Liquidator: “Happy to lose $350k, let the boat go to scrap”
“Happy to lose $350k and let the boat go to scrap”, says the email from liquidator Hall Chadwick’s associates to Kimberley Pearl Tours. What’s the scam? The scam is Section…
The Big Australian names its next chief executive
The Big Australian is getting a new boss. Brandon Craig will become the chief executive of BHP on July 1, replacing Mike Henry, who will step down after six and…
‘Petulant’ Trump blasts Australia for shunning Iran war
Donald Trump has declared the US doesn’t need the help of Australia and other allies who rejected US calls for partners to help take back a major oil-shipping corridor. In…
Hoodwinked. How BHP bulldozed a coal miner in court
The latest manoeuvre by BHP and co in their Goliath v David court case against an injured coal miner is to run him out of money, which he doesn’t have.…
The RBA is asking Australians to show restraint. They may want to take their own advice | Nicki Hutley
We are all living in uncertain times, so we expect decisions to be made with a high degree of caution. That applies to the central bank and interest rates Get…
The Opioid Disaster in the United States
Over the past two decades, the number of deaths from drug overdoses in the United States has been on the rise, initially due to opioid painkillers, then heroin, and now…
Shaun Ryder on highs, lows and Happy Mondays: ‘Heroin isn’t a party drug – you can’t just do it at the weekend’
As a child, the singer loved to start fires. As an adult, he was barely less chaotic. He discusses Bez, charisma, ADHD, his new memoir – and why making music…
Danish royals embrace green streak on Australian tour
The Danish royals are continuing a Down Under green streak as they promote greater cooperation and investment in renewables and medical research between Australia and Denmark. King Frederik and Queen…
It is small, stable and a European success story. So why is Slovenia turning its back on liberalism? | Ana Schnabl
Armed with Orbán’s ruthless playbook and Trump’s political style, Janez Janša would be another illiberal threat to the EU if he wins on 22 March Stroll through almost any town…
Imperfect Women review – lots of fun … if you lower your expectations enough
This glossy murder mystery, starring Elisabeth Moss, Kerry Washington and Kate Mara, should be better than this. But if you brace yourself for a perfectly acceptable eight hours of entertainment,…