Australian central bank cuts benchmark interest rate for the first time since October 2020
Australia’s central bank on Tuesday reduced its benchmark interest rate for the first time since October 2020 as the nation’s inflation cools. The Reserve Bank of ...
Bombshell footage of 'weak' Aussie soldier captured by Russian soldiers while fighting in Ukraine emerges - sparking fears for his welfare
The Albanese government has renewed calls to Russia to release Melbourne-born teacher Oscar Jenkins after an unverified video ...
The best of both worlds? How Australia’s unique democracy evolved
Small communities can practise direct democracy: people meet and decide, or vote, on decisions concerning them all. In large ...
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German economy in crisis: What can the next government do?
In their latest annual advisory report to the German federal government's Council of Experts, economists documented a continuing downturn across all sectors of the economy. Especially ...
The Australian Financial Review23d
Nicholas Moore: blame bigger government for falling living standards
While each government had its own flaws, common to all was broad public dissatisfaction with declining living standards amidst sustained inflation. Similar pressures face Australian governments.
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More voters eye opposition win in Australian election as PM's ratings slump, poll shows
A Newspoll survey conducted for The Australian newspaper on Monday showed the Liberal-National coalition ahead of the Labor government 51-49 on a two-party preferred basis under Australia's ...
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The CBSA is discontinuing the issuance of Pacific Crest Trail permits
The CBSA announced today it is discontinuing the issuance of permits to enter Canada on the Pacific Crest Trail without presenting yourself to a port of entry. This change will facilitate monitoring ...
The Washington Post23d
Trump presses pause on parts of the federal government
President Donald Trump in his first week in office slowed down parts of the U.S. government in a quest to assert broad control, as heads of federal agencies turned his executive orders into ...
Sky Sports23d
Australian Open: Jannik Sinner wins second consecutive title with victory against Alexander Zverev in Melbourne
Jannik Sinner cemented his current stranglehold on men's tennis as he sealed a second consecutive Australian Open title with victory against Alexander Zverev. The Italian world No 1 became just ...
The New York Times24d
Monuments in Australia Are Vandalized to Protest National Day
The vandalism unfolded in Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra. Australia Day is a divisive holiday that critics see as a symbol of racism and oppression. By Mike Ives Some Australians were in no mood ...
Forbes25d
Yes, We Can Cut Trillions In Government Waste
The critics say it can’t be done. No sooner had Donald Trump asked Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to lead a Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), the critics pounced. If you don’t touch ...
Wall Street Journal25d
Swaths of U.S. Government Grind to a Halt After Trump Shock Therapy
The gears of government slowed to a halt this week after President Trump axed major federal initiatives across Washington, causing even routine functions to hit the skids. The Transportation ...