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3 Interest Rate cuts spark biggest Home Loan rush since the Pandemic

Australia’s housing market is experiencing an unprecedented surge in home loan applications, driven by three consecutive interest rate cuts in 2025 that have significantly boosted buyers’ borrowing power. According to recent data from Commonwealth Bank and PRD Nationwide’s Time to Buy a…

22 August, 2025

AUSTRALIA

Magnitude 5.0 earthquake reported in NSW’s Upper Hunter region

A 5.0 magnitude earthquake has shaken parts of New South Wales. The earthquake epicentre was near the mining town of Denman, about 250km north of Sydney, at 10km deep. It was felt across the state, with reports saying it was felt as…

23 August, 2024

AUSTRALIA

Australia calls for protection of Gaza war cemetery amid Hamas threat

The Australian government has strongly condemned any threats to desecrate war graves following the revelation of a Hamas plot to exhume the remains of Australian soldiers. The conspiracy, detailed in a seven-page document discovered in Gaza in 2022, outlined Hamas’ plan to…

20 August, 2024

AUSTRALIA·VICTORIA

Coalition secures CFMEU’s placement under administration

The CFMEU is set to be placed into administration following an agreement between the Coalition and the federal government on new legislation targeting the controversial construction union. The Coalition has pledged to support the bill, which will enforce a three-year administration period…

20 August, 2024

AUSTRALIA

Pay up, Aussie scam victims call for new laws to force banks to return losses

Scam victims in Australia are calling for legislation similar to the UK’s, which mandates banks to reimburse customers for losses incurred through scams. Starting October, the UK’s Payment Systems Regulator will require banks to compensate customers tricked into transferring money by scammers.…

20 August, 2024

AUSTRALIA

Australia tops global rankings for Workplace Violence and Harassment: A crisis in need of urgent reform

Australia has emerged as the global leader in workplace violence and harassment, with nearly half of the nation’s workforce experiencing abuse at some point in their careers. This rate is more than double the global average of 21 percent, highlighting a severe…

19 August, 2024

AUSTRALIA·HEALTH

Long COVID costs Australian economy $10 billion in one year

New research has unveiled that long COVID inflicted a staggering $10 billion hit on the Australian economy within just a single year. The study, published in ‘The Medical Journal of Australia’, underscores the urgent need for the federal government to prioritise long…

19 August, 2024

AUSTRALIA·COMMUNITY

Bendigo Bank warns of social media scams this Scams Awareness Week

Bendigo Bank is issuing a warning to its 2.5 million customers to stay vigilant and not fall for social media scams ahead of Scams Awareness Week 2024, starting Monday 26 August. Bendigo Bank’s Head of Customer Protection, Jason Gordon, says that these…

14 August, 2024

AUSTRALIA

Paul Keating claims Australia is caving to U.S. demands over AUKUS

Former Australian Prime Minister Paul Keating criticized the Albanese government for yielding to U.S. influence in the trilateral Australia-UK-U.S. (AUKUS) nuclear submarine pact, according to a report by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) on Saturday. During a television program Paul Keating claims…

13 August, 2024

AUSTRALIA·VICTORIA

Victoria to restrict “silencing of victims” in workplace sexual harassment cases

Victoria is set to implement ground-breaking restrictions on the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in cases of workplace sexual harassment. Announced by the Allan government on Monday, this initiative represents a significant step toward addressing the misuse of NDAs, which have been…

12 August, 2024

AUSTRALIA·VICTORIA

Melbourne: Australia’s most expensive city for travel

Melbourne has become the most expensive city in Australia for transportation, with average annual costs for households reaching $29,546. This surge is driven by rising insurance and fuel prices, straining family budgets. The Australian Automobile Association’s latest report shows that transport costs…

9 August, 2024

AUSTRALIA·POLITICS

Australia strengthens its defence cooperation with the USA and Canada

Australia and Canada have pledged to enhance their defence collaboration while condemning China’s assertive claims over contested waters in the Indo-Pacific region. Defence Minister Richard Marles, addressing reporters from Vancouver, emphasised the need for closer cooperation between the two nations to maintain…

9 August, 2024

AUSTRALIA·HEALTH

Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Melbourne has climbed to 100 cases

The number of cases in a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Melbourne has climbed to 100, as authorities try to prevent the disease from spreading further. Two elderly people have died from the condition since the first case was recorded on July 26,…

9 August, 2024

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AUSTRALIA- Page 15

3 Interest Rate cuts spark biggest Home Loan rush since the Pandemic

Magnitude 5.0 earthquake reported in NSW’s Upper Hunter region

Australia calls for protection of Gaza war cemetery amid Hamas threat

Coalition secures CFMEU’s placement under administration

Pay up, Aussie scam victims call for new laws to force banks to return losses

Australia tops global rankings for Workplace Violence and Harassment: A crisis in need of urgent reform

Long COVID costs Australian economy $10 billion in one year

Bendigo Bank warns of social media scams this Scams Awareness Week

Paul Keating claims Australia is caving to U.S. demands over AUKUS

Victoria to restrict “silencing of victims” in workplace sexual harassment cases

Melbourne: Australia’s most expensive city for travel

Australia strengthens its defence cooperation with the USA and Canada

Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Melbourne has climbed to 100 cases

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