Cyber attack, data breach hits fashion giant Dior
Luxury French fashion brand Dior is the latest high-profile retail firm to be hit by a cyber attack – with customer data accessed as a result, the company has confirmed.…
Oil dives on US-Iran hopes as stocks surge stalls
Oil has tumbled nearly four per cent as a potential US-Iran nuclear deal raised the prospect of increased global crude supply, while stock markets took a well-earned breather following their…
Politics ‘with heart’, climate action key for top Green
Larissa Waters promises to push for stronger climate action and “politics with heart” after being chosen to lead the federal Greens. The senator triumphed over South Australian Sarah Hanson-Young and…
PM promises stronger ties with Jakarta ‘only the start’
Australia should go further in strengthening ties with Indonesia, the prime minister says, using a visit to Jakarta to push defence links with the Asian power. Anthony Albanese held formal…
British economy grows more quickly than forecast
Britain’s economy unexpectedly grew in March to push up output over the first quarter of 2025 by the most in a year, according to official data that has been welcomed…
Mortgage relief could be limited as jobs market expands
The Reserve Bank is still expected to cut rates after more signs of surprising resilience in the labour market, but hopes of further mortgage relief have been pared back. The…
Manning Valley mining puts water supply at risk. What’s the scam?
Explorative mining in the Manning Valley not only risks the release of asbestos into the environment, but the NSW Government has also ignored the risk to the valley’s water supply.…
Greens announce party leader after Bandt’s shock defeat
Larissa Waters has been appointed to lead the Greens after the minor party lost three seats and its captain at the federal election. The Queensland senator triumphed over South Australian…
PM seeks stronger Indonesia defence links during visit
Anthony Albanese will push for closer defence ties with Indonesia when he holds formal talks in Jakarta with President Prabowo Subianto. The prime minister arrived in the capital on Wednesday…
Rate cut odds lengthen after surprise employment jump
The chances of a second interest rate cut have been pared back after the economy produced thousands of new jobs, in a further sign of a robust labour market. The…