Industrial disputes drop to lowest level in two years
The number of industrial disputes has fallen to a two-year low, new figures reveal, despite major work outages affecting public transport commuters. Data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics showed…
Sanctions backlash adds to ‘uncertainty’ with US
The US has decried Australia’s decision to sanction two Israeli government ministers, adding to uncertainty over the relationship between the allies. Foreign Minister Penny Wong on Wednesday unveiled targeted sanctions…
The cost benefit for Aussies as airline axes Asian arm
The price of domestic airfares could come down as Qantas shuts its struggling intra-Asia carrier to cash in on strong demand for flights in Australia and New Zealand. Some 500…
Muslim preacher denies delighting in Xmas controversy
An Islamist preacher being sued for referring to Jewish people as “treacherous” has previously stirred up controversy over Christmas greetings. Sydney-based Al Madina Dawah Centre cleric Wissam Haddad has been…
UK bans disposable vapes to stop litter, children’s use
A ban on disposable vapes has come into force across the UK as the British government aims to stem their use by children, reduce litter and prevent the leaking of…
Australia will determine its own defence policy: PM
Australia will determine its own defence policy in the face of mounting US pressure on countries in the Indo-Pacific to ramp up spending against what the superpower says is a…
Carbon tariff on the table for overseas businesses
Labor has left the door open to a tax on cement and steel coming in from places not taking sufficient climate action. Energy Minister Chris Bowen said Australia remained on-track…
Albanese hits out at Trump’s ‘economic self harm’
US President Donald Trump’s decision to double tariffs on Australia’s steel exports are an act of “economic self harm”, Anthony Albanese says ahead of an expected face-to-face meeting between the…
Taxpayers to pay Pauline Hanson’s PHON $3m for no seats
Taxpayers will pay Pauline Hanson’s One Nation $2.98M for her not to win a single seat in the House of Representatives election. Rex Patrick reports on some fun and not…
National accounts to reveal Australia’s economic pulse
Australia’s economy is expected to show a mild slow-down when it comes in for its quarterly health check on Wednesday. National accounts figures are predicted to show gross domestic product…