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AnalysisThe betrayal budget with bugger-all benefits Jim Chalmers claimed his fifth Federal Budget was his most important and ambitious. AnalysisGoogle warns of AI’s role in cyberattacks Dr Karen Sutherland from Uni SC tackles AI cyber threats and Google's response AnalysisHow Iran-US tensions could further impact global markets Brad Gastwirth from Circular Technologies examines Iran-US tensions and their impact on energy markets, inflation. Trump warns Iran ceasefire nearly collapsed Trump warns Iran ceasefire is fragile as U.S. considers military options amidst failed negotiations over nuclear… Starmer vows to stay amid leadership challenges Starmer vows to remain Labour leader as rivals, including Burnham and Rayner, eye succession. AnalysisResilience and Reform (but sorry Boomers) – a Responsible Budget in 2026-27 Dr “Sunny” Jim Chalmers has brought down a responsible budget vowing not to slow the pace of reform due to the… Budget blowout with $150 billion deficits over five years Treasurer reveals $150 billion deficits over five years, with budget focused on relief amid rising inflation. Albanese government uses its political dominance to implement a ‘Labor’ agenda The tilt of this budget was, when you think about it, predictable. Labor announces major changes to negative gearing and CGT Labor government confirms major tax reforms, scrapping CGT discount. Chalmers calls budget responsible, supports economy recovery Chalmers unveils budget addressing economic challenges, with support for Medicare, cost-of-living relief. AnalysisHow Venezuela has – and hasn’t – changed since Maduro’s capture Economic liberalisation Tax bracket creep undermines Chalmers’ WATO budget plan Tax bracket creep undermines Jim Chalmers' WATO budget plans. Google intercepts AI-developed zero-day exploit Google intercepts AI-created zero-day exploit, signalling rising threat from cybercriminals leveraging artificial… Trump considers reviving Strait of Hormuz operation Trump hints at reviving 'Project Freedom Plus' for U.S. naval operations in Strait of Hormuz amid tensions. Over 60 Labour MPs demand Starmer’s resignation Labour rebellion mounts as over 60 MPs demand Starmer's resignation following election losses.