Trump in no hurry for Xi talks amid new tariff war
5 February
US President Donald Trump says he is in no hurry to speak to Chinese President Xi Jinping to try to defuse a new trade war between the world’s two largest economies sparked by his sweeping 10 per cent tariffs on all Chinese imports. China imposed...[Read More]
Australia bans DeepSeek AI from government use
5 February
A Chinese artificial intelligence model that shocked the tech world has been banned from Australia’s government systems over national security concerns. All products, applications and services made by the China-based AI company DeepSeek must be...[Read More]
Women face new battles once they reach the boardroom
5 February
Women who have smashed the glass ceiling to take on leadership positions still encounter significant struggles navigating power dynamics in the boardroom. Researchers at the University of South Australia have found women specifically face challenges...[Read More]
Aussie migration misperceptions can be changed
5 February
Many Australians misunderstand migration and want to lower the number of people coming to the country, but their minds can be changed, a study has found. The Australian National University survey revealed Australians believe the proportion of...[Read More]
Aussie households forecast to weather Trump tariffs
5 February
Local households aren’t expected to feel much impact from Donald Trump’s burgeoning trade wars, unless the US president decides to turn his sights on Australia for another round of tariffs. Mr Trump has announced a 25 per cent tariff on products...[Read More]
AI angst – workers fear bosses will prioritise profit
5 February
Most Australian workers don’t trust their managers to introduce artificial intelligence technology and many fear leaders will prioritise profit over their wellbeing. The mistrust of AI tools is widespread among frontline employees, while senior...[Read More]
Watchdog uncovers dodgy online shopping return policies
5 February
Trying to get a refund on a faulty product can be a headache for many customers, especially if they are chasing their money from online retailers. In a sweep of more than 2000 Aussie retail websites, the Australian Competition and Consumer...[Read More]
The $239b Aussie industry smashing investment records
5 February
Australian investors are piling into exchange-traded funds, an innovative financial instrument that offers easy exposure to a range of assets from around the world. Australia’s ETF industry attracted a record net $30.8 billion in new investments...[Read More]
Review puts tech giants on notice over online safety
5 February
Social media companies would have to protect Australians from harm or face massive fines under a review of online safety laws. A report will be released by Communications Minister Michelle Rowland on Tuesday, after it was provided to the government...[Read More]
Curtain call: basic energy upgrades may save households
5 February
Australian households could knock more than $1500 off their energy bills with some basic home upgrades – and almost twice as much by investing in renewable energy technology. But the potential savings identified in a study – which add up to more...[Read More]
Motoring body drives push for road safety ratings
5 February
A globally recognised risk rating system should determine how the Australian government funds major roads, a peak motoring body says. Federal road funding would be better based on a risk assessment for the road, including information about how the...[Read More]
Labor brings forward childcare subsidy changes
5 February
Parents would have access to three days of guaranteed subsidised childcare under new laws introduced to the parliament. On the second day of parliament for the year, Early Childhood Education Minister Anne Aly brought Labor’s signature policy...[Read More]
Fresh data to shed light on retail, housing strength
5 February
Stronger-than-expected retail sales figures could weaken the case for a central bank interest rate cut but little can shake the market’s conviction that mortgage relief is around the corner. Traders were pricing in more than a 90 per cent chance...[Read More]
Lady Gaga returns to roots on dance song Abracadabra
5 February
Lady Gaga has dropped the new dance song Abracadabra. The Poker Face hit maker shared the striking music promo for the track from her upcoming seventh studio album Mayhem during an ad break at the Grammy Awards. True to form, it’s a high-drama...[Read More]
Local sport feeling the heat as temperatures rise
5 February
Dark clouds and a clap of thunder often spell the end of a game of soccer or tennis. But what about when the mercury spikes? At what point is it too hot to play, compromising not only safety, but the enjoyment of non-professional sport intended for...[Read More]