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Why AUKUS was always a pipedream and is likely to fail

By Hugh White The first clear sign the Trump administration was taking a long hard look at AUKUS came two weeks ago, when US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth gave his

What are the endgames in an Israel-Iran war?

By Ian Parmeter Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel’s attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities could last for at least two weeks. His timing seems

Dressing on the Side: Fashion’s Foodie Moment

By Susan Schwartz I knew something was up when I saw a model strut down the runway in Milan with a leather handbag shaped like a giant dumpling. But her ribs told me she

Should you withdraw funds from super? Consider this

With the Federal Government planning to tax superannuation balances greater than $3 million, many account holders are considering withdrawing funds from

Countdown to when rocket launches impact ozone layer

By Laura Revell and Michele Bannister The international space industry is on a growth trajectory, but new research shows a rapid increase in rocket launches would damage

Prime Minister’s first major speech since election win

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese delivered his first major speech since the Federal Election with an address to the National Press Club in Canberra. In it he set out the

What to do if you don’t like your child’s friends

By Rachael Murrihy Many parents will be familiar with this situation: Your child has a good or even best friend, but you don’t like them. Perhaps the friend is bossy,

Implications of superannuation tax plans for SMSF members

Despite Federal Government plans to tax superannuation balances greater than $3 million not yet legislated, there are actions individuals can take before July

Could Brisbane 2032 be esports’ Olympic debut?

By Craig McNulty and Dylan Poulus Most of us have heard of esports but many don’t realise the fast-growing world of competitive video gaming features tournaments,

SMEs forgotten in the fight for corporate sustainability

By Cara Westerman Australia’s largest corporations across financial, mining, construction, and other sectors are now required to include climate-related financial

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