‘Big moment’: world’s largest electric ship launched
Powered by more than 250 tonnes of batteries and with the ability to carry 2100 passengers, Hull 096 has been hailed as one of Australia’s greatest exports. The 130m-long vessel,…
Labor in pole position as leaders deliver final pitch
Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton have made last-ditch bids to convince Australians why they should lead for the next three years. On the penultimate day of campaigning before Saturday’s election,…
Weary retail recovery has rate cut almost in the bag
Sluggish retail spending and stagnant trading volumes are yet another reason for the Reserve Bank to cut interest rates, economists say. Retail trade rose a lower-than-expected 0.3 per cent in…
Australia Islamic Caliphate? Dark money and the 11th hour Election propaganda blitzkrieg
An 11th-hour Election 2025 blitzkrieg claims the Greens are enabling extremists who “will do anything in their power to establish a worldwide Islamic Caliphate.” Wendy Bacon and Yaakov Aharon investigate…
End of the road for freeze on car rego and other fees
A raft of government fees and charges will rise, including car registration and fines, as a state’s year-long freeze comes to an end. The former Queensland Labor government froze the…
Aussies cautious on spending as rate pressures persist
Consumers are slowly starting to dip into their pockets and spend on retail, but many are still spooked by interest rates putting pressure on home budgets. Retail trade data released…
Leaders eye election finish line in final-day sprint
Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton have just one more day to convince voters they should lead the nation, as the election campaign nears the finish line. The prime minister and…
Journalist admits ‘subterfuge’ as veteran seeks retrial
Subterfuge and a secret call are in the spotlight as an award winning journalist faces questioning over claims he illegally obtained information about ex-elite soldier Ben Roberts-Smith’s legal strategy. Nick…
Economists slam major parties over timing of costings
Economists have criticised both major parties for releasing their budget costings just days before the federal election, arguing politicians need to do better. Labor released its costings on Tuesday, while…
Tesla denies plans to look for new CEO to replace Musk
Tesla chair Robyn Denholm has denied a Wall Street Journal report that board members had contacted executive search firms to find a new replacement for CEO Elon Musk. The Journal…