Refinery owner reaps profit boost from Middle East war
The owner of one of Australia’s two oil refiners has warned that the crisis in the Middle East is continuing to drive the cost of “black gold” higher. As a…
Greenpeace claims win, as court dismisses Woodside case
A conservation charity has claimed a win after a court dismissed its greenwashing legal case against Australia’s biggest energy company. Greenpeace launched legal action against Woodside Energy in 2023 in…
Smelter’s wage lifeline fails to allay viability fears
Hundreds of workers at Australia’s only manganese alloy smelter, which is under administration, have been given short-term pay assurances that unions say do nothing to address long-term security concerns. The…
Wallets stretch, but musicals still king of the jungle
The most successful musical in history is returning to Australia to prove it rules over everything the light touches. Riding a surprising wave of revenue from audiences ravenous for stage…
Search to shore up fuel security strikes ‘liquid gold’
A search to boost fuel security has struck “liquid gold” after a state government clashed with the commonwealth over a proposed new oil field. The Queensland government announced it would…
How One Nation and the Coalition sold out Australians | The West Report
Drill baby drill! Are Angus and Pauline being unAustralian? Angus Taylor and Pauline Hanson want us to drill more. But who is “us”, who does this drilling? Foreign multinationals, that’s…
Aussie shares fall as war dims hopes for US rate cuts
The local share market has suffered its worst loss in more than a month on fears the Middle East conflict could delay US interest rate cuts, even after President Donald…
UK inflation rises as Iran war impact begins to hit
British consumer price inflation rose to an annual rate of 3.3 per cent in March from 3.0 per cent in February, according to official figures that show the first impact…
The rush to appease Trump led Keir Starmer into this ethical void | Rafael Behr
Peter Mandelson’s flaws were mistaken for credentials to represent Britain in the court of a rogue president You can’t kill something that is already dead. New details about Peter Mandelson’s…
From Barcelona to Paris, cities thrive with women in charge. It’s all about sharing public space | Melissa and Chris Bruntlett
Female mayors have had notable successes in making transport in urban areas benefit everyone, not just a wealthy few According to the UN 68% of the global population will be…