New US tariffs come in at lower 10 per cent rate
The United States has imposed a new tariff of 10 per cent on all goods not covered by exemptions, the rate first announced by President Donald Trump rather than the…
Prime minister evacuated after security incident
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been evacuated from The Lodge as police responded to an alleged security incident. The Australian Federal Police responded to his official residence in Canberra about…
Asia stocks wobble as Wall St selloff saps confidence
Asian stock markets have stuttered in early trade as a selloff on Wall Street overnight rattled investors, with sentiment hurt by heightened uncertainty over US President Donald Trump’s tariff policy…
Stan gets 10 out of 10 for boosting Nine’s earnings
Australia’s only locally owned streaming service has delivered record earnings, helping to boost the bottom line of its corporate parent. Nine Entertainment made $95.2 million in net profit from continuing…
Skyscraper scrap: mixed reaction for Trump tower plan
Known for its sun and surf, the Gold Coast also appears to have a skyscraper scrap after the Trump Organization revealed its plans for the tourist strip. Rival petitions have…
Vested interest ‘cartel’ killing Aussie housing dream
A “cartel” of vested interests is stymying crucial tax reforms which could help free up more homes, a former boss of the Reserve Bank says. Bernie Fraser, the only person…
Millions in firing line as storms unleash flash floods
Life-threatening flash flooding and dangerous thunderstorms are strengthening over a major city, as ominous dark skies and downpours spark emergency shelter warnings. Severe and dangerous thunderstorms that formed over Melbourne’s…
Burberry’s winter show evokes a rainy London night out
Burberry recreated a rainy London night out for its winter 2026 show, sending models in fur and leather down a tar-like catwalk covered in puddles. In Old Billingsgate Market, a…
‘Grave allegations’: push grows to dump disgraced royal
A bipartisan push to ensure Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor never becomes Australia’s head of state is making global headway. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese wrote to his British counterpart on Monday, expressing support…
All aboard: fast rail gains momentum after false starts
Australia has its best chance at finally getting high-speed rail, as the federal government splurges almost $700 million to make the project shovel-ready within a few years. A two-year development…