Who knew? High-level Afghanistan war crimes cover-up exposed
A two-year MWM investigation reveals top Australian Army Generals may know much more about war crimes in Afghanistan than previously thought. Retired army officer Stuart McCarthy reports. A US Air…
Regional house price growth outstrips capital cities
Regional house values continue to climb as capital city prices reverse a decline and a second interest rate cut is forecast to fuel demand. WA has emerged as a new…
Restaurants on the brink as business failures plateau
The future of many businesses struggling to stay afloat rests upon the Reserve Bank and Donald Trump. Business conditions in Australia remain perilously difficult, with insolvency levels at record highs…
New Zealand coalition to bank savings in crunch budget
New Zealand’s long run of deficits and exploding debt will come into focus as Chris Luxon’s coalition government hands down its second budget. Finance Minister Nicola Willis will reveal the…
Party elder sure Nationals will mend coalition fences
The man who led the Nationals during its last divorce from the Liberals believes the coalition partners will eventually reunite. Ian Sinclair was leader of the Nationals during the coalition’s…
British inflation jumps after domestic bills spike
Inflation in the UK spiked to its highest level for more than a year in April amid a raft of higher domestic bills, such as energy and water. The Office…
Labor election guru urges party against ‘myth-making’
Labor must remain grounded following its election triumph to avoid “myth-making” and deliver on key issues, the party’s campaign architect says. National secretary Paul Erickson outlined the secret ingredients behind…
MPs seek united front against Labor from torn coalition
National and Liberal MPs are calling for a united front against Labor as a common enemy despite a growing rift since the parties split. Their coalition fell apart days after…
Qantas makes mercy plea for illegal sackings ‘mistake’
Qantas did not deliberately break the law when it illegally sacked 1820 workers and its “mistake” warrants a “mid-range” penalty, a court has been told. Federal Court Justice Michael Lee…
Aussie shares at three-month high as big bank hits peak
Australian shares have closed at a three-month high following the Reserve Bank’s interest rate cut. The S&P/ASX200 rose 43.5 points, or 0.52 per cent, to 8,386.8, as the broader All…