Anthony Albanese to meet business leaders in Shanghai for green steel roundtable

 Anthony Albanese to meet business leaders in Shanghai for green steel roundtable

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07-14/albanese-meetings-shanghai-china/105527608

A guide to the parts of Spain that aren’t sick of tourists

 A guide to the parts of Spain that aren’t sick of tourists

https://edition.cnn.com/2025/07/10/travel/hidden-spain-where-tourists-are-welcome

Australians could cut power bills by 90% if they made their homes more energy efficient, report finds

 Australians could cut power bills by 90% if they made their homes more energy efficient, report finds

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/jul/09/australians-could-cut-power-bills-by-90-if-they-made-their-homes-more-energy-efficient-report-finds

Federal Reserve chair blames Trump’s tariffs for preventing interest rate cuts

Federal Reserve chair blames Trump’s tariffs for preventing interest rate cutsederal Reserve chair blames Trump’s tariffs for preventing interest rate cuts

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jul/01/federal-reserve-chair-blames-trump-tariffs-for-preventing-interest-rates-cut

First Guardian collapse leaves thousands at risk of losing super as ASIC freezes director assets

 First Guardian collapse leaves thousands at risk of losing super as ASIC freezes director assets

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07-04/superannuation-collapse-first-guardian-shield-asic-investigation/105463702

Super tax debate highlights everything wrong with Australia’s media and economic system

 Super tax debate highlights everything wrong with Australia’s media and economic system

https://www.theguardian.com/business/grogonomics/2025/jun/26/super-tax-debate-highlights-everything-wrong-with-australias-media-and-economic-system

What Satellite Images Reveal About the US Bombing of Iran’s Nuclear Sites

 What Satellite Images Reveal About the US Bombing of Iran’s Nuclear Sites

https://www.wired.com/story/iran-fordow-nuclehttps://www.wired.com/story/iran-fordow-nuclear-site-satellite-images-damage/ar-site-satellite-images-damage/

Trump’s new two-week negotiating window sets off scramble to restart stalled Iran talks

 Trump’s new two-week negotiating window sets off scramble to restart stalled Iran talks

https://edition.cnn.com/2025/06/19/politics/trump-iran-negotiations-pessimism

The good news? Household living standards are on the rise. The bad news? Just about everything else

The good news? Household living standards are on the rise. The bad news? Just about everything else

https://www.theguardian.com/business/grogonomics/2025/jun/05/the-good-news-household-living-standards-are-on-the-rise-the-bad-news-just-about-everything-else

We Live Like Royalty and Don’t Know It

 We Live Like Royalty and Don’t Know It

https://www.thenewatlantis.com/publications/we-live-like-royalty-and-dont-know-it

Why private hospitals are in poor health

 Why private hospitals are in poor health

https://grattan.edu.au/news/why-private-hospitals-are-in-poor-health/

The super tax debate is divorced from reality – and more proof that Australia’s tax system is built for the rich

 The super tax debate is divorced from reality – and more proof that Australia’s tax system is built for the rich

https://www.theguardian.com/business/grogonomics/2025/may/29/superannuation-super-debate-australia-tax-system-built-for-the-rich

How private equity took over Healthscope and 'trashed the joint', sealing its demise

How private equity took over Healthscope and 'trashed the joint', sealing its demise

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05-28/call-the-medics-how-healthscope-ended-up-in-hospital/105345014

Syria, After the Fall of Assad, Reawakens From Its Half-Century Nightmare

 Syria, After the Fall of Assad, Reawakens From Its Half-Century Nightmare

https://www.vanityfair.com/news/return-to-syria

Bond markets’ GFC echo points to turmoil ahead

 Bond markets’ GFC echo points to turmoil ahead

https://www.afr.com/chanticleer/beware-the-loud-sucking-sound-from-bonds-that-could-upend-markets-20250523-p5m1m2

More interest rate cuts likely as RBA confident it's beaten inflation, faces Trump tariff risks

 More interest rate cuts likely as RBA confident it's beaten inflation, faces Trump tariff risks

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05-20/rba-statement-on-monetary-policy-interest-rates-analysis/105311384

Americans pulled back significantly on spending as higher tariffs took effect in April

 Americans pulled back significantly on spending as higher tariffs took effect in April

https://edition.cnn.com/2025/05/15/economy/us-retail-sales-april

The US AAA downgrade means nothing, short term. Long term, it’s huge

 The US AAA downgrade means nothing, short term. Long term, it’s huge

https://www.afr.com/chanticleer/short-term-us-downgrade-means-nothing-long-term-it-s-everything-20250518-p5m076

Bruce Springsteen says Trump is ‘unfit’ and ‘incompetent’ in remarks during UK show

 Bruce Springsteen says Trump is ‘unfit’ and ‘incompetent’ in remarks during UK show

https://edition.cnn.com/2025/05/15/entertainment/bruce-springsteen-trump-criticism-scli-intl

Does Buffett’s farewell represent peak America?

 Does Buffett’s farewell represent peak America?

https://www.firstlinks.com.au/does-buffetts-farewell-represent-peak-america

ASIC sues Macquarie's broking arm for allegedly misreporting millions of short sales

 ASIC sues Macquarie's broking arm for allegedly misreporting millions of short sales

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05-14/asic-sues-macquarie-securities-claims-misreporting-short-sales/105289652

Sussan Ley becomes first woman to lead Liberal Party

 Sussan Ley becomes first woman to lead Liberal Party

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05-13/liberal-party-new-leader-sussan-ley/105285148

Trump heads to Saudi Arabia eyeing more investment in US

 Trump heads to Saudi Arabia eyeing more investment in US

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crk2me7vjxxo

India reports strikes on military bases, Pakistan denies any role

 India reports strikes on military bases, Pakistan denies any role

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjrndypy3l4o

Most polls underestimated Labor. How did they get it wrong?

 Most polls underestimated Labor. How did they get it wrong?

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05-06/how-did-most-polls-get-2025-federal-election-wrong/105256346

Are universities about to become a political priority?

 Are universities about to become a political priority?

https://www.eurekastreet.com.au/universities-a-political-priority

Power mostly restored as Spain and Portugal grapple with fallout of massive outage

 Power mostly restored as Spain and Portugal grapple with fallout of massive outage

https://edition.cnn.com/2025/04/28/europe/spain-portugal-power-outages-intl/index.html

Suspect charged with eight counts of second degree murder after Vancouver car ramming

 Suspect charged with eight counts of second degree murder after Vancouver car ramming

https://www.bbc.com/news/live/c2d48erzg7lt

Private-Equity Distributions in Limbo: How Low Can They Go?

 Private-Equity Distributions in Limbo: How Low Can They Go?

https://www.msci.com/www/quick-take/private-equity-distributions-in/05594227039

Pope Francis, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew shared deep bond

 Pope Francis, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew shared deep bond

https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1267619/pope-francis-ecumenical-patriarch-bartholomew-shared-a-deep-bond/

Excuse my cynicism, but after 25 years of the same housing policies, could Australian leaders try something else?

 Excuse my cynicism, but after 25 years of the same housing policies, could Australian leaders try something else?

https://www.theguardian.com/business/grogonomics/2025/apr/17/after-25-years-of-the-same-housing-policies-pushing-up-demand-australia-needs-a-new-approach

Private assets help buffer ART members amid market volatility, fund says

 Private assets help buffer ART members amid market volatility, fund says

https://www.investordaily.com.au/superannuation/56938-private-assets-help-buffer-art-members-amid-market-volatility-fund-says

Billionaire Ray Dalio is worried Trump’s tariff war could spark ‘something worse’ than a recession

 Billionaire Ray Dalio is worried Trump’s tariff war could spark ‘something worse’ than a recession

https://edition.cnn.com/2025/04/14/business/ray-dalio-recession-trump-tariffs-intl/index.html

At 3.33pm the bloody rampage began. By 3.39pm six innocent people lay dead or dying

 At 3.33pm the bloody rampage began. By 3.39pm six innocent people lay dead or dying

https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/at-3-33pm-the-bloody-rampage-began-by-3-39pm-six-innocent-people-lay-dead-or-dying-20250408-p5lq4j.html

Super funds defend private markets: ‘Transparency is better in private than in public’

 Super funds defend private markets: ‘Transparency is better in private than in public’

https://www.investordaily.com.au/superannuation/56927-super-funds-defend-private-markets-transparency-is-better-in-private-in-public

Billionaires are turning on Trump

 Billionaires are turning on Trump

https://edition.cnn.com/2025/04/07/business/bill-ackman-criticize-trump-tariffs-intl/index.html

Documents expose disturbing incidents inside NSW childcare centres

 Documents expose disturbing incidents inside NSW childcare centres

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-07/documents-expose-incidents-inside-nsw-childcare-centres/105143718

Australian superannuation funds hit by cyber attacks, with members' money stolen

 Australian superannuation funds hit by cyber attacks, with members' money stolen

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-04/superannuation-cyber-attack-rest-afsa/105137820

April 2, 2025 - Liberation Day tariff announcements

 April 2, 2025 - Liberation Day tariff announcements

https://edition.cnn.com/business/live-news/tariffs-trump-news-04-02-25/index.html

‘Bent like butter’: Bondi Icebergs damaged after swells battered Sydney beaches

 ‘Bent like butter’: Bondi Icebergs damaged after swells battered Sydney beaches

https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/bondi-icebergs-damaged-as-huge-swells-batter-sydney-beaches-20250402-p5loen.html

Netflix’s Adolescence will be shown in UK schools, in bid to curb social media harm

 Netflix’s Adolescence will be shown in UK schools, in bid to curb social media harm

https://www.smh.com.au/culture/tv-and-radio/netflix-s-adolescence-will-be-shown-in-uk-schools-in-bid-to-curb-social-media-harm-20250401-p5lo3c.html

Trump says ‘there are methods’ for seeking a third term, adding that he’s ‘not joking’

 Trump says ‘there are methods’ for seeking a third term, adding that he’s ‘not joking’

https://edition.cnn.com/2025/03/30/politics/trump-third-term-methods/index.html

Metrics in the middle of a private credit storm

 Metrics in the middle of a private credit storm

https://www.afr.com/companies/financial-services/metrics-in-the-middle-of-a-private-credit-storm-20250319-p5lkxq

Facebook whistleblower, ‘Careless People’ author says company’s arbitration demand is keeping her from speaking to Congress

 Facebook whistleblower, ‘Careless People’ author says company’s arbitration demand is keeping her from speaking to Congress

https://edition.cnn.com/2025/03/20/tech/meta-whistleblower-sarah-wynn-williams-response-congress/index.html

Macquarie’s Viktor Shvets sees a world on fire. Here’s how to play it

Macquarie’s Viktor Shvets sees a world on fire. Here’s how to play it

https://www.afr.com/chanticleer/macquarie-s-viktor-shvets-sees-a-world-on-fire-here-s-how-to-play-it-20250321-p5llcz

 China unveils plan to boost consumption as Trump tariffs bite

https://edition.cnn.com/2025/03/16/economy/china-economy-plan-consumption-hnk-intl

Why the $5.4 trillion wealth transfer is a generational tragedy

 Why the $5.4 trillion wealth transfer is a generational tragedy

https://www.firstlinks.com.au/why-the-5-4-trillion-dollar-wealth-transfer-generational-tragedy

Power bills to rise yet again from mid-year as federal election looms

 Power bills to rise yet again from mid-year as federal election looms

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-13/power-bills-rise-as-aer-lifts-benchmark-price/105040808

As Greenland goes to the polls, Trump’s aggressive stance has heightened the stakes

 As Greenland goes to the polls, Trump’s aggressive stance has heightened the stakes

https://edition.cnn.com/2025/03/11/europe/greenland-elections-explainer-trump-intl-latam/index.html

Revealed: The $95 billion shock hidden in Sydney toll road proposal

 Revealed: The $95 billion shock hidden in Sydney toll road proposal

https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/revealed-the-95-billion-shock-hidden-in-sydney-toll-road-proposal-20250307-p5lhtp.html

Why I don't think America First means Wall Street First

 Why I don't think America First means Wall Street First

https://www.fidelity.com.au/insights/investment-articles/why-i-dont-think-america-first-means-wall-street-first/

Cyclone Alfred could cross the south-east Queensland coast at high tide in the middle of the night, Premier David Crisafulli says

 Cyclone Alfred could cross the south-east Queensland coast at high tide in the middle of the night, Premier David Crisafulli says

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-05/tropical-cyclone-alfred-queensland-nsw-bom/105007666

Trump's tariffs risk economic turbulence - and voter backlash

 Trump's tariffs risk economic turbulence - and voter backlash

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crrd7gpvw5po

‘A crossroads in history’: Europe seeks to take control of Ukraine negotiations at pivotal London summit

 ‘A crossroads in history’: Europe seeks to take control of Ukraine negotiations at pivotal London summit

https://edition.cnn.com/2025/03/02/europe/ukraine-russia-zelensky-starmer-summit-intl/index.html

Police are probing how Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa died. Here's what we know

 Police are probing how Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa died. Here's what we know

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02-28/gene-hackman-what-we-know-death/104993184

Australia-first study finds ‘forever chemicals’ in human brain tissue

 Australia-first study finds ‘forever chemicals’ in human brain tissue

https://www.smh.com.au/national/australia-first-study-finds-forever-chemicals-in-human-brain-tissue-20250226-p5lfgf.html

ASIC scrutinising shift towards private investment as public listings decline

 ASIC scrutinising shift towards private investment as public listings decline

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02-26/shift-towards-private-investment-worries-asic/104982260

Spend my money ‘wisely’: Billionaire Warren Buffett’s pointed advice to Donald Trump

 Spend my money ‘wisely’: Billionaire Warren Buffett’s pointed advice to Donald Trump

https://www.smh.com.au/business/companies/spend-it-wisely-legendary-investor-offers-donald-trump-some-advice-20250224-p5leho.html

Quick fixes and long-term solutions to Australia's sky-rocketing rental prices

 Quick fixes and long-term solutions to Australia's sky-rocketing rental prices

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02-24/solutions-to-rental-affordability/104910672

Why the Reserve Bank poured cold water on future interest-rate-cut expectations

 Why the Reserve Bank poured cold water on future interest-rate-cut expectations

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02-19/reserve-bank-cuts-rates-but-will-it-be-the-last/104949396

‘I’ve had it’: JPMorgan chief slams Gen Z in leaked expletive-laden recording

 ‘I’ve had it’: JPMorgan chief slams Gen Z in leaked expletive-laden recording

https://www.smh.com.au/business/companies/i-ve-had-it-jpmorgan-chief-slams-gen-z-in-leaked-expletive-laden-recording-20250218-p5lcxt.html

James Murdoch spills the beans on family feud in explosive interview

 James Murdoch spills the beans on family feud in explosive interview

https://www.smh.com.au/business/companies/white-privileged-trust-fund-babies-james-murdoch-breaks-family-silence-20250216-p5lcip.html

Sydney rail union 'refuses' to abide by recommendation to stop industrial action, NSW government says

 Sydney rail union 'refuses' to abide by recommendation to stop industrial action, NSW government says

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02-14/sydney-trains-delays-rail-tram-bus-union-industrial-action/104932704

Germany's once-mighty car industry is in crisis. What will it take to fix it?

 Germany's once-mighty car industry is in crisis. What will it take to fix it?

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz6pzwj6qq7o

How Spain's economy became the envy of Europe

 How Spain's economy became the envy of Europe

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y7jmlyx02o

Why more young men in Germany are turning to the far right

 Why more young men in Germany are turning to the far right

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy082dn7rkqo

Queensland's 50c public transport fares hit six-month mark, with patronage up nearly 20pc

 Queensland's 50c public transport fares hit six-month mark, with patronage up nearly 20pc

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02-10/queensland-50c-fares-public-transport-analysis/104910866

The world’s 24 greatest railway experiences

 The world’s 24 greatest railway experiences

https://www.smh.com.au/traveller/inspiration/the-world-s-24-greatest-railway-experiences-20250129-p5l84v.html

Middle East leaders, Palestinians respond to Donald Trump's Gaza plan

 Middle East leaders, Palestinians respond to Donald Trump's Gaza plan

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02-06/palestinians-respond-to-donald-trump-s-gaza-plan/104902774

How the world’s richest man laid waste the US government

 How the world’s richest man laid waste the US government

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/feb/04/trump-elon-musk-federal-government

Topping up your super can boost your retirement nest egg. But is there a right time for voluntary contributions?

 Topping up your super can boost your retirement nest egg. But is there a right time for voluntary contributions?

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02-04/when-should-you-consider-voluntary-contributions-to-super/104889722

Forget the AI Drama. The Real Value Is in Data.

 Forget the AI Drama. The Real Value Is in Data.

https://www.institutionalinvestor.com/article/2ecxuiiw5dp97hdp3wcu8/corner-office/forget-the-ai-drama-the-real-value-is-in-data

Owner of caravan packed with explosives in Sydney in custody on unrelated offences, Jewish leader decry 'grotesque' antisemitic vandalism

 Owner of caravan packed with explosives in Sydney in custody on unrelated offences, Jewish leader decry 'grotesque' antisemitic vandalism

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01-30/nsw-pm-response-sydney-dural-explosives-antisemitic-incident/104874528

Payback time: Australian shares give shelter from the AI storm

 Payback time: Australian shares give shelter from the AI storm

https://www.smh.com.au/business/markets/payback-time-australian-shares-give-shelter-from-the-ai-storm-20250128-p5l7qe.html

Nvidia shares sink as Chinese AI app spooks markets

 Nvidia shares sink as Chinese AI app spooks markets

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0qw7z2v1pgo

How Institutions Used ‘Brute Force’ to Diversify With ‘Fuzzy’ Private Market Investments

 How Institutions Used ‘Brute Force’ to Diversify With ‘Fuzzy’ Private Market Investments

https://www.institutionalinvestor.com/article/2ebo8xbaiwj73dsmsfv9c/opinion/how-institutions-used-brute-force-to-diversify-with-fuzzy-private-market-investments

Jamie Dimon on tariffs: ‘Get over it’

 Jamie Dimon on tariffs: ‘Get over it’

https://edition.cnn.com/2025/01/22/economy/jamie-dimon-tariffs-get-over-it/index.html

What is an oligarchy, and is the United States poised to become one?

 What is an oligarchy, and is the United States poised to become one?

https://theconversation.com/what-is-an-oligarchy-and-is-the-united-states-poised-to-become-one-247566

Anthony Zurcher: With the promise of a 'golden age', a second Trump era begins

 Anthony Zurcher: With the promise of a 'golden age', a second Trump era begins

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj02zmj59r5o

Palestinian prisoners and detainees to return home as Israel welcomes first hostages back

 Palestinian prisoners and detainees to return home as Israel welcomes first hostages back

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01-20/gaza-ceasefire-hostage-release-sparks-celebrations/104835442

‘As confused as it is confusing’: The big handbrake holding back housing in Sydney

 ‘As confused as it is confusing’: The big handbrake holding back housing in Sydney

https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/as-confused-as-it-is-confusing-the-big-handbrake-holding-back-housing-in-sydney-20241111-p5kpla.html

Gaza ceasefire deal reached by Israel and Hamas

 Gaza ceasefire deal reached by Israel and Hamas

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly9vx3d0j3o

Your mind shapes how food tastes before the first bite

 Your mind shapes how food tastes before the first bite

https://bigthink.com/neuropsych/your-mind-shapes-how-food-tastes/

Gaza ceasefire deal close as talks enter 'final stages', Qatar says

 Gaza ceasefire deal close as talks enter 'final stages', Qatar says

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd0jgnvkdyno

Sydney’s housing catastrophe is just around the corner. Gen Z knows how to fix it

 Sydney’s housing catastrophe is just around the corner. Gen Z knows how to fix it

https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/sydney-s-housing-catastrophe-is-just-around-the-corner-gen-z-knows-how-to-fix-it-20241216-p5kysj.html

Can Star Entertainment survive? It’s a crap shoot

 Can Star Entertainment survive? It’s a crap shoot

https://www.smh.com.au/business/companies/can-star-entertainment-survive-it-s-a-crap-shoot-20250109-p5l32v.html

Why LA is burning in the middle of winter

 Why LA is burning in the middle of winter

https://www.smh.com.au/environment/climate-change/why-la-is-burning-in-the-middle-of-winter-20250108-p5l2xm.html

Revealed: Colossal cost of high-speed rail line from Sydney to Central Coast

 Revealed: Colossal cost of high-speed rail line from Sydney to Central Coast

https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/revealed-colossal-cost-of-high-speed-rail-line-from-sydney-to-central-coast-20241104-p5kno1.html

Metrics takes control of Melbourne site to rescue $750m development

 Metrics takes control of Melbourne site to rescue $750m development

https://www.afr.com/property/commercial/metrics-takes-control-of-melbourne-site-to-rescue-750m-development-20250106-p5l2dh

5 Ancient Ideas That Can Help You Flourish Today

 5 Ancient Ideas That Can Help You Flourish Today

https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/blog/between-cultures/202401/5-strategies-for-flourishing-from-the-stoic-pharmacy

'Slow grind' tipped for 2025 economy as interest rates, unemployment, inflation, China and Trump collide

 'Slow grind' tipped for 2025 economy as interest rates, unemployment, inflation, China and Trump collide

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01-03/2025-economic-forecasts-trump-china-interest-rates-inflation/104682104

At least 14 killed in New Orleans after driver intentionally rams into crowd on Bourbon Street

 At least 14 killed in New Orleans after driver intentionally rams into crowd on Bourbon Street

https://edition.cnn.com/us/live-news/new-orleans-mass-casualty-bourbon-street-01-01-25-hnk/index.html

Do Australia's super tax concessions take from the poor and give to the rich?

 Do Australia's super tax concessions take from the poor and give to the rich?

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12-22/australia-super-tax-concessions-take-from-poor-give-to-rich/104740916