Pacific’s top issues on agenda at leaders-only retreat
With a climate resilience fund and a high-level agreement on regional peace in the bag, Pacific leaders will finish up multi-day talks at a private retreat. The typical bookend to…
Senator sacked from shadow cabinet over migrant remarks
A Liberal senator who refused to apologise for controversial comments about Indian migration has been booted from the shadow ministry. Jacinta Nampijinpa Price spoke to Liberal leader Sussan Ley on…
Cost and complexity leaves the telco sector on hold
Australia must slash red tape and open up mobile spectrum to meet the needs of the AI revolution, the head of the nation’s biggest telco warns. Building digital infrastructure will…
Billionaire’s $13.5m bill after Roberts-Smith’s loss
Network Seven owner Kerry Stokes has been left on the hook for a $13.5 million payout to rival Nine after disgraced war hero Ben Roberts-Smith lost his marathon defamation lawsuit.…
Australia wants peace after Israel’s ‘criminal assault’
Anthony Albanese has backed calls for a de-escalation of violence in the Middle East following Israel’s attack in Qatar. Israel struck the capital Doha on Tuesday targeting the leadership of…
Job cuts, work sent offshore ‘a win’ for bank customers
NAB has joined a big four banking rival by shedding jobs in response to mounting share price pressure and artificial intelligence advances. The bank was accused of betraying its workers…
Australian leaders decry Israeli ‘violation’ of Qatar
Israel’s attack in Qatar jeopardises the chances of a speedy end to the war in Gaza and release of of hostages held by Hamas, Australia warns. Israel struck the capital…
Trekkies rejoice: Star Trek’s 60th birthday bonanza
Not many franchises have fuelled society’s timeless fascination with the boundless possibilities of a utopian future like Star Trek. Next year the sprawling franchise will add more shows, Lego sets…
Red tape tying Australia’s digital rollout in knots
Australia risks getting left behind by the AI wave because of red tape stopping firms from building essential digital infrastructure, the head of the nation’s biggest telco warns. The telecommunications…
Bank cuts continue with NAB to shed hundreds of jobs
Hundreds of NAB workers are set to be laid off, adding to job losses in the banking sector following a rival’s decision to shed thousands of roles. NAB has cut…