‘Un-Australian’: scheme under fire as mine jobs slashed
A series of coal mine closures and job lay-offs and claims of an “un-Australian” royalty scheme might not be the last, a mining expert says. Anglo American, BHP Mitsubishi Alliance…
BHP set to appoint first female CEO: report
BHP is likely to appoint Geraldine Slattery, the miner’s current head of Australia, as its first female chief executive to replace current CEO Mike Henry, the Financial Times reported. The…
Three die as Optus triple-zero glitch impacts hundreds
A technical glitch caused hundreds of triple-zero calls through Optus to fail in three Australian states, including in households where people died. Up to 600 households in South Australia, Western…
Three die in Optus triple zero glitch that hit hundreds
A technical glitch caused hundreds of triple zero calls through Optus to fail in three Australian states, including in households where people died. Up to 600 households in South Australia,…
Further job losses deal fresh blow to coal mine workers
A resources company claims one of its mines paid millions of dollars in coal royalties despite not making a profit under a controversial scheme, sparking more job cuts. Queensland company…
Anthony Albanese dodges power bill price drop guarantee
Anthony Albanese has refused to promise power bills will be cheaper for households under Australia’s freshly announced climate action for the coming decade. Labor unveiled its 2035 climate target on…
Antisemitism? St Vincent’s heartless treatment of cardiologist who asked a question
Cardiologist Peter McDonald is on forced leave from his job of saving lives. He asked questions about Israel in a public forum and has been censored and condemned by St…
‘Bizarre statement’: leader walks back climate gaffe
The opposition leader has been forced to backtrack on Australia’s emissions targets after saying the coalition did not believe in setting concrete climate goals. The Albanese government unveiled its 2035…
Head of corporate regulator to step back from role
The head of Australia’s corporate watchdog is set to step down and won’t seek a reappointment in the role. Australian Securities and Investment Commission chair Joe Longo said he will…
Islamophobia in Australia, antisemitism’s ignored cousin
The National Response to Islamophobia report confirms what Muslim Australians have long known: anti-Muslim prejudice is systemic. Professor Fethi Mansouri calls for rethink. The report was released this week by…