Discussions on Australia's ailing productivity will shape the nation's future, with key economic stakeholders gathering to propose affordable growth ideas that can ignite a spark for younger generations' prosperity.

• Growth can put spark into younger generations’ future — Michael West -
• Answers to ailing productivity to steer economic future — Michael West -
• Productivity to dominate agenda as symposium begins — Michael West -

• ‘Finely balanced’ economy requires affordable ideas — Michael West -

Despite global trade turbulence exacerbated by erratic tariffs, Australia's exports are demonstrating resilience and success, positioning the nation among winning global traders.

• Tough economic times sort out the successful global traders — Independent Australia -

The enduring quest for Timor's oil and gas by Australia continues, with tactics of waiting out East Timor being employed in the long-standing and controversial Greater Sunrise gas dispute.

• Waiting them out. Australia’s Greater Sunrise Gas heist — Michael West -

Qantas faces a substantial fine from the Federal Court for illegally sacking over 1800 workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, marking another significant legal setback for the airline.

• Qantas set for big fine after illegally sacking workers — Michael West -

A timeless image of Matthew Naughton from 1978 recalls a moment in local history, featuring "The Valley Voice" front page capture of a boy who went bush.

• The boy who went bush — Independent Australia -