A global trade-war rollercoaster was not enough to distract Donald Trump from fulfilling one of his longtime priorities on Wednesday: changing the federal definition of ‘shower head’, a move the White House claimed would end the Obama-Biden war on water pressure and restore ‘shower freedom’ Continue reading…
Global economy ‘faces enormous risk in weeks and months ahead’ and Wednesday’s bounce may be a ‘cruel bear market’ rally, economist saysElection 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastDonald Trump’s decision to pause steep tariffs against most nations has ignited a share market rally that erased some of the heavy losses suffered over the past week, even as Australia eyes an escalating trade war between the world’s two biggest economies.Wall Street soared overnight after Trump unveiled a 90-day pause on tariffs above 10% on dozens of countries, with the notable exception of China.Sign up for the Afternoon Update: Election 2025 email newsletter Continue reading…
A NSW Liberal spokesperson said the party ‘is continually assessing its compliance obligations in relation to disclosures’Election 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignPolls tracker; election guide; full federal election coverageAnywhere but Canberra; interactive electorates guideListen to the first episode of our new narrative podcast series: GinaGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastLiberal candidate Scott Yung and party officials have declined to answer detailed questions about whether his use of Chinese celebrities and a public relations firm in the 2019 state election complied with official guidelines, as the Liberal party confirms an audit of campaign disclosures.A private dinner at a “luxurious venue” in Sydney to raise campaign funds for Yung, featuring the former Liberal prime minister Tony Abbott, has also been cancelled without explanation.Sign up for the Afternoon Update: Election 2025 email newsletter Continue reading…
