September, 2024

AMA urging stop to ‘coercive and deceptive’ marketing of commercial foods for infants

The Australian Medical Association is calling on the government to implement best practice standards for nutrition in commercial foods for infants and young children. As part of its submission to the Department of Health and Aged Care’s public consultation, the AMA is…

20 September, 2024

AUSTRALIA

Australia marks 25th anniversary of East Timor service

Today marks 25 years since Australian troops were first deployed to Timor-Leste. Around 5,500 Australian service personnel were sent to Timor-Leste in 1999, the largest deployment of Australian troops since the Vietnam War, after the Timorese voted for independence from Indonesia in…

20 September, 2024

AUSTRALIA

Experts predict no interest rate relief until 2025

Stressed homeowners will have to wait until next year for mortgage relief, according to a polled array of experts. Comparison spoke to 42 experts and economists for this month’s RBA Cash Rate Survey, and every one of them said the Reserve Bank…

20 September, 2024

VICTORIA

Victoria’s housing crisis worsening on nearly every key indicator, index shows

Victoria’s housing crisis has worsened on nearly every key indicator one year since the state government’s housing statement, which set to tackle affordability by building 800,000 new homes and increasing renters rights. The Council to Homeless Persons’ new Housing Insecurity Index shows:…

20 September, 2024

AUSTRALIA

More cash for millions of Australians from today as welfare payments rise

More than five million people will have more cash in their pockets from today as welfare payments receive an indexation boost. Age and disability pensions, rent assistance, carer payments, and JobSeeker payments all increase from today. Age pensioners will see an increase…

20 September, 2024

SPORTS

Graham Arnold set to resign as Socceroos manager

Graham Arnold is set to step down as Socceroos manager before Australia’s next World Cup qualifier in October, AAP reports. Sources familiar with negotiations told AAP that Arnold has been in dialogue with Football Australia this week, ironing out an exit strategy…

20 September, 2024

VICTORIA

Retired officer criticizes police handling of Andrews crash; Review uncovers major issues

A retired police officer, Scott Hanley, has criticized the handling of the Daniel and Catherine Andrews car crash, calling it a significant deviation from standard procedures. Hanley, a former senior constable, said his patrol unit was redirected away from the scene on…

18 September, 2024

AUSTRALIA·VICTORIA

Thousands Rally in Melbourne for CFMEU Support Amidst Crackdown

Thousands of tradies and union members rallied in Melbourne’s CBD on Wednesday in support of the CFMEU, with a key union leader praising John Setka as an exemplary leader. Thousands Rally in Melbourne for CFMEU Support Amidst Crackdown, Workers from various unions,…

18 September, 2024

OPINION·VICTORIA

Ambulance Victoria’s Response Crisis: Immediate Reform Required

Recent revelations about Ambulance Victoria have exposed a troubling crisis in emergency medical response. Victorian Ambulance Union Secretary Danny Hill has highlighted a disturbing trend: some Code One cases—those classified as the most urgent and time-sensitive—have faced waits of over an hour…

18 September, 2024

GREECE

Germany’s “Far-Right” Shift on Migration and Greece’s Response

Germany’s recent decision to extend border checks for six months along its western and northern borders, aimed at curbing irregular migration, has triggered concerns across Europe. Athens has already conveyed a strong message, emphasizing that any unilateral suspension of the Schengen Agreement…

17 September, 2024

SCIENCE

NASA: Stadium-sized asteroid approaches Earth today

NASA has issued a warning about an asteroid the size of a stadium that is set to approach Earth today. The asteroid, named 2024 ON, is approximately 290 meters (950 feet) wide and will pass at a distance of 1 million kilometers…

17 September, 2024

AUSTRALIA

Nearly $18 billion in lost or unclaimed super, tax office says

Almost $18 billion in lost and unclaimed super is waiting for Australians to pick it up. The Australian Taxation Office is urging people to check whether any of the current $17.8 billion pool belongs to them. ATO Deputy Commissioner Emma Rosenzweig said…

17 September, 2024

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September 2024

AMA urging stop to ‘coercive and deceptive’ marketing of commercial foods for infants

Australia marks 25th anniversary of East Timor service

Experts predict no interest rate relief until 2025

Victoria’s housing crisis worsening on nearly every key indicator, index shows

More cash for millions of Australians from today as welfare payments rise

Graham Arnold set to resign as Socceroos manager

Retired officer criticizes police handling of Andrews crash; Review uncovers major issues

Thousands Rally in Melbourne for CFMEU Support Amidst Crackdown

Ambulance Victoria’s Response Crisis: Immediate Reform Required

Germany’s “Far-Right” Shift on Migration and Greece’s Response

NASA: Stadium-sized asteroid approaches Earth today

Nearly $18 billion in lost or unclaimed super, tax office says

TA NEA – 11 September 2024

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