New Middle East conflict sends jitters through market
Australia’s share market has lost much of the week’s gains, after Israel’s attack on Iran proved a brutal reality check for risk sentiment. The S&P/ASX200 fell 17.7 points, or 0.21…
‘We started a fire’: ADF criticised over major blaze
The Australian Defence Force knew about fire risks posed by its aircraft years before an army helicopter sparked a catastrophic blaze that razed most of a national park during Black…
‘Bite the bullet’: call for a deep dive on subs deal
Australia is being urged to “bite the bullet” and reassess the merits of its $368 billion nuclear submarine agreement with the US. Concerns have been raised about the future of…
‘Bad’ Muslim preacher fights for religious freedom
An Islamist preacher who referred to Jewish people as “vile” and “treacherous” argues his comments weren’t racist but instead protected religious lectures. Sydney-based Al Madina Dawah Centre cleric Wissam Haddad…
Fijian fanfare as Albanese embarks on diplomatic tour
Fanfare and island sunshine have greeted the prime minister as talks with his Fijian counterpart provide a diplomatic warm-up for major tariff discussions. Anthony Albanese arrived in Nadi on his…
Woodside given more time to consider gas plant rules
A final call on Woodside’s massive gas project has been delayed with the energy giant granted more time to consider federal conditions on cultural heritage and air quality. Woodside had…
Qantas’ new strategy. Unions bristle as Hudson shuts Jetstar Asia
CEO Vanessa Hudson’s strategy of making Qantas a majority low-cost airline has become with the closure of Jetstar Asia subsidiary. The unions are not happy, Michael Sainsbury reports. Vanessa Hudson’s…
Australia ‘alarmed’ at escalating Israel-Iran violence
Australia is “alarmed” at the escalating violence between Israel and Iran after attacks on nuclear and military targets in the Iranian capital Tehran. Israel hit dozens of the sites on…
Security in focus as PM departs for global leader talks
Climate and security are expected to dominate diplomatic talks as the prime minister makes the first stop on his journey to a leaders’ summit. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will arrive…
Trump to drive a hard bargain with PM over subs deal
The Trump administration’s review of the AUKUS partnership isn’t expected to sink the nuclear submarine deal, but tough new terms re-negotiated to keep it afloat. The Pentagon will weigh up…