May
Ritual, symbol and a popemobile tour mark Leo’s inaugural Mass
Pope Leo XIV launched the celebration with a rite of passage that has become synonymous with the papacy’s global reach.
Yawning on a Tuesday? It might be a sign you have burnout
Research has found that burnout rates jumped 48 per cent in the first quarter of this year compared with the last quarter of 2024.
Endeavour chair looks to reassure investors on Hrdlicka availability
Despite a strong performance from its pubs, the Dan Murphy’s owner grappled with less demand for alcohol and lingering supply chain disruptions in the third quarter.
April
Coles sees healthy sales growth as shoppers flock to home brands
Supermarket giant maintains its advantage over rival Woolworths, with group sales up 3.4 per cent in the third quarter to $10.4 billion.
Argentines mourn ‘humble’ pope and native son
Grief-stricken Argentines marked what many considered a deeply personal loss in churches, with flowers, hand-scrawled messages and eclectic tokens of affection.
A pope who gave hope for saving the planet
A pontiff for our times who championed social justice, responded to the climate crisis, and threw the door of the church wide open to the world.
Doctors told him to rest. But the Pope had a message
The pontiff celebrated Easter, received Vice President J.D. Vance, issued a final message and took one last ride in the popemobile.
Putin declares one-day Easter ceasefire, then breaks it
Shortly after the announcement, air raid sirens rang out in Kyiv. Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed the plan as “yet another attempt by Putin to play with human lives”.
Employment jumps; No Fed bailouts coming; ASX pressured on James Hardie
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Why hope still matters in a divided world
Despite the social conflicts we are experiencing at home and abroad, Easter and Passover are still times for reconciliation and celebrating light over darkness.
Albanese and Dutton dodge economic reality
Trump has warned his tariffs may cause temporary pain. Albanese and Dutton are not even trying to level with Australian voters about the cost of their spending.
Can engine oil be Bunnings’ next big break? Auto rivals hope not
The Wesfarmers-owned hardware giant has already expanded into pet care and cleaning. Now it sees a $1.5 billion opportunity too good to pass up.
March
Grand Prix boosts hotel occupancy amid wider recovery
Domestic tourism is leading to a steady, if moderate, growth in bookings, but south-east Queensland and northern NSW have been hit hard by ex-tropical cyclone Alfred.
‘Superhuman’: Sea World staff slept at work to keep dolphins safe
As Tropical Cyclone Alfred crept towards south-east Queensland, Sea World set in motion a massive operation to ensure the park’s dolphins were safe.
March 2024
Why chocolate prices are up and could double by next Easter
RaboResearch expects global cocoa prices to settle around $US5900 a tonne, which is 124 per cent above the average price over the past five years.
Disgrace turns into love on the cross
Easter offers divine love beyond shame. God, it turns out, is far less judgmental than we are.
Ireland’s ‘exhausted’ prime minister announces shock resignation
Leo Varadkar, whose Fine Gael party has struggled in the polls, said he would step down as leader of the country, citing “personal and political reasons.”
The best chocolate to sweeten your Easter
No need to hunt for the perfect chocolate gift – we’ve got you covered.
Princess Catherine’s photo fiasco highlights royal transparency dilemma
The imbroglio raises questions about how far the sanitised version of the family can be trusted, resurrecting demons that haunt its relationship with the media.
‘Buyers are flighty at the moment’: Caution softens clearance rate
Bidders are competing for high-quality homes, but a lack of bids for lower-priced properties is pulling the national clearance rate lower.