Hearing ends without ruling on ousted Fed governor
A court hearing on President Donald Trump’s attempt to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook has ended with no immediate ruling from the judge hearing the unprecedented legal fight, meaning…
Accused cop killer on the loose in blizzard conditions
A dangerous fugitive accused of killing two police officers remains at large as 115km/h winds and bitterly cold blizzard conditions impact search efforts. The hunt for accused gunman Dezi Freeman…
‘Dangerous’ threat to emerge from anti-migrant rallies
Potential clashes between anti-racism and anti-immigration rallies could lead to an escalation of violence that tears at the fabric of Australian society, a terrorism expert warns. The nation’s leaders have…
Thai PM removed by court, triggering power scramble
Thailand’s Constitutional Court has dismissed suspended prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra for an ethics violation, in another crushing blow to the Shinawatra political dynasty that triggered a flurry of deal-making aimed…
Social cohesion fears with weekend rallies set to clash
National anti-immigration rallies will be met with counter-marches in Sydney and Melbourne as political leaders call for calm. Multicultural communities will hold their own protests in response to planned rallies…
Wind farm fans ‘death row’ fears for endangered species
The approval of a controversial wind farm project has lit a fuse for enraged environmentalists, who say the federal government has signed a death warrant for its surrounding ecosystem. After…
‘Deeply personal’: Katter triggered by family question
Bob Katter’s son says a “deeply personal” issue triggered his father’s explosive reaction to a journalist as the MP defies calls to apologise. The maverick politician sparked outrage after threatening…
Dead letter day: post boss says the end is nearing
Australians are abandoning snail mail in a trend that has cost Australia Post $230 million and left posting letters on life support. Australia Post chief executive Paul Graham delivered the…
Crunch time for Star despite narrowing full-year loss
Star Entertainment Group is teetering on the brink despite narrowing full-year losses by more than a billion dollars. “There remains material uncertainly regarding the group’s ability to continue as a…
‘Be realistic’: contentious wind farm gets green light
A long-standing and controversial wind farm project has been approved after the federal environment minister said Australia had to be “realistic” about the need for renewable energy. After being trapped…