top
Townsville mayoral race heating up as candidates reveal their policies
Townsville residents will select from a field of nine candidates at a mayoral by-election next month. Source link
Why betting on gold puts Australia's $4 trillion super pool at risk
A major investment bank says gold is following share markets higher. While the precious metal consistently pushes record highs, it suggests the gold price could continue to rise substantially. But what’s really at stake? Source link
Why the 'Prince Andrew problem' is one Charles 'has to confront'
In a week where King Charles said he hoped to project unity as a “bulwark against those promoting conflict, division and tyranny”, his scandal-ridden brother reigned supreme. Source link
Unintended consequences of Donald Trump's tariffs on display at Asian summit
The unintended consequences of Donald Trump’s tariffs may be the exact opposite of what was intended: closer links between ASEAN countries and China, and the creation of an even bigger manufacturing hub in south-east Asia. Source link
US strikes 10th alleged drug-running boat in the Caribbean
The frequency of the strikes has increased from one every few weeks in September to three in one week now. Source link
Power stun Crows as Tahau breaks AFLW goal-kicking record
Indy Tahau breaks the AFLW home-and-away season goal-kicking record in Port’s breakthrough seven-point defeat of Adelaide. Source link
Health authorities suspect homemade food linked to rat poisoning cluster
Queensland Health says three of the five people who presented to hospital with brodifacoum poisoning last week consumed two homemade dishes which later tested positive to the toxin. Source link
Ley lashed for opposition to environmental reforms by key report author
The man tasked with reviewing Australia’s environment laws back when the opposition leader was minister, says he is “bitterly disappointed” she is pushing back on the reforms. Source link
WA company ordered to pay $1m over 16yo factory death
A sandblasting and spray-painting business is fined more than $1 million over the death of a teenager who was critically injured at a Perth factory. Source link
Woman arrested over alleged Chinese police impersonation scam
Police say they’ve been investigating reports about scammers impersonating Chinese police officers or authority figures. Source link