Australian banks note customer resilience despite global conflicts, with Donald Trump's policies impacting the local economy while borrowers face potential rate hikes, EV tax rebates are scaled back, and unpaid superannuation remains a significant issue impacting workers, amidst calls for pre-election budget restraint.
Australia seeks to strengthen ties with Japan following new agreements, as the U.S. retreat from the Indo-Pacific reshapes regional alliances and raises concerns about America's war for oil in Iran signalling environmental disaster.
The Greens delivered a significant blow to Labor in a recent by-election, while scrutiny intensified over alleged interference by the Plymouth Brethren in the Federal Election.
Former PM Helen Clark warned of democracy's authoritarian turn amid global humanitarian aid decline highlighted at the Women Deliver conference, as security concerns persist for a Jewish primary school following the Bondi attack, and a podcast series investigates the complex murder of Cabramatta MP John Newman.
Stalled efforts to combat methane emissions pose risks to climate and energy security, while AI is becoming crucial for recovering valuable materials from retired solar panels.