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Australia: Research-Led Tech Breakthroughs in Sustainability
OpenGov Asia
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July 9, 2025
Two cutting-edge research initiatives at the University of Wollongong (UOW) have been selected for funding under the Australian Research Council’s (ARC) 2024 Round 2 Linkage Projects scheme, receiving a combined total of over AU$1 million. These...
Make American Coke Great Again? Trump takes credit for sweet change to Coca-Cola
WISH 8 - Indiana
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July 17, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — Make American Coke Great Again? President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Coca-Cola has agreed to use real cane sugar in its flagship soft drink in the U.S. at his suggestion — though the company didn’t confirm such a move. Any...
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: The three key areas the Lions will have to be immaculate in to beat Australia… and I've changed my mind about the back-row trio in my starting XV
Daily Mail
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July 12, 2025
In my coaching career, I used to remind my teams of what I saw as the three rugby basics. By that, I meant the non-negotiables, the parts of the game we have to get right - our safety net to success. They can vary from match to match but for the...
Employers urged to review recruitment and oversight practices following sector allegations
The Sector
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July 9, 2025
In the wake of ongoing investigations and public scrutiny, early childhood employers are being urged to urgently assess their recruitment, supervision, and compliance frameworks to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children in their care. The...
Australia's rental market hits pause as affordability bites
Australian Broker
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July 9, 2025
“For first-home buyers especially, the path isn’t always straightforward,” said Mario Rehayem (pictured right), CEO of Pepper Money. “Whether you're navigating variable income, self-employment, or just beginning to save, it’s important to know...
Australia eyes opportunity as US tariff looms on copper
Australia Mining
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July 9, 2025
The US is set to impose a 50 per cent tariff on copper imports as soon as late July, a move that could shake global supply chains but presents potential opportunities for Australia. The tariffs were announced by US President Donald Trump following...
Absence of agricultural policy?
The Manila Times
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July 17, 2025
IN a visit to the Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, the president declared that the main reason for the state of Philippine agriculture was the absence of policy to guide the sector’s development. He added that this was the primary reason why...
Poland: Clarified beneficial ownership rules and introduction of overseas investment fund exemptions
International Tax Review
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July 17, 2025
On July 9 2025, Poland’s Ministry of Finance published long-awaited Explanatory Notes on Withholding Tax, specifically focusing on the interpretation of the beneficial owner clause. These notes address several long-standing ambiguities and are...
Why giant moa — a bird that once towered over humans — are even harder to de-extinct than dire wolves
LiveScience
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July 17, 2025
A biotech company that claims to have brought dire wolves back from extinction has announced plans to resurrect giant extinct birds called moa. However, experts say that dire wolves were never truly resurrected, and that moa will be even harder to...
Optimism about AI lowest in US, says A&S dean
Cornell Chronicle - New York
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July 17, 2025
Optimism that AI will make human jobs easier is lowest in the developed world, especially in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France and Australia. That is one of several insights from Peter John Loewen, the Harold Tanner Dean of Arts and...
Catholic Church selling prime East Melbourne terraces. One was purchased for £6000, 76 years ago
The Sydney Morning Herald
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July 17, 2025
The other two terraces at Nos. 402-404 were bought in 1993 during the depths of the recession – for $516,000 and $507,000, respectively. Current values put the probable price of the three at $4 million to $5 million each. They have about 400 sq m...
Global Leader in Visa Services VFS Global Strengthens Ghana Operations
News Ghana
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July 17, 2025
VFS Global has officially opened its new, centrally‑located visa application centre on the Ground Floor of The Grand Oyeeman, South Liberation Link in Accra. Operational since July 2024, the facility consolidates visa services for 15 countries...
1,300 classic cars arrive in Victoria for Northwest Deuce Days
CHEK
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July 17, 2025
Roughly 1,300 classic cars made before 1952 are arriving in Greater Victoria this week as part of the internationally renowned Northwest Deuce Days event. The car show occurs just once every three years, and this year’s Northwest Deuce Days event...
Jason Day delivers scathing assessment of 'horrific' Open Championship display
The Mirror US
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July 17, 2025
Jason Day was furious with himself after his first round at The Open Championship, describing his approach to the challenge as "not acceptable." The Aussie finished two-over-par through his first 18 holes at Royal Portrush on Thursday. With 54...
“Biggest Irritant” For China, Germany Wants U.S. Missile System To Counter Russia’s Missile Edge, Deter Moscow
The Eurasian Times
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July 17, 2025
Germany is reportedly considering the acquisition of the American Mid-Range Capability (MRC) system, also known as Typhon, which has been a source of big irritation for China for over a year. The purchase appears to be in line with Berlin’s...
Key Storm figure confirms Samoa move
Cairns Post
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July 17, 2025
They were rivals in last year’s grand final, but Ryan Hinchcliffe will join Ben Gardiner’s coaching staff as Samoa continues to strengthen its program ahead of next year’s Rugby League World Cup. It’s the latest step in Hinchcliffe’s development...
Since Australia hosts US facilities, we need a joint war plan
The Strategist
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July 12, 2025
Australia hosts several joint Australian-American facilities and provides the US with privileged access to a range of functions that are performed at Australian facilities. As a consequence, Australia is deeply integrated into US strategies of...
Australia's climate visa: A model for sinking islands?
Deutsche Welle
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July 9, 2025
In the tiny South Pacific nation of just over 10,000 people, one in three citizens has already entered the ballot for a world-first climate visa which would allow them to permanently migrate to Australia. Tuvalu is classified as being extremely...
Australian supermarket chicken nuggets taste test: from ‘mushy’ to ‘super good’
The Guardian
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July 9, 2025
What makes a good chicken nugget? Ahead of this taste test, I put a call-out on Instagram asking this question. Dozens of messages essentially said the same thing: real chicken flavour, evenly textured meat and a crisp exterior. Though a handful...
Australian rate cuts may trail other countries: Bullock
Azzet
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July 8, 2025
Australian interest rates may not fall as much as in other countries, Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Michele Bullock said. Addressing a news conference after the surprise decision to keep the official cash interest rate on hold at 3.85%, the...