Australian stocks underperformed global peers in 2025
There are two ways of looking at the performance of Australia’s stock market for 2025: half full or half empty. The ASX200 on Tuesday afternoon was on track to deliver…
Is Albo’s ‘Richardson Review’ into Bondi independent or for a roving insider?
In the wake of the Bondi terrorist attack, and amid calls for a Royal Commission, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has commissioned an ‘independent’ review into federal law enforcement and intelligence…
Calls to celebrate New Year despite heightened security
Hope instead of hate will be the focus for Australians as they prepare to ring in the new year at live sites across the country. All eyes will be on…
PM’s royal commission resistance ‘politically damaging’
Anthony Albanese has insisted he is being driven by conviction but his refusal to hold a royal commission into anti-Semitism could come at a political cost. The prime minister has…
New year brings cheaper medicines, higher energy bills
When Australians wake up to a new year, changes to government payments and policies will impact the finances of millions of households. From Thursday, the maximum cost of medicines on…
Eurostar suspends Channel Tunnel services
Eurostar has been forced to suspend its cross-Channel train services to and from London following a power supply problem in the tunnel that links Britain and France, a company spokesperson…
Eurostar suspends Channel Tunnel services
Eurostar has been forced to suspend its cross-Channel train services to and from London following a power supply problem in the tunnel that links Britain and France, a company spokesperson…
What are the biggest Scams of 2025? | Scam of the Year
Welcome to the prestigious Scam of the Year Award for the highest achievements in scammery i Australian business and politics. Who will take out the gong? #scomo for Robodebt, AI…
Pokies. The Beatles were wrong, enough money can buy you love
Another $10B in pokies losses for players and $10B in profits for clubs, pubs and government – another year rolls by. Michael West reports on NSW’s forgotten but epic gambling…
Beyonce now a billionaire, according to Forbes
Beyoncé is now a member of the exclusive billionaire club. Forbes, the business magazine that identifies individuals who cross the billion-dollar threshold, reported the US singer as cracking the list…