Australia
Geopolitics
Meta and Google Lose $381M in Child Safety Verdicts
Two juries in three days found Meta and Google liable for harm to children. New Mexico awarded $375 million after Meta failed to protect users from predators. Los Angeles awarded $6 million finding both companies designed addictive platforms that damaged mental health.
Wealth
South Australia Win Back-to-Back Sheffield Shield Titles in Stunning Comeback
South Australia beat Victoria by 56 runs to claim consecutive Sheffield Shield titles for the first time in state history. Victoria collapsed from 102/3 to 139 all out chasing 196.
Geopolitics
Australia's 38-Day Fuel Buffer: Why We're the Most Exposed Developed Economy
Japan has 254 days. The US has 125. We have 38.
Cybersecurity
Check Your Medicare Account: $272 Million in Rebates Unclaimed
Nearly 1 million Australians are owed an average of $280 each. More than 300 people are owed over $10,000.
Geopolitics
7 Australian Dividend Stocks for Passive Income in 2026
Australian dividend stocks remain attractive for income investors, with several ASX-listed companies offering yields above 5% with sustainable payout ratios.
Geopolitics
8 Ways to Cut Your Energy Bill This Winter
Energy bills spike during winter as heating costs dominate household budgets. The most effective savings come from stopping heat loss through draught proofing and insulation rather than running heaters harder.
Geopolitics
The Last Sugar Hit: Why China's $120 Iron Ore Rally Is a Trap
Prices have surged to $120 a tonne on Beijing's latest stimulus, but beneath the headline numbers, the structure of Chinese demand has fundamentally changed.
Geopolitics
The Cattle Trade: How One Nation’s SA Surge Just Rewrote Federal Strategy
Barnaby Joyce’s ‘cattle’ comments aren’t a gaffe. They are a calculated response to a structural breach in the Liberal Party’s right flank.
Geopolitics
Australia-EU Trade Deal Signed as China Tensions Rise
Eight years of negotiations finally produced a deal that eliminates tariffs on champagne, EVs, and critical minerals. But the real driver is both sides' desire to reduce dependence on Beijing.
Irredeemable: How the Victorian Liberals Sabotaged Themselves (Again)
The Geopolitics of Battery Supply Chains in 2026
How Asia-Pacific is Rewiring the World's Critical Mineral Supply Chains
CommBank Geo-Economics Analysis Explains How Global Power Shapes Markets
Australia Housing Supply Improves but Demand Remains Strong Amid Population Growth
Regional Australian Property Prices Continue Rising Despite Interest Rate Hikes
Australia's Fuel Crisis Deepens as Albanese Takes Emergency Powers
RBA Forecasts Inflation Peak at 4.2% by Mid-2026 Before Gradual Easing
Cyclone Narelle Knocks Out Two-Thirds of WA Gas Supply
Nvidia-Backed Reflection AI Seeks $25 Billion Valuation in AI Infrastructure Race
Australian EV Sales Surge 20% as Fuel Crisis Converts Sceptics Into Buyers
Meta and YouTube Found Liable for Addictive Design in Landmark Child Safety Verdict
ABC Staff Walk Out for First Time in 20 Years Over Pay and AI Protections
Treasury modelling puts inflation at 5% as Chalmers seeks worse scenarios
Australia's hidden silica crisis: Why nine common chemicals are still killing workers
AEMO pushes gas shortfall forecast to 2030 as battery boom eats into demand
RBA Hikes Cash Rate to 4.10% as Bullock Warns of Recession Risk
Qantas Bets on AI for On-Time Performance as Project Sunrise Nears
Victoria Park to close as Brisbane's $3.8b Olympic stadium build begins
Philip Lowe's new job: rewriting the rules for how ASX companies are run
