Leaders to reconvene for fuel talks after refinery fire
The ongoing global fuel crisis will again be discussed in a meeting between the prime minister and state and territory leaders. But Anthony Albanese insists the national cabinet meeting won’t…
Tolling the Strait. Is Iran acting with reason in a Trumpian world?
To some, it may be heresy, but charging tolls for passage through the Strait of Hormuz looks reasonable in a Trumpian world, Michael Pascoe argues. If, unlike Richard Marles, you…
Heat-safe rentals pushed to protect from quiet killer
Heat-safe rentals and tougher workplace safety rules for outdoor workers on scorching hot days have been proposed by a state climate policy advisory body. Identifying extreme heat as an under-recognised…
Hollywood star’s role in malicious smear website probed
Malicious websites attacking the producer and star of Rebel Wilson’s directorial debut will be the focus of the second day of a blockbuster defamation trial. The Pitch Perfect star directed,…
Cuba says ‘respectful’ meeting held with US officials
US officials met recently with their Cuban counterparts in Havana, an official in the Cuban foreign ministry has confirmed in an interview to state-run outlet Granma. Axios reported on Friday…
Tim Tam turmoil: Woolies defends ‘fake discount’ claims
Supermarket giant Woolworths will defend its discounting regime in court against consumer watchdog claims it used fake discounts to mislead customers despite higher prices. Woolworths will present its case to…
Turkey says COP31 will push for more global action
The United Nations climate summit will seek to turn past decisions into action, with financing the main focus, Turkey says, as it prepares to host and chair COP31. Environment and…
French prosecutors summon Elon Musk over X images
Elon Musk has been summoned to Paris, where investigators are looking into allegations of misconduct related to the social media platform X, including the spread of child sexual abuse material…
ASX director Giuseppe Porcelli criminally convicted in Italy, gets prison pardon
Vivacious ASX director and entrepreneur extraordinaire Giuseppe Porcelli was found guilty of “Fraudulent Bankruptcy” in Italy, yet thrives under the noses of Australian regulators. Michael West reports. “Le bugie hanno…
Oil jumps, stocks retreat as Mideast ceasefire teeters
Oil prices have jumped and global equities have eased as markets grow increasingly concerned the ceasefire between the US and Iran might not hold, while tensions over the Strait of…