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Cyclone Alfred Alert: Essential Insurance Tips To Secure Your Coverage Before Landfall

Cyclone Alfred is forecast to make landfall on Saturday along the southeast Queensland coast, bringing several days of severe weather, including...

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Massive Federal Workforce Shakeup: HHS, SEC And Education Dept Offer Early Retirement, Cash Buyouts

In a latest effort to reduce federal workforce, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is offering early retirement, while the U.S....

thursday 10

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US Government Workers With Top Security Clearances Fired By Musk's DOGE Without Exit Briefings: Report

A recent round of layoffs managed by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) had resulted in several U.S. government workers with top...

thursday 10

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Australia's Gender Pay Gap: Why Women Still Earn Significantly Less Than Men

A new government report has revealed that while Australia's gender pay gap has slightly narrowed, women are still being paid significantly less than...

thursday 10

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Tropical Cyclone Alfred Intensifies: New South Wales Faces First Storm Watch In 35 Years

New South Wales (NSW) was facing a cyclone watch for the first time in 35 years, as Tropical Cyclone Alfred brings the risk of damaging winds, intense...

05.03.2025 8

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Australia Rejects Crypto Reserve Plan As US Moves Forward With Digital Currency Stockpile

As U.S. President Donald Trump announces five digital currencies for the country's crypto reserve, the Australian government confirms it has no plans...

04.03.2025 10

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Zelenskyy Hopeful On US Ties After Tense Trump Talks, Gains European Support For Ukraine Peace

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed hope on Sunday about salvaging the relationship with the U.S. after a tense meeting with President...

04.03.2025 9

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Australian Employees Can Claim Compensation For Injuries: Know Your Work-From-Home Rights

Amid growing demands for employees to return to the office, Australian workers have been reminded of their rights, including the ability to file...

01.03.2025 9

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Trump Administration Calls For Program Mergers, 'Significant Reduction' In Federal Workforce

President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday directed federal agencies to move forward with more extensive layoffs, including developing plans...

28.02.2025 10

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Medibank Announces AU$160M Giveback As COVID-19 Relief: How Much Will You Get?

Australian health insurer Medibank has revealed plans to return an additional AU$160 million to eligible customers as part of its ongoing efforts to...

28.02.2025 10

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Tulsi Gabbard Fires Over 100 Intelligence Officers Over Sexually Explicit Chats On NSA Tool

Tulsi Gabbard, the Director of National Intelligence (DNI), announced on Tuesday that over 100 intelligence officers from 15 different agencies will...

27.02.2025 10

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Australia-US Trade Talks: Jim Chalmers Leverages AU$4 Trillion Super Fund To Avoid Trump Tariffs

Treasurer Jim Chalmers and former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd are using Australia's AU$4 trillion superannuation industry to try and avoid...

27.02.2025 9

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Bitcoin Drops Below AU$145K: Australians Weigh In On Trump's Influence As Markets Slide

Bitcoin fell below $92,000 (AU$145,316.67) on Monday, after U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed plans to impose tariffs on imports from Canada and...

26.02.2025 10

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Australia Hits Telegram With Nearly AU$1M Fine For Delayed Response Over Child Safety Concerns

Australia's online safety watchdog, the eSafety Commission, imposed a fine of AU$957,780 on the messaging platform Telegram on Monday, due to its...

25.02.2025 20

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Social Media Age Checks: 80% Of Australian Kids Under 13 Bypass Restrictions, Report Finds

A new report from Australia's online safety regulator has revealed that children were easily bypassing the weak age restrictions on popular social...

21.02.2025 7

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Superannuation Rides Market Boom: Growth Funds Up 2.2% In January

Australian superannuation funds have made a strong start to 2025, building on a "tremendous" 2024 performance, driven by solid gains in both local and...

20.02.2025 9

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Grok 3 Goes Live: Everything You Need To Know About Musk's Most Powerful AI Chatbot

Elon Musk-led startup xAI has launched its most powerful AI chatbot yet -- Grok 3, positioning it as a direct competitor to OpenAI's ChatGPT and...

19.02.2025 9

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AUSTRAC Targets Over 50 Crypto And Remittance Firms, Warns Them To Comply Or Lose Registration

Australia's anti-money laundering regulator, the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) recently took action against 13...

18.02.2025 10

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Gen Z Income Expectations: Young Australians Say They Need AU$200K To Live Comfortably

A recent poll has shed light on the varying amounts of money Australians from different generations believe they need to feel financially comfortable....

15.02.2025 10

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Australia Confronts China Over 'Unsafe' Mid-Air Incident In South China Sea

Australia has demanded an explanation from Beijing after a Chinese warplane released flares near a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) surveillance...

14.02.2025 10

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Gen Z's Retirement Planning: Here Is Why Superannuation Should Not Be Overlooked

Retirement may seem like a distant concern for many Gen Z Australians, but experts suggest it's time to start thinking about saving for it sooner...

13.02.2025 10

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What Is Crypto Lending? Growing Trend In Australia Raises Concerns

A new form of lending is taking off in Australia, where creditors are accepting cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum as collateral for loans,...

12.02.2025 8

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Albanese To Urge Trump For Australia's Exemption From 25% Steel And Aluminum Tariffs

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed he will speak directly with U.S. President Donald Trump in order to secure an exemption for Australia...

11.02.2025 10

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Shein And Temu Face Declining Trust As Australians Question Product Quality

A new research has revealed that Chinese online retailers Shein and Temu are expected to lose customers in 2025, as Australians become more doubtful...

08.02.2025 10

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Best Crypto Exchanges In Australia: Where To Buy Digital Assets Safely And Affordably

As digital currencies continue to gain momentum in Australia, selecting the ideal platform to purchase crypto is becoming increasingly important. The...

07.02.2025 10

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Could Trump's Tariff Policies Indirectly Hurt Australia's Export Economy?

Australia might not face direct tariffs from the U.S., but experts warn that the ripple effects of President Donald Trump's policies, along with the...

06.02.2025 9

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Qantas Launches Massive International Sale With 400,000 Discounted Seats

Qantas is launching its largest international sale in the past year, offering 400,000 discounted seats across its global network starting Feb. 5. The...

05.02.2025 10

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Cryptocurrency Market Tanks As Bitcoin Hits 3-Week Low Amid Trump's Tariff Annoucements

The cryptocurrency market experienced a sharp decline with Bitcoin hitting a three-week low and Ether falling to its lowest value since September, as...

04.02.2025 9

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Long-Term Homelessness Surges In 5 Years, Prompts Government's AU$10B Housing Response

The number of Australians facing long-term homelessness has risen by nearly 25% over the past five years, according to Productivity Commission's...

01.02.2025 10

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Superannuation Mistake Might Be Costing Retirees Up To AU$9,000 In Extra Taxes

Around 700,000 Australians aged over 65 could be paying unnecessary tax on their superannuation by keeping their funds in an accumulation account...

31.01.2025 7

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Ripple's XRP Hits New All-Time High: How To Invest In Australia

Ripple's XRP has hit a new all-time high in 2025, surpassing its previous peak from January 2018, marking a key milestone for the cryptocurrency. The...

31.01.2025 6

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Revenge Quitting: Is The New Trend Threatening Australian Workplaces?

A new trend called "revenge quitting" is on the rise in the Australian workplace, where employees quit abruptly to retaliate against employers for bad...

30.01.2025 9

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With Australia's Core Inflation At 2.4%, Is An RBA Rate Cut Inevitable Now?

Australia's core inflation has slowed to 2.4% in the last quarter of 2024, which is more than expected, leading financial markets to predict a greater...

30.01.2025 10

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DeepSeek's R1 Model Sparks Sell-Off In Australian AI Stocks, Tech Index Down 1%

Australian stocks linked to artificial intelligence (AI) fell sharply on Tuesday amid growing concerns that a new, low-cost AI model from Chinese...

29.01.2025 7

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Some Gen Z Australians Have Over AU$2 Million In Super: A Trend Or Cause For Concern?

The Australian Taxation Office recently revealed that 178 Australians under 30 reported superannuation balances exceeding AU$2 million in the...

29.01.2025 7

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DeepSeek AI Surges To The Top Of US App Store, Overtaking ChatGPT

Chinese startup DeepSeek's AI Assistant surged to the top of the free app rankings on Apple's App Store in the United States on Monday, surpassing...

28.01.2025 10

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RBA Interest Rate Cut Back In Focus Ahead Of Key Inflation Report

The chance of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) cutting interest rates for the first time in over a year is back in focus, with an important...

28.01.2025 6

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Coles Debuts Wagon Wheels Hot Cross Buns, Axes Controversial Burger Sauce Flavor

Supermarket giant Coles has discontinued its unpopular Special Burger Sauce Hot Cross Buns, replacing it with a sweeter, limited-edition Hot Cross...

25.01.2025 8

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Top Superannuation Growth Funds Of 2024: UniSuper Leads With 14.7% Return

Australian superannuation funds had an impressive year in 2024, benefiting from lower inflation and interest rate cuts by central banks in Western...

25.01.2025 9

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Putricia Blooms: Sydney's Corpse Flower Draws Crowds Despite Overpowering Stench

A pungent aroma, reminiscent of decay, has descended upon Sydney's Royal Botanic Garden as its resident corpse flower, affectionately nicknamed...

24.01.2025 7

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Rivers Shuts Down As Mosaic Brands Fails To Find Buyer After Months Of Search

Australia's iconic clothing and footwear retailer Rivers has announced it will shut down all 136 of its stores nationwide, after its parent company,...

24.01.2025 9

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Qantas Frequent Flyer Program's Expansion Sparks Concerns Over Rising Costs

Qantas has unveiled major changes to its Frequent Flyer program, offering expanded access to premium cabin reward seats and partner airlines...

23.01.2025 9

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Split The Atom Controversy: Trump's Claim Sparks Backlash From New Zealand Mayor

The mayor of a New Zealand city has vowed to summon the incoming U.S. ambassador to "set the historic record straight" following President Donald...

23.01.2025 9

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Australian Property Market Sees Highest December Listings In 6 Years Despite Slowdown

The property market in Australia saw a slowdown in December, with new listings dropping 65.9% month-on-month. However, the month still recorded the...

22.01.2025 8

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Macquarie Bank Announces Cut In Fixed Mortgage Rates Ahead Of RBA's Decision

Macquarie Bank has announced it will reduce its one-to-three-year fixed mortgage rates by up to 0.16%, just weeks before the Reserve Bank of Australia...

22.01.2025 7

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Peter Dutton Proposes AU$20,000 Tax Break For Small Business Meal Expenses

Australia's opposition leader, Peter Dutton, unveiled a new plan to support small businesses by allowing those with a turnover under AU$10 million to...

21.01.2025 10

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Bank Of Queensland To Close 16 Branches Nationwide, Impacting 900,000 Customers

The Bank of Queensland (BOQ) has announced the closure of 16 branches across Australia in February, impacting around 900,000 customers. The bank...

21.01.2025 10

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Strain On Australia's Small Businesses: Cash Flow Squeeze And Survival Strategies

Nearly 80% of Australian small to medium businesses (SMBs) have felt the squeeze on their cash flow over the past year, according to a new survey by...

17.01.2025 10

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NDIS Minister Bill Shorten To Resign Nine Days Early, Prompting Ministry Reshuffle

National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Minister Bill Shorten will end his 17-year political career on Monday, nine days earlier than originally...

16.01.2025 10

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Rising Climate Risks: 1 In 10 Aussie Homes Could Be Uninsurable By 2035, Analysts Say

A new climate risk analysis predicts that one in 10 properties in Australia could become uninsurable within the next decade, which could lead banks to...

16.01.2025 10

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