Sharon Osbourne thanks fans for ‘otherworldly love’
Sharon Osbourne has thanked fans for the “otherworldly amount of love” she has been sent online following the death of her husband Ozzy. The Black Sabbath frontman died aged 76…
The Politics of Distraction, Distraction, Distraction | Scam of the week
This week was a circus of distractions. Jacinta Price lit a fire with racist dog whistling about Indian migrants, copped a backlash, refused to apologise, and still had News Corp…
Aldi to bring its ‘good different’ to the solar sector
Big businesses cashing in on Australia’s charge towards a solar future are cementing renewables as mainstream, experts say. Supermarket giant Aldi is the latest to join the rush, flagging plans…
Ghost Shark drones – “music to Trump’s ears”
The Government has just announced a spend of $1.7B on new ‘Ghost Shark’ underwater drones. But there appears to be more stealth in the budget than there is in the…
Government sinks defence billions into ships and subs
Australia’s naval shipbuilding and submarine capabilities are to receive a $12 billion boost. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is set to confirm the mammoth investment along with his deputy Richard Marles,…
New French PM gives up on cutting two public holidays
New French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu is dropping his predecessor’s proposal to cut back two public holidays as part of budget measures aimed at reducing the deficit. Reacting to news…
Trump pushes NATO nations to stop Russian oil purchases
US President Donald Trump has issued a letter to NATO nations, urging them to stop buying Russian oil and impose major sanctions on Russia to end its war in Ukraine.…
Competing rallies cripple capitals as crowds pour in
Protesters from different ends of the political spectrum have shut down major city centres as police remain on guard to fend off potential clashes. Thousands took to the streets in…
Fraud claims countered against US Fed governor
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook referred to a condominium she purchased in June 2021 as a “vacation home” in a loan estimate, in contradiction to claims by the Trump administration…
Used laptops help kids ‘locked out of opportunity’
For year 10 high school student Skye, Thursday nights used to mean a difficult choice: scouts or homework. After class homework clinics with access to computers were only held once…