Islamic leader declines to condemn attacks; Qantas settles with worker over COVID concerns; Inflation steady but high; Homebuyers richer; Victoria on high fire alert

Islamic Council of Victoria head refuses to condemn October 7 attacks, calling them "legitimate resistance"

Qantas agrees to pay worker compensation for hurt/humiliation after he was stood down for raising COVID safety concerns

ABS data shows inflation steady in January at 3.4%; signs that price pressures easing

Average household income for homebuyers now $220K, up 40% in 4 years

Victoria braces for extreme fire danger today with temperatures soaring ahead of cool change