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Very strange bedfellows

January 15, 2026 - 12:04 -- Admin

Back in 2017, I wrote a piece about the likely fragmentation of the conservatives in Australia1. Here, most of the conservatives largely belong to what is ironically named the Liberal Party, with a few other small fringe groups soaking up the racist and religious extremists. That article was precipitated by one of the religious nutters in the Liberal Party, spitting the dummy, leaving that party and attempting unsuccessfully to start his own2.

irony....

January 15, 2026 - 11:37 -- Admin

High-level talks in Washington have concluded without bridging the divide between the United States and Denmark over the future of Greenland, with Danish officials stating a “fundamental disagreement” persists after President Donald Trump reaffirmed his intent to acquire the Arctic territory.

Why Aussie house prices are two-speed

January 15, 2026 - 10:00 -- Admin

Cotality’s Chart Pack for December shows that dwelling values nationally increased by 2.9% in the final quarter of 2025, with regional values (3.5%) outpacing capital city values (2.7%). One of the key factors driving the rise in Australian dwelling values is the complete dearth of homes available for sale. Cotality’s data shows that total listings

Chinese iron ore imports go bananas

January 15, 2026 - 09:30 -- Admin

Wow. For a market that is falling apart, there are some amazing things happening to hold the iron ore price aloft. Chinese December trade data yesterday smashed record import volume at an astounding 119.65mt. Steel exports were at a record, too, as some mills frontloaded ahead of the new export licensing system. But the chart