Deadly failures at aged-care home revealed
A coroner has handed down his findings into the 19 deaths of patients during the COVID-19 outbreak at Newmarch House at the height of the pandemic.
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‘Stressed-out’ homebuyers’ big win against SA developer
A landmark court win in South Australia means two homebuyers who had their contracts cancelled by a developer during Covid-19 can finally move in – and it could have ramifications for others.
FSC’s plan to get the economy growing again
In the lead-up to the next federal election, the government’s rhetoric must be matched by concrete policy commitments that would fuel a private sector-led economic recovery.
More homes hitting the market
Property buyers are experiencing the best market conditions since Covid-19 began, as the number of homes listed for sale rises to the highest level in years.
Flight Centre boss slams Labor spending spree
Graham Turner says his business is suffering from excessive government spending, which is stymieing an economy still struggling to fire.
Two questions that will shape our destiny in the next 25 years
In the 21st Century, Australia’s direction has been largely shaped by global events – take the GFC and the Covid pandemic. What would a regional conflict do to the nation?
A picture of natural beauty: lake’s splendour transforms Mallee town
Locals feared the Covid pandemic would stop the steady stream of visitors to Lake Tyrrell. Instead it has become an attraction for Australians looking to explore their own backyard.
Australian ETF industry’s value to soar beyond $300bn
A year after taking a record $33bn of cash inflows in 2024, experts believe Australian exchange-traded funds will surpass more than $300bn under management by the end of 2025.
Why Aussie dollar fall could cost homeowners
The chances of an interest rate cut in early 2025 are falling faster than the Aussie dollar, with experts saying the drop in our currency could cause the Reserve Bank to baulk at a cut.
One thing that can stem collapse crisis
The number of Aussie businesses collapsing due to a ballooning tax debt has soared, as owners cling to hope for one thing that can turn their fortunes around.
Djokovic claims he was ‘poisoned’ before 2022 Australia deportation
The former world No.1 made the stunning claim about his troubled, brief stay in Melbourne, when he was kicked out of the country over his refusal to be vaccinated against Covid.
Lockwood in need of ‘miracle’ to win Millions Guineas
Veteran trainer Barry Lockwood hasn’t been in the best of health and says it will be tough for his star performer Give Me Space to win to Magic Millions 3YO Guineas on Saturday.
The Joker’s wild about his inner game: ‘It’s a question of mind over chatter’
On the eve of the Australian Open, Novak Djokovic discusses wanting to recreate his 2023 form, life with two kids, and the mental side of the sport.
The populist vying to lead Canada and end a decade of Liberalism
Pierre Poilievre rode a wave of discontent with Covid-19 policies, putting him on the cusp of becoming prime minister.
Djokovic suffers ‘traumatic stress’ after his Covid ban
Novak Djokovic says he suffers traumatic experiences whenever he returns to Melbourne after being deported over his refusal to reveal his Covid vaccination status three years ago.
Living costs pain lingers for longer
New analysis reveals Australia’s decade of lost living standards won’t be recovered until at least 2030, as one of the country’s leading economists warns: ‘We won’t get our living standards back until we get our courage back.’
Spread of Chinese flu-like virus raises spectre of Covid
The Albanese government has requested more information on a viral infection with flu-like symptoms in China, prompting comparisons with the outbreak of Covid-19 five years ago.
China’s new virus outbreak raises alarm
A viral infection with flu-like symptoms particularly dangerous for young children, the elderly and vulnerable groups is spreading – prompting comparisons with the covid outbreak five winters ago.
How Australia changed its attitude towards migration
Hopes and Fears traces the successive waves of migration that made Australia a more harmonious multicultural nation.
Aussie dollar falls to Covid low
The Australian dollar has fallen to a near-five-year low that is the worst seen since Covid.
Job done for China’s ambassador — but 2025 will be much harder
Ambassador Xiao would be well advised to leave at the high point of delivering some of Beijing’s 14 grievances. It is going to get much harder for Australia to occupy the feel-good middle ground in 2025.
Why 2024 was shocker for Aussie brands
After a horror year for thousands of Aussie businesses, one major thing will determine whether they can bounce back over the next year.
From Demi Moore’s silver screen return to brat summer: we review 2024’s culture-defining moments
The year gone by is defined by epic moments that left permanent stamps on fashion and culture, with the two worlds intersecting more than ever, and changing everything for good.
Journal retracts Covid ‘cure’ study
Dutch publisher Elsevier said methodological concerns and questions about the paper’s conclusions led to its withdrawal.
‘I don’t want to go to Geelong’: Dons fan anger boils over at AGM
Essendon has played in Geelong twice in the past 31 seasons — outside of the Covid years. But that didn’t stop fan anger boiling over about being sent down the highway in 2025 at the club’s AGM.
City’s iconic Thai restaurant to close
Long Chim will be forced to shut down this week, citing huge rent hikes, power outages and a drop in customers in the post-Covid work-from-home era.
Qantas agrees to pay $120m for illegal outsourcing
Qantas can finally draw a line under an ugly episode in its history after agreeing to pay $120m in compensation to outsourced ground handling workers.
Qantas to pay $120m over jobs scandal
Qantas will have to pay 1800 former workers a total of $120m after it was found to have illegally sacked and outsourced baggage handlers during the pandemic.
‘Chick-lit? The term made me foam at the mouth’
For decades Maggie Alderson has written bestsellers that have been eagerly devoured by (mostly female) readers all over the world. Ahead of her latest release she reflects on the unwanted label which has dogged her entire career.
Trump and allies ‘must reclaim global institutions’: Morrison
Scott Morrison says Donald Trump should work with allies to reclaim global institutions, as he blasts the WHO for failing to investigate China over the Covid outbreak.
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