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Australia warned it needs more immigration to cope with future problem: ‘It’s going to be very hard to turn around’
Australia has been warned it will need to significantly boost immigration to offset a record-low birth rate, according to demographic experts citing new figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The warning centres on concerns that a shrinking working-age population, driven by falling fertility, could undermine economic growth and strain the country’s ability to fund…
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Culture Amp rocked by lawsuit: $300k-a-year AI worker says he was sacked after complaining colleague took credit for his work – why company says his claims are ’embarrassing’
Culture Amp, the Australian workplace software company, is facing a lawsuit in Australia’s Federal Court from a former employee who claims he was dismissed after raising concerns that a colleague had taken credit for his work. The worker, who reportedly earned around $300,000 a year in an artificial intelligence role, alleges his sacking followed his…
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Baby-faced killer who allegedly shot mom and stepdad back in court as her lawyer fights for delay over ‘rouge officers’ bringing in new evidence
An 18-year-old woman accused of shooting her mother and stepfather in Georgia has appeared in court again as her defence lawyer seeks to delay her murder trial, alleging that “rogue officers” attempted to introduce new evidence improperly. The case has drawn significant attention due to the defendant’s youthful appearance and the severity of the charges…
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OxyShred warning for Aussies after tradies test positive for meth during workplace screenings
Australian tradies and FIFO (fly-in fly-out) workers have reportedly tested positive for methamphetamine during routine workplace drug screenings after using the popular pre-workout supplement OxyShred, made by EHPlabs. The finding has prompted a warning to Australian workers, as a positive result could jeopardise employment in safety-critical industries such as mining and construction, where strict drug-testing…
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Hegseth announces joint task force with DOJ to prosecute leaks to journalists ‘with the full force of the law’
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced a new joint task force with the Department of Justice aimed at identifying and prosecuting Pentagon officials who leak sensitive information to journalists. The move signals a significant escalation in the Trump administration’s efforts to crack down on unauthorised disclosures from within the military and defence establishment, threatening…
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Aussie’s terrifying insurance scam after car is held at ransom for $10,500
An Australian driver has spoken out after falling victim to an elaborate insurance scam that saw her car effectively held to ransom, with fraudsters demanding $10,500 (AUD) before it would be released. The case highlights how scammers are increasingly exploiting legitimate-looking insurance and vehicle-repair processes to extort money from unsuspecting motorists, raising fresh concerns about…
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‘The Kelly Clarkson Show,’ ‘The View’ Score in 2026 Daytime Emmy Nominations
“The Kelly Clarkson Show” and “The View” have each secured nominations in both major talk show categories at the 2026 Daytime Emmy Awards, best daytime talk series and best daytime talk series host, ahead of the ceremony on 30 October. The nominations mark another milestone for Kelly Clarkson, who has now been a double nominee…
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CNBC survey mocked after ranking all red states as top 10 ‘worst places to live’
CNBC’s annual “America’s Top States for Business” report ranked all 10 Republican-led states at the bottom of its quality-of-life list, prompting accusations of bias on social media, particularly given that some of these states are seeing strong population growth according to US Census data. Critics argued the ranking methodology, which factors in issues such as…
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Singer Dave Matthews pauses concert to condemn ICE ‘a–holes’ for Houston death
Dave Matthews, frontman of the Dave Matthews Band, halted one of his concerts to criticise Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, calling them “a–holes” in response to a death in Houston linked to an ICE operation. The remarks add to a wave of public criticism from entertainers and commentators over ICE’s conduct, occurring as Houston’s…
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Theme park clamps down on ‘disabled’ queue jumpers after ‘customers took advantage of system’
Drayton Manor theme park has tightened its rules for disabled queue access after concluding that some visitors had been exploiting the system to skip queues. The move follows concerns that the scheme, intended to help disabled guests avoid long waits, was being misused by people without genuine need, prompting the park to introduce stricter checks.…