‘Red line’ warning against Israel’s Gaza takeover plan
Israel’s plan to take control of Gaza must be a “red line” for the Albanese government as opponents call for sanctions in light of the decision. Overnight, Israeli Prime Minister…
Port Kembla? more nuclear submarine base secrecy. What’s the scam?
Port Kembla is a possible host for an AUKUS nuclear submarine base on our East Coast, but nobody is talking about it. What’s the scam? The scam is that neither…
‘Struggling more than ever’: Debt reaches six-year high
A record number of Australians experiencing “very distressed” financial situations have reached out for debt support, and the pressures are showing no signs of abating. The National Debt Helpline had…
Alaska conflicted over mining push, indigenous customs
Fish camps still dot the banks of the broad Kuskokwim River in southwestern Alaska. Wooden huts and tarped shelters stand beside drying racks draped with bright red strips of salmon.…
Rethink on rules for everyday items could spur economy
Fixing rules for baby formula, carpeting, furniture packaging and other items could save Australians billions and stimulate the economy as the federal government seeks solutions to ailing productivity. Australia has…
Trump’s higher tariffs spark defiance and concern
US President Donald Trump’s higher tariffs on imports from dozens of countries have kicked in, raising the average US import duty to its highest in a century and leaving major…
Mushroom murderer returns to court as sentencing looms
Erin Patterson is due back before court a month after being convicted of killing three members of her estranged husband’s family by serving a death cap mushroom-laced lunch. The 50-year-old…
US applications for jobless benefits up modestly
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits slightly increased last week, a sign that employers are still retaining workers despite economic uncertainty related to US trade policy. Jobless claims…
Activists arrested as students strike for Palestine
University students have walked out of classrooms across the country in solidarity with Palestinians as Australia considers its next diplomatic moves. National student strikes were held in Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra,…
Labor opens door to PwC after tax scandal
Labor has opened the door to consultancy firm PwC being able to bid for government work following the damaging tax leak scandal. Revelations emerged in 2023 that PwC had misused…