Rich lister’s private chopper plan has wings clipped
Australia’s richest woman’s bid to install a private helicopter landing pad on her company’s new headquarters has been shot down by a city council concerned about noise. Gina Rinehart’s Hancock…
‘I work really hard’: minister defends family travel
Sports minister Anika Wells is backing herself as a hard worker as pressure mounts over her use of taxpayer money for family travel. And Anthony Albanese is behind her, saying…
Comcars for the golden goose, no showers for the old gander
Both major parties find ways to rort the system and make taxpayers pay their private bills. Anika Wells is just the latest MP to be found out. What’s her scam?…
Nvidia chip sales to China sparks US security concerns
China hardliners and Democratic lawmakers have slammed the Trump administration for its decision to allow Nvidia to ship its second-most advanced AI chip to China, citing concerns that Beijing could…
Christmas desperation for families facing cost struggle
When the Salvation Army asked Australians about their biggest concerns ahead of Christmas, a theme emerged. “Feeling bad that I can’t afford to buy everyone gifts and the ones I…
Kids cop social media ban as world-first rules kick in
Millions of teenagers are now banned from social media as world-first laws aimed at better protecting children online come into force. Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, YouTube and TikTok are among the…
Cheapest path to energy and climate goals locked in
More data centres, the delayed retirement of coal and warnings a sluggish transition could pose reliability risks are all contained in the grid operator’s refreshed plan for a clean electricity…
February is live: RBA warns of impending rate hike
Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock could hardly have been more clear: expect the next move for interest rates to be up, not down. In a notably more hawkish media conference…
Google faces probe in Europe over content used for AI
Google faces fresh antitrust scrutiny from European Union regulators, who have opened an investigation into the company’s use of online content for its artificial intelligence models and services. The European…
China cites US tariff blow as surplus hits $1 trillion
Higher tariffs have dealt a “severe blow” to the world economy, China’s premier said Tuesday, even as China’s own trade surplus has surged past $US1 trillion ($A1.5 trillion). Premier Li…