RBA minutes to be scrutinised as rate fears rise
Central bank watchers are waiting on more colour from the “robust” conversation at the Reserve Bank’s last board meeting as they try to predict its next move. Minutes from the…
Vapes may cause cancer despite safer than smoking claim
People who vape are at higher risk of cancer than those who do not, a landmark study has found, casting doubt over whether the habit is safer than smoking. Public…
Robotics investment could create human jobs bonanza
Australia’s universities and research institutions are at the forefront of robotics innovation, but the nation is still failing to translate that into scalable solutions to drive economic activity. Additional public…
Brent oil heads for record month, stocks in limbo
Brent crude oil has risen three per cent and is on track for a record monthly rise , while global stocks are in limbo as investors dig in for a…
Top forecaster’s dire prediction if Iran war drags on
One of Australia’s top economic soothsayers has a grim prediction if the war in the Middle East is not resolved soon. HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham forecasts Australia’s economy will…
Ex-nanny’s fight over crimes against humanity claims
A former Sydney nanny accused of carrying out torture and kidnapping for a notorious Chilean dictator claims she will be tried for crimes against humanity if she is extradited to…
Rio Tinto resumes Pilbara port operations after cyclone
Rio Tinto says operations at three of its four Pilbara iron ore port terminals have resumed after Tropical Cyclone Narelle swept through Western Australia’s Pilbara region, disrupting shipments but leaving…
China’s DeepSeek AI chatbot suffers major outage
China’s popular DeepSeek artificial intelligence chatbot has suffered its longest outage since the viral rise of its flagship R1 and V3 models. DeepSeek’s status website showed the chatbot suffered a…
Fat cat salaries. Public service chiefs in a world of their own
Salaries for our best-paid Federal public servants are set without reference to private sector salaries, comparable positions in State bureaucracies, or what other countries pay. What’s the scam? The Scam…
Australia to have another ‘crack’ at Indian trade deal
Australia will look to expand its trade deal with India, as nations try to diversify relationships amid global uncertainty. Trade Minister Don Farrell said the government will again hold negotiations…