Stokes blames ‘marauders’ as owners reject pay report
Kerry Stokes has used his last annual general meeting as Seven West Media chair to blast “foreign marauders” and an unfair tax system for the group’s fading revenues. Seven West’s…
NAB profits stable as bad business debts creep higher
NAB has delivered a small drop in earnings as bad debts ticked up with some businesses defaulting on their loans. The business-focused bank on Thursday reported $7.09 billion in cash…
Chris Minns – pepper spray for peace protestors one day, lunch at war-crimes-lobby the next
Chris Minns’ police unleashed pepper spray on hundreds of peace protestors yesterday. Today the Premier is the drawcard for an Israel business lobby lunch with ties to the genocide in…
NYC mayor-elect Mamdani announces transition team
Fresh off winning New York City’s mayoral election, Zohran Mamdani has announced that a team including former city and federal officials – all women – will steer his transition to…
‘Women are watching’ treatment of Sussan Ley by party
Toppling the first woman to lead the Liberal Party would be a “terrible look” for female voters, as Sussan Ley’s leadership faces renewed pressure over climate policy. Ms Ley has…
France moves to suspend Shein over sex dolls
French authorities have started proceedings to suspend online fast-fashion retailer Shein until it complies with French laws, the finance ministry says, marring the opening of Shein’s first shop in Paris…
Burke’s backyard. Local content deal for streamers not what it seems.
Has Burke got lobbyists in his backyard? Minister for Home Affairs, Tony Burke, has announced legislation to compel the multinational streaming giants to produce more Australian content. It’s not what…
Golden eye on northern island after spot price surge
A surging gold price could return mining to the Torres Strait, with exploration firm Alice Queen taking a fresh look at its feasibility. The company in 2021 assessed the value…
Why are Australians not having any kids? | The West Report
Australia’s birth rate has fallen to its lowest level on record and it’s not because people suddenly hate the idea of kids. It’s because they can’t afford them. Between soaring…
Democrats sweep first major test of Trump’s second term
Democrats have swept a trio of races in the first major elections since Donald Trump regained the presidency, giving the beleaguered party a shot of momentum as it looks ahead…