Host Brazil pushes for progress on big issues at COP30
As United Nations climate talks bubble to a critical point, negotiators are being pressured to ensure that oil – along with fossil fuels coal and natural gas – won’t be…
‘Texas racially gerrymandered’ map, US court rules
A US federal court has blocked Texas from using a new congressional map intended to flip several Democratic-held US House of Representatives seats to Republicans in the 2026 midterm elections.…
Australian super funds in showdown for Israel war crimes investments as member meetings loom
Industry fund giants Hesta and Vision Super have cut ties with Israel, standing out among Australia’s large investors for compliance though earning vicious attacks in the Zionist media. Stephanie Tran…
Trump hosts Saudi crown prince for deal-making visit
US President Donald Trump has hosted Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House, with the Saudi de facto ruler seeking to further deepen ties with the United States.…
Right to disconnect laws slashing unpaid overtime hours
Labour laws protecting workers’ free time appear to be paying dividends, with research showing employees are working less unpaid overtime. The average full-time worker would have worked an extra $4500…
Wages growth running out of steam after inflation spike
A reawakening of the inflation dragon is not expected to end Australian workers’ record run of real wages growth just yet. Pay packets are expected to have grown in real…
Embattled telco takes another hit after anti-scam fail
Optus stands accused of enabling scammers to prey on its customers in the latest damaging blow for the embattled telco. Months on from a devastating triple-zero network failure that has…
CSL injects $2.3b into US for valuable blood plasma
Australia’s largest biotech company plans to expand its US presence with a $US1.5 billion ($A2.3 billion) investment that will allow it to manufacture more therapies derived from blood plasma collected…
We got sued. Are regulators a thing in the law? | The West Report
How are Australia’s legal regulators, the ones meant to keep lawyers in check, anything more than a protection racket? The company behind this channel faces constant threats. In this explosive…
Commonwealth Bank boss reveals preferred migration rate
Commonwealth Bank chief executive Matt Comyn is wading into a politically charged debate over Australia’s migration intake. Appearing before a parliamentary committee on Tuesday, Mr Comyn proposed a migration rate…