Australia-Indonesia to sign ‘watershed’ security pact
A deepening security relationship with Indonesia will lead to issues arising for Australia as its “northern shield” walks back democratic rights, an expert says. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has flown…
Senator calls for action on ‘hateful’ white supremacy
Decisive action must be taken to tackle the growing racist hate directed at Indigenous Australians, a senator says after an attempted Invasion Day rally bombing was declared a terrorist act.…
Pizza Hut to close 250 US stores, brand could be sold
Pizza Hut plans to close 250 US restaurants in the first half of 2026 as its parent company considers a sale of the chain. Yum Brands on Wednesday said it…
Bank chief faces grilling on first rate hike since 2023
The Reserve Bank governor will face renewed questioning over the role the federal government played in driving up inflation and forcing the central bank to lift mortgage rates for the…
A trip to the Soccer World Cup? Trump’s USA may not let you
The Soccer World Cup in the US starts in June, but some players, and fans wanting to visit, may not be allowed in. Andrew Gardiner reports on travel risks. Australia’s…
Glencore, Rio abandon merger talks for the third time
Rio Tinto says it is no longer in talks with Glencore about a takeover that would have created the world’s largest mining company as it could not reach an agreement…
AI war against ‘one cent’ family violence perpetrators
Artificial intelligence means many things to different people. For some, the arrival of large language models is a threat to jobs and livelihoods, or even humanity itself. But AI does…
Crime ‘entitled’ Bunnings to snag shoppers’ facial data
Bunnings is within its rights to use facial recognition software on customers to curb theft and violence against staff, with a tribunal laying the foundation for a broader rollout. The…
Nationals confident Coalition will unite by election
The Nationals are confident they will rejoin the Coalition well before the election, but members say they won’t be held on arbitrary deadlines. Opposition Leader Sussan Ley told Nationals leader…
Teen allegedly threatened to kill Israeli president
A teenager has appeared in court after allegedly threatening Israeli President Isaac Herzog ahead of his contentious visit to Australia. Darcy Tinning, 19, was accused of threatening to shoot the…