‘Shakespearean’ mushroom murders spark mass obsession
An enduring obsession with female killers, the podcast boom and “Shakespearean” elements of the mushroom murder trial are feeding the ongoing fascination with the case. And there is little sign…
Aussie dollar, iron ore threatened as tariff war grows
The value of the Australian dollar could be hit as increased US tariffs on goods from Australia’s trading partners impact local exporters. US President Donald Trump has announced 25 per…
Double standards claim over synagogue attack response
Political leaders have been accused of double standards on Palestinian Australians as action is taken over a spate of incidents involving Jewish institutions. Worshippers were forced to flee the East…
Top cop admits racism ‘truth’ after fatal teen shooting
A top cop has acknowledged racism must be confronted in his force as the former officer acquitted of killing an Indigenous teenager denied race was a factor in his death.…
‘Beats to its own drum’: rates on hold in surprise call
Mortgage holder hopes have been dashed by the Reserve Bank of Australia’s surprise decision to keep interest rates on hold. Going against expectations of most financial market participants and economists…
Trump’s AUKUS review coming soon. Will he stop the folly?
It’s almost a month since the US announced a 30-day review to determine whether AUKUS fits within its ‘America First’ agenda. Rex Patrick looks at what might happen. Putting Donald…
‘Not all bad news’: the Aussie upside of Trump tariffs
Consumers could benefit from lower interest rates and cheaper goods after Donald Trump announced increased tariffs on two of Australia’s biggest trading partners. The US president has brought in 25…
Charges laid amid restaurant’s distress over protest
The owners of an Israeli restaurant that was targeted by protesters have broken their silence, detailing the “profound impact” of the incident as police charge more people over the incident.…
Rates kept on hold in surprise Reserve Bank decision
The Reserve Bank has kept the cash rate on hold in a move that will disappoint borrowers hoping for further mortgage relief. The surprise decision went against expectations of most…
Trump ramps up trade war in tariff letters to leaders
President Donald Trump has begun telling trade partners – from powerhouse suppliers like Japan and South Korea to minor players – that sharply higher US tariffs will start August 1,…