‘Incredibly disturbing’: federal help for algae crisis
The federal government has thrown its support behind a state battling a massive, toxic algal bloom that has devastated the marine environment, but says the crisis cannot officially be declared…
Back-to-work PM urges discipline to secure third term
Anthony Albanese urges Labor to maintain its discipline as the prime minister eyes a strengthened majority for a coveted third term in power. But the opposition pledges to “come out…
Lehrmann inquiry head’s leak ‘transparent, not corrupt’
A former judge’s decision to leak confidential material from an inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann’s criminal prosecution was an attempt at transparency not an act of corruption, his lawyers say. Walter…
Interest rates too high, unemployment up. Just as the RBA wanted
After months of clutching its collective pearls over the allegedly “tight” labour market, the RBA board gets what it wanted: more unemployed people. Michael Pascoe writes. Contrary to numerous headlines,…
Buoyant Albanese plots next phase of Labor dynasty
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has backed a greater role for the government in childcare as he prepares to push through legislation tightening up the sector following horrifying allegations of child…
Gambling inquiry scam of silence
It’s been over two years since the late Peta Murphy MP tabled her report on online gaming and its impact on those experiencing gambling harm. What’s the scam? The scam…
Peek into surprise RBA decision as rate cut on cards
A behind-the-scenes glimpse at the Reserve Bank’s shock interest rate decision could offer clues into its next ruling. Borrowers and mortgage holders are still reeling after its board flouted expectations…
Diplomacy in Beijing, Censorship in Canberra | Scam of the Week
Albo heads to China, gets blasted for no good reason. Angus Taylor wants to pack us off to a US war against China to save Taiwan and The Voice (that…
CEO resigns after viral video from Coldplay concert
The IT company CEO captured in a widely circulated video showing him embracing an employee at a Coldplay concert has resigned. Andy Byron resigned from his job as CEO of…
Japan tariff negotiator to hold more trade talks in US
Japan’s top tariff negotiator, Ryosei Akazawa, says he will visit Washington for further ministerial-level talks with the United States. Tokyo hopes to clinch a deal to avert President Donald Trump’s…