US goods deficit hits record high in 2018
The US goods trade deficit has surged to a record high in 2018 as strong domestic demand fuelled by lower taxes pulled in imports, despite the Trump administration’s America First…
Sam Kerr’s Matildas claim Cup of Nations
The Matildas have claimed the Cup of Nations with a 3-0 win against Argentina sparked, once again, by captain Sam Kerr. The Australian skipper rose bravely and superbly to give…
‘People are struggling’: Living standards at lowest point in 20 years
Australia’s standard of living has fallen to levels not seen since the 1991-92 recession, despite labour productivity increasing “dramatically” and the nation producing more billionaires than ever before. A report…
Shorten flags ‘living wage’ to replace minimum wage
Business alarmed as Shorten flags ‘living wage’ to replace minimum wage The small and medium business sectors have expressed concern after Opposition leader Bill Shorten all but confirmed he will…
From a private jet to a police cell: Rosemary Rogers charged over alleged NAB fraud
It was four years of the good life for Rosemary Rogers. A one-month family holiday to Europe worth almost $188,000, where accommodation alone cost $70,000. An ongoing supply of bank…
Michael Daley takes on big end of town over stadiums
NSW Labor leader Michael Daley has picked a fight with some of Sydney’s most prominent figures as he attempts to revive his signature election issue. Mr Daley said he did…
Taronga Zoo Sydney
See Sydney from new heights Looking for an exhilarating way to tackle your fear of heights? Embark on one of our Wild Ropes courses and navigate suspension bridges, climbing walls,…
Sam Kerr’s on-field brilliance against South Korea earns Matildas captain ‘Cahill’ tag
afe to say that the Matildas are flying in this Cup of Nations tournament. After recording a comprehensive 4-1 victory over the 14th-ranked South Korea at Lang Park, confidence is…
Why using taxable income to attack Labor’s negative gearing, capital gains and dividend imputation policies is misleading
You could be forgiven for being confused about Labor’s big tax proposals. Depending on which side of politics you listen to, Labor’s plans for negative gearing, franking credit refunds and…
Trump blames North Korean summit failure on former lawyer Michael Cohen
President Donald Trump announced the congressional questioning last week of his former lawyer may have contributed to the failure of his summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un –…