Hamas reasserts Gaza control, post-war talks grind on
From regulating the price of chicken to levying fees on cigarettes, Hamas is seeking to widen control over Gaza as US plans for its future slowly take shape, Gazans say,…
China warns Japan against Taiwan intervention
Japan will suffer a “crushing defeat” by the Chinese military if it tries to use force to intervene over Taiwan, China’s defence ministry warns, ramping up the rhetoric over Japanese…
Racism. Human Rights Commission to investigate News Corp journos
The Australian Human Rights Commission has accepted a series of complaints of discrimination and racial hatred against NewsCorp and many of its journalists. The complaint covers a total of 81…
Lendlease has secured $3b in new construction work
Lendlease has secured $3 billion in new construction work in recent months, its chief executive says. About two-thirds of that external construction work is on behalf of government clients in…
Asbestos fears prompt state, territory school closures
Fears students may have been exposed to asbestos have triggered the sudden closure of schools and preschools across Australia. Some 23 schools and preschools were shut or partially shut in…
Stocks crumble as hopes fade for imminent Fed rate cut
Asian shares joined a global selloff on Friday as hawkish comments from Federal Reserve officials doused hopes for a US rate cut next month, while a still messy data calendar…
Labor makes hay as coalition abandon net zero pledge
Opposition Leader Sussan Ley insists her party’s decision to ditch Australia’s climate targets won’t affect its popularity in city seats, as progressive campaigners fundraise off the controversial move. The coalition…
Businesses thunderstruck as AC/DC shows boost spending
AC/DC, Metallica and other major music powerhouses are set to rock Australian businesses and help put them back in the black. Australians are expected to spend an extra $424 million…
Supporting genocide. Australian funds risk breaking international law.
Australian fund managers who continue to invest in companies that supply weapons to Israel are likely to be in direct breach of international law and risk prosecution. Stephanie Tran with…
Tide turning on Reserve Bank rate cut expectations
The mood has turned against further interest rate cuts, with jobs data convincing more forecasters the Reserve Bank’s easing cycle is at an end. NAB on Thursday became the latest…