12 h. ago Foster carers for high needs children have support slashed by $100 a day

Carers have reported that their state government cost allowances have been cut by three-quarters without explanation.

Politics

14 h. ago Kaiser supercharges Tassie gold plant past nameplate capacity

Kaiser Reef has supercharged its Tassie gold processing capacity to a 400,000 tpa annual run rate, blasting the name plate capacity of the plant out of the water.

Politics

16 h. ago ‘Let it be cut the way it is’: Trump suggests leaving most of Ukraine’s Donbas in Russian hands

After a phone call with Vladimir Putin and a reportedly tense meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky, Donald Trump says for now, both sides of the conflict should “stop at the battle line – go home, stop fighting”.

Politics

19 h. ago ‘Cockroach’ warning by America’s top banker sparks fears about the financial system

A recent spate of corporate failures has raised concerns of a financial bubble created by non-bank lenders.

Events

22 h. ago Sussan Ley turns focus back to tax, industrial relations amid Coalition ructions

The opposition leader has vowed to return to core Liberal policies after the Coalition went to the last election opposing Labor tax cuts.

Economics

42 h. ago Waste is the new oil: Why Australia’s next big export industry may be rubbish

A Queensland company is set to turn trash into liquid gold to help the airline and shipping industries cut their emissions.

Politics

50 h. ago Good news, you may already have the hottest runway trend in your closet

In Paris and Milan, black was the standout colour of the spring/summer shows. But wearing it in summer requires clever choices when it comes to cut and fabric.

Politics

63 h. ago A single piece of cloth stands between this student and his lifelong dream of becoming a paramedic

For religious reasons Prabhjeet Gill has a beard and does not cut his hair. He was shocked when he was told this meant he couldn’t do a required mask-fitting test.

Politics

64 h. ago ‘Best supporters in the world’: Cox thanks Collingwood after cult hero cut by Pies

Mason Cox, the first American to become a regular AFL player, has been delisted by Collingwood after 139 games. The 34-year-old has confirmed he won’t be with the Magpies next season.

Politics

3 d. ago Inside one man’s mission to reveal the truth about American Express

After two regulatory investigations spanning three years, John Smith wants Australia’s privacy regulation overhauled.

Events

3 d. ago The MRC parted ways with two CEOs in 12 months. It cost the club $2 million

The Melbourne Racing Club forked out millions in severance payments to cut ties with its past two chief executive officers.

Economics

3 d. ago Gas fitter pleads guilty over death of newborn at Bankstown Hospital

Christopher Turner changed his plea on Friday over the 2016 tragedy that left one newborn dead and another with life-long brain injuries. 

Events

3 d. ago ‘South Bank 2.0’ was called a white elephant. The new plan has its critics too

The once-popular proposal to transform the former glass manufacturing site into South Bank 2.0 appears to be dead in the water.

Events

3 d. ago ASX slips on weaker banks and energy giants; Gold hits another record

The Australian sharemarket finished the week in the red as banks and energy companies fell, while gold miners had another positive day.

Events

4 d. ago ASX dips as oil price fall hits energy giants; Wall Street slumps

The Australian sharemarket lost ground in early trade, as energy giants slumped and resources players Iluka and Lynas tumbled.

Events

4 d. ago ASX slips as banks and energy giants drop; Gold hits another record

The Australian sharemarket had lost ground at lunchtime as banks and energy companies fell, while gold miners had another positive day.

Events

4 d. ago This cute bar lets you pick wine from the bottleshop and drink it on the spot

Paddington wine bar L’Avant Cave is the sort of place you might find if you were wandering around the outer suburbs of Paris.

Politics

4 d. ago A deal without merit: Behind Essendon’s ‘ridiculous’ Merrett demand

Hawthorn considered Essendon’s demands for a Zach Merrett trade “ridiculous”. He now has to return to his club, while the relations between the Hawks and Bombers are poor.

Politics

4 d. ago High schools urged to follow cuts to screen time for primary students

Primary school students will have daily screen time restricted to reduce distractions, and one academic believes high school students should follow suit.

Politics

4 d. ago ASX resets record on rate cut bets; Macquarie surges on $61.4b AI deal

The Australian sharemarket has shot back up to record territory after a rise in unemployment fuelled bets the Reserve Bank may cut interest rates.

Economics