From Fiji to French Polynesia, how Pacific islands are uniquely vulnerable to the oil crisis
The reliance of island countries and territories on imported oil is expected to hit economic growth and increase inflation When 53-year-old Agbar Mohammad pulled into a petrol station in Fiji…
If Australia is home to an AI gold rush, let’s not squander it. Let’s fjord a different path | Peter Lewis
Tech titans appear to be cosying up to Canberra with an eye to training data models here. An AI wealth fund could share in the profits Get our breaking news…
Bowen to back electrification at UN climate summit
Australia and Turkey have flagged they will put vehicle electrification in the fast lane at this year’s United Nations climate summit, as the world grapples with the fallout from fuel…
Aussie activists detained by Israel arrive in Turkey
Australian activists detained in Israel after trying to deliver aid to Gaza have been deported to Turkey following a “shameful” video of an Israeli minister taunting detainees. The 428 Global…
Adios! Aussie fast food chain suddenly exits US
An Aussie-born Mexican-themed fast food chain is pulling out of the United States in a spectacular turnaround on its American market ambitions. Stock exchange-listed Guzman y Gomez made the announcement…
Second ‘ISIS bride’ group leaves Syrian refugee camp
A second group of Australian women and children with links to the terrorist group Islamic State have left a refugee camp in Syria. The group departed the Al-Roj camp on…
Concerns, doubts over Tasmania budget cuts
The world’s biggest credit ratings agency doubts Tasmania will pull off its “ambitious” budget cuts, warning the island state it faces a fresh downgrade if it doesn’t. S&P Global Ratings…
Israel Kidnapped Gaza Flotilla Activists, A Father Demands Answers | The West Report
Gemma O’Toole was aboard the Freedom Flotilla when it was intercepted by Israeli forces. Her father, Patrick Kaiser, says the family went more than 64 hours without hearing from her,…
Australia backs historic United Nations climate vote
Australia has voted in favour of a landmark United Nations resolution spearheaded by its Pacific island neighbours to strengthen state responsibility to act on climate change. The 193-member global body…
Australia backs historic United Nations climate vote
Australia has voted in favour of a landmark United Nations resolution spearheaded by its Pacific island neighbours to strengthen state responsibility to act on climate change. The 193-member global body…