US could announce some trade deals ‘this week’
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the government could announce trade agreements with some of the United States’ largest trade partners as early as this week. He said US President…
‘Issue with women’ could keep Liberals in deep freeze
The Liberals risk moving into permanent opposition unless they can fix their issue with women, experts warn as the party looks to rebuild its leadership team. A heavy election defeat…
Renewables influx a cooler change to summer energy mix
An influx of renewables into Australia’s main energy grid has driven down emissions while helping counter price pressure from expensive coal, hydro and gas. Solar and wind chipped in 43…
Confident Aussies buck cost of living to splurge on mum
The cost-of-living crunch won’t deter Australians from spoiling mum as they are set to splurge half a billion dollars this Mother’s Day. Food, clothing, personal beauty and jewellery are expected…
Spike in flu cases sparks plea over ‘dire’ rate of jabs
Australians are being warned to get vaccinated before a possible severe flu season after an unusual spike in cases across the country. Low vaccination rates have reflected a “lack of…
Carney meets Trump, stresses Canada won’t be for sale
US President Donald Trump has begun his first talks with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and vowed to bring up “tough points” that are dividing the two countries since Trump…
UK and India clinch landmark trade deal
India and the United Kingdom have concluded a long-coveted free trade pact, in a landmark deal that represents the UK’s most significant post-Brexit agreement that was finalised in the shadow…
DoorDash agrees to acquire UK rival Deliveroo
DoorDash, the ubiquitous US food delivery app, has agreed to acquire British rival Deliveroo for Stg2.9 billion ($A6 billion) in cash, expanding its business in Europe, Asia and the Middle…
No conflict, no interest | The West Report
The Federal Court defamation case against Michael West Media has been dropped, but unfortunately so has the regulator’s investigation into the lawyers’ conduct. This ordeal has taken five months, $40,000,…
An Ambulance Chaser’s Tale: case against Michael West Media dropped
The Federal Court defamation case against Michael West Media has been dropped, but so has the regulator’s investigation into the lawyers’ conduct. Michael West reports on a fee-fest. Our latest…