Economic hawks eye restraint in pre-election budget
A state treasurer has been urged to throw out the usual pre-election budget playbook as health costs and debt mount. More than $2 billion in spending measures have been unveiled…
Jewish primary school like ‘prison’ after Bondi attack
School students are growing up surrounded by prison-like security and in fear of being subjected to abuse or violence, an inquiry stemming from the Bondi terror attack has been told.…
Aussies losing almost $5b in unpaid super every year
Australians are missing out on almost $5 billion in superannuation entitlements every year, with one in four workers affected nationwide. Workers were underpaid $24.4 billion across five years between 2018…
Women Deliver Conference. Glimmers of hope amid the doom and gloom?
The Women Deliver conference in Melbourne exposed the global decline in humanitarian aid amid escalating conflict. Aleta Moriarty was there. Women Deliver is the largest gathering of women leaders, rights…
Booze giant eyes job cuts, as consumers curb thirst
One of Australia’s biggest alcohol sellers is trying to ring-fence its business and cushion customers as the Middle East conflict threatens supply chains and pushes up fuel and freight costs.…
AI key to recovering ultra-valuable solar material
The race is on to extract more value from retired solar equipment to improve recycling economics and prevent tens of thousands of tonnes of material going to landfill. Materials like…
GameStop makes bold $US56 billion play for eBay
US video game retailer GameStop has proposed to buy eBay for about $US56 billion ($A78 billion) in a cash-and-stock deal, with chief executive Ryan Cohen saying he is prepared to…
Helen Clark Warns Democracy Is Taking an Authoritarian Turn | Michael West Media
Helen Clark at the Women Deliver conference in Melbourne, where 6,000 people from 189 countries gathered to confront the global rise of authoritarianism, attacks on human rights, war, inequality and…
Aussie shares drop after big four bank earnings miss
Australia’s share market has started the week slightly lower, after a big four bank and a drinks giant missed earnings expectations. The S&P/ASX200 fell 17.2 points by midday on Monday,…
The Swans are fast, bold, skilful – and making the most of the AFL’s new rules. It’s a good time to be a forward | Jonathan Horn
With seven goals, Malcolm Rosas Jr propelled Sydney to the top of the ladder in a helter-skelter win over Melbourne Malcolm Rosas Jr is the grandson of Bill Dempsey, who…