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The growth of Australia's flexible office in 2024

    Is an office just a bunch of walls and desks? Not according to an up-to-date working trend that is hitting all international markets, including Australia: The Flexible Office. read now...

    ‘Labor big spenders’ myth can finally be laid to rest

      Substantial evidence from independent agencies last week has affirmed the Albanese Government’s economic credentials. read now...

      Global youth justice methods a lesson for Australia

        Several countries in the world boast successful rehabilitation and reform tactics regarding youth offenders, which Australia could learn from and adapt. read now...

        Trump can be lawless — Kamala must be flawless

          Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are not taking the same exam. read now...

          U.S. elections: Rough times ahead as Trump edges ahead in polls

            Aggregations of polls in America show former President Donald Trump edging ahead in key states, as the presidential campaign enters its final few weeks. read now...

            EXCLUSIVE IA INTERVIEW: One Nation's James Ashby's contentious abortion views

              Independent Australia interviewed locals and politicians, and grilled One Nation's James Ashby ahead of his tilt for the Queensland seat of Keppel. read now...

              Never a better time for PM Albanese to sever UK ties

                With faith in the Albanese Government dwindling, now is a perfect time to consider action towards establishing an Australian republic. read now...

                POEM: Sonnet on a failure

                  John Williamson — The man among the gum trees

                    John Williamson AM is an Australian country music and folk music singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, TV host and proud conservationist. read now...

                    Unsubscribing: It's easy! Said no one... ever

                      Bazza watches on as Mick taps his beer before trying to unsubscribe from a video streaming app. read now...

                      Why the LNP would be worse at governing Queensland than Labor

                        Crisafulli's LNP would likely worsen economic inequality, slash public services and delay climate action, writes Craig Hill. read now...

                        Get rid of running the gauntlet — bring back Democracy Sausages

                          Voters have had enough of running the election day gauntlet — and, they'd like their Democracy Sausage back please. read now...

                          Twist of fate thwarts dream to wear the Baggy Green

                            Memories of when time ticked a little slower — long summer nights and Aussie cricket heroes. read now...

                            Queensland's so called 'highway to hell' election beat-up

                              Queensland’s Bruce Highway was revived as an issue ahead of the State Election with the Opposition blaming the road toll fully on the highway itself and the State Government. read now...

                              Israel proclaims itself chief mourner, as Gaza lies in ruins

                                On the Jewish Day of Atonement (12 October) the killing in Gaza and Lebanon continued unabated. read now...

                                CARTOONS: Mark David gets the royal treatment

                                  Meanwhile, abject colonial servility gets the treatment it deserves. read now...

                                  TikTok addiction: It takes all of 35 minutes

                                    Fourteen U.S. states have filed a lawsuit against TikTok, claiming the video streaming platform has negative effects on children's mental health and that it has created an 'intentionally addictive app'. read now...

                                    Nuclear lobby on track to sabotage COP29

                                      Nuclear lobby set to sabotage COP29 through destabilising efforts to secure government support and investors. read now...

                                      Palestinians in a constant state of mourning as second Nakba unfolds

                                        The trauma of our Palestinian parents is now ours — we are living in a constant state of mourning. read now...

                                        Australia’s economic data does not compute

                                          GDP at odds with labour force data sets suggesting easier monetary policy is needed. read now...

                                          Race to the moon for a business boom

                                            Businesses must position themselves to ride the lunar wave — the moon is beckoning. read now...

                                            AI surge pricing, coming to a supermarket and entertainment venue near you

                                              What hope has the Government of cracking down on surge pricing, now that AI can collect our data even as we loiter in the supermarket? read now...

                                              'Adult Crime, Adult Time' in Queensland: LNP direct their anger toward children

                                                An increasingly malevolent LNP, clutching desperately for power in Queensland, take their stereotypical “law and order” campaign a jackbooted step further to now target vulnerable children.  read now...

                                                Labor fights the trend as election day looms in Queensland

                                                  The Queensland election campaign ending on voting day, 26 October, has seen cut-throat professionalism in the scramble to persuade electors. read now...

                                                  Treasury's net migration data playing into Dutton's narrative

                                                    Treasury will likely need to increase its net migration forecast for 2024-25, which may set the scene for a Peter Dutton-style, immigration-focused election. read now...

                                                    Steven Miles’ results boost his claim to Queensland’s top job

                                                      Queensland Premier Steven Miles' achievements in ten months impress objective observers. read now...

                                                      Denying hungry kids and women’s rights with David Crisafulli et al

                                                        There is something wrong with our national priorities if we allow Crisafulli's LNP to prop up mining and development interests, and decide women's reproductive choices while denying hungry children. read now...

                                                        POEM: The Holy Creed of Carbonus Rex

                                                          This poem is an *IA Writing Competition (creative work category) entry. read now...

                                                          CARTOONS: Dutton's dynamic opposition matches Albo's popularity

                                                            Level of Dutton's dynamic opposition correlates directly to level of popularity for Albo's policies. read now...

                                                            POEM: Nut farm

                                                              This poem is an *IA Writing Competition (creative work category) entry. read now...

                                                              Howzat! — Braithwaite bowled out 

                                                                Daryl Braithwaite, frontman for Aussie band Sherbet, is well and truly stumped during a photo shoot. read now...

                                                                Stop asking me who to dob to about Nazis

                                                                  Nazi salute bans and media coverage only serve to promote and normalise neo-Nazis. read now...

                                                                  POEM: Queensland's choice

                                                                    There's a choice to be made in the state where I live, between those who have taken and those who will give. read now...

                                                                    Let's be honest about suicide prevention

                                                                      A new strategy to prevent suicide has been released, but it appears little more than another set of recommendations that will be ignored. read now...

                                                                      Consumers key to tackling climate crisis

                                                                        With the world's governments proving inept towards combating the climate crisis, it's up to us to change our ways of life to save the planet. read now...

                                                                        Kid Laroi dazzles NRL grand final while 'horror' opera causes outrage

                                                                          While Australian artists are in the spotlight this week, a controversial stage production has offended the clergy and induced illness in its audience. read now...

                                                                          Dutton’s divisive agenda a threat to social cohesion

                                                                            Peter Dutton's conservative policies and rhetoric have divided our nation and stirred much civil unrest, weakening our social cohesion. read now...

                                                                            Queensland conservatives divide state with law and order campaigns

                                                                              Right-wing parties in the upcoming Queensland State Election are campaigning on divisive issues, including the gaoling of Indigenous children. read now...

                                                                              Coalition and Murdoch press hypocritical on Labor's asylum management

                                                                                The Coalition, through the Murdoch press, is “blasting” the Labor Government on its management of asylum claims. read now...

                                                                                Vocus-TPG deal reshaping Australia’s digital infrastructure

                                                                                  The recent acquisition by Vocus of TPG’s fibre network infrastructure represents a significant shift in Australia’s telecommunications landscape. read now...

                                                                                  The cost of living crisis is over — so why aren’t we all celebrating?

                                                                                    Data shows an economic boom — mainstream media cries doom and gloom read now...

                                                                                    Coverage of Trump voters shows who media thinks “matters”

                                                                                      There is a persistent trope in media analysis of Trump supporters that distorts reality, legitimises the illegitimate Trump and hides the hateful core of the MAGA movement. read now...

                                                                                      Keir Starmer's fungal ruination of UK Labour

                                                                                        UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has caused the downfall of the once-great Labour Party, infecting it in a cordyceps fungus-like fashion. read now...

                                                                                        Peter Greste aims to gatekeep journalists with proposed policing body

                                                                                          Through a proposed code and governing body, Peter Greste has his sights on controlling standards for journalistic integrity and diminishing free speech. read now...

                                                                                          Booming partner visa backlog will reduce migration opportunities for students

                                                                                            A surge in partner visa applications is causing problems for the Government which may need to change laws to prevent breaking them. read now...

                                                                                            Parliamentary disability discourse reopening old wounds

                                                                                              Albanese's weaponised words ricochet and cause collateral damage. read now...

                                                                                              No self-respecting democracy deserves Dutton

                                                                                                Can Australians really be considering electing Peter Dutton – Australia’s Donald Trump – as our next prime minister? read now...

                                                                                                Labor turns nature summit into blatant act of hypocrisy

                                                                                                  Misinformation, weasel words and hypocrisy were all Labor had to offer at a recent summit designed to highlight concern for the environment. read now...

                                                                                                  Australia announces para-equestrian squad for Paris 2024

                                                                                                    After months of intensive qualifying events, the Australian Paralympic squad for para-equestrian has been announced. read now...

                                                                                                    Opposition plans to scrap worker safeguards

                                                                                                      An interview with Senator Jane Hume has revealed the Opposition's plans to scrap legislation that would result in workers having fewer rights. read now...

                                                                                                      'Insiders' ignores hard facts of housing crisis

                                                                                                        A discussion on ABC's Insiders sidelined the plight of the elderly and disabled through Australia's housing crisis, focusing on problems of the younger generation. read now...

                                                                                                        Calls to address domestic and family violence met with more words

                                                                                                          The Federal Government has been criticised after failing to take firm action in assisting domestic violence victims. read now...

                                                                                                          POEM: The light in my left eye went away

                                                                                                            This poem is an *IA Writing Competition (fiction category) entry. read now...

                                                                                                            Old tricks and new culture wars in the Queensland State Election

                                                                                                              LNP up to old tricks as U.S. culture wars creep into the Queensland State Election. read now...

                                                                                                              Dominique Grubisa's own AI bot calls her out on lies

                                                                                                                It seems nothing will prevent the continued lies by disgraced property maven Dominique Grubisa and her associated businesses. read now...

                                                                                                                Housing wars: Strata owners vs owners corporations

                                                                                                                  Owners corporations have recently come under attack for their dodgy practices and an overhaul of strata committees of management is also long overdue. read now...

                                                                                                                  Rigger in the sky: Now that's a "high flyer"!

                                                                                                                    A window cleaner goes to work dangling 55 stories above Collins Street in Melbourne. read now...

                                                                                                                    CARTOONS: Hurricane Milton challenges climate change denial

                                                                                                                      Hurricane Milton breaks new records for climate denial. read now...

                                                                                                                      Queensland Greens accused of using homeless as political pawns

                                                                                                                        Are the Queensland Greens using homelessness issues to gain votes in Labor electorates? Craig Hill discusses his personal experience with Max Chandler-Mather's campaign office. read now...

                                                                                                                        Skilled temporary entrant stocks rising with no place to go

                                                                                                                          With numbers of skilled temporary entrants on the rise, the Government may be facing a dilemma with fewer places available in the migration program. read now...

                                                                                                                          Etiquette tips for awed commoners when meeting King Chukka

                                                                                                                            Here are some vital deportment behavioural protocols in the face of British flapdoodle. read now...

                                                                                                                            Economic outcomes destroy pro-Coalition media falsehoods — one by one

                                                                                                                              Official data destroys false narratives advanced by mainstream media. read now...

                                                                                                                              Parliamentary changes to NDIS making life harder for disabled

                                                                                                                                The NDIS has undergone fundamental changes, but these changes have been poorly communicated to participants and the general public. read now...

                                                                                                                                Social housing shortages a major national concern

                                                                                                                                  The housing crisis is a national issue that needs an urgent solution in order for the Albanese Government to succeed in the next Federal Election. read now...

                                                                                                                                  Right-wing media continues Dan Andrews witch hunt

                                                                                                                                    A damning report against Dan Andrews' involvement in a car accident was written by someone with a vendetta against the former Victorian Premier. read now...

                                                                                                                                    Labor Government promises NBN to remain in public hands

                                                                                                                                      This week, the Government announced its intention to introduce new legislation that would keep the NBN in public hands, reinforcing its election promise. read now...

                                                                                                                                      'Pursuit of truth will live on': Assange speaks to the world

                                                                                                                                        Having been freed from incarceration at Belmarsh Prison, Julian Assange delivered his first public speech at a recent parliamentary hearing. read now...

                                                                                                                                        Despite Murdoch media bashing, Steven Miles got the job done

                                                                                                                                          Despite polls predicting a Labor loss in the upcoming Queensland Election, it's undeniable that Premier Steven Miles has achieved much in a short time. read now...

                                                                                                                                          Queensland health crisis being hidden by government and media

                                                                                                                                            Health data for Queensland shows an alarming number of disease cases with statistics suggesting fewer people are being vaccinated. read now...

                                                                                                                                            The Dom Pérignon buyers' scheme

                                                                                                                                              With misguided schemes for potential first home buyers proving ineffective, Stephen Koukoulas has some suggestions to improve housing affordability. read now...

                                                                                                                                              Paying a King's ransom

                                                                                                                                                King Charles-the-whatever is coming to Australia on 18 October until some other date you can no doubt find in your calendar, if you could be bothered. read now...

                                                                                                                                                POEM: A Nation of Apologies

                                                                                                                                                  This poem is an *IA Writing Competition (creative work category) entry. read now...

                                                                                                                                                  Grand Final fever — the secret to a Panthers win

                                                                                                                                                    In-depth analysis of the NRL Grand Final from Bazza and the boys – with a few old footy clichés – and a winning strategy for the Panthers. read now...

                                                                                                                                                    Vale Chimpy, the anti-fascist feline hero

                                                                                                                                                      Chimpy the cat, beloved friend of Tom Tanuki and champion of the anti-fascist cause, has sadly passed away. Tom explains why he was such a notable feline. read now...

                                                                                                                                                      The Murdoch family distrust

                                                                                                                                                        In a family feud that would put Game of Thrones to shame, a legal fight has broken out over control of the Murdoch media empire. read now...

                                                                                                                                                        How to choose the right decking solution for your Australian outdoor space

                                                                                                                                                          Taking into account design considerations and budget factors will help ensure that your decking project aligns with your vision. read now...

                                                                                                                                                          Why you should test for asbestos before any home renovations

                                                                                                                                                            Asbestos testing is a critical step that homeowners should prioritise before initiating any renovation projects. read now...

                                                                                                                                                            Why parents should consider family dispute resolution before custody battles begin

                                                                                                                                                              Family dispute resolution presents a valuable alternative for parents facing custody challenges. read now...

                                                                                                                                                              How do I find a good criminal lawyer in Australia?

                                                                                                                                                                Finding the right criminal lawyer in Australia requires careful consideration and thorough research. read now...

                                                                                                                                                                Why corporate disputes are better handled by a dispute resolution lawyer

                                                                                                                                                                  Intricate legal frameworks exacerbate the complexity of corporate disputes — better to be handled by a dispute resolution lawyer read now...

                                                                                                                                                                  How Queensland criminal defence attorneys build strong defence strategies

                                                                                                                                                                    In criminal law, a robust defence strategy can be the difference between a favourable outcome and a harsh sentence. read now...

                                                                                                                                                                    5 Key factors that influence your back injury payout in Australia

                                                                                                                                                                      Back injuries and compensation — understanding the claim process and how back injury compensation is determined read now...

                                                                                                                                                                      Shared parenting vs sole custody: Which works best for Australian families?

                                                                                                                                                                        Examining the two primary parenting arrangements in Australia to provide a balanced understanding of which might work best for Australian families. read now...

                                                                                                                                                                        Great apes monkey around at Taronga Zoo

                                                                                                                                                                          Also known as "old men of the forest", these two orangutans were captured cuddling up at Taronga Zoo. read now...

                                                                                                                                                                          CARTOONS: Trump fine-tunes the narrative

                                                                                                                                                                            Donald Trump's narrative defines what it is to be a Republican in the 2024 U.S. Election. read now...

                                                                                                                                                                            5 Efficient tips and ideas to enhance your photography

                                                                                                                                                                              Explore this article for five efficient tips and ideas to effortlessly capture beautiful photography, minimizing creative challenges along the way. read now...

                                                                                                                                                                              Katy kicks off Grand Final amid 'Roar' of controversy

                                                                                                                                                                                As the Katy Perry memes fly thick and fast, two major bands are talking about calling it quits and a legend of music and film has passed. read now...

                                                                                                                                                                                President Prabowo faces new nemesis: Press accountability

                                                                                                                                                                                  Indonesia's President-elect has displayed a fear of journalists and has taken steps to control the media. read now...

                                                                                                                                                                                  Historic strike remembered as Victorian police dispute escalates

                                                                                                                                                                                    As the Victorian Police pay dispute continues, fears arise of a similar situation that erupted in 1923 that led to riots, looting and even deaths. read now...

                                                                                                                                                                                    Labor's asylum strategy struggling to rectify Coalition backlog

                                                                                                                                                                                      The Albanese Government is still trying to keep on top of the asylum application mess left by the Coalition as the number of applicants rises. read now...

                                                                                                                                                                                      Cost of Australia's wildlife destruction immeasurable

                                                                                                                                                                                        Political ignorance toward the ongoing environmental destruction of our country is causing devastation that cannot be overestimated. read now...

                                                                                                                                                                                        Middle East genocide bears parallels to Australian colonisation

                                                                                                                                                                                          The atrocities being committed against Gazans bear similarities to the brutality carried out against Indigenous Australians during colonisation. read now...

                                                                                                                                                                                          The pros and cons of mass government cyber surveillance

                                                                                                                                                                                            While surveillance technology can be a useful tool for protecting citizens, concerns remain over issues including ethics and privacy. read now...

                                                                                                                                                                                            Western world turns its back on Israeli genocide

                                                                                                                                                                                              As the slaughter continues in Gaza, the Western world appears content to remain oblivious while the media chooses its words carefully. read now...

                                                                                                                                                                                              Media inflating false equivalency between Left and Right

                                                                                                                                                                                                The mainstream media's habit of giving false equivalency to the Left and the Right needs to end as the contrasts between the two are stark. read now...

                                                                                                                                                                                                Taliban's new laws further degrade women's rights

                                                                                                                                                                                                  New laws have been introduced in Afghanistan that prohibit women from being seen or heard in public, attracting the ire of both the UN and world leaders. read now...

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Implications of student visa boom from Philippines

                                                                                                                                                                                                    After an extraordinary surge in offshore student visa applications from the Philippines in 2022-23, these have now completely collapsed in 2024. read now...

                                                                                                                                                                                                    Project disharmony — The Murdoch family in court

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Murdoch Family feud over who controls the media empire plays out in U.S. courtroom read now...

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Can I have an extension please? — a compilation

                                                                                                                                                                                                        This short story is an *IA Writing Competition (creative work category) entry. read now...

                                                                                                                                                                                                        Mates, mud, mountains and pub meals — a mythical motorcycle tour

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Bazza regales the blokes at the pub with tales of his recent motorcycle adventure through the Flinders Ranges — a spiritual experience with an outback baptism. read now...

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                                                                                                                                                                                                          Winner winner chicken dinners: The 20 most popular recipes of October

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Food / Recipes

                                                                                                                                                                                                          It was the battle of the chicken one-trays between Adam Liaw, RecipeTin Eats and Jamie Oliver this month – so who’s winner came up out on top?

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Public housing tower tenants gain more time from being evicted

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • National / Victoria

                                                                                                                                                                                                          The class action trial against the Victorian government over Labor’s plan to demolish public housing towers will extend into 2025. That gives tenants more time to fight their evictions.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          US election 2024 LIVE updates: Trump campaign in damage control over racist rally jokes, Biden votes ahead of November 5

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • World / North America

                                                                                                                                                                                                          The backlash to comedian Tony Hinchcliffe will follow Trump as he campaigns in the battleground state of Georgia. Harris will spend the day in Michigan.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          ‘A lot of mental battles going on’: de Minaur plays on in pain as he joins the Race to Turin

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Sport / Tennis

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Australian star Alex de Minaur is still recovering from the hip injury that cruelled his Wimbledon title bid and derailed his career-best campaign, but he is determined to qualify for the ATP finals.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Merivale steps down from restaurant association, Hemmes tells staff he is ‘devastated’

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Business / Workplace

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Merivale chief executive Justin Hemmes says he is “devastated” by allegations levelled at his company. 

                                                                                                                                                                                                          ‘Upgrade’ Albanese’s attack on Qantas critics just makes it worse

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Politics / Federal

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Anthony Albanese’s attempt on Tuesday to quash questions over his free Qantas flight upgrades was a complete mess, akin to Bronwyn Bishop’s infamous “choppergate” scandal.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          ‘He’s a great mentor of my life’: Suaalii credits Folau for Wallabies rise

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Sport / Rugby Union

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has lifted the lid on his 10-year friendship with controversial code-hopper Israel Folau as he prepares for his first taste of Test rugby.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Volk's tough admission over Sydney fight

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Sport

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Alexander Volkanovski's hopes of fighting on home soil next year have taken a major hit after UFC 308.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Extremist influencer Candace Owens vows to appeal Australian visa cancellation

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Politics / Federal

                                                                                                                                                                                                          The agitator said she and her tour promoter would file an appeal and the case would be reviewed by a federal judge in days.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Multiple children injured after collision at Hawthorn East school

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • National / Victoria

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Early reports indicate a driver has had a medical episode and crashed their vehicle through Auburn South Primary School’s fence and into an outdoor table.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          The latest illustrations from artist Matt Golding

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Politics / Federal

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Illustrations by the artist from The Age.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Your first guide to every horse in contention for the Melbourne Cup

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Sport / Racing

                                                                                                                                                                                                          It’s time to run an eye over all 34 potential runners in next week’s Melbourne Cup, and evaluate who can win the race and who definitely won’t.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          ‘They have to be held responsible’: Almost 200 young trees destroyed in vandalism spree

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • National / Victoria

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Trees were found snapped, cut at the base with a hand saw or uprooted in an act of vandalism across eight parks in Melbourne’s south-east.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Brisbane news live: Labor seizes on cuts to suburban bus routes | Crisafulli to reconsider scrapping Schoolies pill tests | Amnesty slams premier over ‘adult crime, adult time’ policy

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • National / Queensland

                                                                                                                                                                                                          For the updates in Brisbane and throughout Australia today, follow us here.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Bright and dogmatic, Michael Brand leaves just as Art Gallery of NSW hits its straps

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Culture / Art & design

                                                                                                                                                                                                          After 13 years as director, he will leave behind one of the most visited contemporary art museums in Australia.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Rinehart uses bumper Roy Hill profit to revive war on government ‘tape’

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • National / WA

                                                                                                                                                                                                          The mining magnate’s flagship company Roy Hill has recorded another bumper profit following record shipments from its namesake iron ore mine, but issued a warning over plans underpinning its continued operation.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          How to get an upgrade on a flight (when you can’t ask the CEO directly)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Travel / Reviews & advice

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Unlike Albo, most of Qantas’ 16 million loyalty members don’t have a direct line with the chief executive. And dressing nicely won’t help their prospects.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Revenge is sweet and profitable for rag trade king Solly Lew

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Business / Companies

                                                                                                                                                                                                          If share prices of Premier Investments and Myer are any indications, this deal is a hit. 

                                                                                                                                                                                                          World of photos, October 30, 2024

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • World / North America

                                                                                                                                                                                                          The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          COVID-19 inquiry finds vaccine ‘strollout’ cost lives, eroded trust

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Politics / Federal

                                                                                                                                                                                                          The first wide-ranging inquiry into the nation’s pandemic response has found delays procuring COVID-19 vaccines cost lives and delivered a $31 billion hit to the economy.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Latest news headlines from Business News.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Good Drinks pushing for ASX delisting

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Food & Wine

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Good Drinks Australia has flagged its intent to voluntarily delist from the Australian Securities Exchange, subject to shareholder approval at next month’s annual general meeting.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Early start for Neoen’s Collie battery

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Energy

                                                                                                                                                                                                          The first stage of Neoen’s Collie big battery has started operating ahead of schedule, the biggest project of its kind in the state.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Jobs growth for WA resources sector

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Mining

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Jobs within Western Australia’s resources sector swelled during the last financial year to a record 134,871 full time jobs, the seventh consecutive year of growth.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          BHP tightens work from home rules

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Mining

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Senior BHP staff will be required to work from the office four days a week under changes to come into force next year.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          MinRes says tax affairs not price sensitive

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Mining

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Mineral Resources started an investigation into founder Chris Ellison’s tax affairs more than two years, but decided the matter did not need to be disclosed.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Forced apologies not worth the fuss

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Opinion

                                                                                                                                                                                                          OPINION: On multiple occasions local governments have been questioned by councillors over apologies they never agreed to.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Wall Street stocks up overnight

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • News

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Wall Street closed higher overnight ahead of a packed week of earnings from megacap companies and the final stretch before the US presidential election.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Morning Headlines

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • News

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Chalmers rules out big spending Treasurer Jim Chalmers says there will be no cost of living “free-for-all” in the lead-up to the federal election, promising that responsible economic, management would be the defining feature of the Albanese Labor government. The Fin

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Trust in mining industry grows, CSIRO says

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Mining

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Critical minerals are seen as vital to the energy transition although mining induced environmental impacts remain a key concern of the public, according to CSIRO.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Uluu, Deimos named Innovators of the Year

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Technology, Innovation & Science

                                                                                                                                                                                                          WA’s seaweed industry took centre stage at the Innovator of the Year awards, with both the winner and runner up of the emerging innovation award going to seaweed products.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Latest Canberra news, sport, football and business news from The Canberra Times.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Mall shopper accused of swiping stolen Amex on spending spree

                                                                                                                                                                                                            Police have released images of the woman.

                                                                                                                                                                                                            CIT consultant 'pushed for more to be paid sooner rather than later'

                                                                                                                                                                                                              'Top-heavy' contract to mitigate risk, lawyer says.

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Which Raiders legend was scaring the wits out of Canberrans over the weekend?

                                                                                                                                                                                                                No one had a clue who it was beneath his spooky mask.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                Cops' 'big mistake' sends career criminal on 'downward spiral'

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  He lost hope in the system after a false arrest, court hears.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Lee could claim ACT history with political future decided

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    The move sets up a political rematch in Libs' party room.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Was 'Survive till 2025' your strategy? I may have bad news for you.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Useful tips to keep you hanging in there if rates don't drop anytime soon.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Next (acting) Electoral Commissioner announced

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Tom Rogers to step down on December 15.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Beloved Civic restaurant closes down after year of struggle

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          The much-loved Vietnamese eatery has closed for good.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Fear and 'outrage' after burglars ransack temples looking for cash

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Masked men in black van stole donations, desecrated idols.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            'Relatively humble person': complexity thinker takes witness box in CIT case

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Patrick Hollingworth's company is suing the institute for $3.4 million.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Man wanted by police allegedly involved in Kowen Forest party ambush

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Police say 20 victims either robbed or assaulted during the event.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Serious concerns held for missing 31-year-old from Banks

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Harley Stott was last seen about 1am on Monday.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  'Like food from home': XO chef's new hole-in-the-wall street food

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    AK Ramakrishna is bringing his intricate Malaysian offerings to Nishi.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Kath & Kim star Jane Turner's home sells after passing in at auction

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      There was the highest number of auctions since Easter.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      'We love it': Halloween House will be open for five nights this year

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        The goodwill driving southside's favourite haunt.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        The old smart phone in your drawer could save a vulnerable person's life

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          More abusers are using phones to track and control victims.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          'A big "stuff you" to the cancer': John is not letting lung cancer beat him

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Retired senior public servant is cycling from Sydney to Wollongong.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Family hold concerns for 17yo girl missing all weekend

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Have you seen Susannah?

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Two people injured as cars collide on Gungahlin road

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Paramedics and firefighters are on the scene.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                With construction times blowing out, many are opting not to build at all in ACT

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Construction delays throw ACT housing targets into doubt.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  The top News headlines from The Sydney Morning Herald. For all the news, visit https://www.smh.com.au

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Winner winner chicken dinners: The 20 most popular recipes of October

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Food / Recipes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  It was the battle of the chicken one-trays between Adam Liaw, RecipeTin Eats and Jamie Oliver this month – so who’s winner came up out on top?

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Public housing tower tenants gain more time from being evicted

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • National / Victoria

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  The class action trial against the Victorian government over Labor’s plan to demolish public housing towers will extend into 2025. That gives tenants more time to fight their evictions.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  US election 2024 LIVE updates: Trump campaign in damage control over racist rally jokes, Biden votes ahead of November 5

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • World / North America

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  The backlash to comedian Tony Hinchcliffe will follow Trump as he campaigns in the battleground state of Georgia. Harris will spend the day in Michigan.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  ‘A lot of mental battles going on’: de Minaur plays on in pain as he joins the Race to Turin

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Sport / Tennis

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Australian star Alex de Minaur is still recovering from the hip injury that cruelled his Wimbledon title bid and derailed his career-best campaign, but he is determined to qualify for the ATP finals.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Merivale steps down from restaurant association, Hemmes tells staff he is ‘devastated’

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Business / Workplace

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Merivale chief executive Justin Hemmes says he is “devastated” by allegations levelled at his company. 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  ‘Upgrade’ Albanese’s attack on Qantas critics just makes it worse

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Politics / Federal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Anthony Albanese’s attempt on Tuesday to quash questions over his free Qantas flight upgrades was a complete mess, akin to Bronwyn Bishop’s infamous “choppergate” scandal.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  ‘He’s a great mentor of my life’: Suaalii credits Folau for Wallabies rise

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Sport / Rugby Union

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has lifted the lid on his 10-year friendship with controversial code-hopper Israel Folau as he prepares for his first taste of Test rugby.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Volk's tough admission over Sydney fight

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Sport

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Alexander Volkanovski's hopes of fighting on home soil next year have taken a major hit after UFC 308.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Extremist influencer Candace Owens vows to appeal Australian visa cancellation

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Politics / Federal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  The agitator said she and her tour promoter would file an appeal and the case would be reviewed by a federal judge in days.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Multiple children injured after collision at Hawthorn East school

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • National / Victoria

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Early reports indicate a driver has had a medical episode and crashed their vehicle through Auburn South Primary School’s fence and into an outdoor table.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  The latest illustrations from artist Matt Golding

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Politics / Federal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Illustrations by the artist from The Age.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Your first guide to every horse in contention for the Melbourne Cup

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Sport / Racing

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  It’s time to run an eye over all 34 potential runners in next week’s Melbourne Cup, and evaluate who can win the race and who definitely won’t.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  ‘They have to be held responsible’: Almost 200 young trees destroyed in vandalism spree

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • National / Victoria

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Trees were found snapped, cut at the base with a hand saw or uprooted in an act of vandalism across eight parks in Melbourne’s south-east.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  This one-week-only event celebrating Japan is sure to raise your spirits

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Food / Eating out

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  From November 13-17, Suntory partners with Itō in Surry Hills to showcase its pioneering spirit in Japanese drinks culture.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Brisbane news live: Labor seizes on cuts to suburban bus routes | Crisafulli to reconsider scrapping Schoolies pill tests | Amnesty slams premier over ‘adult crime, adult time’ policy

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • National / Queensland

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  For the updates in Brisbane and throughout Australia today, follow us here.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Bright and dogmatic, Michael Brand leaves just as Art Gallery of NSW hits its straps

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Culture / Art & design

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  After 13 years as director, he will leave behind one of the most visited contemporary art museums in Australia.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Rinehart uses bumper Roy Hill profit to revive war on government ‘tape’

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • National / WA

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  The mining magnate’s flagship company Roy Hill has recorded another bumper profit following record shipments from its namesake iron ore mine, but issued a warning over plans underpinning its continued operation.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  How to get an upgrade on a flight (when you can’t ask the CEO directly)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Travel / Reviews & advice

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Unlike Albo, most of Qantas’ 16 million loyalty members don’t have a direct line with the chief executive. And dressing nicely won’t help their prospects.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Revenge is sweet and profitable for rag trade king Solly Lew

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Business / Companies

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  If share prices of Premier Investments and Myer are any indications, this deal is a hit. 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  World of photos, October 30, 2024

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • World / North America

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  The top News headlines from The Age. For all the news, visit https://www.theage.com.au/

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Winner winner chicken dinners: The 20 most popular recipes of October

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Food / Recipes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  It was the battle of the chicken one-trays between Adam Liaw, RecipeTin Eats and Jamie Oliver this month – so who’s winner came up out on top?

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Public housing tower tenants gain more time from being evicted

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • National / Victoria

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  The class action trial against the Victorian government over Labor’s plan to demolish public housing towers will extend into 2025. That gives tenants more time to fight their evictions.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  US election 2024 LIVE updates: Trump campaign in damage control over racist rally jokes, Biden votes ahead of November 5

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • World / North America

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  The backlash to comedian Tony Hinchcliffe will follow Trump as he campaigns in the battleground state of Georgia. Harris will spend the day in Michigan.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  ‘A lot of mental battles going on’: de Minaur plays on in pain as he joins the Race to Turin

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Sport / Tennis

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Australian star Alex de Minaur is still recovering from the hip injury that cruelled his Wimbledon title bid and derailed his career-best campaign, but he is determined to qualify for the ATP finals.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Merivale steps down from restaurant association, Hemmes tells staff he is ‘devastated’

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Business / Workplace

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Merivale chief executive Justin Hemmes says he is “devastated” by allegations levelled at his company. 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  ‘Upgrade’ Albanese’s attack on Qantas critics just makes it worse

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Politics / Federal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Anthony Albanese’s attempt on Tuesday to quash questions over his free Qantas flight upgrades was a complete mess, akin to Bronwyn Bishop’s infamous “choppergate” scandal.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  ‘He’s a great mentor of my life’: Suaalii credits Folau for Wallabies rise

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Sport / Rugby Union

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has lifted the lid on his 10-year friendship with controversial code-hopper Israel Folau as he prepares for his first taste of Test rugby.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Volk's tough admission over Sydney fight

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Sport

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Alexander Volkanovski's hopes of fighting on home soil next year have taken a major hit after UFC 308.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Extremist influencer Candace Owens vows to appeal Australian visa cancellation

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Politics / Federal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  The agitator said she and her tour promoter would file an appeal and the case would be reviewed by a federal judge in days.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Multiple children injured after collision at Hawthorn East school

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • National / Victoria

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Early reports indicate a driver has had a medical episode and crashed their vehicle through Auburn South Primary School’s fence and into an outdoor table.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  The latest illustrations from artist Matt Golding

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Politics / Federal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Illustrations by the artist from The Age.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Your first guide to every horse in contention for the Melbourne Cup

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Sport / Racing

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  It’s time to run an eye over all 34 potential runners in next week’s Melbourne Cup, and evaluate who can win the race and who definitely won’t.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  ‘They have to be held responsible’: Almost 200 young trees destroyed in vandalism spree

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • National / Victoria

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Trees were found snapped, cut at the base with a hand saw or uprooted in an act of vandalism across eight parks in Melbourne’s south-east.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Brisbane news live: Labor seizes on cuts to suburban bus routes | Crisafulli to reconsider scrapping Schoolies pill tests | Amnesty slams premier over ‘adult crime, adult time’ policy

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • National / Queensland

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  For the updates in Brisbane and throughout Australia today, follow us here.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Bright and dogmatic, Michael Brand leaves just as Art Gallery of NSW hits its straps

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Culture / Art & design

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  After 13 years as director, he will leave behind one of the most visited contemporary art museums in Australia.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Rinehart uses bumper Roy Hill profit to revive war on government ‘tape’

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • National / WA

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  The mining magnate’s flagship company Roy Hill has recorded another bumper profit following record shipments from its namesake iron ore mine, but issued a warning over plans underpinning its continued operation.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  How to get an upgrade on a flight (when you can’t ask the CEO directly)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Travel / Reviews & advice

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Unlike Albo, most of Qantas’ 16 million loyalty members don’t have a direct line with the chief executive. And dressing nicely won’t help their prospects.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Revenge is sweet and profitable for rag trade king Solly Lew

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Business / Companies

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  If share prices of Premier Investments and Myer are any indications, this deal is a hit. 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  World of photos, October 30, 2024

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • World / North America

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  COVID-19 inquiry finds vaccine ‘strollout’ cost lives, eroded trust

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Politics / Federal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  The first wide-ranging inquiry into the nation’s pandemic response has found delays procuring COVID-19 vaccines cost lives and delivered a $31 billion hit to the economy.