Australia comes bearing a big gift for PNG anniversary
Australia will help Papua New Guinea build a new ministerial wing onto its parliament, as a gift to mark 50 years of the nation’s independence. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced…
‘Confronting’ climate risk report goes under microscope
Australia’s “confronting” climate future will be explored in parliament as a bombshell report lays bare the risks ahead. The National Climate Risk Assessment, which canvasses a concerning uptick in expected…
TikTok framework deal reached between US, China
The United States and China have reached a framework agreement to switch short-video app TikTok to US-controlled ownership, top US officials say. President Donald Trump set to speak with Chinese…
Defence pact elevates PNG to treaty level of US and NZ
A new Australian defence pact elevates Papua New Guinea to the treaty level of the United States and New Zealand, Anthony Albanese says. The prime minister is visiting Port Moresby…
Deadly and costly: the climate threats Australians face
Climate advocates are using alarming predictions of heatwave deaths, degraded ecosystems and coastal properties lost to rising seas as ammunition for bold emission cuts through to 2035. NGOs and federal…
A ‘bank in crisis’: ANZ cops record fine for misconduct
Grubby and unconscionable isn’t a slogan a bank will ever use, but it’s the verdict on ANZ’s conduct from the financial regulator as it imposes record penalties. The bank on…
Nuclear subs base. Will it be Newy or The Gong?
A business case to establish a nuclear submarine base at Port Kembla or Newcastle is being prepared for the NSW Cabinet, but the public is being kept totally in the…
Locals plead for visitors to return to area of manhunt
Businesses and locals whose lives have been turned upside down by a major manhunt can finally breathe a small sigh of relief with cash help on the way. They are…
Minister torpedoes talk defence billions to appease US
Australia denies its multi-billion-dollar spending boost for WA shipyards is about appeasing the Trump administration, as defence analysts warn billions more will be needed. The Albanese government unveiled $12 billion…
Come back or we’ll go broke, manhunt-hit locals warn
Businesses caught up in Australia’s biggest manhunt are pleading for holidaymakers to return to the area before they go broke. Travel restrictions have been reduced in Porepunkah and surrounding towns…