I’ve long had a theory – despite knowing many clever and nice people who work in the sector – that consultancy firms don’t have a scooby-doo what they’re doing. They radiate immense power and authority as brands, they are fluent in corporate bull-pucky, and they charge truly obscene fees but I suspect their main superpower is getting someone to the ...
It was the think tank which made Keir Starmer leader – but now Labour Together is struggling. The Sunday Times yesterday splashed on the news that the institute had commissioned covert research on two of its journalists in order to undermine their coverage of the organisation. In response, Alison Phillips, the new CEO of Labour Together, sent an email ...
Coles has appeared before the Federal Court in Melbourne, as hearings for a high-stakes case launched against the supermarket by Australia’s consumer watchdog officially begin. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is alleging Coles misled consumers with “illusory” discounts between February 2022 and May 2023. The watchdog
When leading Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny died two years ago, the only real question was not whodunnit, but howdunnit?
His widow, Yulia Navalnaya, quickly blamed poison and said that his partisans had taken tissue samples from his corpse for examination. Yesterday, the UK, France, Germany, Sweden and the Netherlands announced that a ...
Cavan Images/GettyLet’s say you want to encourage more drivers to shift to battery-electric vehicles. What’s the best way to do it? Globally, billions have been poured into incentives to encourage drivers to switch. The most popular approaches are rebates to cut the purchase cost and schemes to fund fast
'Wuthering Heights' lays traps for the audience, inviting them to search for meanings that are not there. The post Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights is haunted by nothing appeared first
When riot police use force against peaceful protesters and premiers applaud the batons, it’s no longer just a rally, it’s a warning about how quickly democratic rights can be stripped away. read now...
Treasurer Eric Abetz has promised more government contracts and better deals for Tasmanian businesses. The Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (TCCI) recently appointed chair, Becher Townshend and Abetz, signed a charter between business and government last Thursday. The charter promises to prioritise local businesses in procurement and pay ...
Sussan Ley has announced that, after a fortnight’s farewell tour, she will step down as the member for Farrer. This sets the stage for what will be one of the most interesting and unpredictable byelections in Australian history. Potentially at least four candidates could have a realistic chance of
Thailand’s prime minister, Anutin Charnvirakul, will almost certainly stay in the job after a surprise result in last week’s elections saw his conservative Bhumjaithai Party win the most seats in the lower house. The outcome was another significant setback for the progressive People’s Party – and Thailand’s pro-democracy movement more
Brett Pointing has been appointed Queensland’s police commissioner. Pointing comes to the role with a track record as a change maker and agitator, most recently as part of last year’s 100-day review of the Queensland Police Service. He will be sworn in on Friday by outgoing commissioner Steve Gollschewski for
There are few rituals more powerful in the life of a nation than the singing of its national anthem. In two short verses, the Australian national anthem binds history, sacrifice, freedom and shared destiny. When a community sings the anthem, it energises and unites us. When children stand and sing it together, they are being initiated into ...
I’ve long had a theory – despite knowing many clever and nice people who work in the sector – that consultancy firms don’t have a scooby-doo what they’re doing. They radiate immense power and authority as brands, they are fluent in corporate bull-pucky, and they charge truly obscene fees but I suspect their main superpower is getting someone to the ...
It was the think tank which made Keir Starmer leader – but now Labour Together is struggling. The Sunday Times yesterday splashed on the news that the institute had commissioned covert research on two of its journalists in order to undermine their coverage of the organisation. In response, Alison Phillips, the new CEO of Labour Together, sent an email ...
Coles has appeared before the Federal Court in Melbourne, as hearings for a high-stakes case launched against the supermarket by Australia’s consumer watchdog officially begin. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is alleging Coles misled consumers with “illusory” discounts between February 2022 and May 2023. The watchdog
When leading Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny died two years ago, the only real question was not whodunnit, but howdunnit?
His widow, Yulia Navalnaya, quickly blamed poison and said that his partisans had taken tissue samples from his corpse for examination. Yesterday, the UK, France, Germany, Sweden and the Netherlands announced that a ...
Cavan Images/GettyLet’s say you want to encourage more drivers to shift to battery-electric vehicles. What’s the best way to do it? Globally, billions have been poured into incentives to encourage drivers to switch. The most popular approaches are rebates to cut the purchase cost and schemes to fund fast
'Wuthering Heights' lays traps for the audience, inviting them to search for meanings that are not there. The post Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights is haunted by nothing appeared first
When riot police use force against peaceful protesters and premiers applaud the batons, it’s no longer just a rally, it’s a warning about how quickly democratic rights can be stripped away. read now...
Treasurer Eric Abetz has promised more government contracts and better deals for Tasmanian businesses. The Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (TCCI) recently appointed chair, Becher Townshend and Abetz, signed a charter between business and government last Thursday. The charter promises to prioritise local businesses in procurement and pay ...
Sussan Ley has announced that, after a fortnight’s farewell tour, she will step down as the member for Farrer. This sets the stage for what will be one of the most interesting and unpredictable byelections in Australian history. Potentially at least four candidates could have a realistic chance of
Thailand’s prime minister, Anutin Charnvirakul, will almost certainly stay in the job after a surprise result in last week’s elections saw his conservative Bhumjaithai Party win the most seats in the lower house. The outcome was another significant setback for the progressive People’s Party – and Thailand’s pro-democracy movement more
Brett Pointing has been appointed Queensland’s police commissioner. Pointing comes to the role with a track record as a change maker and agitator, most recently as part of last year’s 100-day review of the Queensland Police Service. He will be sworn in on Friday by outgoing commissioner Steve Gollschewski for
There are few rituals more powerful in the life of a nation than the singing of its national anthem. In two short verses, the Australian national anthem binds history, sacrifice, freedom and shared destiny. When a community sings the anthem, it energises and unites us. When children stand and sing it together, they are being initiated into ...
