Joe Biden has downplayed his disastrous debate performance as a “bad episode” and revealed he hasn’t re-watched the footage, in a first look preview of his high stakes ABC News interview. The president sat down with presenter ABC George Stephanopoulos in Wisconsin on Friday (US time) for what has beenContinue Reading
Guardrails for Labor’s landmark industry policy will be announced by Treasurer Jim Chalmers on Wednesday — a day after the investment vehicle provided fresh equity to a Silicon Valley-based tech start-up. In April, the Albanese government launched its Future Made in Australia plan, joining the roster of countries that hadContinue Reading
A woman whose face is covered in tattoos and piercings has claimed she was denied a job at retailer TJ Maxx over her body art. Ash Putnam aired her grievances in a viral TikTok after she applied for a job with the off-price retailer, only to receive an automated emailContinue Reading
Proposed green manufacturing subsidies will not be a “free for all”, Treasurer Jim Chalmers says, as the Albanese government faces criticism over the policy by its own hand–picked Productivity Commission boss. On Friday, Danielle Wood, an ex-Grattan Institute chief who now serves as the government’s chief productivity adviser, joined economistsContinue Reading
The Albanese government must urgently guardrail its strategic interests to avoid falling victim to Donald Trump’s “unpredictability” if he successfully retakes power at the end of 2024, a former Turnbull advisor has cautioned. Donald Trump officially launched his bid for a second presidential term after he clinched the Republican Party’sContinue Reading
One of the world’s most popular national parks will have fewer planes and helicopters flying tourists overhead, as new regulations sweep parts of the US. Fox News reports, air tours over the world-famous Mount Rushmore and other national monuments and parks will be reduced in a bid to protect theContinue Reading
Harley Davidson Australia is recalling thousands of its motorbikes due to a fault which could have potentially fatal consequences. The rear shock absorber adjuster mounting bolt may break, potentially causing damage to the rear tyre and a loss of tyre pressure, the Department of Transport has warned. This could damageContinue Reading
The older I get the less I know and understand. Oh, to be 16 again when you knew everything. I don’t understand why Australians are so reactionary. I don’t understand the reverence for the Australian Constitution that the vast majority Australians have never read. It’s a serviceable, extremely dull documentContinue Reading
It has been one year since the overturning of Roe v Wade in the US. Meanwhile, this month, the West Australian government tabled an abortion reform bill. WA is proposing to move abortion from the Criminal Code into the Public Health Act. This Bill will mean that people in WAContinue Reading
Ingrid Newkirk, the president of PETA, is making waves with her last will and testament. In the latest headline-grabbing stunt from the animal rights group, Ms Newkirk is bequeathing parts of her own body to ensure that her fight against animal abuse and exploitation continues after her passing. Among theContinue Reading