Oil, gas producer sees profit fall after flooding event
The nation’s third-largest oil and gas producer saw a big fall in first-half earnings after flooding in South Australia impacted production at its main field. Beach Energy on Thursday posted…
Google results paint picture of an internet powerhouse
Google’s latest quarterly report provides further evidence its internet empire is withstanding an artificial intelligence shake-up that’s turning into another potential boon for the company. The numbers released on Wednesday,…
US pushes critical minerals trade bloc to counter China
US Vice President JD Vance has unveiled plans to marshal allies into a preferential trade bloc for critical minerals as Washington escalates efforts to loosen China’s grip on materials crucial…
Washington Post says it will cut a third of its staff
The Washington Post is laying off a third of its staff in the newsroom and other departments. The troubled US newspaper began implementing large-scale cutbacks on Wednesday, including eliminating its…
Veterans call to hold fire on Defence property sell-off
Veterans want the Albanese government to “tap the brakes” on a sale of Defence properties designed to raise money for the military and save on costs. After mulling over a…
How treasurer can take heat off RBA in his next budget
Treasurer Jim Chalmers is being urged to give Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock a hand in her fight against inflation by cutting spending and introducing productivity-boosting reforms in the upcoming…
Security deal to strengthen ties on PM’s Indonesia trip
Australia’s “booming” relationship with Indonesia will take another step forward when the nations’ leaders pen a security agreement. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will travel to the southeast Asian nation on…
The billionaires bankrolling rightwing astroturfer Advance Australia
Gina Rinehart, James Packer, and a network of wealthy business figures among major financial backers of right-wing lobby group Advance Australia prior to the 2025 election. Stephanie Tran reports. In…
Xi and Trump talk by phone, Chinese state media report
Chinese President Xi Jinping has spoken with US President Donald Trump by phone, state broadcaster CCTV reports, ahead of an expected visit by Trump to China in April. The White…
Arrest Herzog for war crimes, says UN Commissioner Sidoti
“Israel’s President Herzog should be arrested on arrival for the crime of incitement to genocide,” UN Commissioner Chris Sidoti told MWM. Australia invites a president accused by the United Nations…