PM says Putin could end ‘illegal immoral invasion now’
Anthony Albanese has made a push for peace as the G20 summit in Brazil came to a close with leaders reaching consensus only on vague commitments on Israel and Ukraine.
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Controversial Aussie star teams up with Trump pick
Former TV chef Pete Evans’ new cookbook for kids will be published thanks to a deal with US President-elect Donald Trump’s health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr.
‘Wicked problem’: Forrest backs sweeping changes to rein in Facebook
Andrew Forrest has backed sweeping changes a parliamentary inquiry has recommended to plug a legal loophole and force Facebook owner Meta and other social media giants to comply with Australia’s laws.
‘Hard to breathe’: Poisoned teens begged for help
The Melbourne best friends, who are fighting for their lives in hospital, told staff at the hostel they were staying in that they couldn’t breathe.
Rising costs, belt tightening drives surge in cafe failures
Business failures in the hospitality sector have almost doubled over the past year and are tipped to climb further as costs mount, tax debts grow and consumers tighten their belts.
Fix your problems or pay the price, regulator tells big super
Big super trustees are on notice from regulators about their failures to track death claims as the $4 trillion industry faces a much broader crackdown.
ASX 200 flat; Amcor, Downer fall
ATO warns employers on super payouts. US law firm investigating if Amcor’s $13bn Berry buy is ‘fair’. Web Travel delays results. Canada delay builds on Paladin uncertainty. Pinnacle to raise $425m. Freight issue risks Nick Scali profit.
Albo’s surprising position as Biden, world leaders miss G20 photo
US President Joe Biden and other world leaders missed a group picture at the G20 in Brazil, sparking speculation one of them was snubbing Russia.
‘F***ing b***h’: What killer Greg Lynn allegedly told his ex-wife
New details have emerged as Greg Lynn is the focus of a new police probe into the suspicious death of Lisa Lynn, whose death came at the end of their violent relationship.
New detail of where Melb teens suffered methanol poisoning
Travellers have revealed more detail about where two Melbourne teens partied before being put on life support, and what other tourists have observed.
China hails ‘turnaround’ in Aussie ties amid Trump trade threat
Xi Jinping has told Anthony Albanese that relations between our countries should be “maintained with great care”, as China seeks allies against Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs.
Australia rejects UK-US nuclear energy pact
The Australian government has rebuffed an invitation to join the UK and the US in signing a landmark agreement to speed up the development of civilian nuclear energy.
Pixie Skase, widow of Christopher Skase, dies aged 83
Tributes have flowed for the one-time queen of Australia’s social set who was married to controversial businessman Christopher Skase.
Billionaire Ed Craven’s online casino sidesteps Aussie ban
Melbourne-based Ed Craven is not even 30-years-old and is already a billionaire. But the mogul’s online casino is shrouded in controversy.
Aussies deliver their verdict on Albo’s Qantas perks
Australians have voted on the Albanese government’s treatment of Qantas over Qatar Airways, with new polling also revealing the extent of electoral pessimism. Have your say.
Sad twist in Bee Gees drummer’s death
A poignant development has emerged following the death of Aussie Bee Gees drummer Colin ‘Smiley’ Petersen.
Bunnings defends facial recognition cameras after privacy breach
The retail giant has been found to have invaded the privacy of hundreds of thousands of customers, technology it says was only used to protect its team and other customers from ‘violent behaviour’ | WATCH THE VIDEO
Methanol poisoning: What you need to know
Two young Aussies have been hospitalised in Thailand after suspected methanol poisoning. Here’s everything we know and what to look out for.
Surf lifesavers to rescue Qantas?
Qantas is hoping Surf Life Saving Australia can rescue its battered brand with a new four-year partnership.
Comanchero-linked Sydney fixer jailed in US over AN0M sting
A Sydney man, with links to suspected cocaine kingpin Hakan Ayik, will spend years behind bars after he was the first person to be sentenced in relation to the AN0M sting in the US.
‘Global turmoil’: Albo’s urgent message for the world
Anthony Albanese will urge world leaders to end the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East he says are driving hardship as the PM prepares to meet with China’s Xi Jinping at the G20.
Mining giant’s blunt warning about Australian energy costs
A global mining company’s CEO says its Australian energy bills are at least twice as much as what it pays in the US, Canada, China and India. See what that means for Australia.
Four-day week not ‘revolutionary’: outgoing SafetyCulture CEO
Luke Anear believes four-day working weeks are on the cusp of the mainstream, as he steps down as chief executive of the $2.5bn workplace software company he founded.
Resolute faces fine, giving up piece of mine in Mali standoff
Resolute Mining appears to have run the gauntlet of sending its CEO, Terry Holohan, to the troubled West African nation of Mali despite a previous security incident.
NAB sued over hardship silence: ‘2000-day wait for reply’
The corporate regulator has put banks on notice over financial hardship, launching court action alleging National Australia Bank took years in responding to borrowers in crisis.
Alan Jones hit with 24 charges
Radio broadcaster Alan Jones has been released on bail from a Sydney police station after he was hit with 24 charges relating to alleged historical assaults.
Drug trial looms for Aussie grandmother held in Japan
An Aussie grandmother who has been imprisoned in Japan for almost two years on drug charges her family say resulted from a romance scam is due to face trial this week.
Albo’s fair trade call; Rudd’s future revealed
Anthony Albanese joined calls for “predictable” free and fair trade ahead of Donald Trump’s promised huge import tariffs – and revealed how long Kevin Rudd will remain in the US.
PM drops major election date hint
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has appeared to let the federal election date slip before backtracking his comments.
Major land grab to help Australia hit net zero by 2050
The government says an area equal to a third of an entire Aussie state must be earmarked for renewables projects, but critics are sceptical and warn of the consequences.
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