‘Not our war’: Australian Iranians hope for new regime
A ceasefire will not calm the fears of Iranians in Australia as their homeland’s authoritarian regime looms over their loved ones. After almost two weeks of conflict, a temporary pause…
McDonald’s and Krispy Kreme end US partnership
McDonald’s and Krispy Kreme say they are ending their partnership in the United States on July 2, a little more than a year after it was announced. Krispy Kreme said…
‘We got smashed’: but Ley eyes political resurrection
A plan to resurrect the coalition from the ashes of its election loss will be revealed by the opposition leader as she vows to represent modern Australia. Sussan Ley will…
Big business budget sell after ‘sophisticated’ spending
Economic leaders will be told NSW is open for business, as the treasurer continues selling a budget welcomed by property developers and the building sector. But others have questioned why…
Slight increase in mortgage holders behind on payments
More homeowners are falling behind on their house repayments despite a cut in interest rates. Figures from the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority showed 1.68 per cent of all mortgages were…
Bezos’ Venice wedding party moved on security concerns
A celebrity wedding party for Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and journalist Lauren Sanchez in Venice this week has been moved to an isolated, less accessible part of the lagoon city…
YouTube in frame for youth ban after safety spin claims
Australia’s online watchdog is pushing for YouTube to be included in a landmark social media ban for children, accusing platforms of spin in their safety claims. eSafety commissioner Julie Inman…
Debt forecast has alarm bells ringing for Olympic hosts
Debt is set to reach record levels for a state government planning an Olympics following a milestone budget. Queensland’s Liberal National government on Tuesday handed down its first budget since…
Surplus in sight but few sweeteners in ‘careful’ budget
Employers and developers have praised pioneering housing initiatives in Australia’s largest state budget while critics rue missed opportunities and few sweeteners for struggling households. NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey charted a…
Who’s next? Will Albo and Wong approve China attacking Taiwan?
Time and again, abandoning principles sets the Karma bus off on its journey. Australia having to approve China attacking Taiwan is a case in point, Michael Pascoe argues. The US…