Pope Leo condemns wealthy living in a bubble of luxury
Pope Leo XIV has criticised how the wealthy live in a “bubble of comfort and luxury” while poor people suffer on the margins, confirming in his first teaching document that…
Economy ‘in a good spot’ despite sticky inflation: RBA
Price rises in Australia’s services sector remain difficult to contain despite the national economy sitting in a good position, the central bank chief warns. Inflation is at 2.8 per cent…
Singapore and New Zealand sign strategic partnership
New Zealand and Singapore have signed a comprehensive strategic partnership, with their prime ministers pledging to continue to find ways to work together to maintain the international rules-based order. The…
State backs coal-fired power ‘for decades’ to come
A state government plans to keep coal-fired power stations open for decades to come, potentially putting pressure on federal emissions targets. Queensland Treasurer David Janetzki will on Friday unveil a…
PM says briefing on super tax plan was nothing unusual
Anthony Albanese has downplayed revelations his office sought a Treasury briefing on upcoming laws to increase taxes on large super balances. A Senate estimates hearing on Thursday was told the…
Back to Obeid? Fast-track housing laws a stalking house for fast-track mines
NSW could return to the Obeid days with new fast-track planning laws for “housing” handing the minister unprecedented power for mines, renewable projects, say critics. Michael Sainsbury reports. Sweeping new…
Weiss named CBS News editor-in-chief in Free Press deal
Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison has named Bari Weiss editor-in-chief of CBS News as part of a deal to acquire the online news site she founded, The Free Press. The…
Coalition unity in spotlight as MPs return to Canberra
After a month where the coalition displayed their political differences, Opposition Leader Sussan Ley will be eager to patch up any signs of disunity on the team’s return to Canberra.…
Hopes for peace but pain lingers on Oct 7 anniversary
Leaders strike a sombre tone commemorating the deaths of 1200 Israelis and the taking of 250 hostages by Hamas as mediators try to broker a ceasefire that sticks. Prime Minister…
The solutions they wont use to fix the housing crisis | The West Report
Australia’s housing market isn’t a ladder, it’s a Ponzi scheme. And the government’s latest “first home buyer” plan? Just another injection straight into the property lobby’s veins. Michael breaks down…