16 hours from Australia to Greece may become a reality with Qantas

27 June, 2022

Source: Greekcitytimes Qantas has launched direct flights between Australia and Europe with non-stop routes becoming available between Perth to Rome. The new route will be the only direct flight between Australia and continental Europe offered by any airline and is estimated to…

AUSTRALIA·HEALTH

Australia’s bulk billing clinics are not covered by Medicare subsidies, doctors say

21 June, 2022

Doctors warn that regional areas will soon be left with few bulk-billing practices if Medicare subsidies for general practitioners are not increased. An increasing number of practices in Australia have stopped using bulk billing in favour of private billingof patients. Doctors say…

AUSTRALIA·TRAVEL

Travellers warned to expect more disruptions in coming months

21 June, 2022

Source: ABCnews Australian air travellers have been warned to expect more disruptions over the next 12 months, as the industry scrambles to fill critical worker shortages ahead of the July school holidays. It’s been a torrid few months for passengers, who have faced…

TECHNOLOGY·WORLD

5 steps to help you recover after identity theft

20 June, 2022

Source: techradar ID fraud occurs quickly and almost always without warning. It can take months to recover from normal circumstances, so knowing what is required to expedite the process is essential. If your identity has been stolen and your financial life is…

HEALTH

Brain zapper that can steady trembling hands

20 June, 2022

Source: Daily mail A one-time treatment that zaps the brain with high-powered ultrasound waves can ease debilitating tremors that affect more than a million Britons. The procedure can give patients their lives back, say experts, restoring mobility and helping them manage simple…

AUSTRALIA·TRAVEL

Australia’s ski resorts celebrate snowfall by opening early

3 June, 2022

Source: 9news Ski resorts in Australia’s alpine regions are kicking off the winter season early after a polar front brought heavy snow and icy temperatures to the country’s south-east. It’s been a lean couple years for the ski business, with COVID-19 restrictions,…

AUSTRALIA

Why does this iceberg lettuce cost $11.99 and how long will Australia’s high vegetable prices last?

3 June, 2022

Source: The Guardian A Queensland shopper this week spotted iceberg lettuce selling at a supermarket for $11.99. The photo quickly went viral as evidence of the cost-of-living pressures Australians are facing. Iceberg lettuce previously cost about $2.80 each, making it somewhat of…

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