Asia shares set to end strong week on soft note
Asian stocks were ending a strong week on a softer note on Friday as the euphoria over US-China trade talks faded, while revived bets for policy easing in the United…
Green light for party to stand strong on social issues
The Greens won’t back down from their stance on issues like Israel’s attacks on Gaza, new leader Larissa Waters says, despite the party losing seats at the federal election. Senator…
Keep award wages ahead of inflation, govt urges umpire
Low-income workers should be rewarded with a real increase in their wages, but only if it doesn’t cause inflation to get out of hand, the federal government says. In its…
Facts and evidence missing in claims about increasing antisemitism
Falacious definitions have led to claims of ‘record levels of antisemitism’ in NSW universities, but are not supported by facts presented to the NSW inquiry, Emma Thomas writes. The contentious…
Trump promises to strengthen ties with UAE on Gulf tour
US President Donald Trump has pledged to strengthen US ties to the United Arab Emirates on a visit to the Gulf state that is expected to deepen co-operation on artificial…
Mind the gap: $1 million homes driving up wealth divide
Young Australians are increasingly becoming locked out of home ownership as property values exceeding $1 million become the norm. More than a third of homes nationally are valued at $1…
Leader gives Green light for return to key party issues
The Greens are pledging to get back to their “core business” under the fresh leadership of Larissa Waters. Strong action on climate change and social justice policies will be priorities…
D-Day for Roberts-Smith’s fight over war crimes claims
After a marathon legal battle spanning seven years, disgraced special forces veteran Ben Roberts-Smith has only hours to wait to learn whether he has cleared his name of war crime…
Cyber attack, data breach hits fashion giant Dior
Luxury French fashion brand Dior is the latest high-profile retail firm to be hit by a cyber attack – with customer data accessed as a result, the company has confirmed.…
Oil dives on US-Iran hopes as stocks surge stalls
Oil has tumbled nearly four per cent as a potential US-Iran nuclear deal raised the prospect of increased global crude supply, while stock markets took a well-earned breather following their…