Regional housing market booms, outpacing capital cities
With the prospect of paying at least $1 million for a home in many of Australia’s capital cities, buyers are once again looking to escape to the country. The regional…
Hyatt chair steps down over Jeffrey Epstein links
Thomas Pritzker will retire as the executive chairman of Hyatt Hotels after details of his affiliation with Jeffrey Epstein were revealed in documents related to the burgeoning investigation of ties…
UK jobless rate hits highest in a decade outside COVID
Britain’s jobless rate edged up in late 2025 to its highest in more than a decade outside the pandemic period and wage growth slowed further, data shows, adding to investor…
Wild Accusations. BHP has even its own evidence muzzled by Court
BHP moves to hide even its own evidence in its defence against coal miner Simon Turner. Michael West with the latest bizarre twist in the David v Goliath court battle.…
AI digs deep into future of Australian farming sector
Artificial intelligence, robot vehicles and drones are transforming Australian farming in a bid to boost efficiency, overcome labour shortages, and improve sustainability. Yet innovators say the agriculture-technology (AgTech) industry needs…
Shoppers care about ‘fair dinkum’ discounts, says Coles
Coles has defended its “down down” discount campaign, saying grocery shoppers understand they represent “fair dinkum” price reductions. The retail giant on Tuesday told the Federal Court the public would…
‘Whimsical’ store updates deliver for baby stuff seller
Baby Bunting’s attempt to re-imagine the way parents shop for their kiddos is paying off, with first-half sales growth exceeding forecasts. Australia’s biggest specialist baby goods retailer lifted sales for…
Jews, Palestinians face brunt of rife uni racism
Jewish and Palestinian students and staff are bearing the brunt of ingrained racism at universities as institutions are chastised for failing to address hate on campus. People from Indigenous, Asian,…
Israel lobby sells stolen Palestinian land to Australian investors
The Australian Jewish Association is promoting an Israeli real estate scheme selling stolen Palestinian land to Australian investors. Joshua Barnett and Stephanie Tran investigate. Hard-right Zionist lobby group, the Australian…
Milano Cortina Winter Olympics 2026 day 10 – in pictures
Check out the best images from day 10 of the Games, from alpine skiing to medal-biting celebrations Continue reading…