How treasurer could make capital gains taxes ‘fairer’
Treasurer Jim Chalmers faces a renewed push to reform capital gains taxes, with pressure mounting from economic think tanks, anti-poverty advocates and even the NSW government to make the system…
Trump’s attack on Fed could speed up investment pivot
Donald Trump’s mounting siege of Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell will be closely watched by Australian fund managers, even as markets take the latest assault on the independence of the…
China had record trade surplus in 2025
China’s trade surplus surged to a record of almost $US1.2 trillion ($A1.8 trillion) in 2025 as exports picked up in December. Customs data shows that China’s global surplus rose 20…
Donroe doctrine. Trump, Australia and the ‘Rules Based Order’
President Trump has adopted the position that in international relations, ‘might is right’. What does that mean for smaller, not so mighty countries? Former senator Rex Patrick asks. Donald Trump’s…
Exiled gangland tobacco boss arrested in Iraq
An exiled underworld boss linked to ongoing tobacco wars has been arrested following an independent criminal investigation by Middle Eastern authorities. Kazem ‘Kaz’ Hamad was arrested for drug trafficking, according…
Asia stocks inch higher as fragile yen spurs worries
Asian stocks rose on Wednesday, buoyed by Japanese shares, as investors braced for a snap election in Japan that could lead to more fiscal stimulus, while worries about central bank…
Alyssa Healy shifted the dial to propel women’s cricket to its modern heights | Megan Maurice
The retiring wicketkeeper-batter’s nervous beginnings made way for her lasting impact on the sport – and an overflowing trophy cabinet “I’m not cut out for this.” This is not a…
With thousands dead, the Iranian regime may survive these protests – but not in its current form | Sanam Vakil
With fear, surveillance and brute force only set to increase, there are disturbing parallels with Saddam Hussein’s Iraq Sanam Vakil is director of Chatham House’s Middle East and North Africa…
Show some gratitude, people – Nadhim Zahawi has joined Reform for our benefit, apparently | Marina Hyde
The current crop of politicians are constantly telling us they don’t have to be doing this. Aren’t we lucky? Sorry to call it early, but the worst trend of 2026…
Iran’s protesters need our support – not another western-intervention disaster | Owen Jones
Previous meddling has damaged the region, and once again the the US and Israel don’t have Iranians’ best interests at heart What does it take to shake illusions in western…