Australia urges diplomacy as Venezuelan leader captured
Australia has called for a transition in power that “reflects the will of the Venezuelan people” after the US captured the South American country’s president and threatened to place it…
Trump orders divestment of $US2.9m computer chips deal
President Donald Trump has ordered the unravelling of a $US2.9 million ($A4.3 million) computer chips deal, citing US security concerns related to China. Trump demanded HieFo divest the deal within…
A Royal Commission into Bondi
A Royal Commission into Bondi has to look at why the shooter did it, and that’s a problem.
Gambling advertising reform in 2026? Don’t bet on it
Will 2026 see change to Gambling Advertising in Australia? The answer has to be ‘No’ if new Government Freedom of Information responses to Rex Patrick are anything to go by.…
Tesla loses global electric vehicle crown to BYD
Tesla has ceded its crown as the world’s top electric vehicle maker to BYD after annual sales fell for a second year, hit by rising competition, the expiry of US…
Are nazis in Chris Minns hate speech sights … or just Palestinian peace protestors?
The Minns Government response to Bondi has focussed on anti-Israel protestors and hate speech but has so far ignored Nazis. Sam from AltMediaWatch investigates the Ukrainian neo-Nazi movement. The New…
‘National crisis’: Leaders back Bondi royal commission
Australian business leaders and public figures have joined forces to call for a Commonwealth royal commission in the wake of the Bondi Beach terrorist attack. At least 120 leaders have…
Italy says US sharply cuts proposed pasta tariffs
Italy’s foreign ministry says the United States has sharply lowered proposed duties on several Italian pasta makers following a reassessment of their US activities. In October, the United States said…
Weaker housing market tipped as rate hike fears mount
The housing market is tipped to start weaker in 2026 with confidence dented by fears the Reserve Bank’s next move will be a rate hike, a leading property data provider…
Blow to Australian beef producers as China hikes tariff
China has been accused of breaching the spirit of its free trade agreement with Australia after slapping tariffs on global beef imports. In an unwelcome start to 2026 for Australian…