RBA ready to shift up a gear as the neutral rate rises
The Iran war could push up the “neutral” interest rate level, requiring even more rate rises to get inflation under control, a Reserve Bank official says. As the conflict in…
OpenAI pulls AI video app that sparked deepfake fears
OpenAI is shutting down its social media app Sora, which went viral as a place to share short-form videos generated by artificial intelligence but also raised alarms in Hollywood and…
‘Fight will continue’: ABC staff broadcast jobs warning
Australians could face more local news and program blackouts if the national broadcaster’s management cannot reach a resolution with striking workers. For the first time in two decades, ABC staff…
Industry bailouts defended as Iran war smashes markets
With fuel shortages biting amid global tensions, the federal government is betting Australia’s future on a tighter link between industry, science and research. Industry Minister Tim Ayres used his first…
Australian shares soar on Middle East ceasefire hopes
The local share market has had its best day in almost a year, after reports the US is seeking a ceasefire with Iran buoyed investor sentiment. The S&P/ASX200 surged 154.9…
Stocks bounce, oil retreats on Mideast ceasefire hopes
Stocks rose and oil fell on Wednesday on reports the US is seeking a month-long ceasefire in its war on Iran, and had sent a 15-point plan to Iran for…
From car parks to piers: the 2026 Australian Urban Design awards celebrate utilitarian architecture
Australian Institute of Architects’ judges reward pragmatism over sculptural spectacle, reflecting a ‘gentler approach to urban transformation’ Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Sydney’s Campbelltown…
The fuel crisis shows the energy future has arrived. All Barnaby Joyce and One Nation have to offer is bluster | Adam Morton
It’s worth comparing the One Nation MP’s views with those of an expert – the executive director of the International Energy Agency Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam…
Behind the rise of Clavicular and ‘looksmaxxing’ there are insecure young men who feel they don’t measure up | Jason Okundaye
What is a very private struggle – coming to terms with one’s own appearance – is being reshaped into a site of competition and ridicule I felt something akin to…
What to understand why Trump is still bombing Iran? Look to Nixon and Vietnam | Kenneth Roth
Richard Nixon’s strategy was about shielding his own reputation. Now Trump needs a face-saving exit of his own Donald Trump’s struggle to justify continuing his war with Iran reminds me…