Brielle Burns

Sydney

News Reporter at News.com.au

Journalism and Social and Political Science Graduate from the University of Technology Sydney #UTSJournalism

Articles

‘No choice’: Western Sydney uni to cut hundreds of jobs

6 days ago | news.com.au | Brielle Burns

A major Sydney university has become the latest institution to roll out huge cost-cutting measures, with hundreds of jobs set for the chopping block. Western Sydney University is expected to cut up to 400 jobs to help cope with an almost 80 million deficit in 2026 amid a “large deterioration” in student numbers. It comes after the University of Technology Sydney announced last week it could axe 400 jobs as part of a plan to cut $100 million.
Parents speak out after baby dies in Northern Beaches Hospital

1 week ago | news.com.au | Brielle Burns

The parents of a baby girl who died at Sydney’s troubled Northern Beaches Hospital have shared their “anger and frustration” over the tragedy, alleging time delays contributed to what they believe was the “completely avoidable” death of their daughter. Sydney couple Leah Pitman and Dustin Atkinson lost their baby daughter, Harper, in February, shortly after a problematic birth.
‘What happened?’ Coalition grilled over tax cut backflip on 7.30

1 week ago | news.com.au | Brielle Burns

Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor has been grilled on the Coalition’s tax backflip after Opposition Leader Peter Dutton announced a one-off $1,200 tax cut for 10 million Aussies on Sunday. Mr Taylor was questioned about the announcement – which came over two weeks after Mr Dutton ruled out offering income tax cuts – during his heated debate with Treasurer Jim Chalmers on ABC’s 7.30 report on Monday night.
US Democrat Josh Shapiro’s home set alight while family inside

1 week ago | news.com.au | Brielle Burns

A man has been arrested for alleged arson and terrorism after the home of top US Democrat Josh Shapiro was set alight while his family were sleeping inside. The Pennsylvania Governor – widely viewed as a potential 2028 presidential contender – was inside his home in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, with his family when the blaze broke out in a different part of the property on the first night of Passover on Sunday.
Why China is ‘unfazed’ by Donald Trump’s trade war

1 week ago | news.com.au | Brielle Burns

As Donald Trump’s trade war with China deepens, the Asian powerhouse has been left “unfazed” by mounting tariffs, a Chinese journalist has claimed, warning the US doesn’t “understand what the Chinese are capable of”. The US President announced on Wednesday he was slapping 125 per cent tariffs on China after it retaliated by matching US tariffs. China responded with yet another escalation, bumping up its tariffs on all goods imported from the United States to 84 per cent.
Awkward moment CNN’s Anderson Cooper misgenders guest

1 week ago | news.com.au | Brielle Burns

CNN host Anderson Cooper has accidentally misgendered a civil rights lawyer on live TV during a town hall event for Bernie Sanders. The awkward moment occurred when Cooper was introducing Democrat Grace Thomas who was about to ask the Vermont senator an audience question at Wednesday’s event. “I want to introduce Grace Thomas, she’s a local civil rights lawyer, she’s a Democrat, Grace?” Cooper said, gesturing to Thomas in the audience.
US trad war: Australia rejects China offer to hold ‘join hands’

2 weeks ago | news.com.au | Brielle Burns

Australia has rejected China’s offer to “join hands” and fight back against Donald Trump’s tariffs. The US President announced on Wednesday that he was slapping 125 per cent tariffs on China due to a “lack of respect” after it retaliated by matching US tariffs. China responded on Thursday, with yet another escalation, bumping up its tariffs on all goods imported from the United States to 84 per cent.
Trump’s huge tax proposal would change everything

2 weeks ago | news.com.au | Brielle Burns

An ambitious Donald Trump proposal to abolish income tax for millions of Americans could see the President secure an unconstitutional third term, a venture capitalist has claimed. Mr Trump is floating a tax reform proposal which would eliminate income taxes for Americans earning less than $150,000 per year if his administration is able to balance the budget. “How about every single person we know pays less tax, how about no tax on tips? How about no tax on overtime?
Video shines light on Chinese EV company’ success in Australia

2 weeks ago | news.com.au | Brielle Burns

A video of one of BYD’s hi-tech showrooms – complete with robot servers – has gone viral on social media as sales for the Chinese electric vehicle company soar in Australia while its US competitor Tesla dives. The video shows colourful light displays, moving display screens and robots delivering bottles of water to customers at BYD’s futuristic megastore in Alexandria, Sydney. “It’s very unlike the traditional dealership experience,” says a voice behind the camera.
Panama Canal: US and China clash over ‘wonder of the word’

2 weeks ago | news.com.au | Brielle Burns

China has hit back at the US after it said it would not allow China to “weaponise” or “threaten” operations of the Panama Canal. US President Donald Trump has vowed to “take back” the US-built canal to counter what he sees as China’s disproportionate influence over the key waterway – which it handed over to Panama in 1999. About 40 per cent of US container traffic passes through the narrow body of water, connecting the Caribbean Sea with the Pacific Ocean.