Aboriginal Owners Hail High Court Rejection of 40-Gigalitre Water License
The licence authorised Fortune Agribusiness to extract 40 gigalitres of groundwater at Singleton Station, north of Alice Springs, every year for 30 years.
Former Premier Andrews and Union Boss Claim Vindication After Corruption Body Findings
‘While IBAC did not find that any individuals engaged in corrupt conduct ... IBAC did find serious and concerning conduct by senior public officials’: report.
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.
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 to Use $1.62 Billion in Interest from Frozen Russian Assets to Support Ukraine
The funds are from assets immobilized under EU sanctions, which were imposed in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Judge Rules Trump Admin Can End Temporary Protected Status for Haitians
The federal court order states that temporary protected status (TPS) for those nationals has expired.
Taiwan Tests Decentralized Command as M1A2T Tanks Join Annual Drills for First Time
The exercise adds U.S.-style backbriefs as ships disperse, southern forces reinforce Taipei, and two reserve brigades fully mobilize.
The Foods that Feed Your Eyes
A healthy diet provides nutrients that protect delicate eye tissues, filter harmful light, preserve the retina, and regulate intraocular pressure.
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.
2 Simple Spices May Enhance Beneficial Gut Bacteria
Your morning yogurt might be missing two ingredients that could give your gut bacteria a boost.
Cedar Hill: Frederick Douglass’s Last Home
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit the home where the great abolitionist spent the last season of his life.
Senator Pocock and One Nation Plan to Close Labor’s ‘Widow Tax’ Loophole Sooner
Independent Senator David Pocock is exploring ways to bring forward amendments to Labor’s tax reforms during the next sitting fortnight.
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.
Judge Says Updated National Firearms Act Violates Constitution
Registration and approval requirements for suppressors and short-barreled rifles and shotguns exceed Congress’s authority, a federal judge in Texas ruled.
Disney and TikTok Strike First-Ever Deal to Share Short-Form Content
The program will debut in the United States in the next few months before expanding to international markets.
Falcons Secure Bijan Robinson; Lions Are Watching
Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson has reset the market at his position amid his recent signing.
Bear Grylls Gets Up Close and Personal With ‘The Chosen’ Cast and Creator
The great outdoors inspires deep conversations and connections in the new Prime Video reality series, ‘The Chosen in the Wild With Bear Grylls.’
Senate Confirms Trump Pick for CDC Director
Dr. Erica Schwartz will become the top official at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
12 Plank Variations That Strengthen Your Core
Plank routines sculpt the core and sharpen body control, giving you a strong, upright, and healthy posture.
Before Memory Fades, Your Walk May Reveal 5 Hidden Brain Disorders
Your legs may detect brain trouble before your memory does.
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.
3 Things Live Sports Have Taught Me About Culture
A travel writer reminisces about how watching baseball in Japan, soccer in Georgia, and rugby in Australia opened an unforgettable window into each country.
