‘Deepest pain’ felt as landmark climate case dismissed
The men behind a landmark climate case say they will continue their fight to save their homelands. On Tuesday, a court rejected a case led by Uncle Pabai Pabai and…
Tesla makes India debut with upscale showroom launch
Tesla has opened its first showroom in India, marking the electric vehicle maker’s long-anticipated debut in the world’s third-biggest automotive market. In the Bandra-Kurla Complex, an upscale business centre in…
Fighting for a Whistleblower Authority. Will we ever get one?
A bill to establish a Whistleblower Protection Authority is before a Senate Committee, and submissions are in. But will the Labor Government finally act? Rex Patrick reports. The Whistleblower Protection…
Thorny issues broached as Albanese, Xi go head-to-head
Anthony Albanese has used a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping to raise concerns over China’s lack of notice before it conducted military drills off the Australian coast. The live…
Last-ditch bid in knife-edge seat might not change fate
The Liberals have launched a last-ditch attempt to overturn one of the federal election’s tightest results, but they might not have a leg to stand on. One week before the…
Consumer win in card surcharge cut as business bristles
Removing surcharges fees on debit and credit card transactions could save consumers more than $1 billion, but small businesses say the changes will just hide the costs in increased prices.…
‘Relationship has recovered’: smiling Xi hosts Albanese
Chinese President Xi Jinping has hailed improved relations with Australia as he met with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Beijing. Mr Xi was all smiles as he greeted his Australian…
Reserve Bank reveals blueprint to axe card surcharges
RESERVE BANK OF AUSTRALIA’S PROPOSED SURCHARGES BAN *The Reserve Bank of Australia has proposed removing surcharges on EFTPOS, Mastercard and Visa card transactions, which it says will save consumers $1.2…
CEOs urged to grow China trade, despite coercion threat
Australia’s peak business lobby has played down concerns over Chinese economic coercion, saying increased trade between the two nations is actively encouraged. Business Council of Australia chief executive Bran Black…
Mum shows up for cop son as double-murder case delayed
The mother of a former police officer accused of murdering two men with his service weapon has attended court as her son’s case faces further delays. Beaumont Lamarre-Condon has been…