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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,…
Barbie maker Mattel to raise prices to offset tariffs
Mattel, the maker of Barbie dolls and other popular toys, plans to raise prices for some products sold in the US to offset higher costs related to President Donald Trump’s…
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…
OpenAI scraps plans to change into for-profit company
ChatGPT inventor OpenAI has reversed course on plans to transform into a for-profit company, announcing that it will remain under the control of its original US non-profit entity. The decision…
End of an online era as Microsoft closes Skype
Skype, the once-popular video call service, has ended operations after more than 20 years. Owner Microsoft had announced the move in February, encouraging Skype users to migrate to its communications…
Silver lining for depleted Liberals in teal contests
Fresh hope has emerged for a shattered Liberal Party after its electoral wipeout, with coalition candidates taking the lead in crucial contests with teal independents. Despite losing a swathe of…
Will an emboldened Albo play it safe, stick to the middle, or reform?
Expecting a “courageous” Anthony Albanese (as Sir Humphrey Appleby might say) following Labor’s spectacular re-election on Saturday? Andrew Gardiner reports the realities of politics dictate we rein in those expectations.…
Australian farmland values just keep on growing
Millions of hectares of Australian farmland have sold for a total of almost $15 billion, as agricultural property values rack up 11 years of growth. Median farmland values increased by…
Major policy reform downplayed for second Labor term
Anthony Albanese will enter his second term in power with a massive majority after a landslide victory, but Labor insiders are tempering voter expectations of dramatic reforms. The scale of…