Maverick bests Pauline Hanson’s daughter in senate race
A well-known firebrand senator has beaten an upper house colleague’s daughter to retain her seat after a nail biting election count. Tasmanian Jacqui Lambie faced a tight race for the…
Hero Richard Boyle pleads guilty to being a whistleblower.
After the South Australian Court of Appeal ruled that he had no protection under Commonwealth whistleblower laws, Richard Boyle has pleaded guilty to four charges as part of a plea…
Ex-cabinet minister wants Israel sanctions over Gaza
Australia must consider sanctions against Israel for blocking food to starving civilians, a former cabinet minister says, while weighing into accusations the Middle Eastern nation’s actions could constitute genocide. Ed…
AI in sights to build up nation’s sliding productivity
Beneath its robust facade, deep-seated cracks threaten the integrity of Australia’s jobs market. Wages are growing in real terms, unemployment is historically low and falling interest rates bode well for…
Ailing hospital operator vows wards will stay open
Patients and staff at dozens of hospitals across Australia have been assured it’s business as usual as their embattled private health operator enters receivership. Healthscope chief executive Tino La Spina…
Fractured coalition to unveil key roles after reunion
Questions are being raised about how a fractured coalition will hold the government to account as a reunion takes shape. Liberal leader Sussan Ley and Nationals counterpart David Littleproud spoke…
Looming power bill hikes spark calls to shop around
Picking up the phone to negotiate a better deal rather than languishing on standing offers could save households as much as $700 on their power bills. Electricity price increases of…
ASEAN nations seek meeting with Trump over US tariffs
Southeast Asian nations will forge a common front to face challenges including economic headwinds from US tariffs and a four-year civil war in Myanmar. Opening an annual summit of the…
Big banks hand private hospital giant a $100m lifeline
Two major banks will help keep Australia’s second-largest hospital operator afloat as its struggles with crippling debt. Commonwealth Bank announced on Monday it would provide $100 million to support Healthscope,…
Verdict expected in emissions trial of Volkswagen execs
A verdict in a case related to the Volkswagen diesel emissions scandal is expected to be handed down by a German court, nearly a decade after US authorities discovered manipulated…