Buoyant Albanese plots next phase of Labor dynasty
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has backed a greater role for the government in childcare as he prepares to push through legislation tightening up the sector following horrifying allegations of child…
Gambling inquiry scam of silence
It’s been over two years since the late Peta Murphy MP tabled her report on online gaming and its impact on those experiencing gambling harm. What’s the scam? The scam…
Peek into surprise RBA decision as rate cut on cards
A behind-the-scenes glimpse at the Reserve Bank’s shock interest rate decision could offer clues into its next ruling. Borrowers and mortgage holders are still reeling after its board flouted expectations…
Diplomacy in Beijing, Censorship in Canberra | Scam of the Week
Albo heads to China, gets blasted for no good reason. Angus Taylor wants to pack us off to a US war against China to save Taiwan and The Voice (that…
CEO resigns after viral video from Coldplay concert
The IT company CEO captured in a widely circulated video showing him embracing an employee at a Coldplay concert has resigned. Andy Byron resigned from his job as CEO of…
Japan tariff negotiator to hold more trade talks in US
Japan’s top tariff negotiator, Ryosei Akazawa, says he will visit Washington for further ministerial-level talks with the United States. Tokyo hopes to clinch a deal to avert President Donald Trump’s…
Gen Z super worry? Eleven million dollar houses coming your way
Generation Z has bigger issues to worry about than the $3m super threshold. When they retire, their super may be needed to pay off their $11m home. Harry Chemay models…
PM on winning strategy for hearts and minds in Beijing
Few do pomp and ceremony as well as the Chinese. As he met with leaders in Beijing’s Great Hall of the People on Tuesday, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was given…
‘Golden ticket’ visa for the rich fails to pay its way
A special Australian visa for foreign investors who stumped up millions of dollars was scrapped because they paid less tax and added little economic benefit. Right of entry, including for…
PM’s China stance hailed by Taiwan despite criticisms
Anthony Albanese’s balancing act to boost economic ties with China while remaining firm on Australia’s opposition to its aggression has been welcomed at home and abroad. The prime minister held…