Star-Crown merger will create a new force of political influence
Both companies are major political donors. Combined, they’d be even more powerful. (Image: Tom Red/Private Media) Star Entertainment’s proposal for…
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UEFA has issues with Champions League switch to London, Portugal a backup
Playing the all-English Champions League final on home soil at Wembley is proving problematic. Instead, the players and fans of Chelsea…
China looks to shift steel production, and carbon emissions, offshore
A new Chinese policy to cut domestic steel production threatens to shake up the market for Australia’s most valuable export.…
West Coast’s AFL star Willie Rioli to face Darwin Local Court on drug charges
West Coast Eagles star Willie Rioli has allegedly been caught in possession of cannabis in the Northern Territory. Key points:…
What does the India travel ban say about Australia?
Crikey readers hack into the government’s India travel ban from every angle. A woman gets a COVID-19 in Beawar, India…
In sickness and in wealth
Good morning, early birds. Treasurer Josh Frydenberg is set to deliver his second COVID-19 budget today, and air strikes in…
From a ‘pioneering’ sport for women, to one overshadowed by a culture of abuse. What happened to women’s gymnastics?
Child abuse, sexual harassment and disordered eating: this is the horrifying story revealed in the recent Human Rights Commission report…
Taxpayers set to carry aged care bill with billions more coming tomorrow
The government looks set to announce a step-change in aged care funding. That’s a good thing — but the lack…
Richmond pair Shai Bolton, Daniel Rioli injured in nightclub fight
Richmond forwards Daniel Rioli and Shai Bolton have both been injured in a nightclub fight over the weekend. Key points:…
what the higher education sector is desperately seeking
The Morrison government has left public universities to wither and die. Will it change its tune in Tuesday’s budget? (Image:…