Why has Trump seized a Russia-linked oil tanker? – podcast
The US has dramatically seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker between the UK and Iceland, with the support of the UK government. The operation comes after US attacks on Venezuela, the…
Cheaper houses have lift-off as guarantee takes effect
The federal government’s signature housing policy appears to have triggered a divergence in the market, making lower-priced houses less affordable for first homebuyers. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese won re-election after…
Extreme hot and cold driving inland health emergencies
Both extreme heat and cold are responsible for one in 15 visits to the emergency department in Australia’s biggest inland city. Canberra, known for both bitter winters and scorching summers,…
US to ban top investors from buying family homes: Trump
US President Donald Trump says his administration is moving to ban Wall Street investors from buying single-family homes in a bid to reduce home prices, a potential blow for private-equity…
Lives and homes under threat as heatwave takes hold
Authorities are bracing for uncontrollable bushfires that could threaten lives and homes, as parts of Australia face catastrophic fire conditions. The most intense heatwave forecast to hit Australia in six…
Eyes on quarterly data after soft inflation surprise
Softer than expected inflation figures have buoyed mortgage holders’ hopes the Reserve Bank will spare them an interest rate hike next month, but the real test won’t come until the…
‘A lot of work to do’: expats weigh return to Venezuela
Political prisoners languish behind bars and corruption remains rampant, but Venezuelans in Australia hope the infrastructure for a democratic society can be built in their home nation. Celebrations and protests…
How much would you sell your country for?
Donald Trump is not just trolling on a takeover of Greenland, writes Michael Pascoe. Will it be the money or the gun … or both? If Donald Trump offered you,…
US forces board Venezuela-linked sanctioned oil tanker
American forces have boarded a Venezuela-linked sanctioned oil tanker in the North Atlantic after pursuing it for weeks, a US official says. The tanker’s seizure comes just days after US…
US private payrolls miss expectations in December
US private payrolls rebounded less than expected in December, the ADP’s national employment report shows. Private employment increased by 41,000 jobs last month after a revised decrease of 29,000 in…