Australia rejects US call to declare Taiwan war role
Australia has rebuffed calls to declare what role the nation would play in a potential war with China over Taiwan, with a minister saying it won’t automatically follow the US…
Footballers and movie stars: PM’s Shanghai tourism push
Enticing Chinese travellers to Australia will be the priority of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s tour of China. After touching down late on Saturday with fiancee Jodie Haydon, Mr Albanese’s six-day…
Trump hits EU, Mexico with 30 per cent tariffs
President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 30 per cent tariff on imports from Mexico and the European Union starting on August 1, after weeks of negotiations with the…
Trump’s family business to build tower block in Romania
The Trump Organization – US President Donald Trump’s family business – will team up with Romanian real estate developer SDC Imobiliare to build a tower block with luxury apartments in…
Fears heritage-listed rock art at risk from gas project
More than a million pieces of ancient rock art have secured World Heritage status in a bittersweet listing for environmentalists and traditional custodians fearful nearby industrial activity is damaging the…
Fears gas project will harm heritage listed rock art
Environmentalists fear the extension of a gas project could jeopardise the future of an ancient Indigenous rock art collection after it was listed as a World Heritage site. The Murujuga…
Hand-up or handout? Govt to support scandal-plagued toxic metals maker
The Federal Government is expected to announce a support plan for struggling Nyrstar, part of a group well known for its toxic activities. Jude Manning reports. Nyrstar produces lead and…
Accused of Antisemitism: Herald Sun, Israel lobby v Dandenong Clr Rhonda Garad
Across Australia, efforts are afoot to silence Israel’s critics by conflating anti-Zionism with antisemitism. Emma Thomas reports on the case of Dandenong Councillor Dr Rhonda Garad. Earlier this month, Greater…
US store recalls 850,000 bottles over ejecting lids
Walmart is recalling about 850,000 stainless steel water bottles because the lid can “forcefully eject” and unexpectedly strike consumers – resulting in permanent vision loss for two people to date.…
PM to walk diplomatic tightrope in crucial China visit
The prime minister faces a precarious task navigating Australia’s complex relationship with its most important trading partner as he embarks on a week-long voyage to China. Collaborating on new technologies…