Confident Aussies buck cost of living to splurge on mum
The cost-of-living crunch won’t deter Australians from spoiling mum as they are set to splurge half a billion dollars this Mother’s Day. Food, clothing, personal beauty and jewellery are expected…
Renewables influx a cooler change to summer energy mix
An influx of renewables into Australia’s main energy grid has driven down emissions while helping counter price pressure from expensive coal, hydro and gas. Solar and wind chipped in 43…
UK and India clinch landmark trade deal
India and the United Kingdom have concluded a long-coveted free trade pact, in a landmark deal that represents the UK’s most significant post-Brexit agreement that was finalised in the shadow…
DoorDash agrees to acquire UK rival Deliveroo
DoorDash, the ubiquitous US food delivery app, has agreed to acquire British rival Deliveroo for Stg2.9 billion ($A6 billion) in cash, expanding its business in Europe, Asia and the Middle…
No conflict, no interest | The West Report
The Federal Court defamation case against Michael West Media has been dropped, but unfortunately so has the regulator’s investigation into the lawyers’ conduct. This ordeal has taken five months, $40,000,…
Barbie maker Mattel to raise prices to offset tariffs
Mattel, the maker of Barbie dolls and other popular toys, plans to raise prices for some products sold in the US to offset higher costs related to President Donald Trump’s…
An Ambulance Chaser’s Tale: case against Michael West Media dropped
The Federal Court defamation case against Michael West Media has been dropped, but so has the regulator’s investigation into the lawyers’ conduct. Michael West reports on a fee-fest. Our latest…
OpenAI scraps plans to change into for-profit company
ChatGPT inventor OpenAI has reversed course on plans to transform into a for-profit company, announcing that it will remain under the control of its original US non-profit entity. The decision…
End of an online era as Microsoft closes Skype
Skype, the once-popular video call service, has ended operations after more than 20 years. Owner Microsoft had announced the move in February, encouraging Skype users to migrate to its communications…