Builders Grapple With Insurance Premium Hikes of Up to 300 Percent: Inquiry Told
‘For many builders, insurance has become a major barrier to operating, growing and, in some cases, remaining in business,’ said an HIA executive.
Australian Lottery Giant Backs Gambling Bill Targeting Foreign-Matched Lotteries
The Lottery Corporation said it was concerned foreign lottery products were not subject to the same Australian obligations and standards as domestic offerings.
Australia Is Eyeing 1 Million Tonnes of Solar Panel Waste by 2035—90 Percent Is Bound for Landfill
‘The cumulative value of Australia’s end-of-life panels is predicted to exceed $1 billion by 2035,’ said ATSE Acting CEO Peter Derbyshire.
‘Neil the Seal’ May Have Cost $30,000—But One Expert Says It Delivered Priceless Tourism for Tasmania
Neil the seal may have racked up a bill during his recent shore leave, but it drew the world’s eyeballs to Tasmania.
Footage of Nurse’s Jiu-Jitsu Takedown Sparks Calls for Better Hospital Security
Assault-related hospitalisations of medical staff have risen from 29 in 2015-16, to 126 in 2024-25.
Call for Nationwide Ban on Sending Solar Panels to Landfill Amid Vast Waste Concerns
Up to 29 percent of discarded solar panels could be repurposed, a start-up has said.
Australia Remains Pacific’s Biggest Donor With $1.5 Billion Despite Global Aid Cuts
Australia disbursed US$1.5 billion of aid in the Pacific, more than three times that of the next-biggest contributing nation New Zealand.
EU Calls for Stronger Borders After Deadly Migrant Surge in Spain
The illegal immigration crisis in the Spanish exclave Ceuta prompted calls for tougher border measures and a crackdown on human trafficking.
Federal Appeals Court Rules EPA Cannot Block Climate Grants
The split decision stops Trump administration from clawing back $16 billion in ‘green bank’ funds.
If You Skip a Meal, Should It Be Breakfast or Dinner?
When practicing time-restricted eating, the same meal eaten at 8 a.m. has a different metabolic effect than if eaten at 9 p.m.
Ranchers’ Hands Tied as California Wolf Attacks Grow
Ranchers and advocates are calling for lethal removal options of predators habituated to preying on cattle amid rising attacks.
Hunchback: Spine’s Natural Curve Becomes Abnormal–Here’s How to Reverse It
A hunched back, medically known as kyphosis, often becomes more pronounced after age 40 and affects up to 40 percent of adults over 60.
From Easy Beans to Impossible Radishes: The Gardener’s Easy-to-Hard Growing Guide
Some plants practically grow themselves, while others demand months of watering, sunlight, and a little luck.
Multiple Sclerosis Medicines to Remain on Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme After Pricing Dispute
The medicines will retain their PBS listings while a broader rapid review of high-efficacy MS treatments is undertaken, Health Minister Mark Butler said.
Labor Minister Criticises ABC Segment as Rinehart Files Lawsuit
The taxpayer-funded ABC has failed to remove the clip which joked about the violent death of mining boss Gina Rinehart.
$100 Million Fines on the Table Against Service Stations That Price Gouge
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has asked the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission to scrutinise prices as the fuel excise cut ends on Aug. 3.
Former Haitian Police Officer and Naturalized US Citizen Pleads Guilty to Gun Running
Jean Robert Casimir denied selling guns to gangs, stating the weapons were for his security business.
John James to Face Jocelyn Benson in Race for Michigan’s Next Governor
Benson and James face off in November in a race that experts say is a toss-up.
Dublin Funeral for Singer Glen Hansard Draws Bono, Eddie Vedder, and Others
Hansard, 56, died on July 29 in a single-vehicle motorcycle accident just outside the Irish capital.
New Biography on MLB Strikeout King Nolan Ryan Pulls Back Veil on Hall of Fame Life
Over 27 seasons, his pitching accomplishments include 5,714 strikeouts, 5,386 innings, 324 wins, 7 no-hitters, and 12 one-hitters.
Savannah Guthrie Marks 6 Months Since Mother’s Disappearance, Asks for Help
The ‘TODAY’ host said her family is ‘begging for help’ in an Instagram post asking for clues to the whereabouts of her mother.
Rand Paul Releases Fauci Contempt Resolution Ahead of Senate Vote
The invocation of the Fifth Amendment was unsupported because questions were aimed at a period of time covered by a pardon, the resolution says.
12 Plank Variations That Strengthen Your Core
Plank routines sculpt the core and sharpen body control, giving you a strong, upright, and healthy posture.
4 Herbal Teas That May Support Memory and Brain Health
Sugary beverages can bring you brain fog when what you really want is a pick-me-up.
One of the Most Common Knee Surgeries May Be Doing More Harm Than Good
A Finnish clinical trial found that partial meniscectomy may accelerate osteoarthritis in middle-aged and older patients.
How to Keep Summer Pests From Taking Over Your Garden
Heat-stressed plants are vulnerable to insects and disease, but the right watering, pruning, and pest-control strategies can help them flourish.
He Refused to Pay $2,000—So He Built a Toilet Boat to Cross the Sea
A South Australian man has gone viral after crossing a 20 kilometre stretch of sea in a homemade raft to move some precious cargo.
Italy Connoisseurs Choose Leisurely Lucca
The city is a bit of a paradox; while it has Europe’s mightiest Renaissance wall, it hasn’t seen a battle since 1430.
