Jackpot! Aussie poker machine maker gets tariff refund
An Australian poker machine maker has got its money back after Donald Trump’s Liberation Day tariffs were struck down five months ago. Ainsworth Game Technology, one of the world’s biggest…
Odd bedfellows. Pollies weigh in on unfair transparency fight
After losing an FOI case, the Department of Industry appealed to Federal Court, seeking to recover costs from a private citizen. A highly unusual move, with cross-bench politicians joining in…
Under-fire leader unveils sweeping reforms for Germany
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s coalition has unveiled a package of reforms, including tax relief for lower-income families and far-reaching pension reforms, in a bid to get the country’s sluggish economy…
US job growth slows while unemployment rate falls
US job growth has slowed more than expected in June and payroll gains for the prior two months were revised lower, pointing to a cooling labour market and prompting financial…
‘Redeemed’ IS rocket designer says he’s not a danger
An electrician says his years-long road to redemption after designing missiles for the Islamic State means he no longer needs police supervision in his rural hometown. Haisem Zahab, 51, was…
Cities cannot outrun hotter climates with air-con alone
Air-conditioning units flying off shelves worries Australian urban heat expert Mat Santamouris. With 10 systems purchased every second worldwide, the University of NSW professor fears the cooling technology has become…
Liberals aim to reverse fortunes in cross-country blitz
Angus Taylor is aiming to use parliament’s winter break to turn around dire polling for the Liberals with an election-style sales pitch across the country. As MPs prepare to leave…
Aussie shares drop, market on track for more losses
The Australian share market has drifted lower and is on track for a third straight day of losses, as the new financial year gets underway. Shortly after midday, the benchmark…
“Hitler’s Jew, Judenrat, kapo”. The cost of speaking out against Israel
Executive Director of the Jewish Council of Australia, Sarah Schwartz, has told the Bondi Royal Commission of sustained abuse by pro-Israel activists. Stephanie Tran reports. Giving evidence on Thursday, Sarah…
Struggling shoe retailer to close most remaining stores
A shoe retailer that’s been in business for 134 years will close more than half of its brick-and-mortar outlets after running into financial trouble. Betts, which operated nearly 220 shoe…