Like many Australians, I was a ‘rent-vestor’. No one should have to do what I did just to secure housing | Neha Madhok
While I owned an apartment, I couldn’t afford to live in it – forced to become a speculative investor just to have a shot at shelter Until recently, I was…
Songwriters on the Run by Robert Forster review – Go-Betweens frontman hits a dud note
There’s little melody or rhythm in Forster’s prose, while the dialogue is plodding and full of exposition Robert Forster, frontman of the Go-Betweens, knows how to write music and how…
Newsroom Edition: Labor broke a promise for bold reform. Does it matter? – podcast
In a big gamble, Labor broke a big promise. In this week’s budget, the government announced changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing. The treasurer, Jim Chalmers, is suggesting…
‘Un-costed nonsense’: coalition economic plan blasted
The coalition has pledged to introduce some of the biggest cuts to migration in Australia’s history and overhaul the nation’s tax system, but is facing accusations its reforms are “un-costed…
Migrants help keep rural Australia alive, farmers say
Skilled migrants do not take Australian jobs, but fill critical labour shortages, enrich cultural diversity and stem the decline of country towns, agricultural groups say. Peak farming bodies have urged…
Chalmers’ Budget in search of more productivity and less rent-seeking
On negative gearing and CGT. Jim Chalmers’ aim is to ease intergenerational inequality while lifting Australia’s woeful productivity. Harry Chemay reports on the Budget. Before I dive into this Budget…
Delta soars to Eurovision stardom in sparkling form
Delta Goodrem has sung for Australia at the second semi-final of Eurovision, playing a sparkly gold piano as she performed her song Eclipse. The singer and former Neighbours star, who…
Shoppers could pay more after Coles misconduct ruling
Customers could end up paying more for longer, according to a consumer expert who says a landmark ruling against Coles will have unintended consequences. The Federal Court found on Thursday…
Xi lauds ‘new positioning’ in Chinese ties with US
Chinese President Xi Jinping has hailed a “new positioning” of ties with the United States that envisages co-operation with measured competition, following his summit with US President Donald Trump. Trump’s…
UK records strong growth but Iran war casts shadow
Britain’s economy grew unexpectedly in March to cap another strong first quarter, suggesting it was in better shape as the Iran war escalated than many feared, though economists say seasonal…