Australian recognition of Palestine: ‘when, not if’
Australia’s recognition of Palestine is a matter of “when, not if”, the treasurer says, as another country joined the queue to formally acknowledge its statehood. Overnight, Canada followed the UK…
Flinders flounder. What went wrong for Ben Smith and Climate 200?
Despite getting 45% more first preference votes in 2025, independents didn’t win any extra seats in the 48th Parliament. One of the disappointments was Flinders (Vic). Local journo Mike Hast…
US imposes 50 per cent tariff on copper imports: Trump
US President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation ordering 50 per cent tariffs on certain copper imports, citing national security, the White House says. The proclamation imposes a 50 per…
US central bank leaves interest rates unchanged
The US Federal Reserve has left its key short-term interest rate unchanged for the fifth time this year, brushing off repeated calls from President Donald Trump for a cut. The…
Fears for vulnerable children as social media ban grows
Limiting children’s access to social media could inadvertently harm marginalised children, an expert has warned, as YouTube is roped into Australia’s ban. The federal government’s decision to include the video-sharing…
All eyes on top bank official as rate-cut hopes inflate
A fireside chat starring a top Reserve Bank of Australia official will be closely watched as mortgage holders look for more signs confirming another interest rate cut. RBA deputy governor…
Trump says US to impose 25 per cent tariff on India
US President Donald Trump has imposed a 25 per cent tariff on goods imported from India starting on August 1, along with an unspecified penalty for buying Russian weapons and…
China’s leaders vow economy help as US talks in limbo
China’s top leaders have pledged to help companies slammed by higher US tariffs but are holding back on major moves after trade talks with the US kept businesses and planners…
Cheers at last for Olympians who defied Moscow boycott
Death threats, spittle and bribes followed Peter Hadfield after he chose to represent Australia at the Moscow Olympics. The decathlon competitor was one of 121 members of Australia’s Olympic team…
Rio Tinto posts modest profit as iron ore prices plunge
A weak iron ore price and extreme weather have weighed on Rio Tinto’s profits, but the mining giant is confident in the road ahead. Rio posted a $US4.5 billion ($A6.9…