Cheap toys ‘fail’ child safety standards
Toys from a cheap overseas retailer can quickly turn deadly for children, a consumer group has found.
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Markets rise on Chinese stimulus rumours
The Australian share market rose to a near record high off the back of Chinese stimulus package rumours and a better than expected global economic outlook.
Mega Aussie wind farm switched on
What’s set to be the biggest wind farm in the southern hemisphere has been switched on in country Victoria.
‘Dark hole’: Big issue in rise of smart cars
The threat of foreign EVs being remotely controlled on Australian roads is unlikely, but the computers on wheels are still listening and watching everything we do.
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ASX advances ahead of fresh inflation print
Ahead of consumer price figures for the March quarter, the benchmark notched its second session of gains.
Big safety warning issued for motorbikes
A legendary motorcycle brand has issued an urgent recall for some of its bikes for a potentially fatal manufacturing flaw.
Boss exposes issue with ‘educated’ Gen Zers
An Aussie boss has exposed a major problem he says has made it impossible to find young workers.
Miner goes nuclear with uranium drum
A South Australian mining company has boomed in value from $37m to almost $2bn in less than 10 years and the meteoric rise could continue with the company announcing another big milestone.
The Aussies priced out of electric revolution
There are increasing calls to narrow the divide between people who can afford to electrify their homes and those who are left in the dark.
700 jobs at risk as company collapses
One of Australia’s biggest manufacturers has gone bust with a factory already slated to close amid concerns about the country’s recycling abilities.
Hi-tech laser miracle saves young dad
A young father with a serious brain disorder is on the mend after undergoing an Australian-first surgery with new state-of-the-art laser tech.
Pat Conroy plays down AUKUS diplomatic storm
Australia’s Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy has taken a tough stance over the latest diplomatic storm with China, saying “the best way of securing peace is deterring war”.
Green subsidies no ‘free for all’: Chalmers
Amid warnings over the government’s recently announced Future Made in Australia plan, Treasurer Jim Chalmers said taxpayer funds would not be wasted.
Green subsidies no ‘free for all’: Chalmers
Amid warnings over the government’s recently announced Future Made in Australia plan, Treasurer Jim Chalmers said taxpayer funds would not be wasted.
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