Global doom and gloom sinks Aussie economic optimism
Tariffs and global conflict have knocked Australians’ optimism in the economy and trust in the US to 20-year lows, a long-running poll by an independent think tank shows. Since it…
Demos decry ‘overtourism’ in Spain, Portugal and Italy
Thousands of people have taken to the streets of cities in southern Europe to demonstrate against overtourism, firing water pistols at shop windows and setting off smoke in Barcelona, where…
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PM confirms Trump meeting as Americans take to streets
The prime minister has confirmed he will meet Donald Trump face-to-face as millions of Americans take to the streets to protest against the US president. Anthony Albanese is preparing for…
Spotlight on unemployment as jobs market loses heat
Signs the labour market is easing will alleviate Reserve Bank concerns about inflation with Australia’s jobless rate tipped to remain at historic lows. Economists predict labour force figures for May…
Australia backs Israel ‘right to self defence’ in Iran
Australia has backed Israel’s right to self-defence after strikes on Iranian nuclear operations and military leaders that have sparked a barrage of retaliatory fire. Iran and Israel have targeted each…
Whistleblower v corporate titan Lendlease | The West Report
In a rare win for whistleblowers, Tony Watson, the man who saved Australia $300m blowing the whistle on the gigantic Lendlease tax scam, has settled on the courtroom steps as…
FOI win as Information Commissioner rebukes Defence secrecy
After more than four years, the Information Commissioner has compelled the Defence Dept. to hand over information sought about expert advice on Australia’s Naval shipbuilding program. Rex Patrick reports. In…
Australia holds cards as global lithium shortage looms
Despite undergoing an expected tenfold explosion over the next five years, international lithium production is destined to fall short of soaring universal demand for electric vehicles. The highly sought after…
Help for disabled youths left at the mercy of carers
When a support worker bent Jessi Hooper’s customised manual wheelchair trying to force it into a car boot, the physical damage was only the beginning. “There were a lot of…