Latest phone chat points towards Albanese-Trump meeting
A fourth phone call shared by Anthony Albanese and Donald Trump is being flagged as a step towards an in-person meeting between the prime minister and the US president. Almost…
Instagram influencers are changing how we travel
Scrolling through Instagram, a sun-soaked beach in Byron Bay or a sweeping view over Uluru can spark more than just envy – it can change travel plans. Social media influencers…
Labor’s War for Secrecy | Scam of the Week
This week we dive into Labor’s assault on transparency with their FOI amendment bill a so-called “reform” that actually makes it harder for Australians to access public information. While Albo…
US immigration agents arrest 475 in Hyundai plant raid
Hundreds of workers at a Hyundai Motor car battery facility under construction in the US state of Georgia have been detained in a major raid by authorities, stopping work on…
PM dials in on elusive Trump meeting after latest call
A fourth phone call between the prime minister and the US president could bring Anthony Albanese a step closer to meeting Donald Trump in person, analysts say. Almost a year…
Electric road fees push sparks-up to plug fuel tax gap
Reforms to make electric vehicle users pay their fair share of road maintenance costs should not discourage drivers transitioning away from petrol cars, the treasurer says. Jim Chalmers held talks…
Israel lobby has luxury antisemitism summit on Gold Coast while Gaza burns
While hundreds were killed in Gaza this week the Israel lobby held a luxury summit for local councillors on the Gold Coast to suppress criticism of Israel. Wendy Bacon and…
Authorities wanted to seize prizes, lottery trial told
Authorities wanted to take back “life-changing” prizes from trade promotion winners, a lawyer for high-profile businessman Adrian Portelli has told his trial. Portelli, 36, of Melbourne, has faced a two-day…
PM talks up ‘warm’ Trump phone call but no meeting set
Anthony Albanese has hailed a “warm and constructive” call with Donald Trump, but when the prime minister will come face-to-face with the US president remains uncertain. Mr Albanese revealed the…
Coles, Woolies staff stuck in mass underpayment case
Allegations of rampant employee underpayment at Coles and Woolworths that affected almost 30,000 staff remain unresolved two years after a lengthy trial. The Federal Court on Friday handed down a…