Stratospheric dreams of a new city coming back to earth
Leaders want to avoid “naive promises” for a sprawling city as the federal government kicks in millions to untangle urban developers from red tape. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Opposition Leader…
Major smelters under a cloud, government money runs out
More than 1000 jobs and operations at two smelters are under a cloud as governments and an international company butt heads over the dollar-figure of a fresh support package. Taxpayer-funded…
Snoring leader buys restless leg syndrome device maker
An Australian-American medical giant leading the world in products to treat sleep apnoea is branching out into another major sleep disorder – restless leg syndrome. Resmed has bought Noctrix Health,…
Bondi Royal Commission. What this report refuses to see
“This report was designed to produce conclusions rather than find them.” A response to the interim findings of the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion by Andrew Brown. As…
Asian stocks find relief as oil price eases
Asian share markets have rebounded in relief as oil prices came off the boil and upbeat company earnings pulled investors into tech stocks, while Japan’s first yen-buying intervention in two…
Stock market rebounds from worst losing streak in years
Australian shares are rebounding from an eight-session losing streak, but remain under pressure as the Middle East fuel crisis drags on. The S&P/ASX200 jumped 81.6 points by midday, up 0.95…
Secrecy culture vs transparency. Albanese’s FOI cost scam
The Albanese Government claims the Freedom of Information system is costing too much, but it’s the secrecy that is costing us. What’s the scam? The scam is it’s government secrecy…
Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy diagnosed with neurodegenerative disorder
Rugby league veteran to stay at NRL club amid horror start to season Specialists say coaching ability not affected in immediate future Craig Bellamy has been diagnosed with an unspecified…
Marauding Blues hold off luckless Maroons to take Women’s Origin series lead
NSW defeat Queensland 11-6 in State of Origin Game 1 Jesse Southwell field goal helps hosts recover half-time deficit In the end, it had to be Jesse Southwell. The Blues…
The supreme court’s voting rights decision is a death knell for American democracy | Moira Donegan
The US was not a true democracy before the Voting Rights Act. Wednesday’s decision has essentially destroyed the law Is America a democracy? The term implies an equality of rights…