‘Broken’: Concern for Indo-Pacific
A key meeting of Australia’s Foreign Affairs Minister and her US, Japanese and Indian counterparts has singled out maritime lawlessness as a key issue in the Indo-Pacific region.
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‘Get serious’: Uni staff on two-week strike
Staff at a major university have walked off the job for two weeks, an act that could affect lower socio-economic groups and the most marginalised learners.
Woolies makes big move on EVs
A big change coming to an Australian supermarket change could breathe new life in a once iconic local industry.
Fresh blow after union branch shut down
The South Australian arm of the powerful construction union, which is under the control of the Victorian branch, has also been put into administration.
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Inside Aussie billionaire’s US empire expansion
Recycling king Anthony Pratt has opened the doors of his new $A1.09bn Kentucky paper mill that’s five times the size of the MCG surface.
Push against ‘Elon Musk’ rocket launch site
Tension is building over plans for a new “Elon Musk-style” rocket launch site in Australia, with the Greens moving to block the $20m complex.
‘Creepy’: car brands in US sex data shock
One car manufacturer’s US data collection policy has been dubbed “mind boggling, creepy, scary, sad, and messed up”.
‘Shocking’ wind farm move blasted
Workers are fuming following one Labor government’s decision to oppose an offshore wind energy zone, saying thousands of jobs could be lost.
Why AI could cost businesses billions
Experts warn AI will “rapidly and significantly” disrupt more than $600 billion of economic activity.
General orders safety review after Osprey crash
Fallout from the tragic Osprey crash in the Northern Territory continues with the Acting Marine Corps Commandant ordering a full service-wide safety review for the Marine Corps.
‘Cartel conduct’: Steel giant’s record fine
A steel producer touted as an Australian success story has been slapped with a record-breaking fine for trying to fix prices.
Popular wellness food company collapses
Halo Foods Co Limited, the parent company of four food brands sold in Australia, has called in the administrators.
State bails on key project over lobster fears
One state has cited fears for its lucrative lobster industry in its opposition to a major wind farm development off its coastline.
‘Wake up call’ over Chinese items
Australians are overwhelmingly keen to boost local manufacturing and turn our backs on Chinese imports, new research has found.
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