AI in sights to build up nation’s sliding productivity
Beneath its robust facade, deep-seated cracks threaten the integrity of Australia’s jobs market. Wages are growing in real terms, unemployment is historically low and falling interest rates bode well for…
Fractured coalition to unveil key roles after reunion
Questions are being raised about how a fractured coalition will hold the government to account as a reunion takes shape. Liberal leader Sussan Ley and Nationals counterpart David Littleproud spoke…
Ailing hospital operator vows wards will stay open
Patients and staff at dozens of hospitals across Australia have been assured it’s business as usual as their embattled private health operator enters receivership. Healthscope chief executive Tino La Spina…
Looming power bill hikes spark calls to shop around
Picking up the phone to negotiate a better deal rather than languishing on standing offers could save households as much as $700 on their power bills. Electricity price increases of…
ASEAN nations seek meeting with Trump over US tariffs
Southeast Asian nations will forge a common front to face challenges including economic headwinds from US tariffs and a four-year civil war in Myanmar. Opening an annual summit of the…
Verdict expected in emissions trial of Volkswagen execs
A verdict in a case related to the Volkswagen diesel emissions scandal is expected to be handed down by a German court, nearly a decade after US authorities discovered manipulated…
Big banks hand private hospital giant a $100m lifeline
Two major banks will help keep Australia’s second-largest hospital operator afloat as its struggles with crippling debt. Commonwealth Bank announced on Monday it would provide $100 million to support Healthscope,…
Albanese ramps up Gaza rhetoric as Zionist narrative erodes
Anthony Albanese is finally outraged at Israel’s aid blockade, while the Zionist lobby is losing the argument in the NSW Parliament’s antisemitism inquiry. Emma Thomas with the story. Right-wing Zionist…
PM slams Israel; Australians against Gaza aid blockade
A vast majority of Australians believe Israel’s decision to block aid for people in Gaza isn’t justifiable, as the prime minister branded the Middle Eastern nation’s actions as untenable. Anthony…
Power bill shock: households face energy cost increases
Power bill increases of upwards of nine per cent have been locked in for some Australian households as energy regulators make a final call on safety net prices. Caps on…