Australia
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EU urged to suspend global minimum tax after US exit
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has urged the European Union to suspend implementation of a global minimum corporate tax, arguing the plan is no longer viable without US participation. Speaking after a …
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Parkinson’s Australia CEO Olivia Nassaris hails new breakthrough a “game-changer” for patients
Scientists at the University of South Australia have developed a long-acting injectable treatment that could revolutionise the way people with Parkinson’s disease manage their symptoms—by replacing the need for multiple …
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Albanese weighs business and security ahead of Xi talks
Political differences will bump up against economic opportunities as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese meets his Chinese counterparts in the imposing Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Tuesday’s bilateral meetings …
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‘It’s rife’: third of young workers report wage theft
Cafe worker Mia McDowall was initially shocked to discover she’d been underpaid by thousands of dollars but soon learnt it’s an experience all too common in the hospitality industry. The …
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PM urges work on green steel over red wine in China
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will raise Australian concerns over Chinese steel dumping as he urges industry leaders from both nations to work together to develop low-carbon steel production methods. At …
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Bitcoin tops $US120,000 for the first time
Bitcoin has crossed the $US120,000 level for the first time, marking a milestone for the world’s largest cryptocurrency as investors bet on long-sought policy wins for the industry this week. …
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Greek tradition meets Aussie innovation in game-changing olive process
A South Australian invention is poised to shake up the global olive industry, offering a faster, cleaner, and fruitier approach to table olive production. Developed by Professor John Fielke from …
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Uber makes app changes to take more seniors for a ride
Australians will be among the first in the world to test features designed to make ride-share services easier for seniors to access. Uber announced the rollout of two features designed …
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SA Government opens new round of multicultural grants to support 2026 festivals and events
Multicultural community organisations across South Australia are being invited to apply for the latest round of Celebrate Together grants, with funding of up to $5,000 available to support cultural festivals …
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Commonwealth’s crypto tax trap: Division 296 hits ordinary Australians, not the rich
A time bomb is quietly ticking away inside the Commonwealth Government’s Division 296 tax regime. It has nothing to do with waterfront property, luxury goods, art or high-frequency trading. It’s …