8 h. ago Amazon promises faster Melbourne deliveries after opening two new logistics centres

Amazon has opened its third fulfillment centre in Victoria, delivering a boost of more than 700 jobs for the state.

Politics

14 h. ago What the RBA governor’s struggle to get a room to focus on rates says about the economy

For three days, two dozen people will debate ways to lift the nation’s living standards as productivity growth remains sluggish. Failure cannot be an option.

Politics

20 h. ago For some, reaching old age marks a historic first. Here’s what their experience teaches us

Life expectancy has increased in Australia, but there are still communities where dealing with old age is a relatively new challenge.

Society

30 h. ago Bureaucrats forced to fly economy as tribunal contradicts government

The Remuneration Tribunal published a statement on Thursday removing access to business-class travel for certain office holders. 

Politics

31 h. ago Perth woman’s nightclub Nazi salute costs her $1000 fine and her job

Theresa Plunkett-Hill was kicked out of Connections last month by a German security guard. In response, she yelled “heil Hitler” before performing a Nazi salute three times.

Society

34 h. ago While Trump blusters over Ukraine, Putin’s laughing all the way to Alaska

If the Alaska summit does not produce an agreement, Putin loses nothing. Trump, on the other hand, would lose face if he walked out empty-handed. He may be motivated to accept something, anything.

Politics

44 h. ago We’ve worked hard, got an education, found jobs. But it’s not enough

The social contract, the idea that a job is enough to feed and house a family, has been lost.

Society

44 h. ago The ultimate way to travel in economy: ‘Bogan business class’

Spread out, make the space look unappealing for chancers. Fashion a mini-pillow fort. Pull down two tray tables. Anything to keep this space to myself.

Transport

51 h. ago The ‘fragmented’ and costly rules putting our most vulnerable at risk

More than 2 million people work in the care economy. But poor systems mean “unsafe workers slip through the cracks”.

Politics

53 h. ago The curious case of the disappearing Queensland Health appointee

Health Minister Tim Nicholls has refused to reveal why job ads for chief health officer have reappeared when the role had already been filled.

Politics

56 h. ago ASX declines as CBA and AGL shares slump; Miners, Tyro advance

The Australian sharemarket closed lower after the rally in the nation’s largest bank ran out of steam and the biggest power generator was tanking following underwhelming results.

Politics

61 h. ago The type of negatively geared landlords who lose the most money

Some owners of an investment property are losing $6900 per year, but others have managed to lose less.

Politics

65 h. ago ‘Focus on being a DJ’: Trump mocks Goldman Sachs chief after note

Donald Trump has lashed out at David Solomon after the Wall Street bank warned that the US president’s tariff campaign threatened the American economy.

Politics

65 h. ago ‘Focus on being a DJ’: Trump mocks Goldman Sachs chief after warning

Donald Trump has lashed out at David Solomon after the Wall Street bank warned that the US president’s tariff campaign threatened the American economy.

Events

67 h. ago ASX set to edge up, Wall Street jumps on rate cut hopes; CBA results ahead; Startup offers $53b for Google’s Chrome

The US stock market is rallying toward records on Tuesday after data suggested inflation across the country was a touch better last month than economists expected.

Technology

67 h. ago ASX set to edge up, Wall Street jumps on rate cut hopes; Startup offers $53b for Google’s Chrome

The US stock market is rallying toward records on Tuesday after data suggested inflation across the country was a touch better last month than economists expected.

Technology

68 h. ago ASX set to edge up, Wall Street gets inflation boost; CBA results ahead

The US stock market is rallying toward records on Tuesday after data suggested inflation across the country was a touch better last month than economists expected.

Politics

68 h. ago Albanese is crying poor, but we’re losing billions a year from untaxed gas

In Norway, they tax their oil and gas industry heavily and give their kids free higher education. Here, we do the opposite.

Economics

3 d. ago Apple, Google lose out to Fortnite developer in landmark ruling

The judgment could reshape digital app stores and also lead to one of the largest class action payouts in Australian history.

Technology

3 d. ago Australia news as it happened: RBA cuts interest rate to 3.6 per cent; Apple, Google lose landmark federal court ruling; Netanyahu ‘in denial’ of Gaza suffering, says Albanese

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Events