‘Worst fear’: PM decries Israel’s denial of Gaza aid
The prime minister has decried Israel’s denial of aid to starving civilians but stopped short of following France’s lead in recognising a Palestinian state. In a strongly worded statement, Anthony…
Workers could be $14,000 ahead under a growth mindset
Workers could eventually be $14,000 a year better off if an upcoming roundtable is successful, Australia’s productivity tsar says, as competing interests draw battle lines over the summit’s priorities. Productivity…
Trump claims Aussie beef win as Labor denies trade-off
Donald Trump is claiming a win over dropped biosecurity restrictions on US beef despite Australian leaders saying the move has nothing to do with ongoing trade negotiations. The US president…
Asian stocks ease, as markets brace for crucial week
Asian shares have eased, with Japanese markets retreating from a record peak, as investors locked in profits ahead of a crucial week that includes US President Donald Trump’s tariff deadline…
Paramount-Skydance $8 billion merger approved
A merger between Paramount Global and Skydance Media, has been given federal approval, clearing the way for an $8.4 billion sale of some of the most prominent names in entertainment,…
Trump and Powell bicker over cost of Fed building reno
President Donald Trump has publicly scorned Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for the cost of an extensive building renovation as the two officials began a tour of the unfinished project.…
UK, Australia to ink new AUKUS deal amid US uncertainty
The UK will sign a new 50-year bilateral AUKUS treaty with Australia during ministerial talks in Sydney, as question marks continue over US involvement in the submarine project. Foreign Secretary…
Families paying premiums for school catchment zones
Families are paying up to $1.3 million more to live in top public school catchments in major cities, but those premiums don’t always deliver stronger long-term capital growth, data reveals.…
UK touted as important partner as US uncertainty grows
The United Kingdom has fast become one of Australia’s most important defence allies amid turmoil under the Trump administration, a security analyst says. Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Defence Minister…
Risk of higher US tariffs looms despite beef deal
Australia’s move to lift restrictions on US beef is unlikely to shift the dial on tariff negotiations, as the nation’s products face the possibility of even steeper duties. The Albanese…