Shreyashi Chakraborty

Although the overall inflation rate has slightly increased to 3.8%, the measure of core inflation, also known as the "trimmed mean," has decreased slightly to 3.9% from 4%.

Under the Cyber Security Act, which will be tabled in the parliament, companies will be mandated to declare the ransom payment or risk paying hefty fines.

The housing sector is experiencing a lack of labor and materials, which is why the average approved value of new homes has increased by AU$19,444 between June 2023 and June 2024.

The ban dates back to March 2020 when it was found that the debt collection giant harassed three customers into paying the flawed debt in an outright violation of the Australian Consumer Law.

The WA Industrial Relations Commission will join the efforts to examine whether the individual seeking access to worksites is deemed "fit and proper" under some set rules.

According to the recent Commsec State of the States report, South Australia ranked first in three key areas -- low unemployment relative to other states, the amount of construction work completed, and the number of new housing projects started -- catapulting the state to the top spot.

Authorities have recorded a total of 39,000 casualties in Gaza linked to Israel's ground operations, which began in October last year

The state administration, despite criticism from the opposition and possible policy changes in the future, has set aside AU$80,000 for the private and complimentary service.

Ahead of the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting in Rio de Janeiro, an analysis by global anti-poverty non-profit Oxfam has revealed that the richest 1% have amassed $42 trillion in wealth over the past decade, surpassing the bottom 50% by 34 times.

Phillip Baker, a research fellow from the University of Sydney's School of Public Health, said that the current rating system still awarded stars to unhealthy ultra-processed foods as it simply judged the product by the parameter of whether it contained good or bad ingredients.

The pilot managed to eject safely and was currently recovering in stable condition at the Royal Darwin Hospital.

"We are confident about the next election, we're certainly not sanguine in the sense that we do not underestimate our opponents," Marles said.

The total count of births fell to 289,100 in 2023, which marked a sharp 4.6% drop from the previous year and the lowest since 2006.

The new AU$25 million Hydrogen Center of Excellence in Sydney intends to train thousands of apprentices, increasing the workforce of the state for renewable energy.

While the Albanese Government highlighted the importance of gas in stabilizing renewable energy and controlling peak demand, they faced challenges from some detractors, like Greenpeace Australia.

Admiral Lisa Franchetti said that AUKUS had a brighter future ahead with the collaborative efforts, including personnel exchange programs and the integration of advanced defense capabilities.

The police will use a new device for saliva testing after selecting drivers on a random basis. While the current testing regime involves methamphetamine, MDMA, and cannabis, the new initiative will be expanded to cocaine testing as well.

According to the survey, at least 45% of the small business owners have contemplated shutting their doors, while the figures rose to a staggering 57% in the places outside metros.

At RIMPAC 2024, the Australian Navy successfully tested the Naval Strike Missile, boosting its capacity for maritime defense and regional security.

The police executed search warrants at businesses across Hay street, Haymarket, and homes in Amos Street, Westmead, and Shepherd Street, Cherrybrook.

The investigation came after it was discovered that a French delivery rider had more than 200 demerit points in May.

Dominic Perrottet ends his 13-year political career to lead BHP's corporate and external affairs in Washington DC.

According to this data, there were over 11,000 farms within 80 kilometers, or around 50 miles, of these locations.

Grays has agreed to compensate the impacted customers as part of the court-enforceable obligation, apart from paying a part of the ACCC's legal costs.

Due to dysfunction, Liverpool City Council is being suspended and subject to an inquiry; the mayor rejects the results as being driven by politics.

The allegations about Reynolds came after Higgins said she was raped by her former colleague Bruce Lehrmann in 2019.

Federal energy minister Chris Bowen said: "It's a tactic to divert, delay and avoid action on climate. It's a ploy to keep coal running longer and at massive costs to reliability and emissions."

Speaking at a memorial event in Canberra on July 17, which marked the 10th anniversary of the event, Penny Wong expressed her unwavering opposition to Russia and her solidarity with those impacted by the catastrophe.

The British Crown Prosecution Service has been tasked by the court with reviewing allegations of forgery and perjury.