Economic hawks eye restraint in pre-election budget
A state treasurer has been urged to throw out the usual pre-election budget playbook as health costs and debt mount. More than $2 billion in spending measures have been unveiled…
Women Deliver Conference. Glimmers of hope amid the doom and gloom?
The Women Deliver conference in Melbourne exposed the global decline in humanitarian aid amid escalating conflict. Aleta Moriarty was there. Women Deliver is the largest gathering of women leaders, rights…
Helen Clark Warns Democracy Is Taking an Authoritarian Turn | Michael West Media
Helen Clark at the Women Deliver conference in Melbourne, where 6,000 people from 189 countries gathered to confront the global rise of authoritarianism, attacks on human rights, war, inequality and…
GameStop makes bold $US56 billion play for eBay
US video game retailer GameStop has proposed to buy eBay for about $US56 billion ($A78 billion) in a cash-and-stock deal, with chief executive Ryan Cohen saying he is prepared to…
AI key to recovering ultra-valuable solar material
The race is on to extract more value from retired solar equipment to improve recycling economics and prevent tens of thousands of tonnes of material going to landfill. Materials like…
Booze giant eyes job cuts, as consumers curb thirst
One of Australia’s biggest alcohol sellers is trying to ring-fence its business and cushion customers as the Middle East conflict threatens supply chains and pushes up fuel and freight costs.…
Aussie shares drop after big four bank earnings miss
Australia’s share market has started the week slightly lower, after a big four bank and a drinks giant missed earnings expectations. The S&P/ASX200 fell 17.2 points by midday on Monday,…
Our national energy transition is a rare opportunity to enrich and reward Australian workers | Thom Woodroofe
A good national prosperity strategy won’t just replace one industry with another; it will restore confidence across middle Australia along the way Follow our Australia news live blog for latest…
Fit and firing Bukayo Saka injects fresh belief into Arsenal’s title challenge
Devastating cameo highlighted the crucial role the winger has to play if Mikel Arteta’s men are to pip Manchester City There was one name on everyone’s lips at the Emirates…
Kimi Antonelli produces gutsy drive to hold off Norris and win F1 Miami GP
Antonelli claims third win of the season with Piastri third Mercedes driver extends championship lead to 20 points The margins were fine but ultimately it was a champion’s composure that…