The Australian’s Super Hissy Fit | The West Report
This week on The West Report, Michael digs into how The Australian has stepped up as an unofficial bodyguard for foreign war funding. In fact, Michael’s old column at The…
Passionate founder holds back tears before shareholders
The leaders of one of Australia’s biggest tech companies have assured shareholders it’s on the right track, despite the share price halving during a year marred by controversies. WiseTech’s billionaire…
Treasurer blocks US takeover of Aussie pharma company
A big-money bid for an Australian medicine maker has been scuppered by Treasurer Jim Chalmers after the Foreign Investment Review Board found the deal was not in the national interest.…
US posts solid jobs data in September, unemployment up
US employment growth accelerated in September, but the labour market remained sluggish and failed to keep pace with new job-seekers as employers dealt with fallout from import tariffs and integrated…
Verizon cutting 13,000 jobs to ‘reorient’ company
Verizon is laying off more than 13,000 employees in mass job reductions that arrive as the US telecommunications giant says it must “reorient” its entire company. The jobs cuts began…
Fire disrupts negotiations at COP30 climate summit
A fire that forced an evacuation of the COP30 climate summit venue in the Brazilian city of Belem is under control, officials say, although it is unclear whether delegates will…
Coalition supports environmental reforms with changes
The coalition will support Labor’s long-awaited environmental reforms if a series of amendments are accepted. Opposition Leader Sussan Ley said the coalition was seeking “sensible” changes to the 1500-page bill,…
Whyalla rescue, Santos gift. A multi-billion-fossil-subsidy-fest in the pipeline?
State and Federal Governments are proposing to add $2.4 billion to the Whyalla Steelworks financial disaster, while the man responsible rides into the sunset. Kim Wingerei with the story. The…
Market darling brought to earth by sell-offs and exit
Just weeks ago defence technology innovator DroneShield was riding an artificial intelligence boom on the local share market after releasing new software. Fast-forward to November and the Australian-based firm has…
IMF urges Australia to slash spending and reform taxes
The Reserve Bank of Australia and Albanese government have received the tick of approval from the International Monetary Fund, but it says bold tax reform is still needed. In its…