Small Business Costs Up Nearly 25 Percent Since COVID
Insurance, fuel, and interest rates drive a 24.6 percentage surge in overheads since March 2020, according to the AMP Bank Business Cost Pressure Index.
Why HSBC Is Walking Away From Australian Retail Banking After 40 Years
HSBC’s withdrawal highlights the scale required to challenge Australia’s dominant banks, according to finance expert Shane Shmuel.
Call for Cost-Based Childcare Funding Model to Cut Fees, Improve Equity
A new report found the existing market-based system had failed to efficiently allocate childcare places despite significant investment.
Australian Gold Medalists Publicly Thank Rinehart for Commonwealth Games Bonuses
Australia’s richest person, Gina Rinehart, paid more than $1.2 million in bonuses to the national swim team after the Commonwealth Games.
Health Charity Says ‘Shadow’ Lotteries Draining $61 Million of Hospital Fundraising a Year
The Mater Foundation, speaking on behalf of charities which run their own lotteries, says ‘grey area’ operators were a drain on the community.
Australians Are Playing the US Powerball, but One Lottery Boss Warns There’s a Catch
‘There is no obligation to pay the Australian customer,’ said local lottery boss Wayne Pickup.
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.
In Race for AI Dominance, China Fans Disinformation in America
As cities and towns across America reckon with power-hungry data centers, the Chinese Communist Party is sowing division.
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.
Hip Pocket, Not Climate, Now Driving Australians to Electric Cars
Around 45 percent of prospective buyers cited cheaper running and charging costs as a reason for their interest in an EV.
Australia Unveils Defence Strategy Focused on Drones, AI and Hypersonic Weapons
The 2026 Defence Innovation Science and Technology Strategy was announced on Aug. 4, setting out a road map for turning research into battlefield capability.
$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.
Hegseth Rejects Media Report on US Missile Stockpile Concerns
CNN earlier reported that the U.S. military had used up nearly 80 percent of its missile interceptors since the war with Iran began.
Feds to Consider Reliance on Public Aid in Green Card Decisions: What to Know
This usually involves public assistance given indirectly to immigrants through their U.S.-born children, officials said.
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.
Will America’s AI Investment Boom End in Tears?
AI-related companies accounted for three-quarters of the S&P 500’s gains over the past year and 80 percent of the index’s earnings growth.
Bijan Robinson Signs Record-Breaking Extension With Falcons
Robinson is one of the premiere dual-threat running backs in the game, and his deal paves the way for other stars seeking new deals.
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.
