Australia backs Israel ‘right to self defence’ in Iran
Australia has backed Israel’s right to self-defence after strikes on Iranian nuclear operations and military leaders that have sparked a barrage of retaliatory fire. Iran and Israel have targeted each…
Spotlight on unemployment as jobs market loses heat
Signs the labour market is easing will alleviate Reserve Bank concerns about inflation with Australia’s jobless rate tipped to remain at historic lows. Economists predict labour force figures for May…
PM confirms Trump meeting as Americans take to streets
The prime minister has confirmed he will meet Donald Trump face-to-face as millions of Americans take to the streets to protest against the US president. Anthony Albanese is preparing for…
Whistleblower v corporate titan Lendlease | The West Report
In a rare win for whistleblowers, Tony Watson, the man who saved Australia $300m blowing the whistle on the gigantic Lendlease tax scam, has settled on the courtroom steps as…
FOI win as Information Commissioner rebukes Defence secrecy
After more than four years, the Information Commissioner has compelled the Defence Dept. to hand over information sought about expert advice on Australia’s Naval shipbuilding program. Rex Patrick reports. In…
Australia holds cards as global lithium shortage looms
Despite undergoing an expected tenfold explosion over the next five years, international lithium production is destined to fall short of soaring universal demand for electric vehicles. The highly sought after…
In the dark: Australia ill-prepared for climate punch
Floods, fires, heatwaves, drought, cyclones. Australia’s weather extremes have been coming thick and fast. While it’s broadly accepted that climate change is ramping the frequency and potency of these hazards,…
Help for disabled youths left at the mercy of carers
When a support worker bent Jessi Hooper’s customised manual wheelchair trying to force it into a car boot, the physical damage was only the beginning. “There were a lot of…
PM urges ‘free and fair trade’ to US business figures
The prime minister will emphasise the importance of free and fair trade to US business leaders ahead of major talks with world powers. Anthony Albanese landed in Seattle, in the…
PM confirms meeting with Donald Trump for tariff talks
The prime minister is to come face-to-face with Donald Trump for the first time. After weeks of speculation, Anthony Albanese confirmed he had scheduled talks with the US president on…