The ‘critical’ data that could greenlight next rate cut
The Reserve Bank has signalled its next interest rate move as it offers further insight into a shock hold call. Australia’s central bank on Tuesday released minutes from its July…
Push to sanction Israel as ‘inhumane killing’ decried
Protesters have taken to Australia’s political heartland to demand sanctions on Israel as the government condemned the “inhumane killing” of civilians in Gaza. While politicians revelled in the pageantry that…
Parliament returns with a flurry of pomp and ceremony
Through church services, smoking ceremonies and ceremonial dragging of MPs, the 48th federal parliament has been opened in a flurry of pomp and ceremony. Veteran MPs and fresh-faced senators gathered…
The Plan to Take on Corporate Media | The West Report
We are now in our 10th year at Michael West Media. We don’t put the hat around much but hope to engage Stephanie Tran and Josh Barnett (The West Report)…
MWM – nine years and counting on your support for independent journalism
We are now in our 10th year at Michael West Media and would like to thank the community for your support of independent journalism. Without you, this could not have…
New beginnings in nation’s capital as parliament opens
Politicians have marked the beginning of a new era as the 48th federal parliament is set to start. Veteran MPs and fresh-faced senators alike sat shoulder to shoulder marked on…
Australia condemns Israel’s ‘inhumane killing’ in Gaza
Australia has decried Israel’s “drip feeding of aid and inhumane killing” of civilians in Gaza as pro-Palestine protesters rally in the nation’s capital on the first day of parliament. A…
US ‘not going to rush’ trade deals ahead of deadline
The Trump administration is more concerned with the quality of trade agreements than their timing, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said ahead of an August 1 deadline for nations…
Trillion dollar AUKUS subs plus nuclear waste in perpetuity?
Everything about AUKUS nuclear waste is a political secret, including the cost, which will more than double the $368B announced AUKUS price tag. Former submariner Rex Patrick with the story.…
Reserve Bank minutes in focus after shock rate decision
The Reserve Bank is set to reveal why it resisted an interest rate cut, despite signs of easing inflation and sluggish economic growth. Australia’s central bank shocked markets and disappointed…