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AustralianSuper Fined $27 Million After Error Costs Members $69 Million
Australia’s largest superannuation fund failed to inform members of duplicate accounts, leading to multiple fees and unnecessary charges.
China's Live-Fire Navy Exercises Prompt Flights to Re-route
Airservices Australia has issued warnings to pilots flying over Tasman Sea airspace after the Chinese started a military exercise.
Dating App Users More Likely to Have Cosmetic Surgery Due to Body Dissatisfaction: Research
The visual nature of dating apps is causing more women to undergo cosmetic surgery in the hopes of attracting a partner.
Indian Surnames Top the List of New Zealand’s Newborns
The evolving demographics of New Zealand are reflected in Smith, once the most common surname, now slipping to a distant third.
Iconic Soap ‘Neighbours’ Axed Again As Streaming Giant Amazon Drops Renewal
Fans can still enjoy new episodes from the 40th anniversary season, airing on Prime Video and Channel Ten four times a week until December 2025.
Council in Melbourne Installs $18,000 ‘Doomsday Clock’ Predicting Climate Catastrophe in 6 Years
The art installation was paid for by Yarra City Council in Melbourne’s inner-city.
Grenell: US Gave Venezuela Nothing in Exchange for 6 Freed American Hostages
‘I looked at Mr. Maduro, and I said, “We’d like to have our hostages home, and I want to bring home six today,''' Grenell said.
‘We’ve Failed in the Worst Way’: NSW Health Minister on Toddler’s Cardiac Arrest Death
The hospital offered its deepest condolences to the family of a two-year-old who died at the Northern Beaches Hospital.
Canada Beats US in Politically Charged 4 Nations Hockey Tournament Final
The politically charged game featured American fans lightly booing the Canadian national anthem and also a political message in the rendition of ‘O Canada.’
No International Concerns Over Brisbane 2032 Preparations: Australian Olympics Chief
The delivery team also said the suspension of generous union pay rules and conditions (BPIC) should speed up delivery of infrastructure.
NZ Stats CEO Steps Down After COVID, Census Data Improperly Shared
Personal data on thousands of people was given to an organisation with links to the Māori Party and may have been used for campaigning, an inquiry has found.
National Gallery of Australia Criticised for Covering Palestinian Symbols in Art Installation
The incident comes as Muslim groups complain about excessive publicity regarding the actions of two pro-Palestine nurses.
Israel Confirms Remains of Bibas Boys but Says the Third Body Not Their Mother’s
The fourth body returned on Feb. 20, that of Oded Lifshitz, was also identified and confirmed to have been murdered.
Government Moves to Block Retail Push to Cut Penalty Rates
The federal government is opposing a proposal from retailers to alter pay conditions for employees earning over $67,000.
NSW Passes Laws Targeting Hate Crimes, Nazi Symbols, and Worship Harassment
The Human Rights Commission has raised concerned freedom of speech could be impacted.
NZ Defence Minister: Chinese Warships Near Australia Prove ‘Distance Won’t Protect Us’
The minister said CCP officials have also provided no information about the motivations of the warships.
