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…
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…