Ex-premier makes Covid vaccine admission
Citing the state's return to normalcy after the pandemic, the former prime minister said the government should not have implemented sweeping vaccine mandates.
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Palestinian President Abbas to visit Russia August 12-14, RIA reports
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas will visit Russia on August 12-14, Russia's state news agency RIA reported on Tuesday, citing a diplomatic source. – More will follow
Big bank shuts down home loan lender
One of Australia's banking giants has closed a home loan lender, ending a 33-year run for the troubled business.
Farmers innovate to save Iraq’s rice production
NAJAF, Iraq: After seeing his once-lush rice fields shrink in recent years due to relentless drought, Iraqi farmer Muntazer Al-Joufi fought back with tougher seeds and water-saving irrigation techniques. “It's the first time we're using modern techniques that use less water” to grow rice, Joufi, 40, said as he surveyed his land in the central … Read more
Mark Bouris'’ grim recession claim
Financial guru Mark Bouris has issued a grim wake-up call about the state of the Australian economy.
Travel warning issued for Aussies
Australians have been told to issue a “high level of caution” in a popular travel destination due to the threat of terrorism.
World Bank says assessing impact of Bangladesh events on its loan program
WASHINGTON: The World Bank said on Monday it is assessing the impact of events in Bangladesh on its lending program with the country after its Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled. Hasina's exit came after hundreds of people were killed in a crackdown on demonstrations that began as protests against preferential job quotas and … Read more
‘Hated every aspect’: 23yo says she is done working 9-5
A 23-year-old Australian has admitted she's a “terrible” employee, and the Gen Zer says she's really tired of working for other people.
Big change for Aussies travelling to US
Aussies traveling to the US will be able to bypass long processing lines and paperwork following this move between the two countries.
Flurry of diplomacy to ease Mideast tensions as Israel awaits Iran attack
JERUSALEM: Diplomatic pressure mounted on Monday to prevent an escalation between Iran and Israel following high-profile killings that have sent regional tensions soaring. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said late Sunday that his country was “determined to stand up” to Iran and its allied armed groups “on all fronts.” As its war against Iran-backed Hamas … Read more
