Stocks drift, dollar wobbles ahead of US data
Stocks struggled for direction on Thursday while the dollar stumbled as the euphoria from market tailwinds earlier in the week fizzled out, with traders looking to US data later in…
Rate cut odds lengthen after surprise employment jump
The chances of a second interest rate cut have been pared back after the economy produced thousands of new jobs, in a further sign of a robust labour market. The…
Early president meeting for Albanese on Indonesia trip
Anthony Albanese has had an early encounter with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto ahead of the pair’s formal talks in Jakarta. The prime minister arrived in Jakarta on Wednesday night for…
Greens to choose leader and reflect on election lessons
It’s not easy being Green after losing several seats and a party leader at the federal election. But those who remain are preparing to choose a replacement and reflect on…
Defence tops priority list for PM’s Indonesia visit
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will look to deepen defence and investment ties with Indonesia in talks with the nation’s president Prabowo Subianto. The prime minister will meet face-to-face with Mr…
Transparency. Is Labor’s large majority a threat to truth in government?
Information is the currency of power in a democracy. It’s what allows informed debate and scrutiny of Government. So, how is transparency shaping up in the 48th Parliament? Rex Patrick…
Jobs data poised to help pencil in draw down on rates
The Reserve Bank is watching closely as the last data domino falls before a pivotal rates meeting. The RBA’s preferred measure of inflation – the trimmed mean – fell back…
Telco complaints a symptom of cost-of-living crisis
Cash-strapped Australians fear being cut off from their phone and internet services as telcos refuse to support struggling customers, resulting in a spike in complaints. Reports to the telecommunications watchdog…
Disgraced veteran to learn fate over war crimes claims
Decorated war veteran Ben Roberts-Smith will learn on Friday whether he had successfully overturned findings that he was, on the balance of probabilities, a war criminal. Justice Anthony Besanko delivered…
Albanese to strengthen regional ties on Indonesia visit
A strengthened relationship with Indonesia will boost Australia’s economy, the prime minister says, as he heads to Jakarta. Anthony Albanese will travel to Indonesia on Wednesday for the first overseas…