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As FIFA keeps dragging the men’s game into dark places, Sam Kerr, Mary Fowler and co provide a great antidote.
Donald Trump is not someone known for making rational moves, and he has one last card to play that could deepen the energy nightmare.
The global energy watchdog’s recommendations for lowering oil use will give anyone who remembers the loo paper rolls war of the pandemic a nasty...
Ireland, Italy and France will play in Australia in July. Australia should prepare for stern challenges.
Our leaders genuflect to so-called Jewish sensibilities, as if Jewish people speak with one emotional voice. We don’t.
The shock jock has loudly complained about how he’s been treated since he was forced from his golden microphone. Now he might stop to think about...
The billionaire mining mogul’s estranged son copped a spray from Sky News host Rita Panahi over his lifestyle. Now he’s responding.
As everyone was absorbing the RBA’s decision to raise interest rates on Tuesday evening, one economist received something of a rock-star reception...
The treasurer is correct to prepare Australians for what could be a difficult couple of years. But these headwinds can’t be the excuse for policy...
Whatever else America is meant to be capable of, we expect it to be able to smash things. And yet, barely a fortnight into Trump’s war on Iran,...
After a takeover soured, the boss turned not to his lawyers but to his chatbot, creating a new dynamic in business.
It was only last year that the Icebergs founder was forced out of his own restaurant. Now it looks like he has booked the first stop on his redemption...
A good recruiter would have put their consternation aside and sought to understand why you seemingly ignored their advice, rather than blowing up at...
This Hawthorn team arrived on the scene amid much glitz and glamour, but under Thursday-night lights at the MCG they rolled their sleeves up to disarm...
A maternal assisted caesarean is a modification to a traditional c-section and can be transformative. So, why aren’t more mothers offered it?
Like all great ideas, I found it in an 18th-century literary classic.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is facing a test of his government’s capacity. Business figures say Australians need to know “how real this could...
Both of these terms were created in the old world of work, and we’re on the precipice of a new one filled with more unknowns than ever.
For more than 50 years, necessity has been the mother of inventive switches in fuel consumption. But never before has such human ingenuity been so...
Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell has effectively acknowledged that the central bank hasn’t a clue what the impact of the Iran war might mean for...
The oil shocks of the 1970s had once taught presidents and military chiefs to observe some caution in the Middle East.
I hadn’t been a fan of the AFL sub rule, but my loathing of it went up a level after one particular conversation.
For the ordinary Trump-voting American, the Middle East conflict is a long way away. But what Americans will have noticed is that petrol prices have...
Set restarts are up 67 per cent, which is far too many. But I’m still a fan of the NRL’s latest crackdown because it will pay off in the long run.
A grab bag of Labor heavyweights descended on Macquarie Street on Wednesday for the launch of Bob Carr’s new book, a tribute to his late wife Helen...
The stars of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives – who rose to fame by peddling the traditionalist lifestyle to a new generation – are living a very...
The US president has unleashed global chaos with his war on Iran. At this stage, the only geographical location that won’t be negatively affected is...
I love Buffy the Vampire Slayer – and that’s why I’m glad this revival had a stake run through its heart.
Neither BHP’s local boss Geraldine Slattery nor chief financial officer Vandita Pant wore a hard hat strong enough to break the glass ceiling.
From icons to insurance salesman, the red carpet has gone MAGA.
Allies are berated when they don’t offer to help, and belittled when they do. As with the sudden resignation of MAGA ally Joe Kent, what goes around...
The controversial broadcaster has officially been dumped from the most lucrative contract in Australian media, but a legal battle royale has only just...
Oil and petrol prices get most of the headlines, but the economic damage inflicted on the world is much more widespread.
The US president is furious with Australia and other allies for not sending military support to the Strait of Hormuz, but this is a mess of his own...
Ali Larijani’s death could mean a further militarisation of the Iranian system and deeper “regime radicalisation”.
Buying gold doesn’t create assessable income, but once you own it, the value must be declared to Centrelink.
Bluesfest set perilously high standards for itself, which is probably why, in the end, it burnt out instead of fading away.
It’s a curious thing. Australian women are more educated and active in the workforce than ever, yet we’re still reluctant to chat openly about our...
For many families, the biggest impact of the new super tax won’t be the headline rate – it will be how it reshapes long-term planning across...
Menopause isn’t just a health issue. It’s also an economic one. Which means we need to plan for it financially, not just medically.
Even well-intentioned media coverage of domestic violence can compound harm for those involved.
Donald Trump has upended the Middle East and oil prices. Now he’s influencing interest rate settings in Australia.
What may first appear as a small technical issue is actually costing some aged care residents thousands of dollars.
Cameron Green’s long-awaited century ended in a fiery exchange outside the WA dressing room during a Sheffield Shield match.
What consumers call “gouging” or “profiteering” is what economists describe as the operation of supply and demand.
If the RBA unleashes further painful interest rate hikes, we risk severely hurting the economy and plunging into recession without reducing inflation...
While America was waging war in Iran, Donald Trump began preparing for a renewed assault on America’s trading partners.
Five burning questions ahead of Australia’s Asian Cup semi-final in Perth - and what happens next if they win.
After soft crowds for marquee matches in round one, there are two themes worth exploring: that they were fully ticketed, requiring even members...
If you’re looking for your next growth opportunity, there are two main steps you can take once your finances are optimised.