Former Australian PM John Howard says if he was an American, he couldn’t vote for #DonaldTrump . skynews.com.au/australia-news…

How average earners are being squeezed out of housing loan market: “there are now twice as many owner occupied mortgages written to households with income above $200k than those below $100k. NB: the median household income is about $115k.” afr.com/chanticleer/a-…

“Conspiracy to subvert state power” - one of a growing suite of laws being actively used to crush the last vestiges of dissent in #HongKong . theguardian.com/world/2024/apr…

E-bikes in China are doing more to reduce fossil fuels than all the Teslas in the west. (Not an argument against EVs, btw) theguardian.com/news/ng-intera…

The October 9 pro-Palestine protests at the Sydney Opera House were “akin to a Port Arthur moment in terms of their social significance” to Australia, declares #PeterDutton [Note: 35 people, including children, were murdered at Port Arthur]. theguardian.com/australia-news…

For all the fuss, not sure Wong’s statement on Palestine is more than the restatement of a long-held position. The pre-conditions to statehood (including no Hamas) rule it out for time being. theaustralian.com.au/nation/politic…

Jon Stewart checks in on the war in Gaza and examines how America's 'values' stack up against its support of Israel

Words and deeds: The Biden administration is “outraged” at the killing of aid workers in Gaza - but here are the new weapons they are set to send to Israel. abc.net.au/news/2024-04-0…

Not every day one of the women you love most is announced as GG. My dear friend, colleague,
longtime ally, diversity and First Nations champion, woman of decency, compassion and humility. What an appointment. Bring it ❤️❤️❤️

“I am ready to serve with integrity, compassion and respect.” Businesswoman, lawyer and former AFL Commissioner #SamMostyn is named Australia’s next Governor-General. 10 News First

#BREAKING : Just moments ago, we became legally free to reveal explosive claims against Bruce Lehrmann by one of his former media handlers, levelling sensational allegations of sex, lies, and hidden documents involving his work with Mr Lehrmann and the Seven Network| Alice Hogg

This is a worry: almost 1/3 Australian jobs created in the last year were linked to the NDIS. @financialreview afr.com/policy/economy…

Tim Tszyu loses to Sébastien Fundora by Split decision. Tim Tszyu will likely use the rematch clause. Tszyu had a nasty cut on the top of his head that affected him in the fight.
116-112 T
116-112 F
115-113 F
#TszyuFundora

The Catholic church accuses former Sri Lankan president Gotabaya Rajapaksa of protecting the terrorists behind the 2019 Church massacre that killed 250 people. themorningtelegraph.com/2024/03/27/cat…

Easter has become the most confusing festival of all. I feel a column coming on…

Coles limits cash withdrawals to $200 per customer, amid fears the nation’s only cash delivery service, #Armaguard is about to fold. ⁦Financial Review⁩ afr.com/companies/fina…

Further talks to bail out Australia’s one remaining cash delivery company Armaguard Group have failed again. What does it mean for Australia’s cash supply? I’ll be reporting on it 10 News First at 5pm

Chinese energy giant #Sinopec announces record production of oil and gas, with new major finds in #Xinjiang . prnewswire.com/news-releases/…

Inflation may be an encouraging 3.4% on the latest monthly figures, but insurance costs remain punishingly elevated - up 16.5% in the year to February. Andrei Soroker.gov.au/statistics

The boss of our biggest bank has a tax plan: cuts for everyone earning under $300k, abolish state stamp duty and payroll tax, lift GST to 15%, abolish personal tax deductions (except for charity) and tax global tech giants harder. afr.com/policy/tax-and…