Some UK schools to close amid extreme heat warnings
Dozens of British schools have been forced to close and transport bosses have warned people against all but essential travel, amid rare red warnings over extreme temperatures that are predicted…
Turns out Albo isn’t much good at his job
Despite presiding over 94 of the 150 seats in Federal Parliament, it turns out Anthony Albanese isn’t much of a politician, writes Michael Pascoe. Given the combination of circumstances and…
Agricultural sector braces for deadly bird flu threat
The detection of a deadly strain of bird flu in Australia could have considerable impacts on the poultry industry and broader agricultural sector. Two birds in Western Australia have tested…
NDIS overhaul stalls as Labor looks to secure deals
A final report into huge cuts to the National Disability Insurance Scheme is likely to be delayed for a third time. A snap parliamentary inquiry’s final report on changes to…
Budget balancing act as debt climbs for 2032 Games host
An Olympic‑sized balancing act looms for a state government as it ramps up its 2032 Games preparation. Queensland’s Liberal National government has vowed to use Tuesday’s state budget to keep…
Curtain raised on Anzac Hall but large shadow looms
As the Australian War Memorial raises the curtain on a major new gallery and space, the presence of alleged war criminal Ben Roberts-Smith will cast a long shadow. All living…
‘Bread and butter’ relief features in restrained budget
Tolls, trains, schools and hospitals are all slated for an upgrade in a cautious state budget intent on delivering services in rocky economic times. NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey will deliver…
‘Giant of a man’ US Fed ex-chair Greenspan dies at 100
The US Federal Reserve has expressed “deep sadness” at the death of former Fed chairman Alan Greenspan at the age of 100. His wife of 29 years, NBC news correspondent…
Ex-Federal Reserve chair Alan Greenspan dies aged 100
Alan Greenspan, hailed as the greatest Federal Reserve chairman when he retired in 2006 but derided for a severe financial crisis that followed barely two years later, has died aged…
Stocks waver, oil falls as traders weigh Iran talks
European stocks and US futures have fallen slightly and oil prices have dipped after Iranian negotiators said progress had been made in peace talks with the United States, helping calm…