13 h. ago In a choice between two parties of small ambition, only one deserves to govern

Labor has not been so terrible that it deserves to be the first government in almost 100 years to be thrown out after one term, and the Coalition has proved itself to be unready.

Politics

14 h. ago ASX Runners of the Week: DY6 Metals, Dateline, Andromeda & Jindalee

This week’s Bulls N’ Bears ASX Runner of the Week is DY6 Metals Ltd, after it announced high-grade gallium assays at its Tundulu rare earths project in Malawi.

Politics

14 h. ago ‘We need a clear victory’: Why the ASX doesn’t want a minority government

The Australian sharemarket has built on its positive gains from the morning after China announced it was evaluating a request from the US to open trade talks.

Politics

14 h. ago The law changes demanded as Sydney tunnel workers face death

The union is urging the government to extend the ability for tunnelling companies to be prosecuted for exposing workers to deadly levels of silica dust.

Society

15 h. ago Wong weaponises Liberal ‘Chinese spies’ gaff in battle for vote

Concerns about the risk of Chinese government influence have bedevilled all sides in this election as parties via for the key voter group.

Politics

15 h. ago Wong weaponises Liberal ‘Chinese spies’ gaffe in battle for vote

Concerns about the risk of Chinese government influence have bedevilled all sides in this election as parties vie for the key voter group.

Politics

16 h. ago Punters say it’s Albanese – and are already betting on Dutton’s replacement

The betting agencies have Albanese as an extremely short-priced favourite to win on Saturday – so much so that a Labor victory is at Winx-like odds.

Politics

21 h. ago ASX rises as Wall Street extends winning streak; Apple, Amazon results out

The Australian sharemarket dipped at the open before lifting into the green on Friday morning after Big Tech players lifted Wall Street higher overnight

Politics

24 h. ago ASX set to slide, Wall Street extends winning streak; Apple, Amazon results out

Microsoft and Meta Platforms are driving Wall Street higher after reporting profits for the start of the year that were even bigger than analysts expected.

Politics

26 h. ago ASX set to slip, tech giants push Wall Street higher; Apple results ahead

Microsoft and Meta Platforms are driving Wall Street higher after reporting profits for the start of the year that were even bigger than analysts expected.

Politics

27 h. ago Dutton should not be our prime minister. But the Albanese government needs to be so much better

Who deserves to win on Saturday? The truth is neither Labor nor the Coalition have done much to inspire.

Politics

27 h. ago ‘I felt an eye gouge’: Davis stands by claim in Origin opener

NSW hooker Keeley Davis has stood by eye-gouging claims she made to referee Belinda Sharpe during the Blues game one victory on Thursday night.

Politics

34 h. ago Blues within sight of a first series win after dominating Maroons

The Blues have a 1-0 series lead in the Women’s State of Origin series, after a comprehensive 32-12 victory over the Maroons in game one at Suncorp Stadium.

Politics

36 h. ago Boarding licence under review at private school after abuse scandal

The state government education regulator has launched a safety review of Ballarat Grammar’s boarding houses in response to its ‘strapping’ scandal.

Politics

45 h. ago ASX closes higher after another manic session on Wall Street

Wall Street continued its wild swings overnight as evidence builds that the US economy is buckling under the weight of Donald Trump’s trade war.

Politics

45 h. ago Brisbane news live: Regulator approves higher electricity charges in Qld | Jogger speaks out after sneaking into pool | Government to override existing laws for Olympics

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49 h. ago ASX set to open lower after another manic session on Wall Street

Wall Street continued its wild swings overnight as evidence builds that the US economy is buckling under the weight of Donald Trump’s trade war.

Politics

50 h. ago US kids may get ‘two dolls instead of 30,’ but China will suffer more, says Trump

The US president has tried to reassure a nervous country that his tariffs will not provoke a recession, after a government report showed the US economy shrank since he took office.

Politics

51 h. ago Dutton has led one of the worst election campaigns in living memory

Peter Dutton must have believed he could skate to victory. How else to explain his abject failure to prepare credible policies.

Politics

67 h. ago Star Blue’s ban overturned; AFL warns clubs of rule crackdown

Adam Cerra was initially given a one-match ban for striking Jack Bowes in the Blues’ victory over Geelong on Sunday.

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