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Allianz Cuts 650 UK Insurance Jobs Amid Digital Shift
Pipe's international rollout progressively advances in 2025, finalising the UK launch last year and entering Canada earlier this year. Australia is the next destination, with a launch planned before year-end. This geographic diversification is...

Ronan O’Gara: ‘Chasing a Test job isn’t interesting any more’
Ronan O’Gara is not the reserved type, and previously he certainly hasn’t been shy about declaring his interest in being a head coach of an international team, be it Ireland, England or France. But after a season in which his La Rochelle side...

CSIRO and HILT CRC Join Forces to Accelerate Australia’s Green Metals Future
Australia’s ambition to lead the world in green metals production has taken a significant step forward with the Green Metals Innovation Network (GMIN) – a $10 million initiative funded by the Australian Government to strengthen industry-research...

How President Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" Will Impact Businesses in Australia
Retaliatory tax provisions contained in H.R. 1, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” that recently passed the US House of Representatives, if enacted, would drastically impact common cross-border transactions, including US operations of foreign...

Should YouTube be included in Australia’s under-16s social media ban? Here’s what you need to know
Australia’s online safety regulator has recommended YouTube not be exempt from the under-16s social media ban, saying the video-streaming platform can expose children to harmful content.But YouTube has said the government should stick by its draft...

Australian state offers $32.5M in grants and loans to bolster local battery manufacturing
The Western Australian (WA) government has unveiled more than $1 billion (USD 650 million) in energy-related funding support in the 2025-26 State Budget, including $50 million (USD 32.5 million) in grants and low-interest loans to support locally...

Cheaper than a hatchback: What $20K will get you in Australia's property market
Score a property for less than the price of a hatchback. It is possible – if you dare to get dirty. The most affordable house in Australia, asking $20,000, has attracted a buyer. The derelict cabin in the outback town of Coober Pedy in South...

Australia’s green metals future
(Image source: CSIRO) Green metals are anticipated to become a central part of Australia’s economic future. CSIRO is leading an initiative to advance Australian green metals production by strengthening industry-research collaboration. The Green...

Andy Murray, 38, drops major hint over next job with just days to go until Wimbledon
Andy Murray has hinted that he'll continue to embark in a career in coaching, rather than punditry, with just days until Wimbledon to go. The tennis legend, 38, made his last appearance at Centre Court a year ago before retiring after the Paris...

Drive now, save big: How EOFY car sales could be the best tax-time hack for Australian drivers
GUEST OPINION: As the financial year draws to a close, Australians across the country are taking advantage of one of the best opportunities to save on big-ticket items. Topping the list? A new set of wheels. The end of the financial year isn’t...

Jokaroom VIP Casino Payment Security: Is It Safe for Australian Players?
Introduction The allure of online casinos has taken Australia by storm, offering a convenient escape into a world of virtual slots and table games. But as the digital gambling scene explodes, a shadow of concern looms large: the security of online...
Australian Dollar Gains Ground Due To Risk-On Mood, Awaits Fed Powell Testimony
Tuesday, June 24, 2025 1:20 AM EDT Image Source: Unsplash The Australian Dollar advances as a ceasefire has been agreed upon between Iran and Israel. The upbeat S&P Global Australia PMI data dampened expectations of the RBA cutting interest rates...

What’s Happening With JOBY Stock?
NEW YORK, UNITED STATES - OCTOBER 04: A view of electric air taxi on display at Grand Central ... More Station's Vanderbilt Hall in New York, United States on October 04, 2024. California-based Joby Aviation unveiled and showed off its electric...

Australian minister Conroy touts PNG NRL franchise as nation-building and economic catalyst
Pat Conroy, Australia’s Minister for International Development and the Pacific, today lauded Papua New Guinea’s 2028 NRL franchise, emphasizing its profound significance beyond sport for both nations. Speaking in Port Moresby during the...

Australian Telecoms Sector Disconnected by Data Security and Incomplete Data
Appian research reveals that 90% of telcos have invested in digital solutions but data security and access hurdles remain SYDNEY, June 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — New research from Appian (Nasdaq: APPN) reveals that the Australian telecommunications...

Amazon to create thousands of new U.K. jobs as part of $54 billion investment—PM Starmer calls the deal ‘another major win’
Online retail giant Amazon will invest £40 billion ($54 billion) in the UK over the next three years, the government said Tuesday, a boost for Prime Minister Keir Starmer as he struggles to kickstart the economy. Starmer, who met Amazon CEO Andy...

Australia news LIVE: Heartbroken family of an Australian hiker who mysteriously vanished in the Albanian Alps launch desperate move in quest for answers
By KYLIE STEVENS FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Published: 19:41 EDT, 23 June 2025 | Updated: 01:27 EDT, 24 June 2025 Welcome to Daily Mail Australia's live news blog. Heartbroken family of Australian hiker who mysteriously vanished overseas launch...

Australia’s City of Cockburn eyes enhanced cooperation with Vietnam
Sydney (VNA) – Vietnamese Ambassador to Australia Pham Hung Tam on June 23 hosted a reception for Logan K. Howlett, Mayor of the City of Cockburn, Western Australia, during which the latter expressed his desire to promote collaboration with the...

Australian cured meat industry faces health-conscious shift
Australia’s cured meat and smallgoods manufacturing industry is experiencing modest growth despite health-conscious consumers turning away from processed meats, according to a new industry report. The industry, worth $5.4 billion in 2025, has...

Australian Federal Police Launches ‘Everyday People, Legendary Work’ Campaign
Think HQ has developed a new brand campaign for the Australian Federal Police (AFP) that aims to demystify the agency’s work and encourage people from all walks of life and backgrounds to pursue a career in law enforcement. Titled ‘Everyday...