States boycotting Israel to go without US federal funds
US states and cities that boycott Israeli companies will be denied federal aid for natural disaster preparedness, the Trump administration has announced, tying routine federal funding to its political stance.…
Trump threatens steeper India tariffs over Russian oil
Donald Trump says he will substantially raise tariffs on goods from India over its Russian oil purchases, while New Delhi says it will take measures to safeguard its interests and…
Rare earths miners see opportunity in US trade war
Trade tensions between the US and China are playing into the hands of Australian rare earths miners. The weapons and electronics ingredients with hard-to-pronounce names such as praseodymium and neodymium…
Millions struggle to afford personal hygiene products
Millions of Australians could be living in hygiene poverty, with many struggling to afford basic items such as soap, toothpaste and deodorant. About one in eight people recently skipped buying…
Nationwide protests planned after Harbour Bridge march
Protest laws could be repealed or expanded following a march across an iconic national landmark, as activists plan for more demonstrations. The pro-Palestine movement, boosted by a march across the…
Airbnb hosts say caps won’t shift them to rental market
Imposing further booking limits on short-stay properties would have little impact on rental supply and affordability in Australia’s biggest cities, Airbnb says. Capping or lowering the number of nights a…
US could demand thousands in bonds for tourist visas
The US could require thousands of dollars-worth of bonds for some tourist and business visas under a pilot program launching in two weeks, a government notice said, an effort that…
Tesla approves shares worth $US29 billion to Elon Musk
Tesla has granted CEO Elon Musk 96 million shares worth about $US29 billion ($A45 billion), a move aimed at keeping the billionaire entrepreneur at the helm as he fights a…
Rivers of gold pour into Kalgoorlie for mining forum
Mining has always been an industry of boom and bust. The fickle fortunes of Australia’s biggest export sector were clear to see on opening day of the annual Diggers and…
Meet the first woman to lead Australia’s federal police
Krissy Barrett joined the Australian Federal Police as a young administrative assistant and will now make history as the first woman to lead the agency. Ms Barrett has been appointed…