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Australians told to hold off filing tax too early as billions spent before returns are paid
Australians are spending more than $1.5 billion from their expected tax refunds before they have been paid into their bank accounts, new research has revealed. New figures have emerged showing Australians are spending the refunds or expecting...

Outrage as influencer picks up dangerous Australian animal and calls it a 'little b****'
An influencer has sparked outrage after picking up a dangerous Australian animal before calling it a "little b****." Canadian Colton Macaulay, who goes by the handles @kingcoltyy and coltyy online, uploaded the clip to his 16 million followers...

Building A Boutique Skin Clinic In Regional Australia
We sat down with Emily Turner, Owner and Dermal Therapist of Soul Skin & Laser, to explore the power of community, client loyalty, and smart business planning in building a successful regional clinic. Emily, what challenges, lessons, and triumphs...

How did the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF go in FY25?
Image source: Getty Images The Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (ASX: VAS) delivered a total net return of 13.67% (after fees) in FY25. Investors' returns comprised approximately 9.9% in capital growth and 3.77% in dividends. The VAS...

Why the US is a good market for Australian beef and why they need us too
Speaking during the Intercollegiate Meat Judging conference in Wagga Wagga on Thursday, July 10, Dr Miller said research with PhD student Nathan Tapp, using neuroimaging, had shown how eating beef made people feel.
Australian Public Service Gets Blueprint for Secure AI Adoption
The Australian Public Service (APS) has been provided with a comprehensive roadmap for securely adopting Microsoft 365 Copilot, following the conclusion of a six-month government trial that demonstrated significant productivity gains from AI...

Australian shares rise as banks and miners gain amid Trump tariffs
SYDNEY: Australian shares followed Wall Street’s upward trend, with banks and miners driving gains as U.S. President Donald Trump widened trade tariffs. The S&P/ASX 200 index rose 0.6% to 8,587.70, recovering from a 0.6% drop the previous day....

Gino D’Acampo to 'move to Australia' for fresh start after ITV axe and misconduct claims
TV chef Gino D’Acampo is reportedly planning a major career move to Australia, five months after ITV cut ties with him following serious misconduct allegations. The famed TV chef, 48, is reportedly preparing to launch several new ventures Down...

Integrity Sampling Leads The Way In Managing Prescribed Medication In Australian Workplaces
(MENAFN- GetNews) As the use of prescribed medications that can potentially affect people's ability to work safely rises, Integrity Sampling urges employers to review policies, educate staff, and ensure safety remains the priority. Legal...

ghd’s pink campaign is back to support breast cancer research — plus, win a hair tool at their Bondi Beach pop-up this weekend
The iconic ghd pink campaign is back for its 22nd year, and this time, it’s pinker, prettier and more powerful than ever. Known globally for championing breast cancer awareness and raising more than $25 million for charities across the world,...
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Li-S Energy’s Lithium Foil Breakthrough Strengthens Australia’s Battery Supply Chain
Highlights,Li-S Energy (LIS) manufactures Australia’s first lithium metal foils,New capability reduces reliance on imported battery materials,Strategic step toward battery tech for aerospace and electric aviation,Li-S Energy (ASX:LIS) has reached...
Australian Clean Energy Delegation Visits India To Further Deepen Their Engagements
(MENAFN- ForPressRelease) Mumbai, 9th July 2025: A 30-member Australian Clean Energy Delegation representing 22 companies are in India between 7 – 11 July 2025 to showcase Australia's innovative solutions across energy storage technologies; AI...

Pilbara 2.0: Inside Australia’s Newest Gold Frontier
The Central Pilbara region of Western Australia is undergoing a quiet revolution that is rapidly reshaping the global gold exploration landscape. Once dismissed as a technically challenging and geologically inconsistent terrain, Pilbara is now...

Li-S Energy becomes first Australian company to produce lithium foils
Battery technology company Li-S Energy has begun production of a vital ingredient in its batteries, ahead of schedule, in a project backed by a $1.76 million Industry Growth Program grant. According to a statement from the company on Friday, the...

Is Australia on the Brink of a New Mining Super Cycle?
Mining remains as a cornerstone of Australia’s GDP and export earnings, but current global challenges such as trade disputes and price changes may be straining its foundations. A recent FocusEconomics report tackled Australia’s resource wealth,...

Eight countries back Australia’s push to add WA rock art to World Heritage list hours before crunch meeting
The Australian government has secured the backing of at least eight members of the 21-country World Heritage committee as it lobbies to quell concerns about the impacts of industrial emissions on Indigenous rock art at Murujuga and have the...

Exclusive EDGE Research: Partner strategy vs customer expectations – are you aligned?
Exclusive in-depth research is currently underway across Australia and New Zealand (A/NZ), aimed at uncovering how organisations are strategising and investing in technologies such as cybersecurity, AI, cloud, data, and digital infrastructure, and...

Australian antisemitism report proposes university funding cuts, deportations
By Christine Chen SYDNEY (Reuters) -An Australian report on combating antisemitism has recommended cutting funding for universities that fail to protect Jewish students and screening visa applicants and non-citizens for extremist views. The plan,...

Explosive innovation: the latest issue of MINE Australia
The July issue of MINE Australia is out now, with articles focusing on innovation in drill and blast, copper and pit-to-port strategy. When it comes to drill and blast, innovation is at the forefront and sustainability is high on the agenda. We...

Technogym introduces upgrades to its Biocircuit training experience
Technogym has enhanced its Biocircuit training experience with upgrades designed to streamline operations, boost engagement, and offer an even more effective and intuitive training experience. Effortless onboarding Technogym Biocircuit now offers...