The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) on Wednesday released data showing that the nation’s fertility rate—i.e., the average number of registered births per woman aged 15 to 49 years—fell to a record low of 1.481, which is down from 1.795 a decade ago and roughly half the level of the 30 years between 1944 and
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I first noticed the story about the epidemic of phone theft in London about a week ago because of some Aussie chick who chased her thief (unsuccessfully) and was so pissed off she tracked down all the CCTV footage of the crime and posted it, after which it went viral.
The ferrous complex continues to bifurcate, with steel getting flushed while iron ore enjoys the good times. CISA data for early October rebounded after the Hebei shutdown, but inventories soared 8%. Mills are still overproducing. Goldman explains it. …change in demand patterns, driven by the need for blast furnaces to reduce steel costs, has led
The unexpected visit of Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa — formerly known as the leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham*, a group once fighting against Russian forces — to Moscow has raised eyebrows across diplomatic circles. Many observers now question why the Kremlin chose to host a figure who only recently appeared on international terrorist lists and fought against Russian-backed troops in Syria.
In this week’s podcast, Nucleus Wealth’s Chief Investment Officer, Damien Klassen, examines why Australia’s stock market looks expensive compared to global peers—and whether the nation’s limited exposure to high-growth tech and AI could see it left behind once again. Join us for the podcast at 12.30 pm AEDST. Can’t make it to the live series? Catch
Trade war tensions are keeping most risk markets contained but not in selling mode as Wall Street lifted again despite sentiment around the US economy as the latest Biege Book from the Fed was released overnight. The USD continues to decline as Fed members are still broadcasting a softer economy, particularly labour markets as ICE
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"Big John" Fisher, a British social media star known for his viral fast food reviews, has been detained in Australia over a visa issue.
Famous for his love of Chinese takeaway and signature catchphrase "bosh", Fisher arrived in Western Australia on Tuesday ahead of a tour of the country.
DXY is fading again. AUD has bounced but not very convincingly. CNY stable. That is a golden parabola. AI metals not so much. RIO has broken the big bear downtrend. EM strong bounce. Junk not so much. Yields firmed. Bulls returned. One should expect more volatility as we approach the Trump/XI walkover. The balance of
Thanks to Opposition leader Sussan Ley, the government’s disgraceful attempt to squeeze the life out of the Freedom of Information Act is as dead as a herring.
Carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere hit a record high in 2024, according to a new report from the UN weather agency.
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said heat trapped by such greenhouse gases was "turbo-charging" the Earth's climate and causing more extreme weather.
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) released dwelling construction data for the June quarter of 2025, which suggested that Australia’s housing shortage has worsened. The number of dwellings that commenced construction in the June quarter declined by 4.4% to 45,156, driven by a 6.6% fall in detached housing: However, over the year to the June
Western nations should prepare to continue bankrolling Ukraine’s war effort against Russia for at least three more years, Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski has said during a visit to London.
US President Donald Trump has suggested that it is unlikely he will end up in heaven despite his efforts to mediate peace between Israel and Hamas.
During Trump’s flight aboard Air Force One to Israel on Sunday, Fox News’ Peter Doocy asked the president whether ending the war in Gaza would help him get into heaven.