‘Lot of work to do’: coalition slump to polling low
Senior Liberals admit the party has a mountain to climb to win back voters after the coalition plunged to its worst-ever primary vote in Newspoll history. The poll published on…
Bank interest withheld, dead charged in huge ‘betrayal’
A major Australian bank will cough up $240 million in fines for “widespread misconduct” as it vows to hold executives accountable. ANZ has admitted to failing to respond to hundreds…
Climate report predicts longer heatwaves, more flooding
More heatwave-related deaths, longer droughts in some areas and more frequent flooding are being forecast in a landmark government report outlining the risks rising global temperatures pose to Australia. The…
UK, US to announce tech, energy deals during Trump stay
The United States and Britain will announce agreements on technology and civil nuclear energy during US President Donald Trump’s unprecedented second state visit this week, as the UK hopes to…
‘Unacceptable disregard’: huge fine for bank misconduct
A major Australian bank will be cough up $240 million in fines after engaging in “widespread misconduct” affecting almost 65,000 customers. ANZ admits failing to respond to hundreds of notices…
PM’s big promise ahead of potential meeting with Trump
The prime minister will be hoping a big defence boost is enough to win over Donald Trump with the first meeting between the two leaders on the cards. Prime Minister…
Pope Leo criticises high, Musk-style corporate pay
Pope Leo has criticised corporate pay packages that offer executives much higher salaries than their employees in excerpts from his first media interview, citing Tesla’s recent record-breaking compensation plan for…
NZ offers blueprint for home-building productivity fix
New Zealand might just hold the key to solving Australia’s housing supply mess. Zoning reforms across the ditch provide a template to boost dismal construction productivity and help the industry…
Another sports rort as Ice Hockey Australia hit by scandal
A financial mismanagement scandal has hit the sport of Ice Hockey in Australia, and its President has stepped down in disgrace. Sandi Logan with the story. Ice Hockey is not…
‘Genuinely historic’: Australia and PNG sign major deal
Australia and its nearest neighbour are set to sign a significant defence treaty as seasoned observers wait to discover whether it will deliver a “holy grail”. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese…