UN climate chief turns Labor target dial to the max
Simon Stiell will meet with Chris Bowen in Canberra, after declaring fruit and veg will be a ‘once-a-year treat’ if Labor does not lift its clean-energy ambitions.
Take your lecture to big emitters
The UN climate change official issuing doomsday appraisals of Australia’s future should spend more time lecturing the world’s biggest emitters in China, India and the US.
Libs, Nats ‘will agree on net zero’
Coalition leader Sussan Ley is refusing to ‘foreshadow the outcome’ of a review into net zero by 2050
BlueScope in box seat for embattled Whyalla Steelworks
The steelmaking giant will have access to rival proposals for the SA facility under a ‘right of last offer’, giving it a significant advantage over competitors.
Equality body takes on lesbian group in female spaces fight
Equality Australia is challenging the proposition advanced by Sall Grover – and by the Lesbian Action Group – that sex is a binary biological reality.
Pell’s ‘smoking gun’ find could put Vatican on ‘blacklist’
A skeleton key for money laundering – discovered by the late Australian cardinal – has the potential to cause untold damage to the Catholic Church.
Pro-Palestine protesters try to bypass Harbour Bridge ban
Chris Minns has blocked a planned march but defiant activists say ‘it’s not just up to the Premier to decide’, as ECAJ co-chair Alex Ryvchin says the protest would be ‘sullying another icon’.
Images of starving children ‘false’, Israeli envoy claims
Israel’s No. 2 diplomat in Australia says there is no starvation in Gaza and images of emaciated children in the Palestinian enclave are part of a ‘false campaign’ by Hamas.
Revealed: Which frequent flyer program offers the best value?
New analysis aims to throw some light on one of the murkiest areas of airline loyalty schemes.
The Obamas’ other ‘first lady’
Deesha Dyer was unlike any previous White House social secretary. Her new memoir reveals what went on in the East Wing.
Property underquoting rears its head once more
Buyers with little chance of ever acquiring a property are being exploited by real estate agents ‘underquoting’. Now property professionals are speaking out.
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Food for thought as Chalmers mulls going with the cashflow
There’s food for thought as Jim Chalmers mulls over the pros and cons of a cashflow tax recommendation from the Productivity Commission.
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If we’re airbrushing rogue leaders, why stop at Latham?
Labor’s move to condemn Mark Latham with a caucus plaque next to his portrait ignores a century of controversial leaders, opens a Pandora’s box of reckoning and sets a silly precedent.
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AI revolution to wreak havoc on Australia’s middle class
A seismic shift in Australia’s job market looms as AI prepares to replace ‘tens of thousands’ of middle-class workers in banking, HR and call centres.
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Don’t be gulled by Iran’s apologists – this is a terrorist state
As a scholar and journalist with over a decade of documenting executions, torture and extrajudicial killings in Iran, I found Fatima Payman’s claims appalling – an echo of the regime propaganda long used to discredit dissidents.
Richard White faces shareholder backlash over new CEO pick
Australia’s peak shareholders lobby demands ‘stronger, independent board’ after WiseTech promotes insider with no listed company experience to CEO. Industry fund HESTA went one step further and threatened to sell its shares.
Rio reveals 80-year plan for Pilbara iron ore mines
Mining giant Rio Tinto has lodged environmental approval documents showing it intends to be producing iron ore in the Pilbara for decades to come.
‘Unviable’: United servo operators slam commission and rent hikes
Tamboran CEO out as US investors tighten grip on Beetaloo gas
Little changes as Richard White’s own right hand takes WiseTech reins
Computershare founder ups the stakes for Cairns casino
Mogul Chris Morris has outbid rival Sam Arnaout with a $184m offer for the Reef Hotel Casino, citing strategic advantages with his existing Queensland operations.
For now, Trump’s latest trade deals defuse deadline risk
Markets have cheered new US trade deals with Europe and Japan, but analysts warn stocks may be too pricey as signs of a bubble emerge.
Telco war erupts: ‘NBN wasting billions on overbuilding its network’
Vodafone owner TPG has slammed government-owned NBN Co for ‘overbuilding’ its network, accusing it of squandering billions in taxpayer funds on an unnecessary rollout.
Anti-Semitism ‘spills over’ into hate attacks on Hindus
A failure to combat anti-Semitism has empowered racists to attack Australia’s Indian population, according to the national vice-president of the Hindu Council of Australia, Surinder Jain.
Vandals unleash on shipping giant for alleged ties to Israel
Anti-Israel activists have laid bare the extent of their vandalism in new footage posted to social media that reveals a wave of attacks on properties owned by Toll.
Rebel’s idea one of many, says Ley
NSW loses $1.75m student bullying claim appeal
Teachers face IRC as pay strike vote looms
You’re cordially invited to our dry wedding. Hope you have fun
An open bar was once the sign of a great party. But in an age of loud-and-proud sobriety, alcohol is no longer a must-have for wedding receptions | Do you say ‘I do’ to dry nuptials? Cast your vote
Tim Minchin: ‘Nudity is almost in my contract; I have very little shame’
The singer, songwriter and actor speaks about his lifelong love of fitness, wrestling with distorted self-perception, learning to value his ‘body that works’ and why he believes ‘continuity is king’.
Sweet, salty salmon: a perfect balance of flavours
This dish answers all the appetite questions with creamy mash, tender, tasty fish, and freshly steamed greens.
The bionic peer who lost his limbs, now fighting for amputees
A sudden bout of sepsis in 2023 cost the Conservative MP his arms and legs – and nearly his life. Now a life peer, he explains how he’s fighting for fellow amputees. Warning: contains a graphic image
Want to know how to quit vaping? Me too
The last time I quit vaping it was my best attempt yet. My secret? One cigarette a day.
Eroding trust in healthcare a ‘good’ thing, new MAHA medical chief says
The divisive cardiologist who has the ear of Robert F. Kennedy argues the loss of trust in health systems in Australia, Britain and the US is good for patients.
Statins: how a cholesterol-lowering drug sparked a battle for hearts and minds
A war has erupted in the medical community, on social media and in health policy over cholesterol-lowering statins, a drug taken by 2.2 million Australians. Now an eminent cardiologist explains why he thinks the anti-statin argument is nonsense.
Thailand and Cambodia agree truce
Thailand and Cambodia’s leaders agreed to an ‘unconditional’ ceasefire on Monday, after five days of combat along their jungle-clad frontier that has killed at least 36 people.
Trump says he has a tariff deal with EU, avoiding trade war
The deal, which would set 15pc tariffs on EU exports, would avoid a damaging dispute with the US’s largest trading partner and mark Donald Trump’s biggest trade deal so far.
Heavy metal fans could face jail in Russia as Putin bans ‘satanists’
Walmart knife attacker expected to face terrorism charges
Young Brits prefer Corbyn to Starmer
This no-frills flight presents a new way to start your next NZ holiday
This route hasn’t been offered to travellers for 13 years but a budget airline has stepped into the breach.
How to unleash your inner cowboy in Texas
From ranch stays to smoky barbecues and watching parades of longhorn cattle, the Lone Star State gives visitors the chance to get a little bit country.
10 top things to do on a charming weekend getaway in Victoria
This little timber town combines old-fashioned heritage with a sophisticated dining and shopping scene.
Forget whale sharks. There’s another side to the Ningaloo coast
Many visitors to WA head north for aquatic adventures but the interior of this sparsely populated region has its own intriguing attractions.
Destiny’s Child reunites for final night of Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter tour
The trio moved down the catwalk in co-ordinated gold chaps and performed a medley of hits including Lose My Breath and Bootylicious.
Can this new AI running coach help you run a marathon?
With the Sydney Marathon looming, this technology editor turns to Samsung’s new AI running coach. Can this smart watch outsmart past injuries and salvage a sub-four-hour dream?
Purrfect timing: cast is still feline fine after 40 years
Known as the first of it’s kind, the mega-musical CATS has returned to its Australian home in time for its 40th anniversary, celebrated with original and new cast and crew.
We’re in the new gilded age of the boom boom billionaire
The tectonic plates of generational wealth are shifting and whether its proponents are bold and brash or stealth and sophisticated, there is a whole lot of money on the move.
‘I was scared, petrified … I sort of had to run away, into the desert’
Could Alison Nampitjinpa Anderson build a life with the writer Nicolas Rothwell? In the early days of their courtship she took to country, and the advice of her ancestors, to determine their future.
The absence so far of a Third World War is akin to a miracle
Climate change is widely viewed as the mightiest threat to humanity, but in the hierarchy of threats we face, is a Third World War still the most dangerous?
His wife needed a kidney. So he gave his to a stranger
What are your options when you need a kidney and you can’t find a match? An extraordinary medical process – known as ‘the Daisy Chain’ – is giving hope to thousands of Australians.
‘If he was my partner, I’d call the police … but he’s my son’
The tragedy of violent children is a situation dealt with in families and schools across Australia, with those on the receiving end – parents, teachers, siblings – held hostage to the whims of a violent protagonist. This is one mother’s story.
‘Johnny was late all the time – but it made for great stories’
Comedy legend Dan Aykroyd on his old mate John Belushi, political correctness – and his real-life fascination with the paranormal.
‘I was nervous’: Lion reveals fear after series-deciding call
The man at the centre of the most controversial call in Wallabies vs Lions history has admitted he was nervous of being penalised after watching a replay of his cleanout on Carlo Tizzano.
Wallabies face major selection shake-up after Lions disaster
Having blown an unassailable lead and the series against the Lions, the Wallabies now face a brutal reality check about their failing tactical approach, writes Julian Linden.
USA reckoned we were toast, but our female relay team had other ideas
The USA might have sensed an opportunity when Emma McKeon and the Campbell sisters left, but the new generation have reminded the world how Australia sets the standard.
Marshall opens up on Nas’ genius, big Saints afterparty
Rowan Marshall has revealed more about St Kilda’s celebrations after their history-making win over the Demons, plus what it was like setting up the matchwinning play.
The ‘disrespectful’ Showdown moment leaving a sour taste
Port Adelaide got a lot wrong in the 98-point defeat their crosstown rivals — but one moment stood out as lazy and disrespectful. See all the R20 likes and dislikes in The Lowdown.
Devil’s advocate: The missing piece in Reece Walsh’s career
Cam Munster, Billy Slater and Cam Smith have a special piece in their career which Reece Walsh missed out on – an apprenticeship away from the forensic gaze of the NRL.
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Smarter strategies to tackle tech’s biggest questions
Technological advancements are happening at pace, but organisations can make the biggest impact by focusing investment in the right areas.
The tech that could stop a catastrophe
In control rooms, camera towers and server farms across the globe, artificial intelligence is reshaping the disaster response frontline.
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Home truths of universal childcare
There should be no amnesia: the blame for Gazan misery lies with Hamas
Having triggered the war with Israel, Hamas still hands out morality lessons on how to be a good international citizen. But Israel will further alienate its remaining friends if it continues to allow 2.1 million Gazans to starve.
Women’s rights vs trans rights: how I was drawn into a very modern battle
When Sall Grover’s online platform was flooded with trans activists, she asked herself this question: as profoundly fraught as the trans issue is, why should women’s rights come second?
Virgin plane torn open in tug crash
Virgin Australia plane in collision at Melbourne Airport
The Boeing 747 was being towed for maintenance when the incident happened, leaving an enormous rip in the side of the aircraft.
Sky-high tech for Western Sydney Airport
Airservices has explained why travellers should not be concerned that Western Sydney Airport, opening next year, will have no air traffic control tower of the traditional kind. It will be digital.
Liberal rebel on collision course with leader over HECS student debt
‘Blak activist’ critic alleges discrimination
An academic who said ‘Blak activists’ were turning Melbourne University into ‘an ideological re-education camp’ has been mocked for using anti-discrimination laws in a bid to save his job.
Scientists devise big business formula to raise billions
The Academy of Science has proposed a new levy for big business to raise up to $12 billion annually for research and development, saying it’s ‘absolutely urgent’.
It’s the ABC of tackiness as Sarah solicits 7.30 Logies votes
Didi drives home price message
Rideshare brand DiDi has launched a provocative advertising campaign as it aims to take on Uber and grow its share of the market.
Ongoing industry chaos ‘will unlock creativity’ with the aid of AI
The impact of AI on the advertising and marketing industry is an opportunity for the market to get back to what it does best: creativity, according to WPP global creative chief Rob Reilly.
Lendlease adds Japanese backing to luxury Hyde Park scheme
Property developer takes over golf course site with $3.5bn deal
The golf course site, which sits next to Sydney Airport, will become one of the city’s largest logistics precincts after property developer Stockland secured a landmark $3.5bn joint venture deal.
Rental revolution planned for Bondi Junction
Can’t afford to buy in one of Australia’s most expensive areas? The build-to-rent revolution is about to land in Sydney’s up-market Bondi Junction.
‘Paradise tech’: PNG’s pioneering AI start-up changes the game
Is the world’s biggest polluter finally cleaning up its act?
China’s carbon output dipped last year even as energy use rose. Now there’s hope it signals a permanent switch that shows a different kind of power is possible – and ends the ‘but China’ argument by countries seeking to justify climate inaction.
Online outrage as 20k adult games cut
An Australian anti-pornography campaign has been blamed for the sudden removal by a global distributor of 20,000 online adult games.
US scientists’ cosmic mystery: Is China building world’s biggest telescope?
This glowing quoll is a ‘first for science’
Benjamin Alldridge reckons this is the only photograph ever taken of a wild quoll fluorescing. How on earth did he capture it?
Bloom a ‘Chernobyl of the marine environment’
Conservationists, experts and cabinet ministers are calling for the federal government to respond to the algal bloom crisis, which has invaded parts of the South Australian coastline since May.
These two chicken soups will help you heal
Why fine dining keeps its appeal in a tough economy
Fine dining isn’t dead. But its future in Australia is starting to look different.
First taste: Nick Ryan’s verdict on Penfold’s 2021 Grange
Where does the 2021, a wine from a vintage already established as one of the best in decades, sit in the pantheon of great Grange? Nick Ryan should know: he’s tasted almost every Grange so far.
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