A world first: Australia will now investigate Israel
The Australian Government has committed to an independent investigation into the assaults, sexual assaults and torture of the Gaza Flotilla humanitarians. Andrew Brown reports. This is the biggest story most…
Australia’s fiscal metrics ‘broadly weaker’ than peers
Australia’s fiscal profile remains broadly weaker compared to its AAA-rated country peers, but the outlook raises few concerns, a major ratings agency says. Fitch Ratings, one of the big three…
Kill tech tax or face wine tariffs, Trump tells France
President Donald Trump has warned the US will “have no choice” but to apply 100 per cent tariffs on French wine unless Paris eliminates its digital tax on American tech…
Illegal detention. High Court tells Government to obey the law
The High Court decision on false imprisonment of refugees in a big win for human rights and a reprimand for government. Alison Battisson and Janet Pelly report. Last week, the…
Australian shares rally as US, Iran reach peace deal
The Australian share market has rocketed to an eight-week high and oil prices are plunging on news that the US and Iran have reached a peace deal. The S&P/ASX200 gained…
UK retail giant makes hostile bid for Hype DC owner
A British retailer has lobbed a zero-premium takeover offer at Australia’s largest shoe store chain after their partnership went south, in hopes of at least gaining more influence over its…
Government-backed clean manufacturing gets public tick
Seven out of 10 Australians back government spending on renewable energy to power manufacturing facilities cheaply. Public support for energy infrastructure privatisation is much lower, the same polling commissioned by…
Flares, chants and ecstatic Socceroos fans: Melbourne football lovers celebrate ‘the greatest day’
Australia supporters packed out Federation Square to watch the side’s World Cup match against Turkey – and came away overjoyed Australia’s first match of the World Cup is in added…
Ariana Grande review – glittering hits and powerhouse vocals in stunning return to stage
Crypto.com Arena, Los AngelesThe pop star’s first tour in seven years brought the house down with emotive ballads and clubby bangers delivered with saucy wit If faced with the choice…
Lovers, housewives, deserts and dogs: David Hockney’s greatest works – in pictures
From his taut, sun-kissed portraits of LA to his vast psychedelic Yorkshire landscapes and his 70m iPad Normandy epic – here’s our pick of the artist’s best works Continue reading…