Quantum roadkill? What happens next to Ed Husic’s pet project?
One of the Albanese government’s oddest ventures was joining with Queensland to bet $1 billion on a roughy running in the quantum computing stakes. Michael Pascoe wonders if it could…
Liberals warned to ditch culture wars ahead of vote
The next leader of the Liberals has been urged to fight for Australians and to forgo ideological or culture wars. Liberals deputy leader Sussan Ley and shadow treasurer Angus Taylor…
PM to reveal fresh leadership team for second term
Anthony Albanese is preparing to announce his senior team for Labor’s second term in office, with fresh faces poised to join the ministry. The finalised ministerial line-up is anticipated on…
Trump to accept a jet from Qatar’s royal family
President Donald Trump reportedly is set to accept a luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet as a gift from the royal family of Qatar during his trip to the Middle East…
US and China hold second day of tariff talks
The US and China have resumed crucial tariff talks that have put the global economy on edge, but it’s unclear exactly how much progress negotiators are making behind closed doors.…
Axed minister’s angry response to ‘factional assassin’
Dumped cabinet minister Ed Husic believes speaking out on the conflict in Gaza may have contributed to his demotion as he fired shots at factional bosses behind the decision. The…
Jobs and wage data in focus ahead of interest rate call
Upcoming wages and unemployment data may have significant bearing on the Reserve Bank’s closely watched interest rate decision. Domestic signals have taken somewhat of a back seat since US President…
UK to restrict work visas in migration crackdown
The British government plans to restrict skilled worker visas to graduate-level jobs and force businesses to increase training for local workers. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under pressure to cut…
‘Factional assassin’: dumped minister’s angry response
Ed Husic has lashed factional boss Richard Marles after losing his spot on Labor’s frontbench. The former industry minister has been ousted by internal powerbrokers, a move understood to be…
Trump hails China talks, says ‘total reset’ negotiated
US President Donald Trump has hailed talks with China in Switzerland, saying the two sides had negotiated “a total reset … in a friendly, but constructive, manner”. “A very good…