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The Hon Angus Taylor MP Minister For Energy And Emissions Reduction speaks at the National Innovation Centre, Sydney. Picture: Brett Costello

Super funds told: cut power bills, not carbon

The Morrison government is warning superannuation funds not to put ambitious carbon reduction targets before low energy prices and the interests of retirees.

John Setka and Emma Walters pictured in Melbourne after today John pled guilty to harassing his wife and was put on a good behaviour bond. Picture: Mark Stewart

‘Cowardly attacks’: Setka hits back

Victorian construction union boss John Setka has hit back at “cowardly, politically motivated” attacks on him as his wife, Emma Walters, prepares to face court this week on a drink driving charge.

Wally Mason Ashes opinion piece

Cut the applause: Stokes was out

Amid the deafening applause for Ben Stokes and his stunning unbeaten century to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat at Headingley, let’s not forget one key fact: he should have been out. Bungling umpire Joel Wilson could do with a visit to SpecSavers, writes Wally Mason.

Gillette has ditched its woke ad in favour of an ad featuring an Aussie firefighter.

Gillette cut into loyal customer base with toxic masculinity campaign

The razor company has cut toxic masculinity from its newest campaign, which stars an Aussie firefighter. But will its once loyal customer base return to the brand?

Dr Michael Spence, vice-chancellor of the University of Sydney

‘Knives kill, but don’t not make them’

University of Sydney vice-chancellor Michael Spence has said “you don’t stop making kitchen knives just because they can be used to murder someone”, as he defended research collaboration with Chinese scholars amid concerns it could be used to advance China’s strategic interests.