Retailers Left to Provide Cash Services Without Adequate Support, Senate Hears
Master Grocers Australia said retailers now had to provide cash handling services that were previously the responsibility of banks before they closed branches.
Penny Wong Raises Concerns With Beijing Over Ballistic Missile Test in South Pacific
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has raised Australia’s concerns with her Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit in the Philippines.
14,000 Australian Companies Enter Administration for 2nd Year Straight
The volume of Australian businesses going into administration each continues has rocketed since the pandemic.
ISIS-Linked ‘Dr. Jihad’ Wants to Return to Australia—Labor Says It Can’t Stop Him
There is an active Australian Federal Police arrest warrant against him and he was believed to have died over 10 years ago.
Cash an ‘Essential Throwback’: Banking CEO Backs Safeguards to Keep Cash Going
Rural and regional communities rely on cash, but with only 15 percent of transactions using it, the government has a tricky problem to address.
Fund the UFOs: Astronomer Says Any Space Money Is Better Than None
ANU Professor Brad Tucker raised concerns about deep cuts to space research funding despite the government saying it is a priority.
Australia to Introduce New Modern Slavery Offence for Big Businesses
The government says companies with more than $100 million in revenue will face tougher obligations to address forced labour in their supply chains.
Iran War Cost Estimated at $37.5 Billion So Far: Hegseth
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth offered the cost estimate while testifying in favor of a supplemental funding package for the U.S. military.
Report Identifies China-Linked Network Using Threads to Build Influence in Taiwan
Researchers say entertainment posts, fake news sites, and automated accounts may support Beijing’s influence operations ahead of Taiwan elections.
322 Sugar-Free Body Reset: A 2-Week Plan to Lose Weight
When you start eating right and exercising efficiently, your body will naturally respond.
AI Insiders Warn of Hyperscaling Risks
‘AI’s utility is being fluffed up to justify its progression,’ a policy and safety expert said.
Brain Fog: When Your Brain Feels Sluggish and Slow–Here Are the Causes
More than 1 in 4 people experience it, yet it’s often reversible.
The Remarkable Friendship Between C.S. Lewis and This Italian Saint
An Oxford academic, an Italian priest, and the brilliant Latin letters that united them.
Mother Accused of Raising Children With ISIS Propaganda Granted Bail
‘In my view, the risk of reoffending is relatively low,’ the magistrate said
Earn $500,000 a Year: The New Reality of Getting a Home Loan in Australia
Investment banking firm Barrenjoey found that higher interest rates and house prices have caused borrowing to become increasingly skewed towards the rich.
One Nation Defends 5 Percent Government-Backed Mortgage Plan
One economist says the cost of the plan could balloon 10-50 times.
‘Godzilla’ Actress Kaylee Hottle Dies at 18 Following Maryland Car Crash
Hottle died on Tuesday from injuries sustained in single-vehicle collision in Ijamsville, Maryland.
Panthers Tackle Taylor Moton to Miss Time Due to Blood Clot in Lung
The medical condition has cropped up among multiple NFL stars in recent years.
Autopsy Report Offers New Details on Fatal Stabbing of Actor James Handy
The veteran actor likely experienced neck compression before being stabbed, leaving him unable to defend himself, the medical examiner said.
11 Strength-Building Stretches That Improve Flexibility, Mobility, and Muscle Power
With the right approach, you don’t have to choose between strength and flexibility–you can train both simultaneously.
80-Year-Old TCM Practitioner Shares Daily Routine for Healthy Eyes
TCM expert Hu Naiwen can still read small print without reading glasses by adhering to a unique set of eye-care practices.
Speaking Other Languages Linked to Having a Brain 13 Years Younger
The secret to a younger brain might be a second—or third, or fourth—language.
John D. Rockefeller: The Deeply Religious Standard Oil Tycoon
From tithing his first bookkeeper earnings to giving away hundreds of millions, the Gilded Age tycoon viewed wealth as a sacred trust from God.
Why Melbourne’s Global Food Scene Feels Like Home
The biggest surprise that stayed with me from Melbourne was the excellence and articulations of Greek cuisine.
