Gong spiritual movement - which has been linked to Shen Yun - falsely claiming explosives had been placed around the PM's residence, and that they would be detonated if the performances proceeded.

Democrats in the US have denounced President Donald Trump's State of the Union address - which has gone down in history books as the longest ever delivered.

When he was touting his immigration crackdown, US representative for Minnesota, Ilhan Omar, shouted at him, saying he should be ashamed.

Democrats in attendance also wore pins in protests, and called for the full release of files relating to the late paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.