Labor tosses up reform options as inflation storm looms
The government is weighing up a broader range of reform options than usual in the lead up to the budget as the treasurer braces for worsening inflation data. Jim Chalmers…
Grace Tame. A ‘difficult’ woman who scares men of power
What happened to Grace Tame tells you everything you need to know about who holds power in this country and how ruthlessly they will defend it. Andrew Brown reports. When…
Confidence tanks as fuel spike flows to building costs
Australian consumers are the least confident they’ve been since records began, as high oil prices threaten to worsen the housing crisis by pushing up building costs. Motorists have already been…
‘Complete joke’: teachers pencil in protracted pay war
Teachers are dipping into their own pockets for school supplies and working side jobs as an election-year pay battle turns ugly. Unionised teachers, principals and other public school educators walked…
Town on high alert in cyclone’s wake amid flood fears
A sandbagged and already-saturated outback town is back on major flood alert as it continues a rollercoaster ride through consecutive storms. Katherine locals were ready to breathe a sigh of…
Fuel crisis. Industry lobbying counters national interest
With the continued uncertainty of supply from the Middle East, Australia’s fuel reserves are more important than ever. What’s the scam? The scam is that the Australian Institute of Petroleum…
Your money, their rules. Super funds support Israel war machine
Australian industry super funds are investing in companies involved in the Gaza genocide, and unions are not demanding they stop. Andrew Gardiner reports. Protected by rules putting a member’s “best…
EU deal boosts Australian defence and science alliances
Australia and Europe will step up co-operation on defence, security and scientific research as part of long-awaited deals inked alongside a new trade agreement. European Commission President Ursula von der…
E-bike crackdown in fast lane under nation-leading laws
A national crackdown on electric bikes has gathered speed as multiple states slam the brakes on illegal, high-powered mobility devices amid safety concerns. Queensland has become the latest government to…
Double standard claim as refugees plea for urgent help
Ferdos had mixed emotions when Australia granted Iran’s soccer players asylum – relief at their safety but confused at her own visa application being in limbo for 14 years. The…