“Make Iran like Gaza”: Chilling insider view from Israel weapons expo
How to make ‘Iran like Gaza’ and describing the genocide in Palestine as a weapons testing laboratory. Michael West and Stephanie Tran with the inside story of a weapons expo.…
Christmas bonus as Aussie shares soar to six-week high
Australia’s share market has surged to six-week highs, buoyed by Santa rally hopes and Reserve Bank minutes that were less hawkish than expected, which bolstered interest rate sensitive sectors. The…
RBA reveals what’s needed to avert rate hikes in 2026
By the end of January Australians should have a clearer picture of whether they can expect interest rate hikes next year. Quarterly inflation data, due to be released by the…
Family travel perks curbed after MP expenses outrage
Families of politicians could be downgraded to economy class flights and stopped from claiming taxpayer-funded trips to major sporting events. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has moved to restrict family reunion…
Video game pioneer behind Call of Duty, dies at 55
Vince Zampella, one of the creators behind such best-selling video games as Call of Duty, has died. He was 55. Video game company Electronic Arts said Zampella died on Sunday.…
Trump unveils ‘Trump-class’ US battleships
US President Trump has announced plans for a new “Trump class” of battleships, marking the start of an expanded naval buildup and signalling increased scrutiny of defence contractors over production…
Battle of the bulge, weight loss pill wins approval
US regulators have given the green light to a pill version of the blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy, the first daily oral medication to treat obesity. The US Food and Drug…
‘Disgusting’ politicisation of Bondi massacre slammed
The opposition leader has been condemned for a “disgusting” personal attack on a senior government figure, who she claimed had not shed any tears over the Bondi massacre. Energy Minister…
And the biggest compo payout for Robodebt victims is … Scott Morrison!
Compare Robodebt victims’ compo to the quantum of Scott Morrison’s publicly funded legal fees. It’s shameful, reports Rex Patrick. He knew! Scott Morrison was the minister who took Robodebt to…
Mercedes-Benz to pay up to settle emissions scandal
Mercedes-Benz USA and parent company Daimler AG have agreed to pay almost $US150 million ($A225 million) to settle allegations that the automaker secretly installed devices in hundreds of thousands of…