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Tasmania Set for Wild Weather as Rain, Strong Winds and Snow Arrive
Tasmania braces for wild weather! A low-pressure system is bringing widespread showers, strong winds and snow across parts of Tasmania over the next two days. - Snow is forecast above 1,300m, with falls potentially reaching 1,100m on Wednesday. - Strong wind warnings are in place for several coastal waters. - Another cold front is expected to cross the state on Friday. Residents and travellers are urged to stay updated with ...
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TikTok Faces Growing Global Pressure Over Child Safety
Big Tech is facing a new reality. TikTok’s US$400 million settlement over alleged children’s privacy violations highlights growing global pressure on social media platforms to protect young users. As countries tighten age restrictions and online safety rules, the question is no longer just how social media connects us but how ...
A Farewell That Brings a Forgotten Tradition Back to Bendigo
A farewell that keeps a culture alive. Russell Jack spent his life preserving Bendigo’s Chinese heritage. Now, his funeral will revive a rare Cantonese mourning tradition, connecting today’s community with traditions carried to Victoria’s goldfields more than 170 years ago. Some legacies are remembered. Others are lived.
Australia Moves to Tighten the Rules Around Superannuation
Australia is tightening the rules around your retirement savings. Following major investment scandals, the government is moving to strengthen protections, crack down on cold-calling and give regulators more power to detect suspicious superannuation activity. At the same time, super funds will be allowed to offer cheaper, simpler financial advice. The ...
Big Food Faces a New Appetite Problem as GLP-1 Drugs Reshape Eating Habits
When people eat less, Big Food has to rethink everything. GLP-1 weight-loss drugs are changing appetite, food choices and potentially the economics of the entire food industry. From smaller portions to higher-protein products, Big Food is now designing for a consumer who may not be hungry, but still wants something ...
Australia’s Antisemitism Debate Moves From Protest Streets to National Reckoning
When political debate crosses the line into hate. Australia’s growing antisemitism crisis is forcing a difficult national conversation about where political criticism ends and discrimination begins. The challenge isn't just addressing hatred, but protecting open debate while ensuring no community becomes a target.
When Batteries Start Driving Up Electricity Prices
When the solution becomes part of the problem. Batteries designed to stabilise electricity prices can actually push prices higher if they’re poorly managed. The future of clean energy isn't just about building smarter technology , it’s about using it smarter.
China and Australia Team Up to Crack Down on Multi-Million-Dollar Tobacco Smuggling Network
With illegal tobacco consumption reportedly rising sharply in recent years, the crackdown is also reigniting a debate over Australia’s high tobacco taxes, lost government revenue and the role of organised crime. A story that goes far beyond cigarettes, it’s about international crime, border security, taxation and billions of dollars in ...
Australia’s Backpacker Visa Slowdown Raises Fears for Farms and Regional Towns
Australia’s backpacker visa slowdown is sparking concern among farmers and rural communities that depend on international workers during peak harvest seasons. With backpackers also contributing to regional economies and disaster recovery efforts, the debate is about more than migration, it could have implications for Australia’s food supply, farming costs and ...
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