Australia
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Parents’ nightmare as alleged abuser work links grow
Families are trapped in a “nightmare” after it was revealed an alleged child abuser worked at more early learning centres than originally thought. Authorities say Joshua Dale Brown, 26, worked …
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Melbourne woman becomes second person cryopreserved in Southern Hemisphere
A woman from Melbourne has become the second person to undergo cryopreservation at Southern Cryonics, Australia’s first and only cryonics facility and the first of its kind in the Southern …
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Australia urges economic engagement amid uncertainty
In the face of extreme uncertainty, collaboration will be top of mind as the treasurer prepares to meet with leaders from some of the world’s most important economies. Days before …
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EU urged to suspend global minimum tax after US exit
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has urged the European Union to suspend implementation of a global minimum corporate tax, arguing the plan is no longer viable without US participation. Speaking after a …
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Parkinson’s Australia CEO Olivia Nassaris hails new breakthrough a “game-changer” for patients
Scientists at the University of South Australia have developed a long-acting injectable treatment that could revolutionise the way people with Parkinson’s disease manage their symptoms—by replacing the need for multiple …
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Albanese weighs business and security ahead of Xi talks
Political differences will bump up against economic opportunities as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese meets his Chinese counterparts in the imposing Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Tuesday’s bilateral meetings …
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‘It’s rife’: third of young workers report wage theft
Cafe worker Mia McDowall was initially shocked to discover she’d been underpaid by thousands of dollars but soon learnt it’s an experience all too common in the hospitality industry. The …
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PM urges work on green steel over red wine in China
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will raise Australian concerns over Chinese steel dumping as he urges industry leaders from both nations to work together to develop low-carbon steel production methods. At …
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Bitcoin tops $US120,000 for the first time
Bitcoin has crossed the $US120,000 level for the first time, marking a milestone for the world’s largest cryptocurrency as investors bet on long-sought policy wins for the industry this week. …
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Greek tradition meets Aussie innovation in game-changing olive process
A South Australian invention is poised to shake up the global olive industry, offering a faster, cleaner, and fruitier approach to table olive production. Developed by Professor John Fielke from …