New Premier for Victoria Chosen
Earlier in the day, former Premier Jacinta Allan stood aside as Labor members indicated she had lost support of the caucus.
From Kmart to Victorian Premier: Ben Carroll’s Political Rise
Carroll credited much of his success to his teenage years, where he learned the understanding of hard work at the checkout of a Kmart when he was 14.
Chinese National Charged for Alleged $20,000 Cash-in-Tea Bag Bribe
Police alleged Zhu Guoxin offered an official from the Clean Energy Council cash in a tea bag.
UK Expert on Bondi: More Gun Training for Police and Teach the Public to Spot Terror Threats
British laws would have required the Bondi Hanukkah event to have a counter-terrorism plan.
PM Announces $4 Million Pre-Feasibility Study into Building Australia’s 3rd Oil Refinery
If built, the facility would process imported crude oil on Australian soil.
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.
Australia Hit With 12.5 Percent US Tariff Over Forced Labour Concerns
Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles said the Australian government was disappointed by the new tariff.
Iran Says It Is Not Seeking Talks After US Pauses Strikes
An Iranian spokesman said that the regime had not abandoned diplomacy but had not requested peace negotiations.
Netanyahu to Present Trump With Intelligence on Iran’s Covert Nuclear, Missile Activities: Israeli Sources
The leaders are having their first face-to-face meeting since the start of the war with Iran in February.
China Expands Tax Reach to Offshore Trusts Used by Wealthy Families
New rules tax offshore trusts at multiple stages and require some holders to disclose previously unpaid taxes within 90 days.
How a Mother’s Diet During Pregnancy May Lower a Child’s Autism Risk
A healthy, well-rounded prenatal diet, including the occasional indulgence in cravings, is key to a baby’s healthy brain development.
Idaho’s High Desert Becomes Hot Spot for Nuclear Power Revolution
High-tech developers and hyperscalers are financing a nuclear renaissance and will mass-produce portable reactors. Not next decade. Next year.
How to Pick and Wash Lettuce Amid Parasite and Bacterial Outbreaks
From Cyclospora to E. coli, here’s what makes leafy greens vulnerable–and how to reduce your risk.
Tune in Today: On Life and Love in Brahms’s Clarinet Sonata
Brahms pulled from Bach’s St Matthew Passion and his own unrequited love for Clara Schumann to create a classic clarinet-and-piano masterpiece.
Outspoken MP Quits Victorian Liberals after ‘Headlock’ Fiasco
Moira Deeming on July 28 confirmed she would sit on the crossbench after the Liberal Party disendorsed her as a candidate for in the November state election.
Victorian Premier Stands Firm Amid Leadership Challenge
A defiant Premier Allan has triggered the Labor leadership ballot process, which could take weeks.
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.
Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Eggs Sickens Nearly 100, Officials Say
More than 19 million eggs have been recalled.
Visa to Slash 7 Percent of Workforce
Shares of the payment processing giant jumped 1 percent on the news.
Buccaneers DT Vita Vea Requests Trade Amid Stalled Contract Talks
One of the NFL’s top interior defenders seeks a fresh deal, leaving Tampa Bay balancing roster stability against mounting salary cap pressures.
Chris Brown Pleads Guilty for Role in 2023 London Nightclub Bottle Attack
The R&B singer will be sentenced on Oct. 26 for his role in the violent confrontation against a music producer.
Thousands of Bottles of Blood Pressure and Heart Drugs Recalled Nationwide
The product was manufactured by India-based Alkem Laboratories and distributed by New Jersey-based Ascend Laboratories.
Heartburn Relief in Minutes: Simple Remedies That Soothe Acid Reflux Naturally
Simple self-care strategies may provide relief, and in some cases, prevent acid-reflux.
Coffee Changes Your Gut Microbiome–Even Decaf
A recent study suggests coffee reshapes the gut microbiome in ways that influence mood, cognition, and inflammation.
American Heart Association Issues New Coffee Guidelines
Higher amounts of caffeine may cause problems such as high blood pressure, the organization said.
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.
The Art and Value of Journaling as You Travel
Travel can make you a poet. And travel can make you spiritual.
