Ben Roberts-Smith ‘never planned’ to flee overseas
Ben Roberts-Smith was eyeing business opportunities overseas before his arrest, but his partner says the war veteran always intended to return home if criminal charges were laid. The former SAS…
Oil and gas giant feels the heat from climate activists
Climate activists have repeatedly disrupted a gathering of shareholders of Australia’s biggest oil and gas company, with one breaching barricades to jump onto the stage. The four Disrupt Burrup Hub…
NDIS rorts are rife. Will Butler’s reforms fix it?
The NDIS reforms announced by Health Minister Mark Butler promise to address the scheme’s excesses, but will it fix a broken system, Sarah Russell asks? History shows us that rorting…
Asia shares track Wall Street to record highs
Asian shares tracked Wall Street higher on Thursday, led by record highs in Japan, South Korea and Taiwan, as investors shrugged off higher oil prices from more shipping woes in…
Ratings slump as Kyle and Jackie O sued for millions
Ratings have slumped in The Kyle and Jackie O Show’s former slot as the star radio duo’s former employer seeks to recoup millions in lost profits from the pair. Kyle…
Home builder cautious over war impact on supply chains
One of Australia’s biggest residential home builders is eyeing the Middle East conflict for potential impacts on its supply chains, after reporting an increase in property sales. Mirvac, which specialises…
Rising star to be grilled over bath with film producer
The star of Rebel Wilson’s directorial debut will testify about how she described an experience she had with one of the film’s producers, as her blockbuster defamation trial continues. Charlotte…
This Is a Gardening Show review – Zach Galifianakis’ charming new series feels like perfect TV
Part lesson, part lark, these 15-minute episodes are a total joy. They have such a deliriously light touch they will make you want to run outside and plunge your hands…
Going bald? There’s a subreddit for that – and it’s weirdly wonderful
Being hairless on top has never been in style, but r/bald members encourage one another in the face of insecurity I was sitting in a cafe a few weeks ago…
Jimmy Kimmel on Trump’s Iran negotiations: ‘His word is as good as the gold commode he sits on’
Late-night hosts discussed Trump’s ‘indefinite’ ceasefire with Iran as peace talks over the unpopular war stall. Late-night hosts reacted to Donald Trump’s indefinite extension of the Iran ceasefire as his…