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Australia hikes levy for tech giants that fail to strike local news dealsAustralia's government has raised a planned levy on tech giants. This charge will apply if they fail to reach news deals. The levy now stan...- What Europe can learn from Australia's 'Black Summer' wildfiresAustralians share their hard-earned wildfire strategies with Europe, which is grappling with severe blazes. Effective preparation and hazar...
- Australia confirms first 'mass mortality' event from H5 bird flu in native seabirdsAustralia has confirmed its first mass mortality event from H5 bird flu. This outbreak occurred in a large group of native seabirds in Sout...
- Andhra govt, Australia sign MoUs on clean energy, manufacturing, education, skillsAndhra Pradesh and Australia signed four MoUs expanding bilateral cooperation. These agreements cover clean energy, advanced manufacturing,...
- In 1995, Turkish truck driver Sehmus Erginoglu began clearing rubbish and watering saplings; 25 years later, a former Mardin dump had become a small forestA retired truck driver named Sehmus Erginoglu planted thousands of trees on neglected land. He spent twenty-five years transforming a local...
- In 1949, Australia began building the Snowy Mountains Scheme to redirect alpine rivers; 25 years later, it had 16 dams and 145 km of tunnelsAustralia's Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme began in 1949 to address power shortages. This ambitious project involved diverting river...
- Australia student visa approvals plunge as Indian grants crash 75%Australia has sharply reduced student visa approvals, with grants to Indian applicants plunging 75% in June 2026 from a year earlier, Times...
- Most Australian teens still on social media three months after under-16 ban began, study findsIn a study published on Friday, eSafety also found most children aged between 10 and 15 were using social media just as frequently in March...
- In 1837, New Zealand fur promoters released Australian possums to build a new industry; the first attempt failed, so settlers kept trying until the animals invaded the countryNew Zealand settlers introduced Australian possums in 1837 for a fur trade venture. This initial plan failed, but subsequent attempts event...
- KPMG Australia says no decision made on workforce after media report of 1,000 job cutsKPMG Australia denies making job cut decisions following media reports. The firm is reviewing its operating model and cost base for future ...
- New Zealand grants first offshore petroleum permit since reversing exploration banNew Zealand's government has issued its first offshore petroleum exploration permit. This action follows the reversal of a ban previously i...
- How the rain gods impact the Indian economyIDFC FIRST Bank Chief Economist Gaura Sengupta analyzes how El Nino and monsoon performance shape India's economic growth and inflation. Wh...
- In 1935, an Australian entomologist shipped 102 cane toads from Hawaii to fight crop beetles; 2,400 were released before anyone tested the planAustralian scientists introduced toxic cane toads to control sugar cane pests in 1935. These toads failed to eat the target beetles and spr...
- KPMG faces big setback in Australia amid allegations of mishandling confidential dataKPMG Australia has stopped bidding for new Victorian government contracts as an investigation into the alleged misuse of confidential clien...
- Tomato's twisted truth: The Australian or Italian tomato you bought may actually be ChineseA forensic investigation has found that major Australian brands like Leggo's, Coles, and Aldi misled consumers about the origins of their t...
- In 2011, an Australian woman climbed 60 meters into a forest tree and refused to touch the ground for 449 days; 170,000 hectares were later protectedMiranda Gibson lived in a tree for 449 days to protect a forest. She stayed in the Observer Tree, breaking Australia's previous record. Gib...
- 25 nations including France and Singapore pilot India's DPI platform: OfficialIndia's digital public infrastructure is currently in pilot programs across twenty-five nations. This initiative follows India's successful...
- Bondi Beach shooting: Hyderabad cab driver who saved lives gets Australian permanent residencyA Hyderabad-born cab driver received Australian permanent residency for his bravery. Rehmat Pasha rescued many victims during the December ...
- India's steel ambitions face a coal reality checkIndia faces challenges securing metallurgical coal for its expanding steel sector. Australia's declining exports create a significant suppl...
- KPMG Australia fines staff up to $126,000 for 'unacceptable' misconduct in audit scandalKPMG Australia has penalized seven staff members for misusing confidential client information. Financial penalties up to A$180,000 were imp...
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