Weiss named CBS News editor-in-chief in Free Press deal
Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison has named Bari Weiss editor-in-chief of CBS News as part of a deal to acquire the online news site she founded, The Free Press. The…
Hopes for peace but pain lingers on Oct 7 anniversary
Leaders strike a sombre tone commemorating the deaths of 1200 Israelis and the taking of 250 hostages by Hamas as mediators try to broker a ceasefire that sticks. Prime Minister…
Coalition unity in spotlight as MPs return to Canberra
After a month where the coalition displayed their political differences, Opposition Leader Sussan Ley will be eager to patch up any signs of disunity on the team’s return to Canberra.…
The solutions they wont use to fix the housing crisis | The West Report
Australia’s housing market isn’t a ladder, it’s a Ponzi scheme. And the government’s latest “first home buyer” plan? Just another injection straight into the property lobby’s veins. Michael breaks down…
Australia, PNG ink defence treaty after false start
Australia and Papua New Guinea have officially inked a mutual defence pact that commits each nation to supporting the other in the event of an armed attack. Prime Minister Anthony…
Liberal poll blow days after MP’s retreat to backbench
Rogue federal Liberal MP Andrew Hastie did the right thing by stepping down from the opposition frontbench, a senior colleague says, as the coalition takes another battering in a key…
Optus in government’s sights as parliament returns
Embattled telco Optus has been put on notice as the federal government prepares to push through new laws beefing up oversight of the industry. The Singapore-owned company’s chief executive Stephen…
Vigils mark Israel attack anniversary, Gaza death toll
Tens of thousands of Australians will join vigils across the nation to mark the second anniversary of the deadly Hamas attack on Israel. More than 1200 people were killed and…
A crack in the AUKUS public relations pressure hull!
AUKUS is a hugely expensive Defence project facing considerable and, many argue unsurmountable, hurdles. But does Defence have a Plan B? Rex Patrick reveals a crack in Defence PR’s high…
Consumer confidence survey to signpost spending outlook
Analysts and policymakers will get a read on how consumers are feeling about the economy in an otherwise quiet week for hard data. Australian households have been steadily gaining confidence…