Uluru’s Ayers Rock Resort to be sold to US company
A hotel hosting tourists visiting one of Australia’s most iconic landmarks will change hands to a US private equity-owned tourism company, with the deal to benefit Indigenous communities. The Ayers…
Nauru truth bomb, Government lies. Playing with money, power and refugee lives
Amid the row over the accuracy of a translation, the Governor-General weighs in on the importance of transparency. Janet Pelly with the story. Last month, a translation of a speech…
Developer denies reported links to organised crime
One of the biggest property developers in NSW is suing Nine over news reports the company and its boss had links with organised crime figures, including the notorious Alameddine gang.…
Japan’s Nikkei skids as bets of US rate hike grow
Japan’s Nikkei skidded on Friday, wiping out this week’s gains amid an otherwise subdued Asian session, after weaker-than-expected spending data underscored the scourge of inflation as bets grew that the…
Homes, shacks damaged as fire emergencies hit states
More than a dozen homes and shacks have been damaged by an out-of-control fire, with authorities warning it’s not safe to return. Two firefighters have been treated for minor injuries…
Smiggle, Peter Alexander owner expects lower earnings
Shares in the parent company of Smiggle and Peter Alexander fell to a year-and-a-half low after a disappointing earnings outlook, underpinned by consumer cost-of-living woes. Premier Investments shares dropped 9.8…
Australia working through Pentagon AUKUS review
Australia is working through the details of the Pentagon’s review of AUKUS which has given the nuclear submarine pact the green light. The highly anticipated review took six months to…
Meghan launches Christmas chocs after Netflix show
The Duchess of Sussex has launched a range of Christmas chocolate bars – the day after her much-derided holiday special aired on Netflix. Meghan’s limited-edition As Ever “Chocolate Holiday Trio”…
Porn and violent images to be blurred by search engines
Search engines will be required to blur pornography and high-impact violence as tech giants prepare to comply with Australia’s social media ban. The new rules will come into effect on…
“Enough is enough”. Why Brereton *has* to resign from the NACC
NACC boss Paul Brereton has a disturbing history of giving misleading information. How much more evidence of poor behaviour is needed for him to resign? Sarah Russell asks. Brereton has…