- Australia’s HESTA Accused of Greenwashing August 19, 2022 11:34 pm Australia’s Environmental Defenders Office, an environmentally focused law center, has accused A$68 billion ($47.2 billion) superannuation fund HESTA of “greenwashing” and putting its participants at risk due to investments in two major oil and gas …
- Flu could be making a resurgence this year. Here's what Australia's season can tell us August 19, 2022 11:11 pm RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — The flu took a backseat to COVID the last two years but it may be on the rebound. “Because the seasons are flipped in the northern and southern hemisphere, Australia usually helps us predict our season pretty well,” said Dr. Nicholas …
- Kids TV show in Australia banned because a character 'farted' August 19, 2022 11:05 pm Australian TV show Bluey has been banned in the US because of a scene where one of the characters 'farts'. The episode, which is titled 'Family Meeting' has been removed from the series by Disney, although, a spokesperson told Pirates and …
- Australia news live updates: fallout from Morrison ministries; vote in former NT chief minister’s seat August 19, 2022 10:38 pm Good morning The fallout from former prime minister Scott Morrison’s decision to appoint himself to five additional ministerial portfolios continues. Malcolm Farr writes on our front page this morning that Morrison’s explanation for his actions at that …
- Amid declining Christianity and growing atheism, there's a small but significant group of minority religions thriving in Australia August 19, 2022 10:09 pm Amid declining Christianity and growing atheism, there's a small but significant group of minority religions thriving in Australia. 中文版 | Bahasa Indonesia Battling the cold winter weather, hundreds of worshippers gather outside the largest Hindu temple …
- Electric vehicles: four things that will help Australia shift gears after a ‘decade of denial’ August 19, 2022 10:04 pm Australia is changing lanes and embracing electric vehicles. That was the message from the nation’s first Electric Vehicle Summit in Canberra on Friday. With speakers ranging from Robyn Denholm, the chair of Tesla, to Mike Cannon-Brookes, the co-founder of …
- Education CRT supporting primary schools THE inaugural CRT Primary Schools Program is providing support for projects that will have a big impact on rural and regional primary schools across Australia. Swan Hill North Primary School is one of 25… August 19, 2022 10:04 pm THE inaugural CRT Primary Schools Program is providing support for projects that will have a big impact on rural and regional primary schools across Australia. Swan Hill North Primary School is one of 25 successful applicants in the first round of the …
- Australia’s MACA rejects NRW’s non-binding takeover proposal August 19, 2022 10:00 pm Australia’s mining services company MACA has rejected an offer made by NRW Holdings to acquire shares for an implied consideration of A$1.085 per share. NRW made a cash-and-stock offer to acquire all MACA shares for A$1.085 per share. This offer …
- Australia's biggest power providers are seemingly failing to cash in on the energy crisis. Why? August 19, 2022 9:55 pm This month, Australia's third-biggest power provider EnergyAustralia revealed it had plunged to a $1.6 billion loss for the first six months of this year. Key points: Australia's biggest power provider AGL yesterday reported a 58 per cent drop in …
- ‘One way traffic’: Why Australia’s food giants keep ending up in foreign hands August 19, 2022 8:52 pm Australia is a global heavyweight when it comes to exporting food – but we only have a handful of globally significant food or beverage companies. Many companies that look like they might be on that path don’t stay Australian for long. Which, for investors …
- Inquiry Urges Australia to Be Better Prepared for Flooding August 19, 2022 8:30 pm sydney — Rescue training for residents, including children, is among key recommendations of an independent inquiry into devastating floods this year in Australia. The report, commissioned by the New South Wales state government, also said residents in the …
- What’s Behind China’s Recent Messaging to Australia? August 19, 2022 8:09 pm AdvertisementLast week’s much-anticipated speech and media grilling of China’s ambassador to Australia, Xiao Qian, at Canberra’s National Press Club did little to improve the two countries’ tense relationship. On the contrary, the rehearsal of familiar …
- What are the 10 most affordable places to live in Australia? August 19, 2022 7:58 pm One of the pricier towns on this list, Manunda, Queensland, remains comparatively affordable, with a median house price at $386,000 and an average rent price of $470 per week ($1,880 per month). This community of some 5,400 residents is divided between the …
- Australia may ratify interim trade deal with India by Nov 18 August 19, 2022 7:56 pm Australia will likely ratify before November 18 an interim trade deal with India, which was signed on April 2 but is yet to come into force due to a delay in endorsement by its Parliament following the election of a new labour govenrment there, sources …
- Inside the secretive world of Australia’s award-winning magicians August 19, 2022 7:55 pm Tim Ellis, artistic director of the Melbourne Magic Festival, one of the biggest Australian gatherings of magicians, says: “We have been surviving and thriving without government support.” He points to the many magic events that take place around Australia …
- WATCH | The Springboks challenges in Australia [VIDEO] August 19, 2022 7:00 pm Ah, we all love a bit of video content, don’t we? It’s engaging, exciting and a different way of consuming content. We also love consuming as much news as we possibly can to stay in the know but we have busy lives so if we can get a taste of what’s …
- Indian Sukhois, C-17 in Australia August 19, 2022 6:58 pm Indian Air Force contingent, led by Group Captain YPS Negi, comprises over 100 air warriors The RAAF considers the biennial exercise as its "capstone" international engagement activity with the air forces from strategic partners and allies. File …
- Upstart Anduril Australia hopes to make 100s of large drone subs, ‘ITAR free,’ CEO says August 19, 2022 6:29 pm A representation of an Anduril unmanned undersea vessel (UUV). (Credit: Anduril) SYDNEY — The new CEO and chairman of Anduril Australia, overseeing a tiny staff of seven now, plans to have 140 people working by next year, and his company will soon announce …
- Australia provides additional $25 million humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka August 19, 2022 6:23 pm * Australia provides additional $25 million humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka Fri, Aug 19, 2022, 10:24 am SL Time, ColomboPage News Desk, Sri Lanka.Aug 19, Colombo: Australia will provide an additional $25 million to help Sri Lanka meet urgent food and …
- Western Australia’s ‘lasting legacy’ tourism campaign revealed August 19, 2022 6:08 pm
- Australia-led air force exercise begins with German aircraft August 19, 2022 5:32 pm SYDNEY -- The Pitch Black joint military exercise hosted by Australia kicked off Friday with 17 countries taking part, looking to curb China as it continues to ramp up military activity in the Indo-Pacific region. The event marks the first Indo-Pacific …
- IAF deploys fighters, transport assets in Australia for multinational Exercise Pitch Black August 19, 2022 5:04 pm The Indian Air Force (IAF) said on Friday that its contingent had reached Australia to participate in a biennial air warfare drill, Exercise Pitch Black, which will see 17 countries focusing on advancing their air-to-air refuelling capabilities. The IAF …
- Indian Air Force reaches Australia to participate in Exercise Pitch August 19, 2022 5:04 pm ANI | Updated: Aug 19, 2022 20:41 IST New Delhi [India], August 19 (ANI): An Indian Air Force contingent on Friday reached Australia's Darwin to participate in Exercise Pitch Black 2022, hosted by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). Earlier, the …
- Why Australia is hungry for a new wave of American burgers – and where to find them August 19, 2022 4:05 pm Fifty years on from Australia's first brush with McDonald's, locals are again getting all aflame over US-style burgers, as new American chains bring their ultra-minimalist cheeseburgers to our shores. People are queuing for hours for these stripped …
- The rise of far-right Hindu nationalism in Australia August 19, 2022 4:05 pm Meera asks not to use her real name. She is worried about retribution. Already, her small business in Melbourne has been the subject of harassment and abuse from far-right Indian nationalist groups. “It’s been awful,” she says. “We were getting abusive …
- Lessons for Australia’s monkeypox response August 19, 2022 4:05 pm When infectious diseases physician Dr Jonathan Volk learnt about monkeypox at medical school in the United States more than a decade ago, he was taught it was a mild, self-limiting illness. In the past few months, he’s diagnosed nearly 160 cases at the …
- Australia will make diplomatic contact over Umar Patek's parole: Albanese August 19, 2022 3:10 pm Reuters Sydney, Australia ● Fri, August 19, 2022 2022-08-19 15:40 0 b2587592dd54281f57bdb7dba91463d7 2 Asia and Pacific Indonesia,Umar-Patek,Anthony-Albanese,Bali-bombing,remission,sentence-cut,Australia,terrorism Free An Indonesian man jailed for his …
- IAF contingent lands in Australia for Exercise ‘Pitch Black 2022’ August 19, 2022 2:52 pm The Indian Air Force contingent, comprising four Su-30 MKI fighter aircraft and two C-17 transport aircraft, has reached Australia to participate in biennial, multi-national exercise ‘Pitch Black 2022’ scheduled to be held from August 19 to September 8 in …
- Philanthropy or rebuilding the royal image? Nepal’s last crown princess visits Australia August 19, 2022 2:14 pm During her time in Sydney, Himani Shah attended events in her honour, including a women’s empowerment forum and a fundraising dinner for flood-affected communities in Nepal. On Wednesday, August 10, she participated in a women’s empowerment seminar by …
- Australia turns gold mine into physics lab to study dark matter August 19, 2022 2:11 pm In addition to the features of the detector, the researchers have added multiple layers of protection to prevent radiation from other sources from reaching the detector. One among them is the underground location of the lab. Housed in a site that was once …
- Min Maw Kun was a leading actor in Myanmar. Now he’s fighting military rule from Australia August 19, 2022 1:49 pm Highlights The military in Myanmar staged a coup against the democratically elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi in February 2021 Actor and singer Min Maw Kun is among the activists using their star power to raise funds for the anti-coup movement The 43- …
- Boks’ travel plans to Australia thrown into disarray by delayed departure August 19, 2022 1:29 pm Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber said it was important to adapt to the travel delay rather than allow it to have a negative impact on their planning. “We are a solution-driven team and we will not gain anything by allowing unforeseen circumstances such as …
- 'That's Where The Money Comes From': Former NZ Cricketer Explains Why India, England And Australia Play More Against Each Other in New FTP Cycle August 19, 2022 1:11 pm The International Cricket Council recently released its Future Tour Programme (FTP) cycle that starts from May 2023 and concludes in April 2027. The 12 full members will play a total of 777 international matches that include 173 Tests, 281 ODIs and 323 …
- Australia and Nato members begin air combat drills as China tensions grow August 19, 2022 12:40 pm
- Australia should be ‘building nuclear power plants’ August 19, 2022 12:18 pm The Institute of Public Affairs Daniel Wild says we must “remove the ban on nuclear energy” with a recent poll showing around 53 per cent of Australians agreeing “we should be building nuclear power plants”. The government’s climate change bill for a 43 …
- Gang crime squad probes alleged bikie bashing in Western Australia's north August 19, 2022 11:57 am WA Police say they are "likely" to charge four members of the Rebels bikie gang over the alleged bashing of a former member in the state's north. The bashed man was believed to have been expelled from the Rebels Police say the incident …
- Frasers Group Targets Australia And Builds Up Stake In Hugo Boss August 19, 2022 11:48 am Frasers Group is building its stake in Hugo Boss and wants to acquire MySale in Australia. (Photo by ... [+] Karol Serewis/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Rapidly expanding U.K. apparel-to- …
- BREAKING: Boks’ departure to Australia unexpectedly delayed August 19, 2022 11:45 am The Boks recently unveiled a 34-man squad for the Australian leg of the Rugby Championship, with the uncapped Canan Moodie earning a call-up for his first tour in a settled national squad. LATEST: BIG INJURY WORRY FOR BOKS AHEAD OF TOUR The travelling …
- FIVE challenges facing the Springboks in Australia August 19, 2022 11:45 am Rugby World Cup title-holders, the Springboks, are set to arrive in Australia on Saturday for two Rugby Championship matches against the Wallabies, seeking consistency after erratic early-season form. READ | LUKHANYO AM BACKING SPRINGBOKS TO END DROUGHT …
- Australia fights release of Bali bombmaker who helped kill 202 people at tourist bars August 19, 2022 11:22 am One of the bombmakers in the Bali terror attack that killed 202 people could be freed on parole this month after his sentence was reduced. Umar Patek was jailed for 20 years in 2012 after being found guilty of helping mix the bombs used to inflict mass …
- Global $2.04 Billion Automotive Cybersecurity Markets to 2031: Focus on Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA August 19, 2022 11:20 am Dublin, Aug. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Automotive Cybersecurity Global Market Report 2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global automotive cybersecurity market is expected to grow from $1.65 billion …
- Australia appoints first female medical director for Olympics at Paris 2024 August 19, 2022 10:29 am The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) has named Carolyn Broderick as the country's first female medical director for an Olympic Games, with the Tennis Australia chief medical officer set to hold the role for Paris 2024. The move has been described as …
- Pakistan to Face India or Australia in World Junior Squash Championship Knockouts August 19, 2022 10:20 am Pakistan has qualified for the quarter-finals of the ongoing World Junior Team Squash Championships after a clean-sweep in the group stages of the tournament. The Green Shirts defeated the Netherlands and Hong Kong successively on the second day of the …
- Why Australia’s national swimming team is 'thankful' to the Apple Watch August 19, 2022 10:20 am The Apple Watch may have played a key role in the success of the Australian national swimming team. Various swimmers in the team named 'The Dolphins' have quite positive things to say about the smartwatch and have credited their success to the …
- Albanese ‘barely says anything anymore about Australia’s cost of living crisis’ August 19, 2022 10:19 am Nationals Senator Matt Canavan says amid the “biggest drop in Australians’ living standards” this week, all Prime Minister Anthony Albanese can talk about is Scott Morrison and “the jobs he gave himself years ago”. “He barely says anything anymore about …
- Australia’s Best and Brightest MBAs Set To Gather For Graduate Management Awards August 19, 2022 9:58 am MBA Australasia (MBAus), the peak body for MBA students and graduates in Australia, has released the list of finalists for 2022 Graduate Management Awards to be held in Brisbane on September 22. The MBA awards provide recognition to outstanding members of …
- Bridlington man writes book on his 40,000-mile medical motorcycle ride across Australia August 19, 2022 9:54 am Sign up to our daily The Scarborough News Today newsletter Author Rick Carey, who was born and bred in Bridlington, took on the epic journey on the back of a Royal Enfield Bullet motorcycle – named Peggy Pegasus C50389. He takes his mobile motorcycle …
- Best crypto exchanges in Australia for 2022 August 19, 2022 9:44 am Best crypto exchanges in Australia for 2022 This is branded content by Marketplacefairness.org. Cryptocurrency has become increasingly popular throughout Australia, which has led to many different cryptocurrency exchanges to choose from. If you want to get …
- Australia’s Hon. Susan Close MP endorses space industry and opens Fleet Technologies’ expanded Australian HQ August 19, 2022 9:37 am Fleet Space Technologies marked the official opening of its extended Adelaide HQ with the visit of Susan Close MP, Deputy Premier of South Australia. Susan Close also holds the ministerial portfolios of Minister for Climate, Environment and Water, Minister …
- Sita Ramam Vs Macherla Niyojakavargam latest Australia collections August 19, 2022 9:36 am Sita Ramam Vs Macherla Niyojakavargam latest Australia collections Sita Ramam and Macherla Niyojakavargam box office collections: Dulquer Salmaan and Mrunal Thakur starrer period romantic drama is enjoying a magical run at the box office. The Hanu …
- Australia to provide additional 25 million dollars in humanitarian assistance for Sri Lanka August 19, 2022 9:35 am Author LBO Posted on August 19, 2022 | Special Reports Australia will provide an additional $25 million to help Sri Lanka meet urgent food and healthcare needs, as it confronts its worst economic crisis in 70 years. During this challenging period, …
- Mark Wright reveals Michelle Keegan will ‘hopefully’ return from Australia to support him in his first London Marathon August 19, 2022 9:29 am MARK Wright has revealed wife Michelle Keegan will "hopefully" return from filming in Australia to support him in his first London Marathon. The former TOWIE star, 35, signed up for the epic endurance feat last year, yet was forced to pull out …
- It's been a bit of a reality check: Australia batter Will Pucovski on suffering multiple concussions August 19, 2022 9:20 am Australia batter Will Pucovski said that he has no option other than to accept his struggles with concussion throughout his cricket career. Back in January 2021, the right-hander made his Test debut against Ajinkya Rahane’s India at the iconic Sydney …
- 1974 AD going on tour to Australia August 19, 2022 9:19 am Nepal's famous band 1974 AD is going to tour Australia. The band will perform in various cities of Australia. The band is scheduled to perform its first show on August 21 in Perth, Australia, and will be performing at a total of 8 venues. The band' …
- Australia announces additional US$25 mln in aid to Sri Lanka August 19, 2022 9:13 am ANKARA: Australia announced an additional US$25 million in aid to cash-strapped Sri Lanka on Friday, Anadolu Agency reported. Foreign Minister Penny Wong said in a statement that the assistance will be utilised to meet urgent food and health care needs in …
- Hong Kong exodus brings thousands to Australia August 19, 2022 8:38 am This is still a fraction of the size of the permanent migrant take from China and India, the two main sources of new Australian permanent migrants. Those two countries account for almost 30 per cent of the 2021 intake, or almost 44,000 permanent migrants. …
- Lithium ‘will be an important part’ of Australia’s economy August 19, 2022 8:38 am Core Lithium chief executive Gareth Manderson, who joined the firm in August after more than 20 years with Rio Tinto, said lithium – along with nickel and cobalt – was vital for EV batteries. “There’s a number of different battery chemistries, and lithium …
- South Africa: Lukhanyo Am confident Springboks will end losing streak in Australia August 19, 2022 8:28 am Springboks centre Lukhanyo Am is backing his team to end their losing run against the Wallabies in Australia when the sides do battle on consecutive weekends later this month and early in September. South Africa have not been victorious on Australian soil …
- eBay Australia Update to Categories and Item Specifics Could Impact Listing Visibility for a Short Time August 19, 2022 8:24 am eBay Australia announced it is refreshing the structure of certain categories and adding new Item Specifics which could impact seller listings for a short time. However, once completed, these changes will improve the visibility of listings on the …
- Nicki Minaj Scores Highest Debut on Australia’s Chart With ‘Super Freaky Girl’ August 19, 2022 8:23 am Nicki Minaj’s “Super Freaky Girl” is the super freaky debut on Australia’s singles chart, as it bows at No. 4 for the fastest start this week. “Super Freaky Girl” is the Trinidadian rapper’s first solo release since 2019’s “Megatron,” and her first ARIA …
- Australia To Provide Additional $25 Million To Help Sri Lanka August 19, 2022 8:23 am (MENAFN- Colombo Gazette) Australia will provide an additional $25 million to help Sri Lanka meet urgent food and healthcare needs, as it confronts its worst economic crisis in 70 years. The announcement was made in a joint press statement issued by …
- Springbok departure to Australia delayed August 19, 2022 8:14 am Johannesburg - The Springboks are desperate to climb back on the horse after their shock defeat to New Zealand last week, but they suffered an unfortunate start to their tour to Australia when their flight to Sydney was cancelled. The travelling squad of …
- Australia to lend further $25 million humanitarian aid to Sri Lanka amid deepening crisis August 19, 2022 7:58 am Australia will provide an additional $25 million to Sri Lanka to help the island nation address urgent food and healthcare needs, Australian Minister of Foreign Affairs Penny Wong has announced. The decision of Canberra comes as Sri Lanka continues to face …
- Australia advances emissions reduction plans August 19, 2022 7:51 am Australia’s oil and gas industry says it will work constructively with the Federal Government on its emissions safeguard mechanism as part of the sector’s commitment to net zero by 2050. The Australian Petroleum Production & Exploration Association ( …
- Bradley Millowick arrested, South Australia August 19, 2022 7:50 am Wanted man, Bradley Millowick, has just been arrested at Bordertown. Bradley Millowick, 22, was wanted in connection with a serious assault at Mount Gambier on Monday 25 July. He was arrested without incident this afternoon. He will be charged with assault …
- Taiwan-China: Ex-Australia PM Kevin Rudd criticises Pelosi's visit to island August 19, 2022 7:49 am Former Australian Prime minister Kevin Rudd has criticised US Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan. Speaking to BBC World News' Karishma Vaswani in Singapore, he said that the visit amounted to "fiddling around with the symbols of the One China …
- Team Victoria wins silver at School Sport Australia Basketball Championships | Photos August 19, 2022 7:37 am
- United States Air Force F-22 Raptor aircraft arrive in Australia August 19, 2022 7:35 am F-22 Raptor aircraft from the United States Air Force (USAF) will be visiting the Northern Territory this month as part of the Enhanced Air Cooperation (EAC) program. The US aircraft arrived at RAAF Base Tindal yesterday, Thursday 18 August 2022, in …
- From waste to liquid gold for Australia’s leading cold pressed oil manufacturer August 19, 2022 7:34 am Peanuts destined for landfill will soon become specialty cold pressed oil thanks to funding of up to $200,000 from the Queensland Government’s Rural Economic Development (RED) Grants scheme. Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries Mark …
- Hurry The Buk Buk Buk Up: Australia Will Phase Out Battery-Farmed Eggs But Not Until 2036 August 19, 2022 7:30 am In some truly scrambled news, battery cage eggs and chickens are going to be banned in Australia — but not any time soon. The Department of Agriculture commissioned an Independent Poultry Welfare Panel to suss out the chicken sitch back in 2019. Where were …
- Boks delayed in Joburg after flight to Australia cancelled August 19, 2022 7:27 am The Springboks were forced to delay their departure to Australia for the away leg of the Rugby Championship to Friday at midday following the unforeseen cancellation of their flight to Sydney on Thursday evening. The travelling squad of 34 players …
- Football in Australia to rugby in Wyndham, Arese Poliko's journey to becoming a Southland Stag August 19, 2022 7:26 am Arese Poliko has taken a more unique path towards becoming a Southland Stag than most. For a start, he only took up rugby at the age of 15. Before that football was his sporting love while living in Australia. He was born and raised in Australia up until …
- Coincidence? Australia’s Highest Income Postcode Also Happens To Have Highest Dickhead Ratio August 19, 2022 7:15 am RORY SALAZAR | Finance | CONTACT Australia’s highest income postcode has finally been revealed in new data released by the ATO. However, that is not the whole story. Further analysis of the data by the Common Decency Institute of Australia (CDIA) found …
- Today's rugby news as Welsh rugby's new All Black impresses and Australia defence coach quits after record defeat August 19, 2022 7:04 am Here are the latest rugby headlines on Friday, August 19. Scarlets coach impressed by All Black Scarlets coach Dwyane Peel has declared himself delighted with new signing Vaea Fifita. The All Black is the region's star signing of the summer and has …
- ‘Trashing democracy’: Australia gripped by scandal over ex-PM Scott Morrison’s secret jobs August 19, 2022 7:03 am When he was prime minister, Scott Morrison often told the Australian people he was focused on just one thing: “jobs, jobs, jobs”. What Australians didn’t know was that those jobs – plural – turned out to be his own. In an unprecedented power grab unseen in …
- Australia dismayed over Bali bomb maker Umar Patek’s early release from prison August 19, 2022 7:03 am
- Australia’s critical minerals to drive USA’s EV battery program August 19, 2022 6:29 am Australia’s critical minerals will drive the United States’ electric vehicle battery program following the announcement by the US to grant Australia preferred status. The Inflation Reduction Act is a major step forward for the Australian Government’s …
- New research reveals heatwaves are Australia’s deadliest natural disasters August 19, 2022 6:24 am ##MP## Governments at all levels are being warned to do more to plan for heatwaves amid new research revealing they’re responsible for more deaths and hospitalisations than any other natural hazard, including cyclones and floods. The James Cook University …
- Booking.com brings its Idris Elba campaign to Australia August 19, 2022 6:22 am Following a series of successful campaign launches in the US and Europe earlier this year, Booking.com has launched its global Booking.yeah campaign starring Idris Elba in the Australia market, via LA creative consultancy Horses & Mules. The US version …
- Final chapter arrives for BT Australia August 19, 2022 6:18 am “Finally, my opportunity came and the first person I hired was Rob Ferguson – I knew he was the exact complement I needed,” Corrigan recalls. “Not long after that, Mike Crivelli joined from Schroders, and then Olev [Rahn]. So there were four of us at the …
- Australia edging towards 10 million virus cases August 19, 2022 6:18 am Live NSW and Victoria have recorded 49 COVID-19 deaths and more than 10,000 fresh infections as Australia edges towards 10 million official virus cases since the beginning of the pandemic. There are around 185,000 active COVID cases nationwide, with that …
- Australia mulls introducing fuel efficiency standards August 19, 2022 6:17 am
- Peter Dutton calls for 'discussion' on nuclear power in Australia August 19, 2022 6:16 am Dutton floated the idea in a tweet. "Peak business groups and unions are calling for the moratorium on nuclear power to be lifted, amid a push to ensure Australia is 'technology agnostic' during its transition to cut emissions," he said. …
- Remove or revise: What to do with Australia's controversial statues? August 19, 2022 6:12 am Daubed in red paint, graffitied, or rolled to the sea and thrown in. The Black Lives Matter movement prompted a new push to remove or reconsider memorials to figures from the past. This week, Hobart City Council voted to take down a statue of the state…
- Minister Worried After Criminal Gangs Steal Billions From Australia’s Disability Insurance Scheme August 19, 2022 6:05 am The federal minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), Bill Shorten, has said he is deeply concerned about allegations criminal gangs are stealing millions of dollars from the government’s disability scheme. The allegations from chief of …
- How Taiwan Became More Free Than Australia, for Now August 19, 2022 6:05 am Commentary I’m no fan of the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi. But credit where credit’s due, she went to Taiwan even when both Chinese Leader Xi Jinping and U.S. President Joe Biden told her not to. Even more praiseworthy is that …
- EU Open to Helping Plug Australia Capability Gap August 19, 2022 6:05 am The European Union’s outgoing ambassador to Australia says the bloc remains ready and willing to sell Canberra military equipment to plug any capability gaps arising from the cancellation of a French submarine contract. The first nuclear-propelled …
- Taiwan, Australia to collaborate on language courses August 19, 2022 6:04 am Taiwan and Australia are to collaborate on language courses and training teachers after the Ministry of Education, the National Development Council and the Australian Office in Taipei yesterday signed the Taiwan-Australia English Learning Partners Action …
- The five ships that led Australia to war August 19, 2022 6:03 am Veterans of the early battles of WWI proudly adopted the moniker “The Old Contemptibles” from the Kaiser’s description of them as a “contemptible little army”, and these Australian sailors happily took on board Joseph Goebbels’ description of their little …
- Five challenges facing world champion Springboks in Australia August 19, 2022 6:02 am World Cup title-holders South Africa are set to arrive in Australia on Friday for two Rugby Championship matches, seeking consistency after erratic early-season form. The Springboks have been both brilliant and lacklustre at home against Wales and New …
- CWIMA announces its squad for inaugural O-60s World Cup in Australia August 19, 2022 5:27 am Aug 19, 2022 Sports Masters cricket continues to evolve with its very first Over-60s World Cup being staged in the Sunshine Coast of beautiful state of Queensland, Australia featuring 12 strong teams from around the world, namely: Australia, Canada, India, …
- VW Group Australia claims to hold 'leadership position' in EV discussion August 19, 2022 5:20 am Volkswagen Group Australia, the country’s largest importer of European cars, has thrown its weight behind the Albanese Government’s promised National Electric Vehicle Strategy. Detailed here, the driving point of the Government’s strategy is the …
- Unearthing hidden treasure – why Australia is now a top truffle exporter August 19, 2022 5:19 am Australia’s truffle season is coming to an end, and one grower near Braidwood about an hour’s drive east of Canberra has plenty to smile about. “We've had our best season to date,” says Dick Groot Obbink, co-founder of Durran Durra truffles. “We will …
- Big financial blow for Australia’s largest footwear retailer August 19, 2022 5:14 am Australia’s largest footwear retailer’s full-year profit has slumped by more than half, in-part due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Accent Group, which has more than 700 stores and includes chains such as Platypus, Hype and The Athletes Foot, lost $95m in sales …
- Which Springbok loose forwards should feature in first Test against Australia in Adelaide? August 19, 2022 4:58 am Cape Town - If past experiences are anything to go by, then the Springboks have to get their loose-trio selection just right if they want to finally beat the Wallabies in Australia. The world champions left South Africa yesterday for their two-match Rugby …
- Australia falling behind on protecting children from unhealthy food and drink advertising August 19, 2022 4:48 am Introduction by Croakey: With growing rates of obesity, particularly in Australian children, creating healthier environments to support children’s health and wellbeing is critically important. One way to do this is for governments to legislate and restrict …
- Two Different Species of Dolphins in Australia Are Living Harmoniously August 19, 2022 4:38 am Earlier this year we learned that humans and dolphins have more in common than we thought, but while they have the ability to um, experience pleasure similar to humans, they’re a little bit (read: a lot) better at coexisting. The news today isn’t more …
- Time capsules: Australia’s remarkable native seeds have an ancient and intriguing legacy August 19, 2022 4:31 am Home Topics Science & Environment Time capsules: Australia’s remarkable native seeds have an ancient and intriguing legacy By Fiona McMillan • August 19, 2022 Sturt's desert peas (Swainsona formosa) grow in formidably arid conditions from the …
- Australia's AGL Energy profit sinks on outage, lower prices August 19, 2022 4:18 am SYDNEY: Australia's top power producer AGL Energy said on Friday (Aug 19) its annual profit more than halved due to lower wholesale electricity prices and an outage at its Victoria station. AGL in May scrapped a plan to split its coal generation and …
- Luke used to be an electrician, now he supplies fish to some of Australia's best restaurants August 19, 2022 2:35 am Luke Buchholz is living the dream of many Australians; he spends everyday fishing. It's been a huge pivot from his original career and despite having no commercial fishing experience or running a business, his seafood now features on the plates of some …
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