US Fed cuts rates by quarter of a percentage point
The Federal Reserve has cut interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point and indicated it will steadily lower borrowing costs for the rest of this year as it…
Pacific deal delays could catch out Albanese in the US
Anthony Albanese’s failure to land two major deals with Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu might not be a good look when he visits the United States next week. After Labor…
Australia’s ‘healthy’ jobs market gets monthly check-up
Australia’s jobs market is forecast to remain in good health, despite an expected rise in the unemployment rate. Labour force figures to be released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics…
Australia set to unveil contested 2035 climate target
Labor will put its environmental credentials on display when it unveils its ambition for climate action. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is poised to announce Australia’s anticipated 2035 emissions reduction target…
UK embraces Trump with royal pomp in state visit
US President Donald Trump has kicked off his historic second state visit to the United Kingdom amid unprecedented pomp, intense security, technology investments and protests as King Charles and other…
ADNOC-led consortium abandons $A28b Santos takeover bid
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company’s international has withdrawn its proposed $US18.7 billion ($A28 billion) takeover offer for Australian gas producer Santos. ADNOC’s foreign investment arm XRG alongside Abu Dhabi sovereign…
Green jet fuel creates runway for 2035 climate goals
A promise to kickstart an emerging low carbon fuel industry has been sandwiched between dire warnings of Australia’s climate threats and the expected release of national targets to slash emissions.…
Approvals turbocharged in bid to tackle housing crisis
It’s taken nearly 50 years, but a state is vowing to make new homes a reality via a more efficient planning system, with advocates urging authorities to seize momentum behind…
‘Looks too high’: net zero spotlight on Liberal leader
Sussan Ley has struck a conciliatory tone with climate rebels in her partyroom, suggesting a shift from the party’s long-held net zero position could be on the cards. Liberal infighting…
Labor grassroots want action after UN’s genocide edict
Rank-and-file Labor members are urging their leaders to take action against Israel after its war in Gaza was branded an act of genocide against Palestinians. A United Nations inquiry cited…