McDonald’s throws its weight, and money, into local elections
Politics

McDonald’s throws its weight, and money, into local elections

Burger giant fights push for higher fast-food wages by funding city and state politicians.

How giant US bank ignores own rules on dangerous workloads
Work

How giant US bank ignores own rules on dangerous workloads

Death of a former Green Beret sparks alarm about all-nighters and 100-hour weeks.

Labour data suggests RBA won’t move yet on cuts
World

Labour data suggests RBA won’t move yet on cuts

Researchers pencil in November at the earliest for interest-rate reductions.

The bacon apocalypse that wasn’t
Primary Sector

The bacon apocalypse that wasn’t

A feared pork shortage has not materialised, but prices have risen.