‘Get on with it’: next move key with rate cut baked in
As the Reserve Bank’s July cash-rate meeting gets under way, traders will be just as interested in the tone of the board’s decision as they will be in its substance.…
US to announce several trade deals within days: Bessent
The United States is close to clinching several trade deals ahead of a July 9 deadline when higher tariffs kick in, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says, predicting several big…
Musk forms ‘America Party’ opposing Trump’s tax bill
The dispute between US President Donald Trump and campaign financier Elon Musk has taken another fractious turn after the space and automotive billionaire announced the formation of a new political…
Back-to-back rate cuts tipped when Reserve Bank meets
Mortgage holders could receive their first back-to-back interest rate cuts in more than five years, with the Reserve Bank widely expected to lower rates. The central bank’s monetary policy board…
The motel time forgot. How the housing crisis hits our most vulnerable
Australia’s homeless may not get the headlines, but they are the face of our housing crisis, including those in ’emergency accommodation’. Andrew Gardiner reports. According to the 2021 census, there…
Calls grow to back safety over access in childcare
Australians are being urged to prioritise safety over increased access to childcare following horrifying allegations of sexual abuse within early education. The federal government has promised to deliver universal access…
At-home drug test offers workers more autonomy
A growing drug problem in Australian workplaces is prompting a shift in how businesses manage safety and wellbeing, with a new push for discreet, at-home drug testing aimed at preventing…
‘No offsets, no excuses’: the pursuit of real zero
Five years ago, companies of all shapes and sizes were setting net zero targets. Reality has since caught up with a number of them, with Climate Integrity director Claire Snyder…
Indigenous excellence honoured in NAIDOC’s 50th year
A dedicated doctor helping the most disadvantaged and an AFL legend are among a group of Indigenous trailblazers recognised for their achievements. Winners of the annual National NAIDOC Awards were…
Tariff letters to 12 countries going out Monday: Trump
US President Donald Trump has signed letters to 12 countries outlining the various tariff levels they will face on goods they export to the United States, with the “take it…