Why are Australians not having any kids? | The West Report
Australia’s birth rate has fallen to its lowest level on record and it’s not because people suddenly hate the idea of kids. It’s because they can’t afford them. Between soaring…
Democrats sweep first major test of Trump’s second term
Democrats have swept a trio of races in the first major elections since Donald Trump regained the presidency, giving the beleaguered party a shot of momentum as it looks ahead…
WA premier reckons GST deal is good for Australia
West Australian leaders are stepping up their defence of the resource-rich region’s beneficial GST deal as eastern states target the contentious agreement. Premier Roger Cook and Treasurer Rita Saffioti travelled…
At least three dead, 11 hurt as US cargo plane crashes
A large cargo plane with three people on board has crashed and exploded while taking off from an airport in Louisville, Kentucky, leaving at least three people dead and 11…
Netflix, streamers, do the government cold on Aussie TV production quotas
Following two investigations into Arts funding by MWM, Minister Tony Burke has promptly sallied forth with a local content announcement after two elections of promises. What’s the scam? The scam…
NYC voters choose next mayor as Mamdani faces Cuomo
New York City’s voters are deciding the outcome of a generational and ideological divide that will resonate across the US as they choose the next mayor to run the nation’s…
Power deal inked to secure smelter’s short-term future
The immediate future of the Southern Hemisphere’s first aluminium smelter is more secure, after the signing of a power agreement. Tasmania’s Bell Bay Aluminium, which is owned by Rio Tinto,…
Reddit to be captured under social media ban for kids
Kids will also be banned from Reddit and live-streaming platform Kick when Australia’s social media age restrictions take effect. Children under age 16 will be booted off social platforms from…
Navi Pillay. Don’t be complicit in genocide Australia, warns former UN judge
Former Chair of the UN Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, Judge Navi Pillay has warned that Australia risks complicity in genocide if we fail to act on…
Outgoing watchdog chief puts non-bank lenders on notice
Australia’s corporate regulator is warning non-bank lenders and superannuation funds of stronger regulatory action if it does not see improvements in compliance from the opaque private credit and equity sectors.…