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Early intervention key to hearing health
Hearing loss is not just a normal part of ageing, Hearing Australia principal audiologist Emma Scanlan tells Australian Ageing Agenda – and it should not be accepted as such. Around 70 per cent of older Australians aged 70 and over are facing...
McDonald's Australia surprises customers with new menu items after massive spike in demand
A highly-requested McDonald's Australia item will soon be officially added to the nationwide menu. Following huge fan demand after a trial release earlier in the year, the viral sensation McCafe Matcha range will soon be stocked at Macca's stores...
First former immigration detainee deported to Nauru in opaque deal potentially worth billions
The first member of the so-called NZYQ cohort has been quietly sent to Nauru, marking the start of the government's plan to deport hundreds of convicted criminals to the tiny Pacific island. Nauruan President David Adeang told his parliament on...
Australia becomes world’s third-largest utility battery market
From pv magazine Australia Australia is now the third-largest market worldwide for large-scale battery energy storage by capacity with 14 GW/37 GWh of battery energy storage capacity at or nearing financial close, reflecting capacity expected over...
Sports News | Irfan Pathan Questions India's Decision to Leave out Kuldeep Yadav, Praises Australia's Cooper Connolly
Adelaide [Australia], October 23 (ANI): Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan expressed his disappointment after India opted to leave out left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav in the must-win ODI against Australia in Adelaide. India's bowling...
Final week of NSW Health Knockout Challenge
What an incredible 10 weeks it has been! We celebrated last day of Term at the Youth Centre with making our own health pizza’s, youth who completed the 10 weeks received a certificate and a season pass to the pool and we finished off the day with...
How to score a free flight in Jetstar's latest sale - plus more great travel deals right now
Been planning a getaway with a friend or significant other? Well, now is the time to score a great deal - including a free flight. Jetstar Holidays' famous Fly a Friend for FREE Sale has returned with deals on offer to some of the most popular...
The perfect summer holiday spot is just 45 minutes north of Brisbane
Queensland has no shortage of coastal towns and cities that are perfect for a summer getaway. From remote areas surrounded by rainforest to thriving towns that are a jumping-off point for exploring the reef, the Sunshine State is choc-a-block...
Labour’s mini-CGT sets a small target but has big loopholes, including for the ‘family home’ – Thomas Coughlan
This seems to have been by design. Labour leader Chris Hipkins had a fire on his left flank after 2023’s election loss, which some MPs and members blamed on his decision to rule out a wealth tax or CGT. He badly needed to do something to shore up...
Australian super funds quietly fuelling Israel’s war machine
Beneath the surface of moral posturing, Australian retirement funds are helping keep Israel’s war economy alive, writes Jemma Nott. WHEN HESTA, the super fund for Australia's health care workers, announced it would divest from companies linked to...
Australian super funds quietly fuelling Israel’s war machine
Beneath the surface of moral posturing, Australian retirement funds are helping keep Israel’s war economy alive, writes Jemma Nott. WHEN HESTA, the super fund for Australia's health care workers, announced it would divest from companies linked to...
Elements of Byron recognised for excellence in wellness
Elements of Byron Elements of Byron has been crowned Best Hotel or Resort Focused on Wellness at the 2025 Spa & Wellness Awards. A media release said the resort triumphed ‘over other renowned luxury destinations such as Qualia and Kokomo Private...
On Labour’s CGT, The Government’s Mean Spirit, And Timor-Leste’s Future
Article – Gordon Campbell Labours CGT would levy a 28% tax on sales of commercial properties and investment housing, and the $850 million it is expected to raise will be used to fund three free doctors visits per year, for everyone. Finally,...
Live: Murray Watt grilled by Labor MPs on key environmental reforms
1m agoTue 28 Oct 2025 at 2:10am Albanese meets with leaders of Thailand and Philippines The prime minister says he met with the leaders of Thailand and Philippines this morning. Anthony Albanese says he met informally with Thailand's new Prime...
First NZYQ cohort member deported to Nauru under opaque deal
The first member of the so-called NZYQ cohort has been quietly sent to Nauru, marking the start of the government's plan to deport hundreds of convicted criminals to the tiny Pacific island. Nauruan President David Adeang told his parliament on...
Alleged victim of mysterious Chinese heiress claims he has been SILENCED as details emerge about the crash that shocked Australia
The chauffeur whose Mercedes was destroyed in a crash with a $1.5million Rolls-Royce allegedly driven by a mysterious Chinese heiress says he has been gagged from talking about what happened. George Plassaras suffered catastrophic injuries when...
Sports News | Connolly, Short Fifties Take Australia to Series Win over India, Seal 2nd ODI
Adelaide [Australia], October 23 (ANI): Half-centuries from Matt Short and Cooper Connolly helped Australia secure a series win over India at home, beating the Men in Blue by two wickets at Adelaide Oval on Thursday. With this win, Australia is...
Make Bored of Lunch’s healthy air fryer meals your Friday-night fakeaway
Bestselling cookbook author Nathan Anthony, AKA Bored of Lunch, is back with 100 new fakeaway recipes – and they are all healthy! Designed to be cooked in an air fryer or slow cooker, the recipes cover everything from picky tea options – think...
HCM Summit opens with rallying call for fitness to take the lead in wellness and lifestyle
Physiologist and co-founder of Future Practice and Pillar Wellbeing, Oli Patrick opened the HCM Summit in London this morning with an inspiring talk about consumer testing and the opportunities in this space.“People don’t feel well and are looking...