Qantas customers on high alert for scams after attack
Qantas customers have been told to be on high alert for scams after one of the worst cyber attacks in months. Qantas has revealed a cyber incident on a third-party…
Trump says US has struck a trade deal with Vietnam
US President Donald Trump says the United States has struck a trade deal with Vietnam, after months of negotiations, that imposes a 20 per cent tariff rate on many imports…
Happy NACCiversary. Celebrating two years of not very much
The National Anti-Corruption Commission celebrates its second anniversary this week. Has the much-heralded initiative of the first Albanese government lived up to its expectations? Kim Wingerei asks. As of June…
Big bank shifts rate cut tip as retail sales disappoint
The last holdout of the big four banks has brought forward its prediction for the next interest rate cut after retail sales data again came in softer than expected. ANZ…
Axed duo reinstated in Venice Biennale backflip
An axed duo have been reinstated as Australia’s representatives at a major international exhibition after the nation’s arts funding body backflipped on its controversial decision. In a statement on Wednesday,…
Major tax reform probably ‘a bridge too far’: CBA
A leading economist has poured cold water on hopes that the federal government could pull off a major tax overhaul at its productivity summit. At the same time Luke Yeaman…
Submarine deal left treading water after key US talks
The fate of Australia’s nuclear submarine program remains uncertain despite the foreign minister’s attempt to sell the benefits of the agreement to her US counterpart. The trilateral AUKUS agreement, which…
Security questioned after millions hit in Qantas hack
A major cyber attack that exposed the data of millions of Qantas customers has raised serious concerns about the security of third-party systems amid concerns the airline was targeted by…
Fiji PM wants his citizens to fill Aussie defence ranks
Fiji’s leader is open to elevating the Pacific nation’s relationship with Australia to a treaty-level partnership and wants its citizens to fill the ranks of its neighbour’s defence forces. In…
‘Cheaper, fairer, ours’: state insurance firm unveiled
Households and businesses could pay less for insurance under a Liberal plan for a government-owned provider, as cost-of-living issues continue to dominate ahead of a state election. Tasmanian Premier Jeremy…