Peter James rushed to help during the Port Arthur massacre: ‘Some people were falling apart. I would become one of them’
When the paramedic entered the Tasmanian cafe where a gunman had killed scores of people, he was warned he would never be the same again. The warning proved true When…
Aussie travellers on the go as Asian airport hubs shine
Airlines in Australia and around the world have trimmed flight numbers and increased airfares on the back of the Middle East crisis, but that hasn’t stopped Aussies from heading overseas.…
“Deeply concerning” says UK Parliament report on AUKUS progress
A UK House of Commons Defence Committee report pointing out the unlikelihood of successful AUKUS delivery has just been published. What’s the scam? The scam is the Australian Government continuing…
Trump reveals long-awaited pick for top Australia post
US President Donald Trump has announced his pick for the next American ambassador to Australia more than a year after the Republican leader’s return to the White House. Former Virginia…
Trump reveals long-awaited pick for top Australia post
US President Donald Trump has announced his pick for the next American ambassador to Australia more than a year after the Republican leader’s return to the White House. Former Virginia…
Union clean-up hit as ailing corruption fighter quits
The resignation of the man tasked with cleaning up the scandal-plagued construction union may have been triggered by health issues, according to the government. Senior barrister Mark Irving KC was…
Canaries in AI coalmine still chirping, jobs data shows
Artificial intelligence has yet to negatively impact hiring of graduates, although some occupations are starting to show signs of softening, says Employment Minister Amanda Rishworth. In a keynote address on…
Fat Cats and the Pezullo report. So keen for secrecy, they’d rather admit failure
In its pitch to keep the “Pezzullo Report” secret, the Australian Public Service Commission has given sworn evidence to the Administrative Review Tribunal that it is a failed organisation. Rex…
‘Not a luxury’: call for inclusivity in gender equality
As the rights of women and girls are deliberately wound back, Australia’s first female prime minister has urged gender equality activists to push back with the same ferocity. Former Labor…
Coalition unveils road map to turbocharge fuel capacity
Australia’s fuel reserves would be more than doubled to 60 days under a coalition plan to strengthen the nation’s supply chains in the face of global crisis. Opposition Leader Angus…