Greens deliver body blow to Labor in by-election race
The Greens have dealt a savage blow to Labor in a forthcoming state by-election, refusing to preference their traditional allies on how-to-vote cards, in a move that puts a once-safe…
Customers resilient, but war still weighing: big bank
The customers of a big four bank are feeling less financial stress, but aren’t out of the woods yet, as the Middle East conflict continues. Some will still face challenges…
Stalled methane fight risks climate, energy security
Scant progress has been recorded on global methane goals that Australia has signed up to, as the global energy agency warns inaction is leaving precious gas out of the market…
EV tax rebate loses power as costs overload scheme
A tax break for electric vehicles the government’s economic advisory body has slammed as costly and inefficient will be retained in the budget, albeit in a reduced format to rein…
Follow-up talks to put ‘flesh on bone’ of Japan deals
Japan’s prime minister will leave Canberra having secured new deals spanning defence, critical minerals and energy supplies during talks with her Australian counterpart. In a meeting overshadowed by the war…
Haribo sales hit record as gummies edge out chocolates
German gummy bear maker Haribo says it achieved a record sales volume last year, driven in part by new product launches and shifting consumer preferences. “Our worldwide sales increased by…
Borrowers back to square one as likely rate hike looms
Mortgage holders are set to be hundreds of dollars worse off per month than they were at the start of the year as the Reserve Bank prepares to unload a…
A Shadow of Doubt – Episode 1: The Crime
The first episode reconstructs the murder of Cabramatta MP John Newman and the volatile environment in which it occurred. Set in a suburb defined by drugs, gang violence, and rising…
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.…