‘Fastest way out’: Iran urged to end nuclear ambitions
Australia’s foreign minister has urged Iran to give up its nuclear program as fears grow its conflict with Israel will intensify into full-scale war. As speculation grows the US is…
Optus says yes to $100m fine for dodgy sales tactics
Optus is on the hook for a $100 million fine after it pressured Aboriginal customers in remote regions into buying phone products they did not need or want. The nation’s…
Tax reform crucial to boosting productivity: treasurer
Tax reform is “crucial” to addressing Australia’s economic challenges, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has said in his strongest signal yet on the thorny issue. Boosting stagnant productivity, bringing the budget back…
PM eyes another possible Trump meeting later this month
The prime minister hopes to get face time with Donald Trump “soon” after playing down the US president’s decision to cancel a highly anticipated one-on-one. Anthony Albanese’s plan to meet…
Australia to bolster security and defence with EU
Australia is one step closer to strengthening co-operation and security with the EU, but uncertainty remains on when a trade deal with the bloc will be signed off. The cancellation…
‘Very dangerous’: Pleas for help to leave Iran, Israel
Almost 2000 Australians want to be evacuated from Iran and Israel, as missile attacks in the Middle East countries intensify. As speculation grows that the US is preparing to enter…
George Orwell revisited. Our Government keeps lying to us
Pandering to the strategic goals of the United States, which puts a target on our nation’s forehead, our Government keeps lying to us. Michael Pascoe with some uncomfortable truths. First,…
Trump wary of EU trade offer while Japan being ‘tough’
US President Donald Trump says Japan is being “tough” in trade talks and the European Union had not yet offered what he considers a fair deal, as a team led…
Trump’s early exit clears way for EU trade talk revival
A trade stalemate often overshadowed by US tariff issues is back in the spotlight after the prime minister’s talks with Donald Trump were upended. Anthony Albanese’s plan to meet the…
Treasurer unveils top priorities for second Labor term
Treasurer Jim Chalmers is set to lay out his key priorities for reform as he confronts “intensifying pressures” on the economy. Fixing the nation’s stagnating productivity and turning around the…