The **abandonment of an ADNOC-led consortium's A$28 billion Santos takeover bid and the company's 'positive view' despite the suitor walking away highlight a dynamic energy sector, amidst the release of a national climate risk report, Australia's upcoming unveiling of its contested 2035 climate target, and federal investment in green jet fuel to meet climate goals, while a 'coal crisis' has led to hundreds of job cuts and a mine mothballing sparking criticism, the Liberal leader faces a 'net zero spotlight' amidst internal party debate, and Bendigo Bank's decision to blacklist home loans in mining towns** sparks controversy.
US President Donald Trump's historic state visit to the UK was met with royal pomp and saw him hailing an 'eternal' bond between the nations, while the US Federal Reserve cut interest rates amidst economic concerns, and China deemed a TikTok deal with the US a 'win-win'; domestically, there are analyses of how Trump could seize ultimate power following the 'martyrdom' of Charlie Kirk and how the Supreme Court has become partisan and contorted to Trump's dictates, further noting Trump's targeting of an Aussie reporter and the ABC's defence of their journalist 'doing his job'.
UTS continues to cut costs at the expense of students and staff, while Australia's 'healthy' jobs market undergoes its monthly check-up, and a 'major overhaul' is set to fix the 'generational housing crisis' with approvals turbocharged in NSW, even as the republican debate remains largely unspoken in the country.
Pacific deal delays regarding defence pacts with PNG and Vanuatu could potentially 'catch out' Prime Minister Albanese during his US visit, as Labor grassroots members urge action after a UN 'genocide edict' concerning Israel, and Australia is urged to act following Israel's genocide finding in Gaza.
A comprehensive report reveals 'big tech's global playbook to stop news media bargaining codes', highlighting how 'Australia's example has spread' worldwide as companies like Meta and Google employ various tactics.