Wages growth collapses below 2pc
Annual wages growth has collapsed below 2 per cent for the first time on record, underscoring the economy's biggest Achilles heel.
'No-one has the right to be a bigot'
Bill Shorten has rallied Australia's ethnic communities against attempts to water down the Racial Discrimination Act, saying it "risks creating a new foothold for divisive and hateful abuse".
One music streaming site is always No. 1 in China
China had the history of Western popular music dumped on it in one go, but Chinese music has now shot off in many directions.
Trump has a point on Nato spending
The US might no longer guarantee the security of those countries that don't stump up 2 per cent of national output on defence.
Can we replace politicians with robots?
Voters increasingly cast protest votes against untrustworthy politicians. Would a robo MP be better?
Carney takes aim at central bank critics
Politicians accused of 'blame deflection exercise' over monetary policy.
Trump offers false hope to his supporters
The president-elect's plans might generate a brief economic surge. But the longer-term consequences are likely to be grim for his backers.
Trump's foreign policy plan hits turbulence
The departure of adviser Mike Rogers signals tensions over Trumps non-traditional approach to foreign policy and the rising influence of his...
Australia should 'work harder' with Asia
Labor's foreign affairs spokeswoman Penny Wong says that Australia should not automatically side with the US but should strengthen ties with...
Turnbull tightens screws on 457 visas
The federal government has tightened the screws on the use of foreign workers by forcing them to leave the country sooner if they lose their...
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- 1. Annual wages growth collapses below 2pc for the first time
- 2. Malcolm Turnbull tightens screws on foreign workers, too
- 3. Labor's Penny Wong calls for closer ties with Asia after Trump election
- 4. Labor leader Bill Shorten rallies ethnic communities against 18C change
- 5. Donald Trump's foreign policy preparations hit turbulence
