World Bank expects weakest global growth since pandemic
The World Bank expects the weakest global economic growth since the start of the coronavirus pandemic this year, thanks to the ramifications of the Iran war. The institute has revised…
Tens of thousands of Aussies in bid for SpaceX shares
Tens of thousands of retail Australian investors are about to find out how many shares they’ve been allocated in the world’s biggest-ever initial public offering. SpaceX will go public on…
NDIS reforms on rocky ground at end of snap inquiry
A controversial overhaul of the National Disability Insurance Scheme appears to be on rocky ground after a snap three-day inquiry, during which almost all witnesses criticised the proposed changes. Government…
Hundreds of BHP workers back strike at key iron ore hub
Hundreds of BHP workers at Port Hedland in Western Australia have voted in favour of taking strike action, two unions say, raising the risk of disruptions to iron ore shipments…
Israeli soldiers raped her. Australian customs threatened her
A Gaza flotilla activist was raped and tortured by a foreign military; her own country ransacked her luggage, seized her phone and laptop. Andrew Brown with Juliet Lamont’s story. Hold…
One Nation seeks audit over ‘fire the liar’ fundraiser
One Nation is seeking a forensic audit to prove the success of its $2 million fundraising drive as top Liberals reject teaming up with the resurgent conservative party. After Prime…
‘No agreement’: states take aim at Labor over NDIS cuts
People relying on the NDIS will be left without access to crucial services or end up in places unable to meet their needs under a planned overhaul, state and territory…
CGT share changes will ease home prices, treasurer says
Controversial tax changes for shares and businesses will prevent more money from being funnelled into existing homes, Treasurer Jim Chalmers claims. Businesses have been relatively receptive to Labor’s decision to…
Charities under strain as expenses outpace growth
Cost of living pressures are taking a toll on Australian charities and the communities they support, with expenses surpassing any revenue growth in the struggling sector. Charities generated $239 billion…
Vale the Press Council. Caves in to anonymous pressure campaign
Australian Press Council caves into the Zionist lobby and abandons its mission to defend free speech by vilifying cartoonist Cathy Wilcox. Michael West and Kim Wingerei. Yesterday, the APC, self-proclaimed…