Riding high after a successful military mission in Venezuela, Donald Trump is now talking about where US forces might venture next. At a press conference […]
Author: Graeme Smith
Deputy Editor
Markets Open Higher as Key Inflation Data Looms
Sydney, 7 January 2026 — Australian shares opened in positive territory on Wednesday morning, regaining ground lost in the previous session as investors await crucial inflation […]
PM Albanese Considers Royal Commission into Bondi Attack as Public Pressure Mounts
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has indicated he is open to establishing a royal commission into the Bondi terrorist attack, following growing calls for an independent […]
Maximise Your Annual Leave: Smart Strategies Using Public Holidays
Aussie workers can turn their annual leave into much longer breaks by strategically timing their holidays. Most Aussies get 20 days of annual leave a […]
“Not Always Necessary”: Former Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton Acknowledges Some COVID-19 Measures Were Mistakes
In a candid reflection on Victoria’s pandemic response, former Chief Health Officer Professor Brett Sutton has stated that some COVID-19 restrictions were unnecessary with the […]
Australia Voices Serious Concerns as China Imposes Safeguard Tariffs on Beef Exports
The Australian government has expressed serious concerns following China’s decision to impose safeguard tariffs on certain Australian beef products. The move is expected to have […]
Severe weather causes power outages in eastern Australia
More than 27,500 homes in the east coast Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) were without power because of damage from heavy rain, strong […]
‘The least they can do’. We finally find out what Labor will do with its second term
The first week of the 48th Parliament was very revealing. Regular readers would know the question we have been asking is “what will Labor do […]
Ed Sheeran To Return To Australia In 2026 For ‘Loop’ Stadium Tour
Ed Sheeran has added a run of Australian dates to his Loop world tour, which will see him return down under in early 2026. The multi-platinum English singer-songwriter […]
Government continues to make medicines cheaper
The Albanese Government is making cheaper medicines even cheaper – with legislation being introduced to Parliament this week that will mean a prescription on the […]