Thousands stranded in hospital amid aged care ‘crisis’
More than 3000 older Australians remain stranded in public hospitals waiting for aged care, as the nation’s health ministers warn of a growing crisis that is stretching emergency departments and…
UK halts Daily Mail-Telegraph deal over public interest
UK culture minister Lisa Nandy says she has decided to intervene in the proposed acquisition of the Telegraph Media Group by the owner of the Daily Mail, DMGT on public…
Leadership on line in Taylor-made move to stitch up Ley
A new Liberal Party leader could soon emerge as Angus Taylor prepares to lock horns with the party’s first female head in a special party room meeting. Mr Taylor’s resignation…
Bank business clients proving resilient, despite rates
Australia’s biggest bank has extended its reach into the business market and says the sector is doing well, particularly in the regions, despite the threat of higher interest rates down…
UK economy barely grew as budget uncertainty weighed
Britain’s economy barely grew in the final quarter of 2025 as activity fared worse than initially estimated during the run-up to finance minister Rachel Reeves’ budget. Gross domestic product grew…
Official probe into CFMEU links rejected by premier
Calls for a royal commission into CFMEU corruption that has “permanently” damaged Victoria’s economy have been rejected by its premier. Jacinta Allan has also questioned a damning report’s claim that…
Property Bargain. Come and get it Aussies! Stolen Palestinian land!
“The Great Israeli Real Estate Event is coming to Australia”. “Exclusive discounts”. “Don’t miss this event!” What’s the scam? The scam is the land is stolen. At least part of…
Is Chris Minns channeling Donald Trump?
It took two Labor leaders to help produce Monday night’s violence in Sydney, proving Labor is not immune to a touch of the Trumps, writes Michael Pascoe. NSW Premier Chris…
RBA urges more high-rise amid home-building constraints
Governments are making the right moves on housing affordability but builders are still finding it “very challenging” to bring on new supply, RBA governor Michele Bullock says. Speaking at a…
Miner’s green dream on track with electric trains
A pair of battery-powered locomotives powered by the world’s largest land-mobile battery are set to help one of Australia’s biggest miners reach its ambitious decarbonisation goals. Iron ore giant Fortescue…