Politics

UTS vice-chancellor Andrew Parfitt has conceded the move for job cuts is stressful for staff.

'Devastated': University bosses defend major job cuts

Executives admit the restructure is ‘devastating’ but insist UTS has no choice as 400 jobs and 120 courses face the axe.

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Senator Jane Hume

‘Reeling’ Hume dragged into Hawke-Nampijinpa Price fight

Liberal senator Jane Hume is ‘reeling’ from having been caught up in a dispute between colleagues Jacinta Nampijinpa Price and Alex Hawke over comments linking Indian Australians and high levels of migration.

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The eSafety commissioner is taking action against a UK platform creating nude images of children.

Cyber watchdog puts 'nudifying' websites on notice

The eSafety Commissioner is taking enforcement action against an overseas company accused of helping to make sexual images of Australian children.

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The shift to renewables will drive future economic growth, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says.

Clean energy shift to herald an 'era of prosperity': PM

In a major speech, Anthony Albanese will spruik future economy growth tied to the shift to clean energy and the private sector to play a leading role.

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US President Donald Trump has flagged more sanctions against Russia over the war in Ukraine.

Trump signals ‘phase two’ Russia sanctions over Ukraine

Donald Trump says he is ready to move to a second phase of sanctioning Russia, the closest he has come to suggesting he is on the verge of ramping up action against Moscow over the war in Ukraine. 

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US President Donald Trump has issued what he called his ‘last warning’ to Hamas. (EPA PHOTO)

Trump issues ‘last warning’ to Hamas to accept hostage deal

Hours after Israel warned the residents of Gaza City to evacuate, US President Donald Trump has issued what he called his ‘last warning’ to Hamas.

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US President Donald Trump was booed at the US Open men’s final.

Boos rain down on Trump after presidential arrival sparks chaos

Trump offered a smirk that made the boos even louder after his visit caused a lengthy delay to the US Open final.

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Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell and President Donald Trump

US may face recession before Trump’s promised golden age

Experts warn tariffs and immigration policies are weighing heavily, while the Trump Administration remains optimistic about a rebound.

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Anthony Albanese is set to double down on his economic record in a fresh effort to win over business heavyweights.

Albanese says he’ll lead a ‘focused, reforming government’

Anthony Albanese has told Australia’s largest employers that he plans to lead a ‘focused, reforming government’ of ‘delivery’ but stressed that reforms must be clearly justified and proven to deliver benefits.

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There has been a major manhunt for Dezi Freeman in Mount Buffalo National Park.

Son of accused cop killer fears his dad ‘probably deceased’

The son of accused cop killer Dezi Freeman has broken his silence, urging his father to ‘come back’ and ‘turn himself in’ after nearly two weeks on the run. 

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Minister for Aged Care and Seniors, Sam Rae.

Sam Rae dodges questions on home care overhaul

Aged Care Minister Sam Rae has avoided repeated questions whether the Federal Government’s initial delay in rolling out desperately-needed home care packages was due to financial pressures. 

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HMAS Brisbane pictured in 2024 as it transits through the Surigao Strait during a regional presence deployment.

Australia hits back after China’s Taiwan ‘trouble’ claims

Australia has hit back at Chinese Government claims its warships had been ‘causing trouble’ in the contested Taiwan Strait and pledged to continue its operations.

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The Opposition Leader branded a senator’s claims Labor was taking in Indian migrants to shore up their supporter base as ‘wrong’.

Liberal’s internal row heats up over Price’s Indian remarks

Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has accused the Liberal party of undermining women as internal row heats up over controversial remarks she made about the Indian diaspora. 

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Violence has broken out on Sydney’s Bondi Beach.

Fights erupt at Bondi Beach during Gaza protest

Violence has broken out on Sydney’s Bondi Beach during a paddle-out supporting Gaza.

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