Pushback against ban on Israeli ministers ‘predictable’
Australia is doubling down on its decision to impose tough sanctions on two “extremist” Israeli government ministers in defiance of the US, which has urged a reversal. Foreign Minister Penny…
Universities business model under huge strain, ergo censorship
Thousands of jobs are on the chopping block at universities across the country, with many freezing new hires, putting a hold on casual contracts or proposing redundancies, while muzzling students…
Australia bans ‘extremist, hardline’ Israeli ministers
Australia has banned two “extremist, hardline” senior Israeli government ministers after accusing them of inciting violence against Palestinians in the West Bank. Foreign Minister Penny Wong announced on Wednesday the…
Tariff turmoil – World Bank cuts global growth forecast
The World Bank has slashed its global growth forecast for 2025 by four-tenths of a percentage point to 2.3 per cent, saying that higher tariffs and heightened uncertainty posed a…
‘Not unreasonable’: PM hopeful on summit compromise
The prime minister is confident unions and business groups will find common ground in dealing with flagging rates of productivity. Anthony Albanese announced a productivity roundtable would be held in…
Australian share market soars to fresh high
Australia’s share market surged in morning trading to a new record, lifting past the high-water mark set in February. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 was up 34.2 points, or 0.40 per cent…
Muslim preacher denies delighting in Xmas controversy
An Islamist preacher being sued for referring to Jewish people as “treacherous” has previously stirred up controversy over Christmas greetings. Sydney-based Al Madina Dawah Centre cleric Wissam Haddad has been…
The cost benefit for Aussies as airline axes Asian arm
The price of domestic airfares could come down as Qantas shuts its struggling intra-Asia carrier to cash in on strong demand for flights in Australia and New Zealand. Some 500…
Sanctions backlash adds to ‘uncertainty’ with US
The US has decried Australia’s decision to sanction two Israeli government ministers, adding to uncertainty over the relationship between the allies. Foreign Minister Penny Wong on Wednesday unveiled targeted sanctions…
Industrial disputes drop to lowest level in two years
The number of industrial disputes has fallen to a two-year low, new figures reveal, despite major work outages affecting public transport commuters. Data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics showed…