Donald Trump is the accidental hero of a real-life feelgood climate tale even as a creeping horror story plays alongside | Clear Air
Despite a deadly heatwave sweeping through Europe, the US president’s ineptness has created reason for optimism on the climate crisis Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free…
Egyptian Australians grapple with a ‘bittersweet’ dilemma: who to support in the World Cup?
The Egyptian diaspora are ‘addicted to football’ and will be in full voice when the Pharaohs take on the Socceroos. For some it’s a ‘win-win situation’ ⚽️ When do the…
‘There’s an aura about it’: 210-year-old first edition of Jane Austen’s Emma on display in Melbourne
The major acquisition is part of an initiative to redress the gender imbalance in the State Library of Victoria’s rare books collection Last year, when Janeites around the world marked…
It kills two-thirds of lifetime users – so why is smoking cool again?
Australian nicotine consumption is on the rise, the illegal tobacco trade is booming and cigarettes have returned to pop culture – and experts are worried Have you heard? Smoking is…
Back to Back Barries: The Liberal party needs more than a rebrand
Barrie Cassidy and Tony Barry discuss what led to the first drop in One Nation’s poll numbers in more than a year, and why the voters turning away from Pauline…
PM ‘not against’ a punt as he defends gambling reforms
The prime minister has fended off criticism that his proposed online gambling laws are undercooked, saying the reforms exceed recommendations made in a report that called for a total ban…
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…