Spoils of Iran war to deliver Chalmers a budget boost
The Iran war is set to deliver a $36 billion windfall for Treasurer Jim Chalmers, but increased spending on cost-of-living measures could derail efforts to get the budget back in…
‘It stays with you forever’: massacre heroes honoured
Eight people whose selfless courage helped save lives during a murderous rampage through a Sydney shopping centre will be honoured with special bravery awards. Two years after a man armed…
Record turnout as Hungarians go to the ballot box
Hungarians are casting ballots in what is widely seen as Europe’s most consequential election this year, setting a record turnout in a vote that could unseat populist Prime Minister Viktor…
Trump threatens Strait of Hormuz blockade
President Donald Trump says the US Navy will immediately start blockading the Strait of Hormuz, raising the stakes after marathon talks with Iran failed to reach a deal to end…
Cashed-up state mulls building its own fuel reserve
Australia’s richest state is considering creating its own fuel reserve for use during future energy emergencies – and it wouldn’t be shared with other jurisdictions. A fuel crisis has gripped…
RBA to sift through jobs data as world watches Hormuz
Economists will turn their attention to Australian jobs figures this week but the focus will still largely remain on developments in the Middle East. March labour force figures, set to…
Trump’s Iran fiasco has led him into the gravest territory | Sidney Blumenthal
As the president spirals over his disastrous war, his threats have escalated beyond the red line of international law Donald Trump has hung nine glowering portraits of himself throughout the…
Congratulations to the Artemis II crew – but the case for sending astronauts into space is rapidly shrinking | Martin Rees and Donald Goldsmith
Soon, thanks to the advance of robots, the only reason left to send humans to the moon will be as an ultra-expensive sport Martin Rees is the astronomer royal and…
Australia must be more self-reliant – but it can’t afford to throw the US baby out with the bathwater | Arthur Sinodinos
Even under Trump, the American system of alliances is fundamental for Indo-Pacific security. That means staying the course on joint initiatives such as Aukus Get our breaking news email, free…
‘It has your name on it, but I don’t think it’s you’: how AI is impersonating musicians on Spotify
Fraudulent music streams have long been a scourge for the industry, but experts say generative AI has supercharged it Jason Moran, a renowned jazz composer and pianist, got a strange…