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.
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.
Australia Has the Aluminium, But Its Solar Panels Use Imported Metal
‘Aluminium accounts for more than 88 percent of the metal in a solar panel,’ said AAC CEO Marghanita Johnson.
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.
Zelenskyy Fires Ukraine’s Ambassador to US
In addition to firing Olha Stefanishyna, Zelenskyy has made other personnel changes in the government.
Treasury Department, IRS Unveil New Paid Family Leave Incentives
The Treasury Department said that it will likely allow for more employees to take paid family leave.
China Expands AI Restrictions by Targeting Domestic Providers of ChatGPT, Claude Access
Police questioned AI relay platform operators, signaling Beijing is extending controls over access to foreign AI models.
How Aged Cells Revert to Stem Cells to Repair the Body
The body may have a hidden tissue repair trick up its sleeve.
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.
How to Make a Soothing Eye Mask to Help You Sleep
Dried herbs and rock salt come together in an easy, fragrant DIY eye pillow for moments when your senses need a reset.
The Facts of Life About Life in the Country
Living in the country requires practical skills, reliable tools, and a healthy sense of humor when nature has other plans.
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.
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.
$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.
Declassified Documents Show FBI Probed Whether Trump Fired Comey at Russia’s Direction
The investigation started shortly after the president fired the FBI director in 2017, the documents show.
Rep. Wesley Bell Beats Former Rep. Cori Bush by Wider Margin in Missouri Rematch
Bell took nearly 60 percent of the Democratic primary vote in the St. Louis district, a far bigger total than his 2024 win over the former congresswoman.
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.
US July Private‑Sector Job Growth Totals 44,000, Below Market Forecast
Employers are reacting to changing macroeconomic conditions, ADP chief economist Nela Richardson said.
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.
1 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.
Loaded Sweet Potatoes
Roasted sweet potatoes are topped with colorful vegetables, pumpkin seeds, and a creamy lemon tahini dressing.
Notes From Owl Hill: Wrapping Up the Summer Garden Saga
Sometimes, the best gardening successes come from fortuitous accidents.
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.
