3 h. ago Australia news LIVE: High stakes for PM’s talks with Trump after failure to sign PNG treaty; Federal Reserve cuts rates amid concerns for labour market

Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond.

Politics

5 h. ago The bizarre way bosses are treating cooks and hairdressers like CEOs

Businesses talk a big game about the cut-and-thrust of competition, but when they stifle a 16-year-old trainee through non-compete clauses, it’s time to call BS.

Politics

13 h. ago Police treating missing WA man's disappearance as suspicious

Police are treating the disappearance of Perth man Jayden Selfe as suspicious.

Events

15 h. ago Mushroom killer facing more time in jail as sentence appeal looms

Mushroom cook killer Erin Patterson could be facing more time behind bars as Victoria's top prosecutors weigh up whether to appeal her sentence.

Events

17 h. ago Health leak suggests WA’s new mums and bubs hospital has blown out before ground has been struck

A project update suggested the current estimated total cost of the project was $1.954 billion, a jump from $1.787 billion approved by the Cook cabinet.

Science

19 h. ago It’s common after prostate cancer surgery, but pelvic floor dysfunction is treatable. Here’s how

Pelvic floor dysfunction is considered the ‘black hole for men’s health’ because so little is understood about it, but it can lead to incontinence and erectile dysfunction. Ignore it at your peril.

Politics

29 h. ago Our new boss has made everyone in the team cry. Is this bullying behaviour?

It’s not normal for a new leader to reduce every team member to tears, but what is the best way to tackle this? Dr Kirstin Ferguson has some straightforward advice.

Politics

41 h. ago ‘China is relentless’: US diplomat warns Beijing could be influencing PNG treaty delay

Returning home without a PNG defence treaty would be another blow for Albanese after Vanuatu shelved plans to sign a security deal with Australia last week.

Events

41 h. ago The CEO, his alleged romance with the HR manager and the big BCFing mess

Where was Coldplay when we needed them? This is the obvious question for Super Retail shareholders.

Politics

42 h. ago ‘Under pressure’: PNG, Australia scramble to lock in defence treaty

Returning home without a PNG defence treaty would be another blow for Albanese after Vanuatu shelved plans to sign a security deal with Australia last week.

Politics

47 h. ago Super Retail boss Anthony Heraghty sacked over misleading the board

A year and a half after allegations of an undisclosed relationship, and amid other claims of misuse of company funds and a culture of workplace bullying, the $4 billion retailer has capitulated.

Politics

47 h. ago Super Retail boss sacked, loses bonuses, in fallout from alleged office romance

A year and a half after allegations of an undisclosed relationship, and amid other claims of misuse of company funds and a culture of workplace bullying, the $4 billion retailer has capitulated.

Politics

47 h. ago Super Retail boss sacked, $9m bonus cut in fallout from alleged office flame

A year and a half after allegations of an undisclosed relationship, and amid other claims of misuse of company funds and a culture of workplace bullying, the $4 billion retailer has capitulated.

Politics

47 h. ago Super Retail boss sacked, $9m bonus cut in fallout from alleged relationship

A year and a half after allegations of an undisclosed relationship, and amid other claims of misuse of company funds and a culture of workplace bullying, the $4 billion retailer has capitulated.

Politics

48 h. ago ASX rises as miners advance; Super Retail falls after sacking CEO

The Australian sharemarket opened slightly higher on Thursday, led by the mining heavyweights, after Wall Street set more records overnight.

Politics

53 h. ago Three of the best new recipes from Jamie Oliver’s new health

Tthis trio of recipes from Jamie Oliver’s new cookbook proves that home-cooked meals can be as delicious as they are wholesome.

Politics

67 h. ago ‘Grubby’: ANZ the big four outlier for poor customer treatment 

The banks all have nasty skeletons regarding behaviour, but according to the regulator, ANZ’s conduct reached a new low watermark.

Economics

3 d. ago Why this defence treaty with a Pacific neighbour matters just as much as submarines

Australia is set to sign a defence pact with Papua New Guinea this week – and it’s the kind of partnership that will be critical to the nation’s security.

Politics

5 d. ago Treaty is a substantial step towards reconciliation and justice

The establishment of a treaty between the state government and First Peoples is welcome. Reconciliation will never come without bold political action and genuine leadership.

Events

5 d. ago ‘Change agent’: Meet Nuno Matos, the no nonsense CEO whipping ANZ into shape

ANZ’s new boss has big plans, and the career banker is delivering a tough message, despite some grumblings.

Politics