Australia to build first new oil refinery in 60 years after petrol shortages
Australians had told themselves that “there would always be someone else, somewhere else, who would sell us what…
Australia should brace for war impact to get worse, Treasury warns
The economic risks for Australia from the continuation of the Middle East war are increasing, the Treasury has…
Falling house prices bring relief for some while a financial nightmare for others
Meg Girdler went all in to buy her small Sydney apartment near the peak of the market in…
Asia races to de-risk critical minerals supply chain with new financing tool
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has launched a new financing facility aimed at strengthening critical mineral supply chains…
South Korea introduces relief payments amid oil crisis
South Korea has added relief payments to its sweep of measures to tackle the ongoing oil crisis as…
Former Treasury boss says Australians left with little to show from commodities boom
Why doesn’t Australia collect more tax revenue on the sale of its natural resources? We are a high-income…
David Pocock calls for complete ban on gambling advertising, slamming ‘vested interests’ and Labor’s half measures
Independent ACT senator David Pocock has described planned gambling advertising reforms as “infuriating” and has called on politicians…
Albanese’s gambling reform is social ruin as public policy
Angus Taylor is right about migrants — there are some things we never quite understand about Australia. I’ve…
Albanese government’s frustration rises alongside fuel prices and inflation
Fuel prices and inflation aren’t the only metrics climbing as the Strait of Hormuz remains shut. The Albanese…
Surprising countries coming to our rescue as Australia imports diesel from up to 29,000 kilometres away amid fuel crisis
Australia has resorted to importing diesel from all around the globe to meet our needs, with shipments scheduled…
Plans to move residents off Cocos (Keeling) Islands walked back after backlash
The federal government has walked back its plans to relocate Cocos (Keeling) Island residents after widespread community backlash,…
Malaysia joins growing list of countries turning to WFH amid fuel crisis
Malaysia has made the decision to join several other nations in adopting stricter crisis-mode tactics amid the Iran…