‘Making more’: why young people will keep investing
Holly Nebauer is waiting for a call from a real estate agent as her daughter, three-year-old Indy, plays at her ankles. The 31-year-old and her fiance are hoping to secure…
Former governor-general Peter Hollingworth dead at 91
Former governor-general Peter Hollingworth, who resigned over his handling of child sexual abuse in the Anglican Church, has died. Dr Hollingworth, who devoted much of his life to fighting poverty,…
Deadly disease outbreak linked to waning vaccinations
A dip in vaccination rates has been blamed for one of Australia’s worst diphtheria outbreaks as the rare respiratory disease continues to spread. Hundreds of cases spanning three states and…
Cricket Australia’s cloud deal at centre of ‘contracts-for-mates’ imbroglio
Cricket Australia remains bunkered down in the wake of revelations of a whistleblower report detailing ‘contracts-for-mates’ in the corporate cricket world. Joel Jenkins follows the money. Cricket Australia’s internal whistleblower…
Houses, town water supply sold in mining mega‑deal
It is not every day a mining deal comes with houses, childcare centres and the town water supply thrown in. But in central Queensland, a big slice of country town…
Murdoch’s Tax Whinge, Exxon’s Gas Heist and Labor’s Budget Panic | The West Report
Check it out: https://taxdata.michaelwest.com.au/data_analytics Australia’s media has gone into full budget meltdown mode, with screaming front pages about death taxes, trust limbo and Labor betrayal. But while the Murdoch press…
No bears: software firm shrugs off AI ‘apocalypse’ fear
An Australian software company that serves hundreds of governments, universities and councils has lifted earnings after rolling artificial intelligence into its products. Technology One, whose local-listed competitors include WiseTech Global…
Double death tax? The GST accord rises from the grave
As debate rages about the so-called death tax introduced by the Government’s proposed tax reform, the 1999 GST accord with the States may mean a double whammy for those dying…
Australia secures more jet fuel shipments from China
Extra jet fuel shipments are due to arrive in Australia from China following negotiations with Beijing. About 100 million litres of jet fuel will begin arriving in Australia in three…
‘Not acceptable’: Liberal breaks ranks on immigration
A Liberal senator has taken aim at his leader’s tone and approach to the debate over migration after the coalition promised to slash the number of foreigners entering Australia. South…