Vidhya CK

According to the Workplace Gender Equality Agency, nearly three-quarters of Australian employers still pay men more than women. For the 12 months leading up to March 2024, women earned on average AU$28,425 less than their male counterparts. This means that for every dollar a man earns, a woman earns only 78 cents.

The health department also asked employees to respond to a request for information about their recent accomplishments from DOGE, changing its previous stance that allowed them to ignore the request without consequences. Employees were told to submit their responses by midnight.

The coasts of Queensland and NSW were expected to be the most affected starting Wednesday, with the most severe conditions anticipated on Friday, when Alfred was forecast to make landfall.

Cryptocurrencies experienced a sharp rise in value on Monday following President Trump's announcement that five major digital currencies -- Ripple (XRP), Solana (SOL), Cardano (ADA), along with the well-known Bitcoin and Ethereum -- will be included in the newly created U.S. Crypto Reserve.

European leaders vowed to ramp up efforts to support Ukraine, including discussing the formation of a "coalition of the willing" to create a peace plan and present it to U.S. President Donald Trump.

The coverage extends to include injuries occurring during authorized breaks, such as lunch or short rest periods throughout the workday.

In a memo to agency heads, Budget Director Russell Vought and acting director of the Office of Personnel Management Charles Ezell described the federal government as "costly, inefficient, and deeply in debt."

Customers holding an active hospital or extras policy with Medibank as of June 30, 2025, will qualify for the refund, which will be processed by the end of September.

DNI Tulsi Gabbard ordered the termination and revocation of security clearances for the employees, condemning their actions as a breach of trust and professionalism.

Chalmers met with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday morning to discuss the tariffs on steel and aluminium, as Australia sought an exemption from the 25% tariffs, which were set to take effect on March 12.

The U.S. market, including cryptocurrencies, reacted negatively after Trump confirmed that tariffs would be imposed on Canada and Mexico, starting March 4.

The fine was issued for Telegram's delayed response to questions regarding its measures to combat child abuse material and terrorism on its platform. If Telegram fails to comply with the fine, the eSafety Commissioner may pursue additional legal actions, including seeking civil penalties in federal court.

For children under 13, signing up for an account on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Snap is a straightforward process that only requires them to declare their age. With no further age-checking tools, the children are able to bypass the age limits.

The positive start to 2025 follows a strong 2024, with the median balanced fund delivering an 11.1% return for the year. Those who invested in high-growth funds, which allocate 96-100% to equities, saw a 3.1% gain in January alone.

Released late on Monday, Grok 3 marks a major step forward for xAI, which was founded by Elon Musk in 2023. Along with the launch, new features for the Grok iOS and web apps were also unveiled.

Over 50 more companies were under investigation for potential non-compliance, as AUSTRAC was wrapping up a year-long effort to tackle underreporting and non-reporting of suspicious transactions in the industry.

Many are looking at the prospect of saving for a six-figure deposit and taking on a mortgage approaching a million dollars, just to secure a small starter home in one of Australia's capital cities.

According to the Australian Defense Force, the incident occurred on Tuesday, when the J-16 aircraft released flares just 30 meters from the RAAF P-8 Poseidon.

Despite the clear financial benefits, research indicates that Australia's understanding of superannuation remains low.

Cryptocurrencies are volatile and have no intrinsic value, making them risky assets. If the value of Bitcoin or Ethereum drops sharply, borrowers could lose their collateral.

Trump's decision to introduce 25% tariffs caused a drop of AU$15 billion on the ASX, with the ASX200 falling 0.5% during early trading.

According to Pattern managing director Merline McGregor, despite the initial excitement, many shoppers have found the quality of products and delivery times to be unreliable.

The top exchanges in the country stand out for their combination of low fees, robust security, and a broad selection of cryptocurrencies.

In 2023, Australia set a new record for grain exports, reaching AU$16 billion. However, these markets may be challenged as other countries, like Canada, cut prices to sell more grain that the U.S. no longer imports.

The sale covers nearly 30 international destinations, including popular spots in Asia, the Americas, the United Kingdom, and the Pacific. In addition, two new routes -- Darwin to Singapore and Melbourne to Honolulu -- will be launched later this year.

Sydel Sierra, a digital wealth analyst, cautioned Australian investors against panic selling during the downturn. "Zoom out - literally - is my advice," the Digital Wealth Group founder said.

Productivity Commission's report highlighted that in 2023-24, about 37,780 people were experiencing "persistent homelessness," a jump from 30,306 in 2019-20.

Funds in the accumulation phase are taxed at 15% on investment earnings, while those in the retirement phase are tax-free.

Analysts predict that XRP could reach between AU$16.07 ($10) and AU$24.10 ($15) in 2025, depending on how quickly regulatory issues are resolved and how Ripple capitalizes on its expanding global payment network.