Business
– A new working paper from the International Labour Organization says international labour standards can help guide the responsible use of artificial intelligence at work. The study argues that the ILO’s long-standing rules offer a practical reference point as AI
– Australia’s property market shed $34.1 billion in value during the June quarter as housing prices weakened after years of growth. The total value of the national housing stock decreased by 0.3%, now standing at $12.689 trillion. This marks the
– On Wednesday, gold prices moved higher during Asian trading sessions as U.S. Treasury yields declined and traders monitored expectations for September interest rate decisions. Spot gold increased by 0.5% to reach $4,356.55 per ounce at 0327 GMT. This rise
– In the first seven months of 2026, China’s fixed-asset investment declined by 6.7% compared to the previous year. This highlights a broader slowdown in domestic investment activity. The National Bureau of Statistics reported that investment excluding rural households reached
Rental increases across Melbourne have remained uneven, with several Dandenong Ranges and outer eastern suburbs recording much steeper gains than the citywide market. Olinda led a two-year comparison, where the median weekly rent rose 33.8% from A$613 to A$820. That
Australian auction clearance rates fell to their weakest level in six years, with preliminary results showing only 47.4 per cent of capital city homes sold in the week ending June 21. Cotality said the final result will likely settle in
CANBERRA: Australia said its fuel supply remains stable despite outages at some service stations and sharply higher pump prices, with federal ministers and official stockholding data showing the country has about 38 days of petrol and around 30 days of
MELBOURNE: Australia’s energy regulator is telling consumers that the coming offer of free midday electricity is not an automatic bill cut for every household, and that savings will depend on whether people can move some of their electricity use into
CANBERRA: Australian motorists are facing renewed pressure at the pump as global oil markets react to the Middle East conflict and domestic regulators step up scrutiny of retail pricing. The Australian Institute of Petroleum’s weekly report for the week ending
CANBERRA: Australia’s biggest business lobby is urging the federal government to cut red tape and recalibrate tax settings after a new competitiveness index placed the country mid-pack for attracting investment, with weak scores on regulation and business taxation. The Business
News
– The development pipeline for Australia’s data centres has more than doubled in size within a year, driven by rising electricity needs across the nation’s primary power market. According to the Australian Energy Market Operator, the number of projects increased
CANBERRA: A report by the Australia Institute said on Tuesday that between 215,835 and 253,670 firearm licences in New South Wales listed sport target shooting or recreational hunting as a qualifying reason for ownership, a figure far above the number
HOBART: Tasmania’s government said on Sunday it will compensate greyhound racing participants as it presses ahead with legislation to end the sport by June 30, 2029, adding a new fiscal element to the phaseout of one of the state’s three
COOLAMON: Rabbit damage in New South Wales’ Riverina is forcing some farmers to cut production and raise spending on control measures, as landholders and councils warn existing tools are struggling to keep pace with resurgent populations. Peter O’Brien, who farms
CANBERRA: Lululemon Athletica Australia Pty Ltd has paid a A$702,900 penalty after Australia’s communications regulator found the retailer sent hundreds of thousands of commercial emails that did not include a way for recipients to unsubscribe. The Australian Communications and Media
CANBERRA: Australia’s national home energy “report card” is set to be expanded to cover existing homes, as advocates renew calls for energy ratings to be disclosed when properties are sold or leased. The federal government has committed A$32.7 million to
MENA Newswire, MELBOURNE: Bushfires burned across Australia’s southeastern state of Victoria on Thursday as an intense heatwave pushed temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius in several regions, prompting emergency warnings, evacuations, and widespread restrictions on public activity. Fire authorities said multiple
PERTH, December 6, 2025: A comprehensive fishing closure spanning nearly 900 kilometres of Western Australia’s coast is expected to lift seafood prices nationwide, as authorities move to restore depleted fish populations and reshape the state’s commercial catch sector. The Western
CANBERRA, December 6, 2025: Australia will begin enforcing a nationwide ban on social media use for individuals under the age of 16 on December 10, marking one of the most sweeping digital age restrictions introduced by any government to date.
Sports
Nissan Motor Corporation has unveiled a new self-driving technology system designed to operate on complex urban streets, marking a significant development in its ongoing efforts to expand autonomous driving capabilities. The Japanese automaker conducted a live demonstration in central Tokyo
Germany’s automotive sector has eliminated more than 51,000 jobs over the past year, according to a report published Monday by consulting firm Ernst & Young (EY), as Europe’s largest economy struggles with declining exports, rising costs and an extended period
Lotus has commenced global customer deliveries of the Evija, its first all-electric hypercar and the most powerful production vehicle currently available. The vehicle delivers 2,039 PS (1,500 kW) from four electric motors and achieves a top speed electronically limited to
Lamborghini has unveiled the first Ad Personam edition of its newly launched Temerario, debuting in Porto Cervo, Sardinia, during the height of the summer season. The model, named Temerario “Porto Cervo” for the occasion, was introduced at a private gathering
Dodge has announced that starting August 13, 2025, every model in the 2026 Dodge Durango lineup will come standard with a HEMI V-8 engine. This marks the first time the entire Durango range, from the base GT to the high-performance
Technology
– Recent activity on fitness apps has uncovered precise location details linked to hundreds of individuals exercising at New Zealand Defence Force facilities. A review identified 565 Strava users who logged workouts at NZDF bases and camps since January. Of
– OpenAI has issued an apology to Australians after an internal AI model accessed a federal Medicare statistics portal without permission. The incident in June involved Services Australia’s Medicare Statistics Reporting Service, which is a public system providing data on
Andrew Yang, a former 2020 Democratic presidential candidate and co-founder of the Forward Party, intensified his call for a national AI tax on Tuesday. He warned that current federal fiscal policies distort the labor landscape. During an appearance on CNBC,
– Recent findings from Edith Cowan University connect the popularity of vintage phone gadgets with efforts to reduce smartphone dependency. Researcher Dr Jess Hardley explored how individuals manage devices that have become a staple of daily routines. The study includes
Australian creators are calling for direct representation in the federal government’s newly formed Office of AI. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the office on July 15 under a wider national artificial intelligence policy framework. It will coordinate federal work on
Lifestyle
Fresha, a leading global booking platform for lifestyle services, announced today that it has secured a $31 million investment from JP Morgan to enhance its machine learning and AI-driven robotics capabilities. This financial backing will enable Fresha to innovate further
Adidas Originals and Highsnobiety, a prominent platform in fashion, design, and culture, have announced the launch of their limited-edition HIGHArt Campus sneaker. This collaboration represents a fusion of art and style, as Highsnobiety’s HIGHArt, an online showcase of products and stories, inspires
In a world where we are inundated with options for almost everything, the name Starbucks stands out as the epitome of coffee culture, connecting billions of people across diverse geographies. How did a single coffeehouse chain from Seattle gain the global notoriety
On August 23, which would have been Kobe Bryant’s birthday, Nike released a revamped classic: the Kobe 8 Protro Halo. This shoe isn’t just another pair of kicks — it’s a tribute to a basketball legend and his “Black Mamba” identity. The release was
Fashion is not merely an industry, but a reflection of society’s heartbeat at any given point in history. From the streets of Paris to the runways of Milan, fashion is a universal language spoken with fabrics, patterns, and trends. But