Postage price bump gets watchdog’s stamp of approval
The cost of sending a letter is set to rise as the consumer watchdog waves through a price bump to reflect the decline in snail mail. The Australian Competition and…
‘We support action’: PM backs in US strikes on Iran
The prime minister has backed US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, while also urging a de-escalation of the conflict in the Middle East. In his first public comments since the…
Landmark legal challenge against ‘risky’ fracking
An environmental group “very concerned” about the impact of fracking on water has launched the first test of recently expanded national laws. A plan to frack 15 gas wells in…
Tesla launches self-driving robotaxis in Austin, Texas
Tesla has deployed a small group of self-driving taxis picking up paying passengers in Texas, with chief Elon Musk announcing the “robotaxi launch” and social media influencers posting videos of…
Renters fearful of speaking up about essential repairs
Almost seven in 10 private housing tenants worry about asking for repairs in case they face a rent increase. A survey of more than a thousand renters across Australia has…
‘No way’ Australia will deploy combat troops in Iran
Australia is considering its next steps after one of its closest allies joined with Israel to bomb Iran, exacerbating volatility in the Middle East. After days of growing escalation, the…
Long way to go to stop lending for deforestation
Australian banks have been slow to trim exposure to deforestation, with big agribusiness players still found to be lending to bush-bulldozing businesses. Two years on from the Australian Conservation Foundation’s…
Australia urges de-escalation as US strikes Iran
Australia has called for a de-escalation as the situation in the Middle East continues to devolve following Donald Trump’s decision to bomb Iran. The US military struck three Iranian nuclear…
Investors brace for oil price spike after Iran attack
The US attack on Iranian nuclear sites could lead to a knee-jerk reaction in global markets when they reopen, sending oil prices higher and triggering a rush to safety, investors…
Major boost for tradie students to solve housing crisis
Thousands of construction students will complete their apprenticeships for free under a major investment by a state government in TAFE. The NSW government has committed $3.4 billion to TAFE across…