Socceroo quandary. USA tourism in decline as World Cup looms amid visa mess, Trump chaos
Amid global trepidation in the football fraternity over the troubles in the USA, hosts for the 2026 World Cup, there is a sharp drop-off in tourist numbers. Andrew Gardiner with…
Aussies adjusting to volatility: business banking giant
Geopolitical tensions driven by the Middle East crisis and high fuel prices have created a volatile macroeconomic environment, Australia’s biggest business bank says. National Australia Bank, which is one of…
Japan’s ‘Iron Lady’ lands in Australia to shore up ties
Japan’s “Iron Lady”, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, has arrived in Australia for her first visit as leader as the two nations seek to shore up energy and defence ties. Ms…
‘Most responsible’: Labor pledge for high-stakes budget
Labor will tout its most restrained budget yet as sweeping changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme allow it to bank more savings than increased spending. But the government also…
Israel approves plan to buy F-35, F-15IA fighter jets
Israel has given final approval for a plan to purchase two new combat squadrons of F-35 and F-15IA advanced fighter aircraft from Lockheed Martin and Boeing in a deal worth…
Tension simmers as man charged with ‘horrific’ murder
A man faces the possibility of life behind bars over the alleged murder of a five-year-old girl as the outback town of Alice Springs reels from unrest. Jefferson Lewis, 47,…
Drivers to wait until after budget for fuel relief call
Any decision to extend the halving of the fuel tax will come after the upcoming federal budget as Labor leaves the door open to changes for investment properties and family…
Close call tipped as Reserve Bank mulls third rate hike
A repeat of the Reserve Bank board’s split decision to raise interest rates in March could be on the cards as the central bank frets over the dual threats of…
Gyökeres double fires Arsenal past Fulham to turn title pressure on Manchester City
Arsenal supporters had almost forgotten what it was like to win without their nerves being shredded. They were reacquainted with the feeling on an occasion when everything felt right from…
Cricket’s George Costanza: McCullum makes himself look vital by not turning up | Barney Ronay
England head coach survived Ashes review but going missing for 43% of the county season is straight out of Seinfeld George: Right now I just sit around pretending I’m busy.Jerry:…