Muslim preacher ‘never’ meant to insult ‘vile’ Jews
An Islamist preacher has denied calling Jewish people “vile and treacherous” in controversial sermons to boost his online profile after attracting the ire of Hindus and Christians. Sydney-based Al Madina…
Latest search ends for missing toddler Madeleine McCann
The latest searches in connection with the disappearance of Madeleine McCann concluded as planned, German prosecutors say. Head prosecutor in Braunschweig, Hans Christian Wolters, said the co-operation between the Portuguese…
Bugger all in it. The truth of the super scare campaign.
As Labor is negotiating the final details of the new “super tax” with the Greens to ensure it passes the Senate, the shrill calls about the unfairness of it continue.…
Tariff turmoil – World Bank cuts global growth forecast
The World Bank has slashed its global growth forecast for 2025 by four-tenths of a percentage point to 2.3 per cent, saying that higher tariffs and heightened uncertainty posed a…
Australia bans ‘extremist, hardline’ Israeli ministers
Australia has banned two “extremist, hardline” senior Israeli government ministers after accusing them of inciting violence against Palestinians in the West Bank. Foreign Minister Penny Wong announced on Wednesday the…
Universities business model under huge strain, ergo censorship
Thousands of jobs are on the chopping block at universities across the country, with many freezing new hires, putting a hold on casual contracts or proposing redundancies, while muzzling students…
Pushback against ban on Israeli ministers ‘predictable’
Australia is doubling down on its decision to impose tough sanctions on two “extremist” Israeli government ministers in defiance of the US, which has urged a reversal. Foreign Minister Penny…
Australian share market soars to fresh high
Australia’s share market surged in morning trading to a new record, lifting past the high-water mark set in February. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 was up 34.2 points, or 0.40 per cent…
‘Not unreasonable’: PM hopeful on summit compromise
The prime minister is confident unions and business groups will find common ground in dealing with flagging rates of productivity. Anthony Albanese announced a productivity roundtable would be held in…
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…