Nation on notice as signs point to growing jobless rate
More rises in unemployment levels could be on the cards as the jobless rate comes off historic lows. Many market economists expected the jobless rate to stay at 4.1 per…
PNG NRL director stands down over corruption claims
The man who led PNG’s successful NRL bid has stood down from the expansion team’s board over corruption allegations. PNG Prime Minister James Marape on Friday said Wapu Sonk had…
Qantas gains ruling over data hack hitting dark web
Qantas has sought to limit the spread of personal information of almost 6 million customers on the internet and the dark web after a sizeable data hack. The airline says…
No Lattouf contempt probe after Nine names lobbyists
Nine has dodged a contempt prosecution despite publicly naming several pro-Israel lobbyists who had their identities suppressed after complaining about an ABC radio host’s views on Palestine. Antoinette Lattouf was…
Aussie shares reach new heights as gains continue
The local bourse has reached an all-time high after mining giant BHP lifted the stock market following record hauls for iron ore and copper. Near midday on Friday, the benchmark…
PM confident of Australian jobs boost after China visit
Anthony Albanese is returning to Australia after wrapping up a six-day trip to China, hailing the historic visit as an “important step” in the two countries’ relationship. The prime minister…
Alpha Male Ambassador for the USA |The West Report
Nick Adams: Australia’s most embarrassing expat. Is Sydney boy Nick – who Donald Trump has appointed US Ambassador to Malaysia – a fair dinkum Hooters ‘alpha male’ adored by hordes…
Jump in jobless rate ‘unwelcome but unsurprising’
A rise in Australia’s unemployment rate shouldn’t come as a shock, even though it was worse than expected, the treasurer says. Many market economists expected the jobless rate to stay…
Taxman told to tone it down and cut jargon from letters
Lodging a tax return is stressful enough without receiving jargon-filled letters, says an ombudsman telling the taxman to watch their tone. The Australian Taxation Office sends more than 140 million…
Meta, Zuckerberg settle over Facebook privacy violation
Mark Zuckerberg and current and former directors and officers of Meta Platforms have agreed to settle multi-billion dollar claims for the damage they allegedly caused the company by allowing repeated…