Passing major nature reforms matter of ‘now or never’
Labor is challenging the coalition and Greens to help pass long-awaited nature reforms by the end of 2025. “Reform can and will be done,” Environment Minister Murray Watt will tell…
Shot to rate cut hopes as coffee leads inflation rise
The soaring price of coffee beans could be the reason home owners miss out on a Melbourne Cup day interest rate cut. Australian Bureau of Statistics data released on Wednesday…
UK PM does not commit to tax pledges ahead of budget
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has declined to commit to a previous pledge not to raise taxes on working people ahead of a budget next month, saying upcoming forecasts would…
Gambling lobby floats ad limit as uncertainty lingers
The gambling industry is calling for certainty after years of inaction on advertising reforms as harm reduction advocates push for a blanket ban. A phase out of advertising, banning inducements…
Asia stocks rise on AI and rates optimism
Asian shares have had a lift from Wall Street thanks to a fresh wave of optimism over artificial intelligence, as investors braced for a busy day headlined by the Federal…
Cracks in the NACC. Brereton protected while corruption remains hidden
The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) is engulfed by missteps and scandals, further diminishing trust and confidence in the Labor Government. John Adams reports. Not a week can go by without…
Latex giant Ansell bullish despite Trump’s tariff moves
Personal protective equipment giant Ansell is confident it can ride out a tariff storm, labour rights concerns in Malaysia, and a US investigation into medical imports. The Melbourne-headquartered business staged…
Twisted games: young girls targeted by online gangs
Young girls are being hunted by young men online who are coercing their vulnerable victims into carrying out “twisted” acts of violence, the new head of the federal police warns.…
Airport screening costs up. What’s the scam?
The Senate has voted for an inquiry into regional air travel. Not before time, says Rex Patrick, airport screening costs are forcing up prices in the regions. Everyone wants air…
Double standards call over billion-dollar smelter offer
The potential billion-dollar bailout of Australia’s biggest aluminium smelter looks like “double standards”, according to a state Liberal government trying to keep its own facility operational. Tomago Aluminium, which is…