Call for adult wages for youth in retail, fast food
Young workers earn 70 per cent of an adult wage but a union is demanding the federal government change this given the cost of living pressures. Under the “adult age,…
Trump’s man in London backs AUKUS partnership
Donald Trump’s new ambassador to the UK has used his first public speech to back the AUKUS partnership with Britain and Australia. Warren Stephens highlighted how “vital the US-UK relationship…
Albanese ends whirlwind international tour in Singapore
Anthony Albanese will meet with Singaporean counterpart Lawrence Wong to bookend his first international trip since Labor’s resounding election triumph. The prime minister, who met with the previous Singaporean prime…
Japanese firms reportedly cash in on-selling Aussie gas
Japanese energy firms could be making upwards of $1 billion on-selling Australian liquefied natural gas to other countries at a time when domestic shortfalls loom. Australia is the top supplier…
‘A given’: rate cut to bring mortgage relief
Home owners can expect more mortgage relief if the Reserve Bank cuts interest rates as widely expected but those looking to break into the housing market could see property prices…
Major industrial employer scales back amid tariffs
One of Australia’s biggest industrial manufacturing employers has scaled back production, blaming global supply problems and US tariffs, with staff encouraged to take leave. Manganese alloy smelter Liberty Bell Bay,…
Telstra accused of beating around the bush on coverage
Consumer and farming groups want an investigation into claims Australia’s biggest telecommunications company is misleading customers by inflating claims of its network reach. In allegations from rival telco Vodafone, Telstra…
Hope Pope’s blessing foreshadows end to EU food fight
The Pope’s inauguration might have provided a second blessing for Australia as the prime minister looks to seal a trade deal with European leaders. Anthony Albanese met European Union President…
Teal independent retakes lead as seat hangs in balance
Teal candidate Nicolette Boele has taken the lead from her Liberal opponent in the Sydney seat of Bradfield as counting goes down to the wire. Ms Boele leads Gisele Kapterian…
Tight race between teal and Liberal set for recount
A recount will be carried out in the Sydney electorate of Bradfield as teal candidate Nicolette Boele narrowly edges ahead of Liberal Gisele Kapterian. Ms Boele took the lead over…