Follow-up talks to put ‘flesh on bone’ of Japan deals
Japan’s prime minister will leave Canberra having secured new deals spanning defence, critical minerals and energy supplies during talks with her Australian counterpart. In a meeting overshadowed by the war…
Haribo sales hit record as gummies edge out chocolates
German gummy bear maker Haribo says it achieved a record sales volume last year, driven in part by new product launches and shifting consumer preferences. “Our worldwide sales increased by…
Borrowers back to square one as likely rate hike looms
Mortgage holders are set to be hundreds of dollars worse off per month than they were at the start of the year as the Reserve Bank prepares to unload a…
A Shadow of Doubt – Episode 1: The Crime
The first episode reconstructs the murder of Cabramatta MP John Newman and the volatile environment in which it occurred. Set in a suburb defined by drugs, gang violence, and rising…
Economic hawks eye restraint in pre-election budget
A state treasurer has been urged to throw out the usual pre-election budget playbook as health costs and debt mount. More than $2 billion in spending measures have been unveiled…
Jewish primary school like ‘prison’ after Bondi attack
School students are growing up surrounded by prison-like security and in fear of being subjected to abuse or violence, an inquiry stemming from the Bondi terror attack has been told.…
Aussies losing almost $5b in unpaid super every year
Australians are missing out on almost $5 billion in superannuation entitlements every year, with one in four workers affected nationwide. Workers were underpaid $24.4 billion across five years between 2018…
Women Deliver Conference. Glimmers of hope amid the doom and gloom?
The Women Deliver conference in Melbourne exposed the global decline in humanitarian aid amid escalating conflict. Aleta Moriarty was there. Women Deliver is the largest gathering of women leaders, rights…
Booze giant eyes job cuts, as consumers curb thirst
One of Australia’s biggest alcohol sellers is trying to ring-fence its business and cushion customers as the Middle East conflict threatens supply chains and pushes up fuel and freight costs.…
AI key to recovering ultra-valuable solar material
The race is on to extract more value from retired solar equipment to improve recycling economics and prevent tens of thousands of tonnes of material going to landfill. Materials like…