Asia stocks turn cautious as reality intrudes in Gulf
Asian share markets were in a more sober mood on Thursday as cracks quickly began to appear in the fragile Gulf ceasefire, nudging oil prices back up and reminding investors…
Stop Lebanon attacks to secure oil supply: Australia
Australia has called on Israel to end its attacks on Lebanon after a ceasefire deal was struck with Iran, warning that any ongoing fighting puts the flow of oil through…
Beware the ‘urgent’ email at the end of the working day
Australian businesses are losing more than $150 million a year to scammers, with some embedding themselves in sensitive company email chains just waiting for the right moment to strike. The…
Relief for businesses, top bank with oil ready to flow
A ceasefire between the US and Iran has delivered a much-needed reprieve for Australian businesses and the Reserve Bank. Oil prices fell almost 15 per cent to $US95 a barrel…
Fuel prices unlikely to tank in hurry despite ceasefire
Motorists may have to wait months for fuel prices to come down, despite the US and Iran agreeing to a pause in fighting which includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz.…
Fuel cost protests clog Irish cities for second day
Protesters calling for further government help to lower the cost of fuel have clogged up busy thoroughfares and motorways with parked lorries and tractors across Ireland, disrupting commuters and public…
Name it, blame it, shame it. Israel and Trump must be stopped
TACO or not, ceasefire or not, the repercussions from the Iran war will be with us for a long time, and Australians who are done being managed need to resist.…
Best day in a year as Aussie shares surge on Iran truce
Australia’s share market is trading at its highest level since early March after the US and Iran struck a two-week ceasefire, easing soaring oil prices and boosting investor confidence. The…
Truckies blast out loud warning over rising fuel costs
Transport workers believe the Australian industry faces an existential crisis as soaring diesel demand and rising fuel costs bleed businesses dry. Truck drivers hauling goods across the nation are calling…
‘Abusive relationship’: Jackie O’s claim against Kyle
Jackie “O” Henderson complained for months about co-host Kyle Sandilands before their final on-air bust up, court documents allege. In a claim statement lodged with the Federal Court, the broadcast…