Massive sinkhole opens up near major tunnel project
A large sinkhole, several metres wide, has opened at a sports oval where tunnel-boring machines are carving out a major underground road project. The sinkhole was discovered on Monday at…
Massive sinkhole opens up near major tunnel project
A large sinkhole, several metres wide, has opened at a sports oval where tunnel-boring machines are carving out a major underground road project. The sinkhole was discovered on Monday at…
Ditzy persona Paris Hilton’s armour in often mean world
Paris Hilton has said the media was “cruel” to her as a young woman and despite a lot of change in the industry, more needs to be done on the…
Stop fuelling antisemitism! Jewish groups want Herzog to stay away
Jewish organisations are urging the Government to rescind its invitation to Israel President Isaac Herzog as it risks provoking mass protests and stoking antisemitism. In the wake of the Bondi…
Warnings of ISIS links ignored. The anatomy of the Bondi attacks
Amid calls for Royal Commission, a narrative emerges of the perpetrators, their links to ISIS, and warnings ignored by police and ASIO. Human rights advocate Al the Writer reports (Part…
Warning Australian cities not immune to LA-style fires
Bushfires were far from Bob Sudharshan Ratnarajah’s mind when he bought a suburban home in Sydney’s northwest. The Sri Lankan-born Sydneysider grew up around Parramatta before moving further out to…
Australia faces credibility test after Trump threats
Australia’s credibility as a defender of international law is under renewed scrutiny after its closest security partner forcibly captured the Venezuelan president and threatened similar action against Colombia. US President…
Global minimum tax deal update backed by 145 countries
More than 145 countries have agreed to amend a 2021 global minimum corporate tax agreement, addressing concerns in the United States that the rules could penalise US multinational companies. The…
Novo Nordisk to sell Wegovy weight-loss pill in US
Danish drug maker Novo Nordisk is launching its once-daily Wegovy pill in the United States. It is offering 1.5 milligram and 4mg doses at $US149 ($A223) per month for self-paying…
Renewables Record. Power bills to fall with rise of wind and solar energy
Coal and gas have finally been eclipsed by renewable energy as wind and solar tip in half the power to Australia’s electricity grid. Stephanie Tran reports an historic event. Australia’s…