Mortgage holders ready for relief after past rates blow
Australia’s central bank appears set to offer mortgage holders some repayment relief a month on from its shock decision to keep interest rates on hold. The Reserve Bank of Australia…
PM brushes off push for Israel sanctions as a ‘slogan’
The prime minister has brushed off calls to impose sanctions on Israel for blocking humanitarian aid from entering Gaza, calling the demands a “slogan”. Speaking in the historic mining settlement…
Don’t tough it out: tradies’ mental health in focus
Ben Pieyre has seen the language and actions around mental health transform during his two decades working in construction. Not usually considered a “touchy-feely” industry, it took some time for…
“We are Sick and Tired” | Scam of the Week
This week’s Scam of the Week goes to Andrew Hastie, the man “sick and tired” of peace protesters but never sick and tired of defending war crimes. From the Harbour…
Fears FIFO work will turn gold towns into ghost towns
As mining executive Ron Heeks spruiks a major project to investors, he makes a pointed effort to highlight an attribute unrelated to the massive returns it will bring. “Importantly, it’s…
Thousands protest bridge linking Sicily to Italy
Thousands of people marched in the Sicilian city of Messina to protest a controversial government plan to build a bridge to connect the Italian mainland with Sicily. Protesters staunchly oppose…
New era of trans-Tasman co-operation in turbulent world
Australia and New Zealand are entering a new era of co-operation as leaders from both nations embrace shared values in an increasingly turbulent world. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is in…
Albanese warmly embraced as he arrives in New Zealand
Anthony Albanese has been welcomed with an enthusiastic embrace by his New Zealand counterpart as the pair prepare to discuss defence, the war in Gaza and trade deals. The prime…
‘Catastrophic’: Australia condemns Israel plan for Gaza
Australia has united with four counterparts to condemn Israel’s plan to intensify the war on Gaza and assume full control of the territory. Foreign Minister Penny Wong warned the looming…
Australia and New Zealand embrace in ‘uncertain world’
Australia and New Zealand are promising to strengthen trade and security ties in an “increasingly fractious and uncertain” world. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has crossed the Tasman for annual talks…