‘Golden ticket’ visa for the rich fails to pay its way
A special Australian visa for foreign investors who stumped up millions of dollars was scrapped because they paid less tax and added little economic benefit. Right of entry, including for…
PM on winning strategy for hearts and minds in Beijing
Few do pomp and ceremony as well as the Chinese. As he met with leaders in Beijing’s Great Hall of the People on Tuesday, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was given…
PM’s China stance hailed by Taiwan despite criticisms
Anthony Albanese’s balancing act to boost economic ties with China while remaining firm on Australia’s opposition to its aggression has been welcomed at home and abroad. The prime minister held…
‘We failed’: families seek options after abuse charges
Traumatised parents whose children were allegedly sexually abused at a childcare centre are preparing to sue for damages as they no longer trust others to look after their children. The…
Protest crackdown creates ‘culture of fear’ on campuses
Staff and students describe a pervasive “culture of fear” at one of Australia’s top universities following a furore over pro-Palestine encampments. University policies had led to self-censorship, restricting their ability…
Nation on notice as signs point to growing jobless rate
More rises in unemployment levels could be on the cards as the jobless rate comes off historic lows. Many market economists expected the jobless rate to stay at 4.1 per…
PNG NRL director stands down over corruption claims
The man who led PNG’s successful NRL bid has stood down from the expansion team’s board over corruption allegations. PNG Prime Minister James Marape on Friday said Wapu Sonk had…
Qantas gains ruling over data hack hitting dark web
Qantas has sought to limit the spread of personal information of almost 6 million customers on the internet and the dark web after a sizeable data hack. The airline says…
No Lattouf contempt probe after Nine names lobbyists
Nine has dodged a contempt prosecution despite publicly naming several pro-Israel lobbyists who had their identities suppressed after complaining about an ABC radio host’s views on Palestine. Antoinette Lattouf was…
Aussie shares reach new heights as gains continue
The local bourse has reached an all-time high after mining giant BHP lifted the stock market following record hauls for iron ore and copper. Near midday on Friday, the benchmark…