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Geopolitics

Dubai airport hit by Iranian drone strike

Smartraveller has upgraded the UAE to 'do not travel'. Australians in the Emirates are urged to leave immediately.
5 min read 2 months ago
Dubai airport hit by Iranian drone strike
Work

8 Signs Your Job Might Be Replaced by AI

Not all automation threats are obvious. Here's what to watch for.
5 min read 2 months ago
8 Signs Your Job Might Be Replaced by AI
Work

The RBA's 5-4 Split Decision Reveals a Central Bank Fighting the Wrong War

A 25-basis-point rate increase to 4.10% won't fix supply shocks from the Strait of Hormuz, but the RBA has nothing else in its toolkit.
9 min read 2 months ago
The RBA's 5-4 Split Decision Reveals a Central Bank Fighting the Wrong War
AI & Search

Australia's Best SEO Agencies 2026: The Only Ones That Matter

Most SEO agencies are still selling 2022 tactics. These ten have actually adapted to the AI search era.
5 min read 2 months ago
Australia's Best SEO Agencies 2026: The Only Ones That Matter
Culture

History Made: Academy Awards First-Ever Best Casting Oscar to 'One Battle after Another'

Cassandra Kulukundis makes history with inaugural casting Oscar for 'One Battle after Another'
5 min read 2 months ago
History Made: Academy Awards First-Ever Best Casting Oscar to 'One Battle after Another'
Business

The Great Retreat: Why Billionaires Are Pulling Back From Philanthropy

A decade after the Giving Pledge promised to reshape global charity, the world's wealthiest are quietly walking back commitments — and the reasons reveal uncomfortable truths about power, accountability, and what happens when goodwill meets scrutiny.
6 min read 2 months ago
The Great Retreat: Why Billionaires Are Pulling Back From Philanthropy
Sport

Women's March Madness Breaks Viewership Records as Cultural Moment Arrives

The 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament draws unprecedented audiences as the sport transitions from niche to mainstream entertainment.
6 min read 2 months ago
Women's March Madness Breaks Viewership Records as Cultural Moment Arrives
Geopolitics

The Reluctant Coalition: Why Allies Won't Give Trump His Warships

The Strait of Hormuz needs clearing. But Britain, India, Italy, and others are taking their own paths—not joining Trump's team effort.
7 min read 2 months ago
The Reluctant Coalition: Why Allies Won't Give Trump His Warships
News

Man shot dead, another wounded in Lidcombe apartment complex

Police establish crime scene on Shale Street after early morning incident near Accor Stadium. Investigation ongoing, no arrests made.
6 min read 2 months ago
Man shot dead, another wounded in Lidcombe apartment complex
News

Three NSW fishermen found dead off South Australia coast

Three men aged 64, 67, and 74 from New South Wales were recovered in waters near Beachport following an eight-hour search on Sunday.
6 min read 2 months ago
Three NSW fishermen found dead off South Australia coast
Markets

When Kharg Falls: Oil Shortage Impact on Australian Fuel Prices

An unprecedented supply disruption in the Persian Gulf is pushing Brent crude above $92 a barrel. Australian petrol prices are rising, and ASX energy stocks face a choice between windfall earnings and long-term portfolio risk.
8 min read 2 months ago
When Kharg Falls: Oil Shortage Impact on Australian Fuel Prices
Opinion

Why royal visits still matter for Australian diplomacy

Crown Prince Frederik's visit signals Australia's deepening engagement with Northern Europe and reveals the enduring diplomatic utility of ceremonial statecraft.
8 min read 2 months ago
Why royal visits still matter for Australian diplomacy