Jump in jobless rate ‘unwelcome but unsurprising’
A rise in Australia’s unemployment rate shouldn’t come as a shock, even though it was worse than expected, the treasurer says. Many market economists expected the jobless rate to stay…
Meta, Zuckerberg settle over Facebook privacy violation
Mark Zuckerberg and current and former directors and officers of Meta Platforms have agreed to settle multi-billion dollar claims for the damage they allegedly caused the company by allowing repeated…
PM sends a message back to Australia after China trip
Anthony Albanese had an observation for viewers back home as he concluded a successful six-day tour of China. “China isn’t just Beijing or Shanghai, any more than Australia is Sydney…
Shaken parents seek alternatives to childcare centres
Worried parents are looking for alternatives to childcare centres after sexual abuse allegations were levelled against an educator. The quality and safety of some larger childcare services have been called…
Coal Cover-up? Wilkie points to Glencore, Anglo, Peabody, MacBank
The corporate regulator’s court loss against TerraCom and its former directors has raised serious questions about Australia’s commitment to tackling systemic fraud in the coal export industry. Stephanie Tran reports.…
Surprise jobless hike may trigger interest rate relief
A surprise jump in the jobless rate could help cement the case for an interest rate cut, delivering welcome relief for homeowners. The unemployment rate bucked market expectations, rising from…
‘Respect never cost anything’: PM defends China outcome
Anthony Albanese has hit back at the coalition over claims of “indulgence” during his China trip, saying his rivals don’t understand the importance of respect in diplomacy. The prime minister’s…
Hunt continues for synagogue firebombing ‘masterminds’
An accused car thief’s arrest has been hailed as a breakthrough, amid mounting pressure on police to pinpoint the evasive “masterminds” of a synagogue firebombing. A 20-year-old man has been…
Gas Empire: how Australians are paying for foreign profiteers
Japan and South Korea have poured tens of billions into the Australian gas industry, keeping domestic supply low and prices high, while greenwashing Australia’s emissions. Kim Wingerei reports. A new…
Jobless rate nears four-year high, firms rethink plans
The unemployment rate has reached its highest level in nearly four years as global uncertainty and the fallout from US tariffs cause firms to rethink hiring plans. Australian Bureau of…