US to halt Nvidia AI chip sales to Chinese firms
The US Department of Commerce has moved to close a potential loophole that may have led companies to export the world’s most advanced chips – like Nvidia’s most sophisticated Blackwell…
AUKUS. From ‘best’ we’ll never get to second hand subs
Defence Minister Marles announced a change to the AUKUS submarine program: second-hand subs! What’s the scam? The scam is, at an enormous cost of (at least) $368B, we now only…
How private health insurance shifts the risk to customers, taxpayers
Private health insurance works differently from other insurers, shifting risk to its customers and the taxpayer. Claudia Weisenberger explains. Australian private health insurers don’t assess your individual health risk before…
Just half of Australians feel prepared for retirement
Despite some progress and a world-class superannuation system, retirement remains a source of financial anxiety for many Australians, according to a new report highlighting the value of financial advice. Just…
Home prices flatline, but no such joy for renters
Home prices are falling in Australia’s two largest cities as high interest rates and investor tax changes put pressure on an already soft market. Dwelling values fell 0.9 per cent…
Labor launches costings broadside from budget back foot
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has launched a political broadside against the coalition, accusing it of planning a half-trillion-dollar hit to the budget bottom line. Labor has found itself under increasing pressure…
Poll puts One Nation ahead of Labor
Pauline Hanson’s One Nation is the most popular political party in the country, a survey suggests. A Redbridge Group/Accent Research poll, published on Monday by The Australian Financial Review, shows…
‘Won’t knock the job’: Hanson declares she can be PM
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has declared she has what it takes to become prime minister, saying she could pull together an effective cabinet to run the government. As support…
GDP data tops the economic agenda, RBA officials speak
Australia’s economic growth story this year would be pretty lacklustre if not for one saving grace. With rising interest rates and the Iran war suppressing growth across the economy, a…
“Misleading, deceptive”. Judge scathing on ‘Undercover Jew’ stunt by NewsCorp, Israel activist
NewsCorp’s Undercover Jew stunt with Israeli activist Ofir Birenbaum and The Daily Telegraph turned ugly in court this week. Peter Lalor reports. Israeli activist Ofir Birenbaum’s public boast that “The…