48 m. ago Xi and Trump are growing more alike. But only one can win this global power struggle

A pivotal moment in geopolitics occurred last week. It was a day when America quaked and China prevailed. But like Trump, Xi’s going after the enemies within.

Politics

93 m. ago My bayside suburb has no shopping strip, cafe, or even a milk bar. That’s how we like it

It is not far from the CBD, but my suburb is the antithesis of inner-city hustle, a place where the snapper bite at dawn, pelicans drift overhead, and footpaths wind alongside the creek.

Politics

3 h. ago Government accuses China of ‘unsafe’ encounter with military aircraft

The Albanese government has accused the Chinese military of unsafe behaviour after releasing a flare near an Australian plane.

Politics

3 h. ago Chinese aircraft makes 'unsafe' flare drop in front of Australian plane

A Chinese plane deployed flares near a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) aircraft in an "unsafe" incident in the South China Sea, the government says.

Transport

63 h. ago Rare discovery in Kosciuszko National Park as NSW rejects Barilaro

Ecologists found a critically endangered creature in footage from a camera set up to monitor feral cats. It is found only in one other location in NSW.

Politics

3 d. ago Gateway launches big diamond drill program near Wiluna in WA

Gateway Mining has begun a 4600m diamond drilling program near Wiluna in WA, partly backed by the WA Government, to test priority targets including its Dusk ’til Dawn intrusive body.

Politics

3 d. ago The quote you might have missed that says everything about Carlton’s post

Dual Coleman medallist Charlie Curnow forced his way out of the Blues to Sydney, triggering a brand-new era at Ikon Park.

Events

4 d. ago ASX to edge higher after volatile Wall Street session; Macquarie’s $61.4b AI deal

The Australian sharemarket is expected to open slightly lower, after erratic trading on Wall Street, as investors struggle to gauge the extent of trade tensions between the U.S. and China.

Economics

4 d. ago ‘China v the world’: US calls on Australia in rare earths fight with Beijing

As he arrives in Washington, Treasurer Jim Chalmers will be asked to join a US-led fight against China’s latest attempts to control global supplies of critical minerals.

Politics

4 d. ago Marc Fennell thinks we’re in an ‘era of fragility’. His new show aims to change that

The dinner-party discussion show, Tell Me What You Really Think, promises a gloves-off approach to hot-button topics.

Politics

4 d. ago NATO thanks Australia for sending aircraft to watch for Russian threats

NATO’s chief said defence partnerships with Australia and other Asian countries were crucial to helping Ukraine, given China and North Korea’s support for Russia.

Events

5 d. ago West Wits shifts first ore as South African gold production looms

West Wits has hits a key milestone with first underground ore from its Qala Shallows mine in South Africa, as full production and first gold pour looms large.

Politics

5 d. ago Three die in Queensland house fire, police declare crime scene

Emergency services were called to the Gladstone house after dawn on Wednesday.

Events

5 d. ago Banks send ASX higher in early trade; energy stocks fall on lower oil price

The Australian sharemarket jumped in early trade, shrugging off jitters on Wall Street, which wobbled as trade tensions between the US and China continued to simmer.

Politics

5 d. ago Banks and miners send ASX higher; energy stocks fall on lower oil price

The Australian sharemarket posted solid gains by lunchtime, shrugging off jitters on Wall Street, as trade tensions between the US and China continue to simmer.

Politics

5 d. ago ASX set to rise again after Wall Street wobbled over trade tensions

The local sharemarket is set for strong gains this morning even after US stocks bounced between gains and losses overnight as trade tensions between the US and China continued to simmer.

Politics

6 d. ago Auric back in production as second WA toll milling project fires up

Auric Mining has begun toll milling early at its WA Munda mine. Ore is being run through Black Cat’s Lakewood Mill, with first gold and cash due in the next few weeks.

Events

6 d. ago Which tariffs? China finds new markets to defy Trump’s trade war

America’s punishing tariffs were expected to undermine China’s export-driven economy. It’s not working.

Politics

6 d. ago ASX set for gains after Wall Street rebounds from Friday’s sell

Australian investors are expecting a stronger day following a rally overnight in the US after Donald Trump said things with China “will all be fine” just days after he sent markets reeling.

Politics

6 d. ago Banks and retailers send ASX lower despite mining rally and Wall Street rebound

Australian investors had a jittery start to trading, failing to track a market rebound in the US after Donald Trump said things with China “will all be fine.”

Politics