Mick Gatto gifts of gold jewellery to officials were clear breach, says administrator

Quizzed about the gold bracelet affair on Monday, a CFMEU administration spokesperson confirmed the gifts were made and said in a statement that “these kinds of gifts from bosses or so-called industrial... Read more »

Kim Jong Un’s sister Kim Yo Jong rejects peace overtures made by South Korea

Kim Jong Un’s sister says North Korea has no interest in any policy or proposals for reconciliation from South Korea, dashing hopes of thawing relations between the two countries. There had been... Read more »

China to give cash to parents for childcare in effort to try and lift birth rate

China’s government will offer cash subsidies to parents with children under the age of three, as the world’s second most populous nation faces a looming demographic crisis. State media reported on Monday... Read more »

Via Dolce owner frustrated after government demands removal of $150,000 gazebo

A city hospitality business owner said he would never have spent $150,000 on a gazebo had he known he would be ordered to remove it 18 months later. The ACT government deemed... Read more »

Australian-Palestinian MP says his people are always made to be ‘strangers in their own homes’ | Australian politics

The newly elected MP Basem Abdo has told parliament in his first speech the government should make a “historic commitment” to international law, human rights and peace, saying Palestinians are always “made... Read more »

West Coast: High alert, flood fears for Buller

Civil Defence is encouraging some West Coast residents to evacuate voluntarily ahead of heavy forecast rain with the critical time expected to be the 24 hours from this afternoon. Buller’s mayor says... Read more »

How Crikey plans to cover the 48th Parliament

One week into the new parliament, members have been sworn in, the maiden speeches are rolling out, and the government is well and truly down to business. Much has been said about... Read more »

How Gwyneth Paltrow turned Astronomer’s scandal into PR gold

Astronomer’s response to its viral PR crisis has sparked industry fervour and applause, and for good reason. The US startup had the audacity to hire Gwyneth Paltrow for a satirical, business-focused video,... Read more »

Audi says it needs to “get back on track”, and a sports car will help it – report

Audi’s CEO has been candid about the German automaker’s performance at the moment, but says a turnaround is imminent. “I don’t want to beat around the bush, we have to get back... Read more »

Medical tourism: The Australians going overseas for cancer trials

From cosmetic fixes to life-saving surgery, Insight hears from people who have turned to medical tourism. Is it always worth it, and what happens when things go wrong, far from home? Watch... Read more »