Fears FIFO work will turn gold towns into ghost towns
As mining executive Ron Heeks spruiks a major project to investors, he makes a pointed effort to highlight an attribute unrelated to the massive returns it will bring. “Importantly, it’s…
Thousands protest bridge linking Sicily to Italy
Thousands of people marched in the Sicilian city of Messina to protest a controversial government plan to build a bridge to connect the Italian mainland with Sicily. Protesters staunchly oppose…
New era of trans-Tasman co-operation in turbulent world
Australia and New Zealand are entering a new era of co-operation as leaders from both nations embrace shared values in an increasingly turbulent world. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is in…
Albanese warmly embraced as he arrives in New Zealand
Anthony Albanese has been welcomed with an enthusiastic embrace by his New Zealand counterpart as the pair prepare to discuss defence, the war in Gaza and trade deals. The prime…
‘Catastrophic’: Australia condemns Israel plan for Gaza
Australia has united with four counterparts to condemn Israel’s plan to intensify the war on Gaza and assume full control of the territory. Foreign Minister Penny Wong warned the looming…
Australia and New Zealand embrace in ‘uncertain world’
Australia and New Zealand are promising to strengthen trade and security ties in an “increasingly fractious and uncertain” world. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has crossed the Tasman for annual talks…
‘Human catastrophe’: PM condemns Israel’s plan for Gaza
Anthony Albanese is urging his Israeli counterpart to rethink a decision to re-invade and take control of Gaza City “before it is too late”. The prime minister joined a chorus…
Rates take back seat to affordability for home buyers
Affordability has overtaken interest rates as the greatest obstacle impacting Australians buying and selling homes. Property tech company InfoTrack has found the cash rate, currently sitting at 3.85 per cent,…
‘More gruelling, precarious’: climate biting workforce
Closed roads and long detours have become increasingly common for veteran truckie Frank Black. As an owner-driver, one of the downsides of his flexible work is that he generally picks…
A tragic anniversary, while the effects of nuclear bomb testing still linger
Today marks 80 years since a second atomic bomb was dropped on Nagasaki. The arms race it started, exposed thousands to radiation from testing. Sue Rabbitt Roff on the history…