Private health inusrance. Unfit for purpose and in need of reset
A $6.9B annual subsidy supports a model for private health insurance that’s losing consumer confidence. There’s a proven alternative. Claudia Weisenberger reports. Bupa CEO Nick Stone recently described private health…
By-election sparked by MP’s death ignites fuel debate
A by-election triggered by an MP’s sudden death looms as a litmus test for a state government’s handling of the fuel crisis. More than 40,000 Queensland voters will take to…
Stocks set for weekly gain, oil below $US100 a barrel
Asian stocks were poised for a second week of strong gains and oil prices were pinned below $US100 ($A140) a barrel with investors hopeful for a near-term resolution to the…
Popular buy now, pay later company sees bad debts rise
One of Australia’s biggest buy now, pay later businesses has set a new earnings record as more people use its service to pay for everyday essentials such as utilities and…
Behind the bluster, Donald Trump desperately needs a peace deal with Iran. Here’s a solution | Rajan Menon
Washington and Tehran will have to make compromises and the current deadline must be extended. But with the will there’s clearly a way The failure of the Islamabad talks to…
Teleportation, aliens and cancer-busting soda – it’s not just Trump going cuckoo, his officials are too | Arwa Mahdawi
As the president’s men rave about paranormal events and Diet Coke, it seems the US’s only hope is extraterrestrial intervention People often criticise the Democrats for being overly cautious and…
The Guardian view on a ceasefire for Lebanon: Trump has promised a pause. Civilians need real peace | Editorial
A deeply scarred country is caught in a war not of its making, seeking a solution which lies outside its hands The 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon that Donald Trump announced…
Justin Trudeau at Coachella? That’s just wrong: at a certain age, things must change | Emma Brockes
If you have to consult the Reddit thread ‘am I too old for Coachella?’, then the answer is probably ‘yes’ This morning, over breakfast, in the course of discussing the…
Red hair gene favoured by natural selection over last 10,000 years, study finds
Scientists who analysed nearly 16,000 ancient remains suggest red hair and fair skin is favoured for vitamin D production People with red hair who have put up with teasing or…
Eat my dust: what is slow vacuuming – and does it work?
When it comes to vacuuming, slow and steady wins the rug race, according to social media users. But experts caution against overdoing the method Get our weekend culture and lifestyle…