Million-dollar loans from rich-listers for Crisafulli’s war chest
The Liberal National Party has solicited multimillion-dollar loans to prop up David Crisafulli’s election campaign war chest from conservative political rich-listers.
Voice architect breaks ranks over referendum timing
Uluru Dialogue co-chair Megan Davis says the Albanese government did not give Australians enough time to be educated about the voice.
‘No guard rails’: Harris, Obama escalate negative campaign against Trump
Kamala Harris and Barack Obama tell a star-studded Georgia rally Donald Trump will abuse the presidency to pursue his political enemies as voters, including a 100 year old woman, tell The Australian who they want for president | WATCH
Big Tech puts final nail in ALP’s anti-nuclear coffin
Who do you think would be smarter and more experienced in matters of energy and economics: Microsoft founder Bill Gates and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, or lifelong ALP operatives Chris Bowen and Anthony Albanese? Because not everyone can be right.
Coalition blasts Thorpe’s changing ‘hairs’ story, ramps up legal challenge
Simon Birmingham has stepped up criticism of rogue senator Lidia Thorpe, saying she has changed her tune dramatically from being a ‘smart arse’ to claiming she misspoke on her ‘hairs’ oath as the Coalition awaits legal advice on its validity.
‘Jumping in front of women’: Pitt accuses Bundaberg Labor MP of using abortion issue at poll booth
PM spruiks new bilateral climate, energy pacts at CHOGM
Climate change ‘an existential threat’ to many countries: King
‘Opportunity for all’: King’s trust to be expanded to Pacific countries
‘Painful aspects of past’ still resonate, admits King
Sydney brothers bet on ‘world’s most expensive’ phone case
Omar and Zane Sabre have turned a $40,000 investment into a $50m retail business but admit their $16,500 diamond and gold iPhone case is next level. So who will buy it?
Why destination marathons are the new bucket list holiday
Thousands of people are travelling overseas to partake in these gruelling 42.2km destination runs in London, Berlin and New York. But how do you get in? And why would you want to?
Sex and out for tech billionaire as ex-lover dines out on his downfall
Just as embattled billionaire Richard White was announcing his exit from WiseTech amid a string of damaging claims, the woman he tried and failed to sue over $90,000 worth of furniture was strapping on her high-heels | VIDEO
Commentary
Harris bent on regulation could sap US economic growth
Economists say a second Trump administration would be a disaster for Australia, but not if he can’t hike tariffs as much as he’s promised, given Kamala Harris’s big spending and regulations plans.
Labor turns blind eye to menace of Islamist extremism
Far from being harmless, ‘soft Islamism’ sets the mood music to which Jihadis dance.
Sunshine state rivals Victoria in dire debt stakes
Queensland now rivals Victoria as a hot-bed of shady government dealings, where a ruling clique of ministers, staffers and paid lobbyists further their private interests with little or no oversight.
‘No target’ leader has taken the voters for mugs
The manner in which David Crisafulli conducted himself gives rise to valid concern about how he would govern. The detail-light small-target approach might have been tactically adept, but it was an insult to the electorate and a new low in political sophistry.
ASX 200 fades after intraday rise; WiseTech, HMC among top gainers; Metcash falls
Qantas ‘might have not survived’ without Alan Joyce and Richard Goyder: chair. WiseTech investors back founder’s reincarnation as consultant. Metcash profit warning. ResMed lifts on strong quarter earnings.
WiseTech shares soar 13.4pc as White to remain kingpin
Richard White’s ‘demotion’ will not stop him wielding strong influence over company strategy, analysts say.
Qantas board grilled at AGM but emerges unscathed
From cake to a wake for WiseTech founder
Richard White is finally thinking like a shareholder
Qantas strike looms as 400 engineers prepare to stop work on Friday
With the airline’s AGM on Friday, CEO Vanessa Hudson will have to prove her balancing skills as more than 400 engineers prepare to strike, amid calls for a pay rise following record profit.
APA rejects calls to abandon Beetaloo
The company has doubled down on the importance of gas in the energy transition, rejecting calls to abandon contentious fracking projects in the Beetaloo Basin.
Why this influential adviser is growing cautious about stocks
As bond yields soar after the US Federal Reserve cut interest rates despite a strong economy and the looming presidential election, Larry Jeddeloh has become cautious about stocks.
‘I was assaulted’: Thorpe blames senate no-shows on spinal injury
Lidia Thorpe was absent for more than a third of parliamentary sitting days and voted in just 45 per cent of divisions this year, new data has revealed.
Australia’s ‘biggest infrastructure stuff-up’
It’s been labelled Australia’s biggest infrastructure stuff-up and the business community is furious. If you thought Tassie’s ferries fiasco couldn’t get any worse, you were wrong.
Newspoll: Crisafulli squanders lead but LNP set for knife-edge victory
Ex-minister Carr blasts elitist, out-of-touch ALP
Middle East ceasefire would help my CPI war: Chalmers
Crims snatch passport, drivers’ licence data in Home Affairs hacking debacle
Cyber criminals have accessed sensitive visa and passport details, drivers’ licences and other personal information held by a Department of Home Affairs contractor.
ALP approved 210,000 Covid visas after epidemic ended
More than 200,000 foreigners were granted pandemic-event visas by the Albanese government well after the crisis ended.
CFMEU accuses Burke of ‘betrayal’ over forced administration
Zach Smith claims Tony Burke breached an undertaking to give the union a chance to address allegations of criminality before forcing it into administration.
How Hezbollah is hitting back after being pummelled by Israel
The Lebanese militant group is weakened but resilient. Its escalating responses show the danger of an extended conflict.
King Charles warns of impact of ‘misinformation, extremism’
King Charles III has raised alarm over misinformation, extremism and the impact of social media on society as part of his address to Commonwealth countries meeting in Samoa.
Russia helped Houthis target global shipping
Menendez brothers could be freed within months
Limited ceasefire talks as US urges deal
Beyoncé to join Harris in Houston as Obama shows in Georgia
The megastar will appear with the Vice President on Saturday after Barack Obama joins Kamala Harris onstage in Georgia for the first time in her campaign on Friday AEDT.
Harris blasts ‘unhinged’ Trump over Hitler praise
Kamala Harris is turning to an unlikely group of character witnesses in her final pitch to voters making the case that Donald Trump is unfit for office: his former White House advisers.
Trump accuses UK Labour of ‘election interference’
Musk warned on $US1m voter lottery
One in four Americans fear civil war after poll
Harvey Norman opens flagship store in the UK
Gerry Harvey and Katie Page are confident their first UK store will be a success despite Britain’s economic challenges, because they offer a different retail experience to others in the market.
How love became the miracle of my mortality
When I tell people the story of my misdiagnosis they are furious, and urge me to sue for malpractice. But I refuse to face the challenges ahead of me filled with bile.
Rare Southern Highlands eco home lists with $2.95m guide
Creative director Alice Martin has listed her Burradoo passive house for an early December auction in the NSW Southern Highlands, a region predicted to be a magnet for baby boomers.
‘This resort made me rethink everything I thought I knew about self-care’
Mindfulness and self-care were not for me; I don’t like activated almonds or acai. But then I went to this Thai wellness resort and it changed my life.
The truth about travelling to Vegas
Take away the gambling, the mega-casinos, the strip, and what do you have left? You’ll be surprised by the thriving cultural life of this iconic desert destination.
‘You don’t want to be stuck in that middle seat’
This business class on an international carrier still has a middle seat on some of its planes. Is it worth paying if you could still find yourself wedged between two other passengers?
At One & Only a touch of Willy Wonka magic surprises guests
How do you give wealthy travellers what they want? Ask Philippe Zuber, chief executive of One & Only and Atlantis Resorts.
10 must-see cultural landmarks: The world’s best new museums from Bali to Norway
Focused on everything from Balinese astrology to Shakespearean performance, these museums are as diverse as they are innovative.
Generation of boomers to drive up waterfront house prices
McGrath CEO’s latest report suggests sea-change seekers are driving up prices in coastal towns as a generation accesses super and makes plans for their golden years.
Inside actress Rosie Huntington-Whiteley’s luxurious London townhouse
The A-lister offers a sneak preview into her collaboration with a decorated interior designer and shares what partner Jason Statham thinks of her passion project.
Why does the ‘Right Side of History’ always get it so wrong?
It’s curious to observe just how casually the Right Side of History has morphed into a progressive article of faith, a kind of gibbering battle cry for the self-righteous and the condescending.
A leap into rare air for Paul Kelly after 50 years
At 69, it’s tricky for Paul Kelly to find firsts – but next year, the ARIA Hall of Fame-inducted artist will do something he’s never done before.
Dementia stole his mind, but still our granddaughter held his hand
Despite all the advice and the experience I’d gained from my career, nothing prepared me for my beloved’s Alzheimer’s. But there were upsides, and life lessons, which I will carry with me forever.
‘Biggest Test in 30 years’ as Kangaroos fight to avoid relegation
Mal Meninga has declared the Kangaroos clash against bitter rivals New Zealand is the Australia’s biggest Test match in 30 years, as he faces the real possibility of relegation.
Certified banger: Why Konstas is Australia’s century machine
He’s been hailed an overnight sensation, but the numbers prove potential Test sensation Sam Konstas is anything but. BEN HORNE dissects the young maestro’s sensational career so far.
‘Self-absorbed’ Warner savaged over ‘garbage’ comeback call
David Warner’s offer to end his international retirement hasn’t gone down well with everyone in Australian cricket – Greg Blewett gave the potential comeback kid both barrels.
‘One-off’: Bowler’s insight into Test rotation dilemma
A leader of Australia’s attack has responded to calls including from a fast bowling great to commit to playing all Tests this summer.
Sport’s legend loses mother hours before Hall of Fame honour
Mick Fanning and Mark Skaife are among Australian Sport’s latest Hall of Fame inductees but another legend had tears flowing for a different reason. Plus, Sally Pearson and Mark Knowles share what it means to take their place among our legends.
End of an era: Alfie dropped from Broncos’ football department
Allan Langer’s days on the field for the Brisbane Broncos are over with the club removing the cult hero from the football department – but incoming coach Michael Maguire is adamant Alf still has a role at Red Hill.
A glittering chapter in Chopard’s history
Chopard’s new Global Ambassador Bella Hadid perfectly embodies the elegance and Joie de Vivre of Chopard’s Haute Joaillerie watches.
Indulge in Australia’s most remote luxury lodge
You can’t reach the Berkeley River Lodge by road. Instead, fly in and experience the Kimberley scenery at its most spectacular.
Daily Cartoon
What’s next for Hamas? Guerrilla tactics by patient fighters
Less talk, more action, as the world leaves us behind
As we head to a federal election, our leaders need to stop talking about productivity and do something about it.
My advice to Australians: You don’t have to choose between royalty and republicanism
Republicans object to Australia’s hereditary monarchy, partly because it’s foreign and partly because it’s a medieval absurdity stranded in a modern, democratic age. If that were so – and if I were Australian – I’d object, too. But it’s not true.
Qantas counting on positive changes to win over shareholders
Qantas to lend its name to new ‘safety academy’
Qantas is preparing to cash in on its solid safety record by lending its name to a new ‘safety academy’ to be run in partnership with Griffith University and RMIT.
Unions lay down the law as Qantas faces more turbulence
Qantas is facing a new stoush with unions after short-haul pilots rejected a hefty 26pc pay rise, adding to the woes faced by the airline’s new chief executive Vanessa Hudson.
New NT government supports Labor’s school funding deal
University drop-out rates hit record high for Australian students | FULL LIST
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Fund cut backflip for Indigenous boarding schools
A previously axed Indigenous boarding program will sport rural and regional schools once again, with a renewal through to 2026.
Nine staff outrage at news boss ‘anger’
‘Extremely serious findings’: Lehrmann to proceed with appeal
Ten has been dealt a massive blow in Bruce Lehrmann’s appeal of the landmark defamation ruling that found he raped Brittany Higgins in parliament house.
The Australian wins big on excellence at News Awards
Journalists at The Australian have scored a raft of wins at the 20th annual News Awards, celebrating News Corp Australia’s most talented journalists, photographers and cartoonists.
‘The top prize’: Noosa gem a likely Christmas cracker
More housing help needed for young buyers: Mirvac
The developer says the government needs to look at reducing APRA mortgage buffers and offering loans to make housing accessible.
HMC bets on digital future with $1.9bn data centre play
The funds house has snapped up a Sydney data centre and is chasing more assets in the US ahead of floating a new trust on the ASX. The sensitive assets could do better now that the Chinese owners have have sold out.
WATCH: White’s WiseTech reign comes to shambolic end
Snowboarding mates raising $25m for second VC fund
The new fund is Paloma Capital’s second go at backing winning start-ups, with half the funding reserved strictly for firms that graduate from its in-house venture studio.
Crypto billionaire attacked in alleged kidnapping attempt
Gambling magnate Tim Heath was attacked by men posing as painters who planned to abduct and take him to a remote hide-out as part of a kidnap and possible extortion attempt.
Brain volume impacts ADHD, Parkinson’s: study
Samples collected for first national DNA database
DNA samples from diverse communities around Australia are being gathered to form what is hoped to be first national genetic biobank.
Bat with bite puts end to ore plan
Rio Tinto and its partner in the Rhodes Ridge joint venture have informed regulators they will no longer push ahead with a long-awaited proposal to mine the Giles Mini deposit near Newman due to its impact on potential roosting sites for the vulnerable Ghost Bat.
10 tart recipes for a sweet or savoury slice of buttery heaven
This brilliant burnt Basque cheesecake comes with a twist
Deceptively simple, that deeply burnished crown, almost charred, gives way to a creamy interior, intentionally undercooked, so that each bite slides between lightness and density.
Lennox Hastie’s sizzling garlic prawns
You will find this dish in pretty much every tapas bar in every coastal town in Spain.
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