European Union is ready for swift trade talks with US
The European Union is ready to move quickly in trade talks with the United States, but will need until July 9th, to “reach a good deal”, the EU Commission president…
Coalition split could be just a phase as Nats reconvene
The Nationals are having second thoughts about the coalition’s break-up, with the party’s leader expecting a reunion within days. A resolution is possible with the Nationals party room expected to…
“Attack” on superannuation just fat-cat crocodile tears
The furore over the superannuation changes in the fossil media is grossly overcooked. The changes only affect the wealthiest. Michael West with the fact-check. Unless they want Australia to become…
ASEAN must stay united to fight US tariffs: Malaysia
Southeast Asian nations must accelerate regional economic integration, diversify their markets and stay united to tackle the fallout from global trade disruptions resulting from sweeping US tariff hikes. Malaysian Foreign…
Fears super tax rise for rich will whack housing market
A bid to increase taxes on wealthy Australians’ superannuation has been paved with good intentions, but there are warnings it may create unfair outcomes. The federal government is hoping to…
Price moves to help RBA plot course through uncertainty
The Reserve Bank could use fresh inflation insights to gauge the depth of further rate cuts as global uncertainty threatens Australia’s economic progress. Consumer price data for April, to be…
Nationals leader shrugs off job concerns after split
The threat of a leadership spill looms over David Littleproud after his party’s messy and short-lived split from the coalition. But he doesn’t care. As the two parties put a…
‘I don’t care’: Nationals leader puts job on the line
David Littleproud doesn’t care if he loses his job over a messy coalition split, with the Nationals leader saying he stood up for the party’s principles. The Liberals and Nationals…
Qantas fibs, Super Hysteria & the no so natty Nats | Scam of the Week
In this episode of Scam of the Week, we dig into the big political divorce and a tax tweak dressed up as a class war. Qantas, superannuation ‘scandal’, the divorce…
“Shut the door Spotify”. Artists hit by AI rip-offs on streaming platforms
AI is screaming down the streaming pipe for local musicians but industry titans such as Spotify are not fixing it. Michael Sainsbury reports. When Grammy-nominated Australian musician Paul Bender, was…