July
‘Offensive’ social media companies shamed for letting scams thrive
Financial Services Minister Stephen Jones says social media giants are “dragging their heels” in the fight against scams
Joyce’s talk of bullets and ballot boxes enrages PM
Anthony Albanese called on Peter Dutton to dump Barnaby Joyce for using “completely unacceptable” language at an anti-offshore wind rally.
Now it’s O’Neil v Chandler-Mather on housing
Clare O’Neil will take on selling the government’s housing agenda, which pollsters say has been drowned out by the Greens’ precocious spokesman Max Chandler-Mather.
May
- Opinion
- Immigration
Dutton’s migrant crackdown treats economy with disdain
In the populist pitch to bring down house prices, there is little recognition of the role of migrants in filling acute skills shortages across the economy.
April
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- Crime
Police name stabber who killed six at Sydney’s Bondi Junction mall
Police have identified the man who killed six people in a stabbing rampage inside Westfield shopping centre in Sydney’s Bondi Junction. Dawn Singleton, a daughter of businessman John Singleton, and Ash Good have been named as two victims.
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February
- Opinion
- Gender pay gap
The time for empty promises on women’s pay is over
The release of gender pay gap data for individual companies this week has some limitations, but it will still be a historic moment that can be a force for good.
October 2023
Voice rejected but ‘it will not divide us’: PM
Peter Dutton said the defeat of the Voice to parliament referendum is “good for our country”. Anthony Albanese accepted the defeat after Australians resoundingly voted No. How the day unfolded.
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June 2023
Greens, Coalition team up to block Labor’s $10b housing fund
The housing bill won’t be debated again until October; Anthony Albanese says he is expecting more disinformation from the campaign against the Voice; PwC is victim to a global cyber hack. How the day unfolded.
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April 2023
Beat the bustle in Mudgee and find stillness, nature and relaxation
Sinking down into an outdoor tub at sunset the “must sees” and “must dos” of Mudgee feel less urgent. But there is one restaurant you absolutely should not miss.
May 2022
Teal and Green wave surges through inner-city seats
A cratering of the Liberal primary vote in inner-city seats will deliver wins to up to six teal candidates. The Greens look on track to pick up two Brisbane seats too.
April 2022
‘Start small, learn by doing’: How to get started in crypto
Cryptocurrency enthusiast Mark Carnegie might have two fund managers running his portfolio, but cryptocurrency investor Chloe White has some simple advice for those getting started.
December 2021
Hazzard blames ‘tourism tests’ for fuelling testing crunch
The spectre of omicron has pushed national COVID-19 testing volumes towards record levels, stretching clinics to breaking point and exhausting staff taking swabs.
NT eyes more lockdowns where vaccine rates are ‘unacceptably’ low
Northern Territory acting Chief Minister Nicole Manison says authorities will still use lockdowns in communities with vaccination rates that lag the country.
Incitec pockets $29.4m grant to solve urea crisis, for now
The receipt of the government grant comes without a commitment from the company to extend the life of its Brisbane-based Gibson Island plant.
July 2021
COVID-19 cases in NSW hospitals highest since first wave
A Sydneysider in their 30s is among seven people in intensive care, while 37 people are in hospital.
June 2021
Quarantine facility deal set for Melbourne
A 500-bed quarantine hub is set to be built at Avalon Airport; The New Zealand government will review its pause on flights from Melbourne. Follow updates here.
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January 2021
Why this former Young Rich Lister is trying to save a sporting club
New Hawks owner Dorry Kordahi knows a pandemic is not the ideal time to try to save a struggling basketball club. "But there’s always opportunity in tough times," he says.
Qld bans visitors to aged care, hospitals after UK strain case
States will consider mandatory masks on flights and pre-flight testing; PM aims to have 4 million Aussies vaccinated by April. Follow updates here.
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Queensland ramps up testing of hotel quarantine workers
Queensland authorities will boost testing of workers at quarantine hotels after a cleaner in her 20s became the state's first locally-acquired case in 113 days.
NBL postpones season opener on virus outbreaks
The COVID-19 outbreak continues to wreak havoc on sporting codes. Now the NBL's opening games will be in Cairns and Perth.