United Arab Emirates quits OPEC in blow to oil cartel
The United Arab Emirates says it is quitting oil-producers’ group OPEC as an unprecedented energy crisis triggered by the Iran war exposes discord among Gulf countries. The loss of the…
‘Phantom buses’ targeted in public transport overhaul
Public transport commuters using a ticketing system as old as the BlackBerry and Blu-Ray player are set to benefit from sweeping technology upgrades. Online accounts that can locate buses in…
‘Love over evil’: Port Arthur remembered 30 years on
Love triumphs over evil. A simple yet powerful message was at the centre of a small and heartfelt ceremony marking 30 years since the Port Arthur shooting massacre. Thirty-five people…
Turning wine into fuel could bolster local supplies
As the petrol crisis continues, Australia’s peak grape body is hoping to transform wine into fuel. The country’s $51 billion wine industry is on the precipice as it faces a…
China’s leaders pledge to strengthen energy security
China’s top leadership is pledging to strengthen the nation’s energy security and respond to external shocks by continuing to pursue a policy of rapid technological development and greater control over…
OpenAI falls short of revenue, user targets: WSJ report
OpenAI has fallen short of its goals for new users and revenue in recent months, sparking concern among some company leaders over whether it can support its extensive data centre…
Foreign Influence. How the Israel lobby bought Australian democracy
No other lobby in Australia holds such power. Andrew Brown explains how the Israel Lobby bought Australian democracy. Part One: The Machinery. Australian democracy was not stolen in a single…
Call to target girls’ funding in gender equality push
It may be on the other side of the globe, but the Australian government is being warned the Middle East crisis has ramped the need for direct aid funding for…
Aussie shares on track for sixth day of losses
Australia’s share market has extended Monday’s drop as some states return from a long weekend and the Middle East energy shock continues to drag on sentiment. The S&P/ASX200 fell 50.9…
Tech giants forced to strike deals for news content
Social media companies will be forced to pay more money for using news content on their platforms unless they strike deals with media outlets. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese unveiled on…