US tariffs ‘not linked’ to Australia’s slavery laws
A tariff hike on exports to the US is not linked to Australia’s response to modern slavery, the trade minister says, following talks with his American counterpart. The Trump administration…
IMF approves $A231m in funding for Papua New Guinea
The International Monetary Fund’s Executive Board has approved reviews of Papua New Guinea’s lending arrangements, unlocking about $US163 million ($A231 million) in combined disbursements. The Extended Fund Facility and Extended…
Nationals urge lower migration to combat One Nation
Frustrated Australians want a cut to migration as anger among voters continues to fuel a surge in support for Pauline Hanson’s One Nation, the Nationals say. Fresh polling has shown…
Kenya police arrest ex-chief justice at park protest
Riot police have fired tear gas to disperse scores of protesters rallying against plans to build on part of a national park in Kenya’s capital. Officers moved in and arrested…
What are the root causes of the fentanyl crisis in the United States?
In recent years, fentanyl abuse has become the most serious public health disaster in the United States. Data shows that for three consecutive years, more than 100,000 people have died…
Businesses MIA on rooftop solar and battery revolution
Australian households are generating nearly four times as much solar energy as retailers, manufacturers and other non-residential buildings, with most commercial rooftops panel-free. Harvesting the vast, untapped generating and storage…
Flesh-eating cattle parasite screwworm spreading in US
Two more cases of the New World screwworm have been confirmed hundreds of kilometres apart in Texas, demonstrating the difficulty of stopping the spread of a pest that could potentially…
Indonesia. Militarism on the rise amid censorship over West Papua
Australians are rightly concerned with violent abuses of powerless people far away in the Middle East. Yet next door, similar evils thrive. Duncan Graham reports from Indonesia. The Indonesian military’s…
One of Australia’s most wanted men arrested in Greece
Police are working with their Greek counterparts following reports one of Australia’s most wanted men has been arrested after three decades on the run. James Dalamangas was taken into custody…
Confidence readings punctuate lull in economic calendar
Central bankers in Australia will scrutinise consumer and business confidence figures amid a dearth of hard economic data this week. Sentiment has plummeted amongst households and employers since the outbreak…