The digital media bargaining scam exposed
The Digital Media Bargaining Code, brainchild of Josh Frydenberg, unopposed by Labor, is lining the pockets of the big end of town. What’s the scam? The scam has been exposed…
Rebooted plastic scheme could hike groceries cost
Plastic-wrapped chocolate bars, two-minute noodles and breakfast cereals could all become more expensive under an Australia-wide recycling scheme likely to win approval. The competition watchdog on Monday signalled it wanted…
Palestine recognition will be a ‘lifeline for Gaza’: PM
Australia will recognise the state of Palestine in a historic move that will redefine the nation’s foreign policy. After signalling a likely diplomatic shift, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Monday…
Australia edges closer to recognising Palestinian state
Australia appears to be gearing up to follow several major Western powers in recognising a Palestinian state at an upcoming United Nations meeting, a top international law expert says. G7…
Hopes RBA won’t repeat shock rates hold as board meets
Markets are almost certain the Reserve Bank of Australia will cut interest rates at its August meeting despite the board facing an increasingly uncertain environment. Benign quarterly inflation figures released…
‘Great friends’ Australia, NZ vow closer defence ties
China’s assertiveness is pushing Australia and New Zealand’s militaries ever-closer, with the Kiwi leader declaring the nation’s defence forces should become as “interoperable as possible”. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese…
Mortgage holders ready for relief after past rates blow
Australia’s central bank appears set to offer mortgage holders some repayment relief a month on from its shock decision to keep interest rates on hold. The Reserve Bank of Australia…
PM brushes off push for Israel sanctions as a ‘slogan’
The prime minister has brushed off calls to impose sanctions on Israel for blocking humanitarian aid from entering Gaza, calling the demands a “slogan”. Speaking in the historic mining settlement…
Don’t tough it out: tradies’ mental health in focus
Ben Pieyre has seen the language and actions around mental health transform during his two decades working in construction. Not usually considered a “touchy-feely” industry, it took some time for…
“We are Sick and Tired” | Scam of the Week
This week’s Scam of the Week goes to Andrew Hastie, the man “sick and tired” of peace protesters but never sick and tired of defending war crimes. From the Harbour…