TikTok settles as social media addiction trial to begin
TikTok has agreed to settle a landmark social media addiction lawsuit just before the trial kicked off, the plaintiff’s lawyers say. The social video platform was one of three companies…
Crucial inflation data to determine interest rate call
To hike or not to hike? The Reserve Bank’s first interest rate decision of the year comes down to one figure in Wednesday’s Australian Bureau of Statistics inflation print. While…
India, EU finalise landmark trade deal: Modi
India and the European Union have finalised a landmark trade deal that will represent a quarter of the world’s economy, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi says. After nearly two decades…
Santos hails first shipment of Barossa gas to Japan
The first shipment of liquefied natural gas from the Barossa project is on its way to Japan, with energy company Santos calling it an outstanding achievement for a project of…
Bad laws will not stop hate speech, but invoke tyranny
The Bill to Combat Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism risks undermining rights, due process and democratic accountability. These are the first stages of tyranny, says human rights lawyer Greg Barns. The…
Key RBA concern eases ahead of crucial inflation print
Australian firms are noticing an easing in a key business pressure, taking some steam out of calls for the Reserve Bank to hike interest rates. But while capacity utilisation cooled…
Trump raising tariffs on South Korean imports
President Donald Trump says he’s increasing tariffs on South Korean imports into the US related to autos, lumber and pharmaceuticals to 25 per cent, while accusing the ally’s legislature of…
Tweets and bombs. Both get you arrested
A Sydney Palestinian activist has been arrested and charged with “inciting violence” against politicians on social media. For a tweet. What’s the scam? On January 20, Theo Nolan-Isles tweeted an…
How Alex de Minaur can beat Carlos Alcaraz in Australian Open quarter-final
The home favourite has taken his speed and returns to new levels in Melbourne, but it’s his serve that will be key against world No 1 Alex de Minaur went…
Still trying desperately to cling on to your youth? Watch out: you could be a Young 40 | Emma Beddington
Millennials in South Korea are being mocked for trying too hard to follow fashion. It’s far better to accept the march of time Apparently, South Korea’s millennials are getting ribbed…