G20 envoys agree draft declaration, sources say
G20 envoys have agreed on a draft leaders’ declaration ahead of this weekend’s summit in Johannesburg without US input, four sources familiar with the matter say. The administration of US…
David Littleproud & Co. Balancing the budget like a ’74 scout jamboree raffle
The federal budget is nothing like a business, nor does it resemble your personal accounts. Our politicians and so many commentators just don’t understand how modern government finance works. David…
‘Important step’: hope for progress on stalled EU deal
A long-awaited free trade agreement between Australia and the EU had shown signs of serious progress, the trade minister says, as the European bloc indicates negotiations were gathering momentum. Don…
The Australian’s Super Hissy Fit | The West Report
This week on The West Report, Michael digs into how The Australian has stepped up as an unofficial bodyguard for foreign war funding. In fact, Michael’s old column at The…
Neo-Nazi accused of threatening politician denied bail
A neo-Nazi accused of directing supporters to “rhetorically rape” a federal politician will remain behind bars, as federal police crackdown on threats and harassment against elected officials. Joel Davis, 30,…
Passionate founder holds back tears before shareholders
The leaders of one of Australia’s biggest tech companies have assured shareholders it’s on the right track, despite the share price halving during a year marred by controversies. WiseTech’s billionaire…
Treasurer blocks US takeover of Aussie pharma company
A big-money bid for an Australian medicine maker has been scuppered by Treasurer Jim Chalmers after the Foreign Investment Review Board found the deal was not in the national interest.…
Verizon cutting 13,000 jobs to ‘reorient’ company
Verizon is laying off more than 13,000 employees in mass job reductions that arrive as the US telecommunications giant says it must “reorient” its entire company. The jobs cuts began…
US posts solid jobs data in September, unemployment up
US employment growth accelerated in September, but the labour market remained sluggish and failed to keep pace with new job-seekers as employers dealt with fallout from import tariffs and integrated…
Fire disrupts negotiations at COP30 climate summit
A fire that forced an evacuation of the COP30 climate summit venue in the Brazilian city of Belem is under control, officials say, although it is unclear whether delegates will…