CEO resigns after viral video from Coldplay concert
The IT company CEO captured in a widely circulated video showing him embracing an employee at a Coldplay concert has resigned. Andy Byron resigned from his job as CEO of…
Japan tariff negotiator to hold more trade talks in US
Japan’s top tariff negotiator, Ryosei Akazawa, says he will visit Washington for further ministerial-level talks with the United States. Tokyo hopes to clinch a deal to avert President Donald Trump’s…
Gen Z super worry? Eleven million dollar houses coming your way
Generation Z has bigger issues to worry about than the $3m super threshold. When they retire, their super may be needed to pay off their $11m home. Harry Chemay models…
PM on winning strategy for hearts and minds in Beijing
Few do pomp and ceremony as well as the Chinese. As he met with leaders in Beijing’s Great Hall of the People on Tuesday, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was given…
‘Golden ticket’ visa for the rich fails to pay its way
A special Australian visa for foreign investors who stumped up millions of dollars was scrapped because they paid less tax and added little economic benefit. Right of entry, including for…
PM’s China stance hailed by Taiwan despite criticisms
Anthony Albanese’s balancing act to boost economic ties with China while remaining firm on Australia’s opposition to its aggression has been welcomed at home and abroad. The prime minister held…
‘We failed’: families seek options after abuse charges
Traumatised parents whose children were allegedly sexually abused at a childcare centre are preparing to sue for damages as they no longer trust others to look after their children. The…
Protest crackdown creates ‘culture of fear’ on campuses
Staff and students describe a pervasive “culture of fear” at one of Australia’s top universities following a furore over pro-Palestine encampments. University policies had led to self-censorship, restricting their ability…
Nation on notice as signs point to growing jobless rate
More rises in unemployment levels could be on the cards as the jobless rate comes off historic lows. Many market economists expected the jobless rate to stay at 4.1 per…
PNG NRL director stands down over corruption claims
The man who led PNG’s successful NRL bid has stood down from the expansion team’s board over corruption allegations. PNG Prime Minister James Marape on Friday said Wapu Sonk had…