Andrew Brown

1 month ago | canberratimes.com.au | Andrew Brown

The coalition has pledged to spend $3 billion to reinstate a squadron of F-35A fighter jets Photo: HANDOUT/AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT DEFENCEBoosting the number of defence force fighter jets would show international allies, including the US, that Australia isn't dependent on others for military support, the federal opposition claims.

1 month ago | examiner.com.au | Andrew Brown

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has reiterated Australia's support for Ukraine. (file) Photo: Mike Bowers/AAP PHOTOSAustralia will provide full support to Ukraine, which is fighting a war against Russia, even if the US withdraws its own, the prime minister says.

1 month ago | smartcompany.com.au | David Adams |Eloise Keating |Andrew Brown

Cash is not going anywhere, Commonwealth Bank CEO Matt Comyn has told customers, as the cost of distributing hard currency and consumer preference for digital payments challenge its use. In a letter to Commonwealth Bank customers, Comyn affirmed his bank’s commitment to cash deposits and withdrawals into the future. Cash is “here to stay”, he wrote, with CBA still distributing around $4 billion in cash through its branches and ATM network.

1 month ago | smartcompany.com.au | Andrew Brown |Stephanie Gardiner |Tegan Jones

Black spots in mobile phone coverage could be a thing of the past under a federal government scheme if Labor is re-elected. Telcos would be required to provide outdoor mobile coverage across all of Australia under laws to be introduced by Labor if it retains government at the upcoming election. All outdoor areas of Australia would have mobile coverage by 2027 under the laws, with an extra five million square kilometres to gain service, including 37,000km of roads in regional areas.

2 months ago | canberratimes.com.au | Andrew Brown

The prime minister unveiled plans for locally made steel and aluminium in renewables infrastructure. Photo: Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOSTargets for locally made steel to be used on infrastructure projects will be part of "finishing the build" on reforms for the next generation as part of a renewables boost, Anthony Albanese says.