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28/11/2023
9 NewsMultiple states warned of severe thunderstorms, heavy rain from today
Residents have been warned to prepare with thunderstorms and heavy rain forecast to hit NSW earlier than previously expected.A low-pressure system causing widespread rain across South Australia will move into NSW and parts of Queensland today.
28/11/2023
Zero HedgeNorth Korea Moves Heavy Weapons To Border With South, Remilitarizes Outposts Along DMZ
Prior years of efforts toward deconfliction based on a series of agreements between North and South Korea have been quickly unraveling, following major joint US-South Korea military drills last summer and the stationing of a US nuclear capable submarine there last July. The nuclear submarine at a South Korean port was a first in four decades.
24/11/2023
Zero HedgeRussia Moves Its "Doomsday Missile" Closer To Europe
Russian missile fueling tanker. In a move designed to flex its nuclear muscle, Russia has redeployed its Yars intercontinental ballistic missile closer to Europe.
24/11/2023
WA TodayPerth fire live updates: More properties damaged as firefighters brace for another hot day
WA Premier Roger Cook has confirmed 18 homes and 31 other buildings have been destroyed by the bushfire still burning in Perth’s north, and five more homes have been significantly damaged.
23/11/2023
Perth NowDevastating Wanneroo fire claims 10 homes
Ten homes have been lost in a devasting bushfire that ravaged part of Perth’s northern suburbs on Wednesday night and Thursday morning.
23/11/2023
ABC NewsMaldives asks Indian troops to leave after inauguration of pro-China President Mohamed Muizzu
China and India's relationship has grown more antagonistic in recent years, exacerbated by ongoing land border clashes. Mr Muizzu won the presidential election in September, defeating incumbent Ibrahim Solih in a runoff after promising to remove 75 Indian military personnel operating in the nation.
23/11/2023
ABC NewsRussia warns of a 'crisis' at Arctic border with Finland as an influx of asylum seekers crosses border
More than 500 asylum seekers have crossed from Russia to Finland since November, local media reports. Finnish border officials believe Russian authorities are "heavily involved" in transporting the migrants to the border. Finland has closed four of its south-east border crossings with Russia and is contemplating a full closure.
23/11/2023
RT NewsMystery canine disease spreading across US
The unknown respiratory illness has infected dogs in at least nine states, leading to deaths in rare cases.
23/11/2023
RT NewsNorth Korea shreds military accord with Seoul
The South was the first to suspend parts of the deal following a satellite launch by the DPRK.
23/11/2023
Zero HedgeIn "Significant Shift" To Bailing Out Its Sinking Property Sector, China Puts Largest Developer On Rescue "White List"
In a move which analysts say marks a "significant shift" in Beijing's strategy to assist distressed builders and boost confidence in China's sinking housing sector amid the deepening property crisis.
21/11/2023
CNNAustralian prime minister accuses Chinese navy of ‘dangerous’ conduct
Australia’s prime minister has accused the Chinese navy of “dangerous, unsafe and unprofessional” conduct after an incident in international waters near Japan, marking a potential friction point with Beijing weeks after he visited the Chinese capital to stabilize relations.
21/11/2023
ABC NewsBOM forecasts week-long severe storm threat for Australia's east and north
Storms carrying the risk of heavy rain, large hail and damaging winds are set to hit much of northern and eastern Australia this week while Western Australia bakes under a potential record-breaking November heatwave.
21/11/2023
ABC NewsCommbank iQ data shows younger Australians now even cutting back on essentials, as rents and mortgage costs rise
The report from Commbank iQ — a joint venture between the country's biggest bank and data firm Quantium — looks at the financial data of 7 million Australians. Its latest quarterly report found that after spending on housing costs is stripped away, people under 30 years old are even cutting back on essentials such as food, fuel and insurance.
21/11/2023
Zero HedgeChina Starts Building Oil Inventories Again
Chinese refiners switched from drawing to building oil inventories again in October, at a rate of over half a million barrels daily.
20/11/2023
ABC NewsJob ads dive in Australia's most populous states, according to nation's biggest employment website
Job ads on Seek dropped 5 per cent in October and 19.9 per cent over the past year. The biggest falls were in Victoria, NSW and the ACT. Hospitality saw the largest drop in job ads last month, followed by design/architecture and retail.
20/11/2023
RT NewsNATO state sends military to Russian border
Finland has deployed soldiers to help reinforce the Vartius crossing on its 1,340-kilometer border with Russia. Varius is one of the four crossings that remain open following Helsinki’s decision to close the southern entry points amid the accusation that Russia is “funneling” migrants and asylum-seekers from third countries to the Finnish border.
20/11/2023
RT NewsIran unveils its newest hypersonic missile
Iran’s newest hypersonic missile reportedly makes use of a technology possessed by very few nations in the world
20/11/2023
Zero HedgeFrance Dispatching Warship With Medical Aid To Gaza
Already the United States has a significant naval build-up in the Mediterranean and Mideast region, but over the weekend France has newly announced it is also sending a warship related to the Israel-Gaza conflict.
20/11/2023
Perth NowPerth weather: Bureau of Meteorology issues heatwave alert as scorching temperatures set to smash WA
Monday to Wednesday will see temperatures soar into the high 30s and they will continue in the mid-30s right through the weekend.
13/11/2023
9 NewsDozens of Chinese ships chase Philippine vessels as US renews warning it will defend ally
As a United States Navy surveillance plane flew in circles, keeping a close watch, dozens of Chinese coast guard and accompanying ships chased and encircled Philippine vessels in the latest confrontation in one of the most dangerous flashpoints in the South China Sea.
13/11/2023
7 NewsGaza hospitals suspend operations as Israel hunts Hamas
Injured Gazans are running out of options for help as two major hospitals close their doors, struggling with insufficient medicine, power, food and water.
13/11/2023
ABC NewsDrought taking over as crop and livestock producers feel heat, with half of NSW drought-affected
More than 50 per cent of New South Wales is drought-affected, according to the Department of Primary Industries. Tullamore mixed farmer Richard Darcy has lost successive harvests, first to floods and now drought. Barrington dairy producer Graham Forbes says he is spending $1 million on feed for the next 12 months.
13/11/2023
ABC NewsScientists studying Antarctic Circumpolar Current to take closer look at 'heat flux gates' letting in warmer water
In short: The Antarctic Circumpolar Current surrounds Antarctica like a force field, keeping out warmer waters, but scientists are worried about breaches. They are concerned eddies spinning off from the current act as gateways to let warmer water reach the icy continent, speeding up melting.
13/11/2023
RT NewsBRICS overtaking G7 in economic might – Bloomberg
The group’s share of global GDP in PPP terms is set to more than double that of the G7 by 2040, according to a report.
13/11/2023
Zero HedgeAustralian Ports Hit By "Nationally Significant Cyber Incident" As Containers Pile Up
Australian Federal Police are investigating a cybersecurity incident that has paralyzed Australia's second-largest port operator, which manages container terminals in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Fremantle. DP World Australia is responsible for 40% of Australia's maritime freight and shuttered operations on Friday after a cybersecurity incident.
10/11/2023
9 NewsInflation won't return to target for two more years, RBA says
The Reserve Bank has revised its economic forecast, predicting inflation will remain higher for longer than previously expected. In its latest statement on monetary policy, the RBA said inflation won't fall under 3 per cent until the end of 2025, and will still be at 3.5 per cent in a year's time.
10/11/2023
Zero HedgePentagon Confirms Series Of New Attacks On Bases In Syria, Iraq After Latest US Airstrikes
The overnight Pentagon airstrikes on alleged Iran-back militia targets in Syria's east has already been met with retaliation attacks. The US strikes marked the second major such aerial operation in Syria in recent weeks since the Gaza war began."American troops were hit four times by Iranian-backed groups in the Middle East after a U.S. strike Wednesday on an Iranian facility in Syria," The Hill reports based on fresh defense official statements.
31/10/2023
ABC NewsQueensland braces for extreme fire conditions as strong winds return
Weather conditions are expected to worsen during Tuesday, with the return of strong winds in fire zones. 46 homes have now been confirmed destroyed by fires, alongside 30 sheds and eight mobile properties Fire crews from Victoria are expected to arrive later this week.
31/10/2023
ABC NewsNetanyahu rules out Gaza ceasefire
The Israeli PM likened the international community’s plea for peace to a demand to surrender to Hamas.
31/10/2023
Zero HedgeSaudis On High Alert After Yemen's Houthis Fire Another Missile At Israel, Fresh Clashes Erupt
The Houthi missile flew over Saudi territory, putting the kingdom on a high state of alert. While fighting between the Saudi-UAE coalition and Yemen's Houthis has raged since 2015.
25/10/2023
Zero HedgeChina Kicks Fiscal Stimulus Into Overdrive With Deficit-Busting 1 Trillion Yuan In New Debt
China's legislature announced it would issue 1 trillion yuan ($137 billion) of special treasury bonds during the fourth quarter, expanding budgeted fiscal deficit rates to around 3.8% for the year, well above the 3% set in March which the government has generally considered a red-line "limit" for the nation.
17/10/2023
ABC NewsUnderwater cables play a huge role in global communication, security and the world's economy
"[The cables] carry 99 per cent of all transcontinental internet traffic. So that includes your video calls, your stock market transactions, conference calls, military operations — everything," Joe Brock, a Singapore-based Reuters correspondent, tells ABC RN's Late Night Live.
17/10/2023
ABC NewsMan's body found after bushfire hits property west of Kempsey
Scores of fires are burning in NSW and dozens are uncontained. The NSW RFS Commissioner says the Willi Willi Rd fire has exhibited "extraordinary" behaviour. One property has been confirmed destroyed in the fire and other homes may be at risk today.
17/10/2023
RT NewsRussia threatens to strike US space infrastructure
Orbital facilities used to help Ukraine could become legitimate targets, a Foreign Ministry official has said
17/10/2023
Zero HedgeUS Taps 2,000 Troops for Potential Deployment To Support Israel
The Pentagon says it has selected 2,000 troops it is readying for potential deployment in support of Israel as it battles Hamas in Gaza and potentially Hezbollah across its northern border.
16/10/2023
ABC NewsMilk tanker drivers, dairy factory workers plan to strike across 14 sites in Victoria
Thousands of Victorian dairy factory workers and milk tank drivers plan to strike this week. The factory workers are taking action against four major dairy processors across 14 sites. The strikes could cause milk, cheese and yoghurt shortages.
16/10/2023
ABC NewsSurprise snow falls on NSW towns while fire threat escalates in state's north
Residents of south-east NSW were treated to a surprise mid-spring snowfall on Monday, while in the north searing heat sent temperatures to their highest October levels in more than a decade.
16/10/2023
ABC NewsDetails of WA's proposed overhauled gun laws revealed with calls for public feedback
Details have been revealed of proposed changes to WA's firearm laws. Eight licence types have been developed for specific gun users. Feedback on the proposed laws can be given on the WA Police website.
16/10/2023
News.com.auExperts predict terror group Hamas’ terrifying end game
An expert has spectacularly claimed that Hamas’ attack on Israel has been a “success” for the terror group for one chilling reason.
16/10/2023
RT NewsAll eligble Ukrainians told to report to conscription offices
The call comes as Moscow claims that Kiev's much-hyped counteroffensive has run out of steam.
16/10/2023
Zero HedgeEx-Walmart CEO Says US Consumers Reaching 'Breaking Point'
The all-mighty American consumer, whose spending drives the economy, is reaching a breaking point and is on the verge of folding, according to former Walmart CEO Bill Simon.
16/10/2023
Zero HedgeAnd Now This: US Must Be Ready For Simultaneous Wars With China, Russia, Bipartisan Report Warns
It's only appropriate that at a time when the senile commander in chief is preparing to unleash several mushroom clouds of "world peace" - which is code for the Nobel prize committee to give the "big guy" his long overdue Peace Prize as the world teeters over the edge of one or more world wars.
12/10/2023
ABC NewsSoil moisture at record low in Northern Rivers as intense drought spreads in NSW
More than 30 per cent of New South Wales is now experiencing some form of drought. In the last week, the number of parishes in the Clarence Valley experiencing intense drought has tripled. The Bureau of Meterology says some rain is expected later in the year.
12/10/2023
ABC NewsMore pain at pump as Israel-Hamas war sparks fears oil price could rise above $US100 a barrel
Oil prices could continue to rise as the Israel-Hamas war unfolds. Analysts say motorists are in for more pain at the pump just before Christmas due to the price cycle. Higher petrol prices are putting upward pressure on interest rates.
12/10/2023
RT NewsMikhail Khodarenok: Israel’s war on Hamas could lead to the end of the Gaza exclave
On Saturday, Hamas militants attacked Israel, quickly seizing several border settlements and establishing control over a large area of territory. The terrorists used bulldozers to overcome fences on the frontier with Gaza. The use of boats (in small amphibious landings) and paragliders was notable in the course of the fighting.
12/10/2023
Zero HedgeOut-Of-Hospital Cardiac Arrests Spiked In 2021, Study Finds
Out-of-hospital cardiac arrests were higher after the COVID-19 pandemic than before the pandemic, U.S. researchers found.
9/10/2023
ABC NewsDrought in Brazil's Amazon sparks fears for the future as locals run out of food and water
Locals reliant on the Amazon in Brazil are unable to find drinking water. Climate experts believe dry conditions in the region will worsen. 42 out of 62 municipalities have declared a state of emergency.
9/10/2023
RT NewsIsrael officially at war – Netanyahu’s office
The invocation of Article 40 allows the government to carry out “significant military activities,” the prime minister’s office says.
9/10/2023
BBC NewsOil prices rally on fear of Middle East supply disruptions
Oil prices jumped by 4% on Monday on concerns that the situation in Israel and Gaza could disrupt output from the Middle East. West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the benchmark for US oil, rose to more than $86 (£70) a barrel.
9/10/2023
BBC NewsUS moves warships closer to Israel after Hamas attack
The US says it is moving an aircraft carrier, ships and jets to the eastern Mediterranean and will also give Israel additional equipment and ammunition. It follows the Hamas attack on southern Israel, which President Biden called an "unprecedented and appalling assault".
6/10/2023
Zero HedgeThe Great AI Invasion: Given Enough Time, Artificial Intelligence Would Take Over Every Area Of Our Lives
Artificial intelligence is changing our world at a pace that is absolutely breathtaking. If you would have asked me a decade ago if I would live to see artificial intelligence create a world class piece of art or a full-length feature film, I would have said no way. But now those are simple tasks for artificial intelligence to accomplish. So what is going to happen once AI becomes millions of times smarter and millions of times more powerful than it is today? Given enough time, AI would take over every area of our lives. Our world is definitely crazy right now, but fifty years from now it would resemble something out of an extremely bizarre science fiction novel if AI is allowed to continue to develop at an exponential rate.
6/10/2023
9 NewsTwo homes confirmed destroyed, another two damaged, in Coolagolite bushfire
Two homes have been confirmed destroyed in the Coologolite bushfire, while two other homes have been damaged.
6/10/2023
9 News'They're difficult to put out': Aviation expert warns of mid-air lithium battery fire dangers
An aviation expert is urging airlines to do more to educate the public about the risk of lithium battery fires to prevent serious mid-air incidents from occurring.Lithium-ion battery fires are becoming frequent both on the ground and in the air as more devices are made, increasing the risk they can overheat or explode if they are used, charged or disposed of incorrectly or if they are damaged.
6/10/2023
9 NewsElectrical plant overheats by 500 degrees, sparking explosion concerns
Firefighters are working to prevent an explosion at an electrical plant in the New South Wales Hunter Valley as an unprecedented chemical blaze burns out of control.
5/10/2023
ABC NewsVictorian communities deal with flooding as heavy rain, dam releases swell major rivers
Days after being threatened by multiple, large bushfires, communities in the state's east are being warned to brace for flooding as heavy rainfall continues feeding into river systems.
5/10/2023
ABC NewsSydney continues longest stretch of rent rises, but signs point to market slowing
Sydney renters are paying an average of $720 a week for houses and $680 a week for units.
5/10/2023
RT News50,000 signed up for Russian military in September – Shoigu
The Russian military has enough troops to carry out its operation in Ukraine, thanks to a large number of volunteers, Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu has said.
5/10/2023
News.com.au‘We’d all be screwed’: The one thing saving Australia from economic devastation
Millions of Australians are in real financial strife and should one “saving grace” disappear, there will be devastating conditions for all of us.
5/10/2023
Zero Hedge84% Of CEOs Expect A Recession In 2024 (& 0% Of Fed Staff)
For much of the last year, recession fears have been building against a sharp rise in interest rates and market uncertainty.
3/10/2023
ABC NewsPower cut to thousands of properties after intense lightning moves across South Australia
Wind gusts and lightning across SA have cut power and caused widespread damage. Up to 33,000 properties were left without power as a result of the wild weather. Thousands of lightning strikes were recorded across the state.
3/10/2023
ABC NewsFires in Victoria and Tasmania reach emergency level as residents told to keep watch
Bushfire emergencies are unfolding in multiple states, with hundreds of firefighters battling blazes in Victoria while an emergency warning has been issued for Flinders Island in Tasmania's north-east.
3/10/2023
ABC NewsReserve Bank to keep interest rates on hold but many more Australians to soon hit breaking point
The Reserve Bank of Australia will hold a meeting today — the first to be chaired by new governor Michele Bullock – and economists and markets are widely tipping that it will keep interest rates on hold.
3/10/2023
RT NewsPentagon low on money to replace weapons sent to Ukraine – AP
US officials have warned lawmakers that budget restrictions may hamper both the US and Ukrainian militaries.
3/10/2023
Zero HedgeSmall Business Bankruptcies Surge In 2023, Five Reasons Why
Nearly 1,500 small businesses filed for Subchapter V bankruptcy this year through Sept. 28, nearly as many as in all of 2022, according to the American Bankruptcy Institute. Bankruptcy petitions are just one sign of financial stress. Small-business loan delinquencies and defaults have edged upward since June 2022 and are now above prepandemic averages, according to Equifax.
29/9/2023
9 NewsEvergrande shares suspended from trading as liquidation concerns mount
Shares in embattled Chinese developer Evergrande Group and its two subsidiaries were suspended from trading in Hong Kong on Thursday, after fears grew about its ability to restructure its mammoth debt and stave off a liquidation of the business. SA Health says the latest cases in the Murraylands are all close household contacts, and include one child under the age of five.
29/9/2023
Perth NowANZ scrambles at outage freezes customers from accounts
A technical issue has locked ANZ customers out of their accounts, with the bank scrambling to get services back online. ANZ confirmed the issue on Friday afternoon, saying it was affecting online banking, credit and debit card transactions, as well as ATM and branch services.
28/9/2023
ABC NewsTuberculosis outbreaks have occurred twice in SA this year — what's causing TB to spread?
Health authorities have identified a cluster of active tuberculosis (TB) cases in South Australia's Murraylands, months after a separate outbreak was confirmed in the state's remote Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands. SA Health says the latest cases in the Murraylands are all close household contacts, and include one child under the age of five.
28/9/2023
Zero HedgeMeat From Animals Vaccinated With mRNA Vaccines May Soon Make Its Way Into The US Food Supply
Shrimp have become the latest addition to a growing list of food sources targeted by mRNA gene therapy technology. An Israeli company seeking to bring mRNA vaccines to shrimp farming has raised $8.25 million from a group of venture capitalists to promote and improve animal health in marine species through its orally administered RNA-particle platform.
28/9/2023
ABC NewsExperts warn fires caused by lithium batteries set to rise as use of product increases
Fires caused by lithium batteries are expected to increase over the coming years as use of the highly flammable product continues to rise, an energy storage expert has warned.
28/9/2023
ABC NewsAustralia's fire warnings system is generating misleading ratings, exaggerating risk, ABC investigation reveals
The system mistakenly predicted catastrophic fire danger for southern Queensland earlier this month. A Perth council in June was briefed on the system's "teething issues". A fire expert says it is "not fit for purpose".
27/9/2023
ABC NewsWA braces for hot spring weather as record-breaking September temperatures expected
WA temperatures are set to be 10-16 degrees Celsius above average. Several towns and cities have a chance of breaking their September record. Meteorologist Jessica Lingard described it as "quite unusual".
27/9/2023
ABC NewsTesla battery on fire at Bouldercombe energy storage site, Genex confirms
A Tesla battery continues to burn at one of Queensland’s first large-scale battery storage sites after it caught fire last night. Officers said the fire caused hazardous smoke to spill out into the immediate area and nearby residents were urged to stay indoors and keep respiratory medication close by.
27/9/2023
Zero HedgeUS Orange Juice Prices Hit Record Highs As Supplies Tumble To 1968 Lows
Orange juice futures have surged to record highs as stockpiles in the US tumble to a half-century low due to Florida citrus groves battered by years of disease and hurricanes. It's a perfect storm hitting the OJ market, as supermarket prices have risen this year.
26/9/2023
BBC NewsNagorno-Karabakh: Thousands flee as Armenia says ethnic cleansing under way
A growing stream of ethnic Armenian refugees are fleeing Nagorno-Karabakh following Azerbaijan's seizure of the disputed region last week. More than 6,500 people have so far crossed into Armenia from the enclave, which is home to a majority of some 120,000 ethnic Armenians.
26/9/2023
RT NewsAll cell phones pose radiation threat – regulator
The warning from Russia’s consumer protection agency comes after France banned the iPhone 12 over its electromagnetic radiation emissions.
26/9/2023
Zero HedgeHow The Transition Push Contributed To Higher Oil Prices
Anti-fossil fuel policies in the U.S. and Europe have led to lower investment in new projects. ExxonMobil CEO Woods: If we don't maintain some level of investment in the industry, you end up running short of supply. Only lowering global energy demand may lead to a situation in which prices will remain under control.
21/9/2023
ABC NewsQueensland braces for high temperatures, threat of bushfires
Parts of the state are expected to hit 40C on Thursday, with Brisbane reaching a top of 33C. The energy minister is confident power demands will be met, despite industrial action. QFES is on high alert with current conditions perfect for bushfires to ignite and spread quickly.
21/9/2023
ABC NewsYallourn Power Station safety concerns are bad news as Australia enters long, hot summer
There are doubts Yallourn Power Station can be safely maintained up to its retirement in 2028. It follows a number of serious safety incidents, including a collapsed 2.5-tonne metal support in July. It is one of Victoria's biggest generators and supplies up to 20 per cent of the state's power.
21/9/2023
RT NewsGlobal debt hits all-time high – report
The figure is 50% higher than a decade ago, according to a leading trade body.
21/9/2023
Zero HedgeThousands Of Armenians Rush To Airport, Fearing Genocide, As Ceasefire Announced In Nagorno-Karabakh
After an intense full day of fighting between Azerbaijan forces and ethnic Armenian separatists in the contested Nagorno-Karabakh enclave, an agreement for full ceasefire has been reached. Nagorno-Karabakh officials said it lost at least 32 civilians and soldiers following a Tuesday of intense gunfire, artillery, and strikes on civilian neighborhoods, particularly focused on the breakaway region's chief city of Stepanakert. At least 200 have been wounded.
20/9/2023
ABC NewsSummer of severe heat predicted as Bureau of Meteorology declares El Niño
After months of anticipation, BOM has confirmed the world's most consequential climate driver, the El Niño weather pattern, is active over the Pacific for the first time in eight years. At a press conference on Tuesday afternoon, BOM also announced the lesser known, but also significant, climate driver, known as a "positive" Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD), has also developed.
20/9/2023
News.com.auAre you one of the 2.5 million Australians doomed this summer
While vast parts of the country brace for a sweltering summer, conditions will be especially gruelling for millions of Australians in one area – and things are set to get dramatically worse. Western Sydney is ground zero of an extreme heat crisis that experts warn will cause financial distress, serious illness and even cost lives. The region, home to about 2.5 million people and projected to grow by 400,000 more by 2030, can be up to 10C hotter than the eastern suburbs during a heatwave.
20/9/2023
ABC NewsExtreme plankton bloom creates marine 'dead zone' off eastern Thailand
Chonburi's coasts are famous for their mussel farms. More than 80 per cent of the almost 300 plots in the area have been affected by the blooms. Scientists believe pollution and the intense heat caused by climate change are to blame.
20/9/2023
BBC NewsAzerbaijan launches operation against Nagorno-Karabakh and demands surrender
Azerbaijan said its military measures in Nagorno-Karabakh are continuing for a second day after it launched what it described as "anti-terror" operations in the area on Tuesday. It said it will not stop until ethnic-Armenian separatists surrender.
19/9/2023
ABC NewsTaiwan detects 103 Chinese warplanes around island in what Taipei says is 'recent high'
In the 24 hours before September 18, Taiwan's defence ministry said it had detected 103 Chinese planes 40 crossed the so-called median line of the Taiwan Strait that separates the island from China Beijing claims Taiwan as its own territory to be seized one day, and has ramped up diplomatic and military pressure
19/9/2023
Zero HedgeUS Debt Rises Above $33 Trillion For The First Time, Soars By $1 Trillion In 3 Months
Today, the Treasury announced that for the first time, total US debt has surpassed $33 trillion, rising by $56 billion in one day, and by a mindblowing $1 trillion in just the past 3 months!
19/9/2023
RT NewsNATO admiral warns of ammunition shortage
With Ukraine consuming massive quantities of ammo, Western militaries are struggling to afford what’s on the market
18/9/2023
RT News‘An explosive situation’ near Russia’s southern borders: Could a new war erupt between Armenia and Azerbaijan?
Tensions between Baku and Yerevan mount again, against a background of increasing US and EU activity in the region
18/9/2023
Zero HedgeSliding Home Prices Weigh On China's Feel-Good August Data
The nascent signs of stabilization in the economy, however, can easily be derailed by the crisis in the property sector. New-home prices dropped at a faster pace last month — showing why fresh rescue measures had to be deployed — while real-estate investment during January-August slid more than in the first seven months. State-linked developer Sino-Ocean Group Holding Ltd. suspended payment on all its offshore debts due to tight liquidity, suggesting the raft of policy support extended so far has failed to improve its finances.
18/9/2023
RT NewsRussians gift Kim Jong-un kamikaze-drones
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has received five kamikaze-drones and a Geran-25 surveillance drone from the governor of Russia’s Primorsky Region, Oleg Kozhemyako, the local administration has said.
18/9/2023
Sky NewsSydney on track to smash weather records for September as 'remarkable' hot spell continues across parts of NSW
Sky News Australia Meteorologist Rob Sharpe said Sydney is on target to hit a total of five consecutive days of temperatures above 30 degrees.
18/9/2023
ABC NewsDangerous bushfire conditions continue across Queensland this week with seven districts facing high fire danger
Queensland emergency services are warning dangerous fire conditions will continue over the coming week, following a weekend of intense fire activity across the state. Four fires blazed across the state yesterday, damaging property and threatening homes.
18/9/2023
ABC NewsWith bushfire season approaching, one community is running emergency drills to prepare residents for real disasters
New figures show only one in 10 Australians are prepared for a natural disaster, despite knowing they'll likely be hit by one. It's helped to highlight gaps when it comes to bushfire emergency plans, with one resident fleeing her South Hobart home without any essential items such as food, passports, bedding or extra clothes.
15/9/2023
Perth NowAustralian share market jumps as iron ore miners soar
The Australian share market soared on Friday as strong leads from Wall St and Europe, alongside better-than-expected data from China, pushed traders’ confidence about the global economic outlook higher.
15/9/2023
Zero HedgeWhy Is Rhode Island Still Irrationally Targeting School Children With "Masking And Testing" Policies?
One of the consistent mercies of the SARS-CoV-2 “covid-19 pandemic,” even at its most virulent initial stages, has been the paucity of serious disease in children generally, and healthy children, universally. Covid-19 always was and remains a very highly age– and comorbid risk-stratified disease that targets the extremely frail elderly—especially those in congregate care—and the otherwise middle-aged to elderly with multiple (for example, ≥ 6!), severe, chronic comorbidities.
14/9/2023
Epoch HealthNew Study Detects Spike Protein in Vaccinated 6 Months After COVID-19 Vaccination: Researchers Suggest 3 Possible Reasons
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), mRNA from COVID-19 vaccines is “broken down within a few days after vaccination and doesn’t last long in the body”—a position it has adhered to since the pandemic's beginning, despite research suggesting otherwise (pdf). The CDC refers to mRNA as “messenger RNA,” whereas regulatory documents and Pfizer refer to the mRNA in COVID-19 vaccines as “modified RNA.”
14/9/2023
RT NewsChina releases ‘blueprint’ for integrating with Taiwan
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has pitched an economic-integration plan for Taiwan, while at the same time deploying a historically large fleet of warships and aircraft surrounding the self-governing island.
14/9/2023
RT News‘I will always stand with Russia,’ says North Korean leader
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has pledged his nation’s support for Russia in its standoff with the US and its allies. He is making a rare visit to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin at the space facility in Russia’s Far Eastern Amur Region.
14/9/2023
Sky NewsLibya’s flood death toll passes 5,000 as fears grow the number will rise considerably
More than 5,000 bodies have been recovered from Libya’s flood-affected areas. Local authorities fear the death toll could climb to 10,000. The city of Derna has experienced the worst of the flooding after two burst dams wiped out a quarter of the city.
14/9/2023
News.com.auMacquarie Bank announces shock move to scrap cash in all branches
A major bank had made a shock decision which could have massive implications for the way Aussies access their cash.
11/9/2023
RT NewsHere's why Ukraine’s defeat could mean the end of NATO in its current form
As the West’s proxy war in Ukraine slips inexorably towards utter failure, the neocons behind the debacle are faced with dwindling avenues of retreat.
11/9/2023
7 NewsWoolworths supermarkets reduces amount of cash customers can withdraw, with purchase to be required from end of October
Woolworths has long allowed Australians to withdraw up to $500 cash from the company’s supermarkets without even making a purchase, depending on the cash available in each store.
11/9/2023
Zero HedgeScientists Create Human "Entity" That Has No Mother Or Father
Every single day, incredibly bizarre experiments are being conducted in secret laboratories all over the planet. I have frequently warned my readers about the very deadly diseases that are being developed in such laboratories, but other types of extremely sick experiments are happening as well. For example, it is being reported that one team of researchers has now been able to create a human “entity” that does not have a mother or a father.
7/9/2023
ABC NewsAUKUS deal not moving through US Congress as smoothly as hoped, senator warns
Congress is at risk of "doing Beijing's work" if it fails to pass legislation necessary to the AUKUS deal, the US Senate's foreign relations chairman has warned. Two years since the deal to supply Australia with American submarines was announced, senior members of congress are urging their colleagues not to hold up laws to authorise their delivery.
6/9/2023
9 NewsWinter to hit back, with storms, damaging winds and snow forecast for south-eastern states
The burst of warm and sunny spring weather across south-east Australia in recent days will abruptly end later this week, forecasters warns.
6/9/2023
Zero HedgeThe Third World Revolt
Back in my high-school debating days, policy debate teams frequently concluded their arguments with an extreme and somewhat absurd parade of horribles. This was a testament to their intelligence and creativity, plus being dead wrong carried few consequences.
6/9/2023
RT NewsRussia shocks global oil markets
Russia will extend its voluntary cut in oil exports by 300,000 barrels per day (bpd) until the end of the year, Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandr Novak announced on Tuesday.
6/9/2023
RT NewsEU plans to take advantage of Xi and Putin's G20 absence – Bloomberg
The EU intends to endorse the African Union’s bid to become a permanent member of the G20 at the group’s upcoming summit in New Delhi, people familiar with the matter have told Bloomberg
4/9/2023
News.com.auAussies to see less mangoes this year as Queensland farmers share concern over supply and prices
Mangoes may be an iconic fixture in an Australian summer but a warmer-than-average winter could mean less fruit on the supermarket shelf this year.
4/9/2023
Sky News'Catastrophic' fire warning leaves Queensland on edge as authorities brace for potentially devastating bushfire season
Large parts of the state will be placed on the highest possible fire danger alert from Monday, a level which may force firefighters to "stand back" if a blaze breaks out.
4/9/2023
Zero HedgeJapan Seeks Record Defense Budget Amid Threats From China, North Korea
Japan’s defense ministry is submitting a record spending request as part of a larger plan that will double Japan’s total defense spending over five years.
1/9/2023
Zero HedgeSen. Johnson Claims CDC 'Abused Authority,' Engaged In 'Censorship Campaign' Of COVID-19 Vaccine Posts
In an Aug. 28 letter to CDC Director Dr. Mandy Cohen, the Republican lawmaker said he is continuing to review the health agency's alleged efforts to "coordinate with social media companies to censor COVID-19 vaccine information."
31/8/2023
Epoch TimesOver 1,600 Scientists Sign ‘No Climate Emergency’ Declaration
International scientists have jointly signed a declaration dismissing the existence of a climate crisis and insisting that carbon dioxide is beneficial to Earth, contrary to the popular alarmist narrative.
31/8/2023
Global CitizenThe Global Hunger Crisis: If the World Has Enough Food Why Are People Still Starving?
Food is essential to our existence; we literally cannot survive without it. Yet around the world, there are hundreds of millions of people who can't get enough to eat and who have no idea where their next meal is coming from.
31/8/2023
News.com.auFlash thunderstorm zaps power and lights home on fire in Sydney
Thunderstorms rolled into Sydney overnight, forcing emergency responders into action, as thousands of lightning strikes wreaked havoc.
31/8/2023
ABC NewsNorth Korea stages tactical nuclear strike drill to protest allied exercises
SEOUL, Aug 31 (Reuters) - North Korea conducted a simulated "scorched-earth" nuclear strike on targets across South Korea, state media reported on Thursday, in reaction to allied exercises that it said amounted to plans for a preemptive nuclear attack by the United States.
31/8/2023
9 NewsMore rain expected today after sudden Sydney storm
More rain is expected after a sudden storm rolled across Sydney yesterday afternoon, knocking out power to tens of thousands of homes. One of more than 10,000 lightning strikes in the city on Wednesday afternoon hit a man's house, sending firefighters and ambulance crews rushing to the scene.
30/8/2023
ABC NewsEast coast on storm alert with possible damaging winds, hail forecast, as near-record heat builds in west
Thunderstorms are possible for much of coastal New South Wales and south-east Queensland on Wednesday. There is potential for damaging winds and large hail, according to the Bureau of Meteorology. Some parts of Western Australia could nudge record-warm August temperatures on Thursday, before the heat spreads east.
30/8/2023
Zero HedgeFirst COVID Deaths Were Fully Jabbed, Australian State Records Reveal
In light of a court case launched by a group of doctors challenging the Queensland government's COVID-19 vaccination mandates, records have revealed that the first deaths in the Australian state were individuals who were fully vaccinated.
30/8/2023
Zero Hedge"A Very Dangerous Moment" - Hungary's Orbán Warns Tucker "A 3rd World War Is Knocking On The Door"
Orbán - Hungary's longest-serving prime minister - knows a thing or two about Russia (having grown up under their occupation, and been arrested and thrown into jail by Russian-backed police for his efforts to liberate the country) and Ukraine (a nation with which is shares a border), and so Tucker sat down to ask him - what exactly is going on in Ukraine right now (given the propagandic opacity of news in America).
29/8/2023
ABC NewsGas lobby pushing back as momentum builds to get new homes off the fossil fuel
The Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association (APPEA) argues that state and local governments are taking choice away from households and disconnecting households from gas will drive up emissions because Victoria still relies heavily on brown coal-fired power generation.
29/8/2023
ABC NewsGrowing number of Australians in mortgage stress amid rise in home loan defaults
There are now 1.5 million Australians at risk of mortgage stress. The number of households falling behind in repayments is also rising. An expert says mortgage arrears are yet to reach their peak.
29/8/2023
Sky NewsAlbanese government commits $765 million to air defence system recommended by Defence Strategic Review
United States military manufacturing giant Lockheed Martin will partner with the Australian Defence Force to build the Joint Air Battle Management System in the second part of what the government expects to be a "multibillion dollar program."
29/8/2023
RT NewsEurozone recession likely as business activity slows – S&P
Manufacturing and services have slumped to the lowest level since 2020, data shows
21/8/2023
Sky NewsAustralia to secure 200 Tomahawk missiles from United States as part of $1.7 billion major AUKUS weapons package
Australia will acquire more than 200 long-range missiles as part of a major weapons package as the government emphasises how the AUKUS agreement will help deter China's growing military presence in the region.
21/8/2023
Zero HedgeIs There Meat Glue In Your Food?
Back in 2012, an ABC news lead story about Pink Slime (called in the industry by the more appetizing name, “finely textured beef”) struck a chord of disgust in the meat-eating public.Petitions were formed to get the product out of the school lunch program, and celebrity chef Jamie Oliver conducted pink slime demos where he put beef scraps in a washing machine and then soaked them in ammonia and water.
18/8/2023
ABC NewsAlbanese defends against attempt to strike nuclear submarines out of Labor platform
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is fighting off an attempt to have references to nuclear-powered submarines struck from Labor's platform.
18/8/2023
News.com.auFacebook blasted as Canadians blocked from news as fires rage
Facebook has been blasted for preventing Canadians sharing critical emergency news on the social media site while megafires threaten.
18/8/2023
Zero HedgeChina Imports The Most Iranian Oil In A Decade
China is expected to import as much as 1.5 million barrels per day (bpd) of crude oil from Iran in August, the highest since 2013, per estimates from data intelligence firm Kpler cited by Bloomberg.
17/8/2023
ABC NewsRetailers say shoplifting 'out of control' in parts of South Australia as cost of living rises
Retailers say snatch-and-grabs and swarming thefts are "out of control" in parts of regional SA and Adelaide. Smaller supermarkets, bottle shops, petrol stations and single worker retailers are being targeted. The Shop Distributive and Allied Employees' Association has called for improved staff safety measures.
17/8/2023
ABC NewsPetrol prices to stay high as oil prices and weak Australian dollar flow through to the bowser
The average weekly petrol price sits at 197.5 cents a litre for capital cities and 194.6 cents a litre for regional Australia. Tightening global oil markets and a weakening Australian dollar are responsible for rising petrol prices at the bowser. Analysts say higher prices will likely remain for several weeks while global uncertainty remains.
17/8/2023
ABC NewsSeventy per cent of surveyed businesses predict recession in Australia within 12 months
New industry survey points to likely Australian recession in the year ahead. Rising costs and wage increases are the primary cause of financial pressure on businesses. But other economic forecasts suggest Australia will avoid a recession thanks to a relatively strong jobs market and a boost from exports.
17/8/2023
Sky News'A complete fizzer': Michael Sukkar says National Cabinet won't meet new housing target and only worsen property crisis
Australia's housing crisis will “get worse not better” despite National Cabinet's new target of building 1.2 million new homes over five years, if the Labor Government is intent on bringing in almost as many migrants in that time, claims Michael Sukkar.
17/8/2023
Zero HedgeRussia Destroys Grain Silos Along Danube As US Pushes For 'Alternative' Ukraine Shipping Routes
The United States is actively pursuing ways for Ukraine to boost its grain exports via alternative routes after Russia pulled out of the Black Sea Grain Initiative deal this summer. This involves NATO-member Romania, and presents the increasingly dangerous prospect of Russia and a NATO country entering potential clashes.
17/8/2023
Zero HedgeAt Least 17 Niger Soldiers Killed In Attack Near Mali Border
At a moment of boiling tensions across Africa's Sahel region related to the recent coup events in Niger, a major terror attack along the Niger-Mali border has left at least 17 Niger soldiers dead.
16/8/2023
ABC NewsEl Niño not officially declared but a hot, dry summer is still on the cards
The Bureau of Meteorology has again held off on declaring an El Niño event underway. Experts say Australians should be preparing for a bad bushfire season regardless. Heavy rainfall has increased the risk of fires this year.
16/8/2023
ABC NewsThe RBA says the fight against inflation has entered a new phase. Here's what it means for interest rates
In other words, the RBA is still expecting its past decisions to have an impact on inflation, so it left rates on hold in July and August to allow some economic dust to settle. The latest inflation figures show annual inflation is sitting at 6 per cent, which is twice as high as the RBA would like it to be. The RBA tries to keep inflation averaging between 2 and 3 per cent over time, because it believes that's the optimum level of inflation that will support a sustainable rate of economic growth and employment.
16/8/2023
RT NewsDirect war with NATO possible – Belarusian defense minister
Against the Western threat, nuclear weapons are a key deterrent, Viktor Khrenin stated.
16/8/2023
RT NewsNuclear war is imminent – North Korea
The US should abandon its “hostile” policy if it is truly interested in dialogue, Pyongyang believes
14/8/2023
ForbesOil Prices Poised To Soar As Global Demand Hits Record High, IEA Says
Global oil demand reached record levels in June and is poised to peak again in August, the International Energy Agency said on Friday, warning that price hikes could be on the horizon as slowing outputs from major suppliers like Saudi Arabia tighten supply.
14/8/2023
ABC NewsOnly months after the state burned, firefighters in Queensland are bracing for another long fire season
Firefighters want residents to plan in the event of fires reaching their property. This includes knowing what assets they want to preserve and their method of protecting them. Residents need to know what course of action they are going to take if confronted with fire.
14/8/2023
ABC NewsMedical experts warn hospitals need to be prepared for heatwave demands
Climate experts are warning Australia could be in for a record-breaking summer. Doctors say heat significantly impacts human health and causes a rise in hospitalisations. Health departments say they are also preparing for a summer of heat.
14/8/2023
ABC NewsFood prices have risen 7.5 per cent in the last year, here's what that looks like at the check-out
The price of food has been steadily climbing in the last 12 months, with inflation reaching an eye watering peak of 9.2 per cent in December. While inflation on food has gone down according to data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) June 2023 inflation report, inflation on things like dairy and bread remain sky high. And this inflation is being reflected at the check-out.
11/8/2023
ABC NewsPrinting of Voice referendum pamphlets outlining Yes and No arguments begins
Printing of pamphlets outlining the Yes and No cases for the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum is underway in Melbourne, with 13 million copies to be distributed across the country.
11/8/2023
9 NewsRBA governor Philip Lowe says 'the worst is over' in final parliament grilling
Outgoing Reserve Bank of Australia governor Philip Lowe has confirmed a "modest" rise in joblessness will be part of bringing inflation down.
11/8/2023
ReutersNorth Korea developing nuclear weapons, evading sanctions in 2023 - UN report
UNITED NATIONS, Aug 10 (Reuters) - North Korea continued developing nuclear weapons and producing nuclear fissile material in 2023 and evading United Nations sanctions that aim to cut off funding for Pyongyang's nuclear and ballistic missile programs, according to an unpublished United Nations report seen by Reuters on Thursday.
10/8/2023
ABCWhy a dilapidated wreck has become a flashpoint for conflict between China and the Philippines
For decades the Philippines have stationed a small contingent of marines on a rusting World War II warship that was deliberately run aground on a submerged reef in the South China Sea.
10/8/2023
BBCHawaii wildfires: Six deaths confirmed as blazes engulf Maui
Six people have died and more have been injured by wildfires sweeping the Hawaiian island of Maui, officials say. Thousands are without power or cell phone service due to fires that are being fuelled by winds from a nearby hurricane in the Pacific Ocean.
7/8/2023
News.com.au‘Australian companies will become victims’: Beijing threatens Australia over possible TikTok, WeChat ban
China has banned Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. It’s blocked Google and Bing. Zoom isn’t allowed. Even the ABC is deemed unsuitable for its citizens. But Beijing’s quite comfortable threatening Australia not to “repeat its mistakes” and damage relations by sanctioning TikTok and WeChat.
7/8/2023
Zero HedgeCentral Bank Gold Demand In First Half Of 2023 Was The Highest On Record
Despite significant selling by Turkey that slowed net central bank gold buying in the second quarter, central banks added a record amount of gold to their reserves through the first half of 2023.
2/8/2023
BBC NewsWhy India's rice ban could trigger global food crisis
On 20 July, India banned exports of non-basmati white rice in an attempt to calm rising domestic prices at home. This was followed by reports and videos of panic buying and empty rice shelves at Indian grocery stores in the US and Canada, driving up prices in the process.
2/8/2023
ABC News'Premature' house price rebound raises risks of double-dip downturn despite RBA interest rate pause
The Commonwealth Bank's economics team was forecasting another rate hike, but has shifted its view after the August RBA meeting and expected the cash rate to remain at 4.1 per cent for "an extended period".
2/8/2023
ABC NewsWheat prices rise as Russia's bombs fall, lifting the cost of your daily bread
Wheat prices rose sharply after a deal to safely export Ukrainian grain collapsed. Prices were already high, since Russia's 2022 invasion of the 'bread bowl of Europe'. Food costs have been one of the big drivers of inflation in Australia.
2/8/2023
ABC NewsEuropean heatwave, poor Australian growing conditions could drive olive oil prices higher
Record olive oil prices could rise again due to low overall domestic oil yields. Drought in the northern hemisphere is limiting import volumes. Western Australian olive oil producers could be called on to fill the eastern supply gap.
2/8/2023
RT NewsNiger bans uranium and gold exports to France
Niger's military authorities, which seized power from President Mohamed Bazoum in a coup last week, banned uranium and gold exports to France on Sunday with “immediate effect,” according to multiple reports on Monday.
31/7/2023
ABC NewsUS military analysts to embed in Australia's defence department to monitor regional threats in wake of AUSMIN talks
A Combined Intelligence Centre will "enhance long-standing intelligence cooperation" between Australia and the US. Defence Minister Richard Marles says announcement represents a "significant step forward" towards "seamless" intelligence ties. On Sunday, Mr Marles and US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin visited Lavarack Barracks in Townsville to meet military personnel taking part in the Operation Talisman Sabre exercises.
31/7/2023
ABC NewsJump in quick home resales blamed on rising mortgage stress by analysts, real estate agents
The proportion of homes for sale that were purchased less than two years ago is at the highest level since at least 2014. Analysts and agents say the figures likely reflect rising mortgage stress. Financial counsellors urge borrowers in trouble to seek advice early about their options so they remain in control of any sale process.
31/7/2023
ABC NewsBeekeepers question success of varroa mite eradication response as parasite continues to spread
Former ABC weather presenter Graham Creed's bees were recently euthanased. Mr Creed says beekeepers want more information around the feasibility of the eradication response. With spring approaching, many apiarists will be unable to move their hives for pollination services.
31/7/2023
RT NewsLifeform revived and reproducing after 46,000 years in permafrost
Scientists in Russia have successfully revived a female roundworm that laid dormant in Siberia for 46,000 years. The worm sat in suspended animation for tens of thousands of years longer than any specimen studied to date, and began to have babies once thawed out.
31/7/2023
Zero HedgeChina Likely Providing Military Aid To Russia: US Intelligence Report
Chinese technology is driving Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine and helping Moscow to evade international sanctions, a new government report says.
31/7/2023
Zero Hedge"I've Never Seen Anything Like This" - Mysterious Chinese Bio-Lab Discovered In Remote California City
What was supposed to be an empty building used only for storage was home to a black-market type of lab testing facility.
28/7/2023
ReutersOil prices slip on demand concerns, remain on track for weekly gain
July 28 (Reuters) - Oil prices slipped in Asian trade on Friday but were on track for a fifth straight week of gains following strong economic data in the U.S., and on speculation over Chinese stimulus measures and OPEC+ output cuts.
28/7/2023
9 NewsExperts predicting relief for millions of mortgage holders next week
Economists are predicting there will be relief for millions of mortgage holders next week, forecasting the cash rate will not be lifted for the second month in a row.
28/7/2023
9 NewsGas to be banned in all new Victorian homes from January
New residential dwellings built in Victoria after January 1 will not be able to install gas connections, the government has announced, as it seeks to phase out use of gas in the state.
28/7/2023
ABC NewsFederal, NT governments pledge $27 million to address water security 'crisis' in in Yuendumu, Milingimbi
The federal and Northern Territory governments have pledged almost $27 million to address the "crisis" of unsafe drinking water in two remote NT communities.
25/7/2023
RT NewsChina lashes out at US ally over chip curbs
China has strongly criticized export curbs on chip-making equipment that took effect in Japan on Sunday. Speaking at a press conference on Monday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning claimed the new Japanese measures were “clearly directed” against Beijing, and said the Chinese government was “deeply dissatisfied.”
25/7/2023
RT NewsUkrainian drone attack on Moscow is ‘international terrorism’ – Foreign Ministry
The spokeswoman condemned the attack on Monday morning while speaking to RTVI TV. Earlier, the Russian Defense Ministry said Ukraine attempted to stage “a terrorist attack” against Moscow using two drones, which were suppressed by electronic warfare systems.
25/7/2023
Zero HedgeWarring Sides Vie For 'Alternative' Grain Export Plans As Russia Escalates With Strikes On Danube Port
UN secretary-general António Guterres on Monday pleaded for Russia to immediately return to the Black Sea grain deal in order to stave off a food crisis amid rising prices. "With the termination of the Black Sea Initiative, the most vulnerable will pay the highest price," the UN chief said. "When food prices rise, everybody pays for it. This is especially devastating for vulnerable countries struggling to feed their people." But President Putin has been saying the opposite—that Ukraine exports have been intentionally favoring European partners while hard-hit populations in Africa and the Middle East suffer most. He has asserted repeatedly that Moscow did not sign on to the Turkey/UN-mediated grain export initiative in order to unfairly benefit already wealthy and food-secure Western nations.
25/7/2023
Perth NowWildfires kill 25 in Algeria as heatwave sweeps country
Twenty-five people including 10 soldiers have been killed in forest fires in Algeria in the mountainous regions of Bejaia and Bouira, Algerian authorities say, as a heatwave spreads across north Africa and southern Europe. About 7500 firefighters were battling to bring the flames under control on Monday, authorities said.
24/7/2023
RT NewsWagner fighters want to 'visit' Poland – Lukashenko
Fighters from the private military company (PMC) Wagner want to “visit” Poland, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko told his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin on Sunday. According to Lukashenko, the PMC'S members want to reach the Polish capital Warsaw and the city of eastern city of Rzeszow, which they believe was a hub for providing Ukrainian troops with military hardware during the fighting for the key Donbass city of Artyomovsk (also known as Bakhmut).
24/7/2023
Zero HedgeUnderstanding The Global Supply Of Water
As the world’s population and its agricultural needs have grown, so too has the demand for water, putting the world’s supply of water under the microscope. A century ago, freshwater consumption was six times lower than in modern times. This increase in demand and usage has resulted in rising stress on freshwater resources and further depletion of reservoirs.
24/7/2023
BBCCorfu latest Greek island to evacuate over wildfires
Corfu has become the latest Greek island to issue an evacuation order, as the country grapples with wildfires. Photos uploaded to social media show flames engulfing Corfu. A fire broke out on the northern part of the island which is popular with British tourists. It comes after some 19,000 people were evacuated on the island of Rhodes, which has also been hit by fires.
24/7/2023
CNN‘It comes up on you fast:’ Scorching heat is crushing American businesses
A 119-degree day in Phoenix hits like a blast of hot air from the oven with no relief in sight, and for a business owner like Lyn Thomas, there’s hardly any avoiding it. Thomas serves up authentic Cajun and Creole dishes from recipes passed down through generations at her Zydeco’s Louisiana Kitchen Food Truck and her newly opened Zydeco’s 2 Geaux walk-up window.
24/7/2023
Zero Hedge'Serious Doubt' About COVID-19 Vaccine Safety After Forced Release Of 15,000 Pages Of Clinical Trial Data
Conservative public interest advocacy group Defending the Republic (DTR) has obtained almost 15,000 pages of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine clinical trial data, claiming the data show an “utter lack of thoroughness” of the trials and calls the vaccine’s safety into “serious doubt.”
21/7/2023
9 News'Very unusual': More horses die in Victoria from mystery illness
Three more horses have died across Victorian farms from mystery illnesses, as baffled authorities desperately try to work out the cause behind their sudden deaths.
21/7/2023
9 NewsHazard reduction burns underway ahead of potentially the worst fire season in 20 years
Fire crews across NSW are ramping up controlled burns ahead of what could be the worst bushfire season in 20 years.
21/7/2023
9 NewsTwo teenagers arrested after alleged seven burglaries across Melbourne
Two teenagers have been arrested after seven alleged burglaries across Melbourne's eastern suburbs last night.
20/7/2023
GB NewsCommonwealth Bank scraps cash withdrawals and deposits across many branches
The Commonwealth Bank has opened several "cashless" branches where customers will not be able to access their money over-the-counter.
20/7/2023
News.com.auANZ kills cash withdrawals in some branches amid public outcry
Outraged community members have taken to social media to blast one big bank’s decision to strip back services across some branches.
20/7/2023
Zero HedgeWheat Prices Soar As Russia Considers Ships Heading To Ukraine As "Carriers Of Military Cargo"
Wheat futures jumped Wednesday morning after Russia's defense ministry released a memo on Telegram indicating all vessels sailing to Ukraine ports in the waters of the Black Sea will be "regarded as potential carriers of military cargo" beginning on Thursday.
20/7/2023
Zero HedgeTaiwan Says It Detected A Record 16 Chinese Warships Around Island
China sent a record number of warships around Taiwan in a single day last week, topping a previous high set when the Chinese military responded to then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to the island in August 2022, The South China Morning Post reported.
20/7/2023
BBC NewsUkraine war: Russia strikes Ukraine grain after ending sea deal
Russian missile attacks on Ukraine's Black Sea coast have destroyed 60,000 tonnes of grain and damaged storage infrastructure, officials say. Agriculture Minister Mykola Solskyi said a "considerable amount" of export infrastructure was out of operation. Russia has pulled out of a deal guaranteeing safe passage for exports across the Black Sea.
18/7/2023
Zero HedgeFutures, Dollar, Oil Drop After Latest Dismal Chinese Econ Data
“China growth weakness has been brewing in the background for months,” said Pooja Kumra, senior European rates strategist at Toronto Dominion Bank. “Clearly growth has not been able to keep pace with expectations.”
18/7/2023
Zero HedgeChina, Russia Hold Major Naval Drills Mirroring Recent US-Japan Activity
On Sunday the US, South Korea and Japan conducted joint naval missile defense exercises chiefly aimed at North Korea's latest missile threats, which include the launch of an ICBM days ago. Pyongyang called the Wednesday launch off its east coast a "strong practical warning" to enemies. But Japan's closer defense coordination with Washington has also put Beijing on notice. China's defense ministry over the weekend confirmed that PLA naval vessels have set sail in preparation for new exercises with Russia.
18/7/2023
RT NewsHazmat train derails outside Philadelphia
About 16 cars of the 40-car train derailed near the 7,500-person town of Plymouth Meeting, prompting a level two hazmat response, according to local media. Silicone pellets were reported to be leaking from at least one train car, though local police denied there was any risk to the public. None of the other cars – including 15 carrying hazardous materials – had reportedly disgorged their cargo.
18/7/2023
Sky NewsSouthern Europe continues to deal with unrelenting heatwave
Southern Europe is preparing for potentially record-breaking temperatures as it continues to deal with an unrelenting heatwave. There’s seemingly no respite on the horizon as the weather system named ‘Charon’ pushes in from northern Africa – threatening to raise temperatures even higher.
18/7/2023
Sky NewsTwo dead after Crimea bridge explosion
Two people have been killed after an explosion on a bridge linking Russia to the occupied Crimean Peninsula.
17/7/2023
RT NewsItalian businesses want to switch to rubles in Russia trade
A new payment mechanism could come into effect within months, a lobby representative has said
17/7/2023
ABC NewsAuthorities investigate 10 horse deaths on three separate properties in Victoria
Agriculture Victoria says 10 horses have died from mysterious causes on separate properties. Horse owners are being warned to report sudden illnesses or deaths among animals
17/7/2023
Zero HedgeUS Ready To Engage North Korea On Nuclear Program "Without Preconditions"
After a recent clear uptick in provocative North Korean missile launches, itself a response to increased joint US-South Korean military drills on the peninsula, national security adviser Jake Sullivan has said the Biden White House is ready to negotiate with Pyongyang "without preconditions" about its nuclear program.
14/7/2023
9 NewsFrance will pay you to repair your clothes
France is to introduce a scheme that will subsidise repairs to clothing and shoes in order to cut waste and planet-heating pollution from the textile industry.
14/7/2023
ABC NewsVarroa mite detected in central west NSW but honey producers remain confident
An invasive parasite deadly to bees has been detected in central west NSW for the first time.
14/7/2023
Zero HedgeDr. McCullough Uncovers Smoking Gun: Autopsies Found 74% of deaths related to mRNA vaccination
The legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic and the widespread use of experimental vaccines continue to wreak havoc on the health of everyone on the planet, but now, there is frightening new data that suggests men are even more at risk.
14/7/2023
News.com.auAussies rage at low tax returns, owing money to the ATO
Furious Aussies are claiming they have been “robbed”, with many left horrified after lodging their tax returns this year.
13/7/2023
ABC NewsNorth Korea tests Hwasong-18 intercontinental ballistic missile as a 'strong practical warning' to United States, South Korea, Japan
Kim Jong Un says the country will take increasingly strong measures to protect itself. Officials say the missile flew 1,001km for 74 minutes. The UN Security Council will meet to discuss the launch this week.
13/7/2023
Zero Hedge"It's A Big Sea-Change": Many Countries Bringing Their Gold Home For Safekeeping
In the wake of Western sanctions on Russia after the invasion of Ukraine, many central banks are bringing their gold home for safekeeping, according to an Invesco survey of central banks and sovereign wealth funds. Many central banks and sovereign wealth funds hold their gold reserves in overseas vaults in London and other Western nations, but there is a growing gold repatriation trend due to concerns about sanctions and security.
13/7/2023
Sky NewsNAB boss delivers housing supply warning
NAB chief executive Ross McEwan says urgent action is needed to accelerate housing supply in order to meet rising migration.
13/7/2023
Sky NewsAustralia to send 30 more Bushmasters to Ukraine
Australia is set to send another 30 bushmaster vehicles to Ukraine to help push back Russian forces. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese made the announcement after he met with Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelensky on the final day of the NATO summit.
12/7/2023
ABC NewsAustralia and European Union fail to reach free trade deal despite visit to break deadlock
Australia's trade minister travelled to Brussels this week in an attempt to break the deadlock. The EU wants to restrict Australia from using names including prosecco and feta. Australia wants the deal "to achieve meaningful agricultural access to European markets".
12/7/2023
RT News‘1,000-year rain event’ pummels New York’s Hudson Valley
The sudden, dramatic rainfall washed out sections of highway and caused at least one death
12/7/2023
Sky News'Record high': Payment defaults stoke fears of mass insolvencies as household spending falls and more rate hikes loom
Defaults on payments between businesses surged last month, as slowing household spending and the prospect of further interest rate hikes generates fears of mass insolvencies.
12/7/2023
Sky NewsWhat a Chinese invasion of Taiwan would mean for the Western world
Mass casualties, surging inflation and severe technology shortages: What a Chinese invasion of Taiwan would mean for the Western world
12/7/2023
RT NewsWhite House greenlights troubled arms deal with Türkiye
The Biden administration has agreed to the sale of F-16 fighter jets after Ankara dropped its opposition to Sweden’s NATO bid.
12/7/2023
Zero HedgeIndonesia Seizes Iran-Flagged Supertanker Over Sanctions-Busting Oil Transfer
The revived 'tanker wars' have continued this summer, as on Tuesday Indonesia seized an Iranian-flagged tanker over allegations it was engaged in an illegal crude oil transfer, according a statement by the Indonesian coast guard.
12/7/2023
Zero HedgeUkraine Peace Nowhere In Sight At Key NATO Summit: "Preparing For An Even Greater War"
The start of NATO's annual summit in Vilnius, Lithuania on Tuesday has been dominated by talk of maintaining the flow of weapons to Ukraine and potentially expanding the Western military alliance to include the war-ravaged nation as its conflict with invading Russian forces drags on.
11/7/2023
7 NewsSupermarket egg prices could ‘set you back $15’ per dozen
There are fears egg prices could skyrocket if a plan to phase out all caged eggs is fast tracked.
11/7/2023
7 NewsSupermarket egg prices could ‘set you back $15’ per dozen
There are fears egg prices could skyrocket if a plan to phase out all caged eggs is fast tracked.
11/7/2023
Zero Hedge'Alarming' Sevenfold Increase In Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Linked To COVID-19 And Vaccine
A sudden increase in Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS)—a rare and potentially fatal skin disorder—may be triggered by COVID-19, increased vaccination rates, or a lowered threshold caused by vaccines or previous infection, according to a large case series recently published in Burns.
11/7/2023
Zero HedgeTurkey Suddenly Agrees To Advance Sweden's NATO Bid
In a rather surprising move - sure to upset Putin - Turkey agreed Monday to ask its parliament to advance Sweden’s bid for membership in the NATO alliance.
10/7/2023
ABC NewsQueensland firefighters voice concerns over equipment ahead of potentially dangerous season
The effort to maintain unanimity on aid to Kiev is reportedly raising long-term complications for the US-led bloc.
10/7/2023
RT NewsNATO divided over cost of supporting Ukraine – Politico
The effort to maintain unanimity on aid to Kiev is reportedly raising long-term complications for the US-led bloc.
10/7/2023
Zero HedgeXi Tells China Military To Deepen War, Combat Planning Amid Tensions With US, Taiwan
Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping urged the regime’s military to deepen war and combat planning, as Sino-U.S. relations continue to sour and the tension in the Taiwan Strait intensifies.
7/7/2023
Off GuardianThe Fatal Error of Sheep
Iwill start this article with an apology to those readers who lack a ense of humour similar to mine, as well as to those lovely big hearted folks who don’t like labeling of any sort (sheep and/or shrew). Regarding the term “sheep”—I have tried (and am certain I have failed occasionally) to refrain from calling an individual person as “sheep.” It is rather a term I have applied to a group of people with a similar “mindset.” If you feel you fit that mindset, you may, if you wish, call yourself a “sheep.” If you find it offensive, and do not feel you “fit,” then that is fine by me. Do not include yourself in the sheep group.
7/7/2023
Zero HedgeXi Jinping's Blueprint For A China-Centric World Order
Chinese President Xi Jinping has promulgated a new law on foreign affairs to legitimize tough measures that Beijing is taking against the “bullying” of the “hegemonic West.” The statute, “The Law on Foreign Relations of the People’s Republic of China (PRC),” which took effect on July 1, will also anchor the supreme leader’s long-standing aspiration to build a China-centric global order that will challenge the framework established by the US-led Western Alliance since the end of World War II.
7/7/2023
ABC NewsLive updates: ASX plunges after US labour data stokes interest rate hike fears to cause sharp losses on Wall Street
Viva Energy is planning to sell 23 of its sites in South Australia ahead of its proposed acquisition of On The Run (OTR) from Peregrine Corporation.
7/7/2023
Alex Krainer NewsFrance under attack
The pawns are fighting in the streets of France, but the war is between France and the Anglo-American Empire. The government of French President Emmanuel Macron is under attack by the Anglo-American imperial establishment. The civil unrest that erupted across the nation was triggered by the 27 June 2023 Police killing of the 17-year old Nahel Merzouk (NM) in the Paris suburb of Nanterre.
6/7/2023
RT NewsUN agency approves Fukushima waste disposal plan
The move comes despite China describing the scheme as “extremely irresponsible”
6/7/2023
RT NewsChina accuses US of leading Taiwan to ‘abyss of disaster’
China’s Defense Ministry on Wednesday accused the US of “deliberately” escalating tensions in the Taiwan Strait after Washington authorized the sale of $440 million worth of military equipment to Taipei last week. The weapons package, which includes 30mm ammunition, small arms, combat weapon systems and other logistical support items, was approved last week by the US State Department. But in a sternly-worded statement, Beijing’s Defense Ministry spokesperson accused Washington of “crudely interfering” in its internal affairs.
6/7/2023
Zero HedgeUS Navy Thwarts Iranian Attempt To Seize 2 Oil Tankers After Shots Fired
The US Navy's Fifth Fleet has announced that early Wednesday Iranian naval vessels attempted to seize two oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz, which included firing shots at one of them.
5/7/2023
RT NewsIsrael launches airstrikes in Gaza
The attack came in response to several rockets fired from the Palestinian enclave.
5/7/2023
Sky NewsRisk of flooding in Perth as Swan River water rises
Higher than normal water levels were recorded across the Swan River in Perth, putting low-lying areas at risk of flooding.
5/7/2023
Sky NewsMagnitude 2.4 earthquake strikes Melbourne
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake has struck Melbourne on Wednesday morning in Pakenham.
5/7/2023
Zero HedgeUkraine 'Preparing For Nuclear Explosion' As Russia Reduces Zaporizhzhia Plant Presence
Ukraine's President Zelensky has once again been warning the public and the West that Russia is planning to stage some kind of disastrous nuclear fallout event centered on the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, Europe's largest. The claims from Ukrainian top officials have been persisting for weeks at this point, but have grown louder in the last several days, as Americans are busy with July 4th festivities.
4/7/2023
Zero HedgeChina Announces Export Controls On Two Metals Used In Chips, Citing "National Security"
China announced export controls on two rare earth metals, gallium and germanium, starting on August 1. According to the Ministry of Commerce, the move is to "safeguard national security and interests."
4/7/2023
CNNIsraeli forces launch biggest military operation in West Bank’s Jenin since 2002
Israeli forces launched what a military source said is its largest military operation in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin in more than 20 years, killing at least eight people and injuring about 100 others, according to Palestinian officials.
4/7/2023
News.com.auEconomists torn as RBA July interest rate decision looms
The woes of borrowers could get much worse, with thousands left with no way to pay their home loan if rates continue to rise at current rates.
4/7/2023
RT NewsMoscow targeted by drones – media
At least three drones have reportedly been intercepted en route towards the Russian capital
3/7/2023
9 News'Too much of a burden': Millions of Aussies are cutting back on heating as energy prices rise
Millions of Australian households are cutting back on heating in winter in a bid to save money as energy prices surge. New research by Finder found six million households - or 72 per cent - are using their heaters less due to cost of living pressures.
3/7/2023
ABC NewsOutback communities swap record heat temperatures for record winter rainfall, low temperatures
Mount Isa has almost doubled its July rainfall record since 9am Sunday. It comes just a week after June heat temperatures were broken across parts of outback Queensland. The record rainfall was paired with unusually cool temperatures for July.
3/7/2023
RT NewsItalians forced to cut back on food – industry report
The report showed household spending on groceries is in “sharp decline.” It dropped by 3.7% in 2022, and by 8.7% in the fourth quarter of 2022 when compared with the first quarter of 2021. “This has become a burden on overall consumption, given that spending on food accounts for 14% of all expenses, second only to spending on housing, water and energy (23%),” Confindustria wrote.
3/7/2023
Zero HedgeWashington's Resurgent Military Presence In The Philippines Provokes China
When the last US troops left the Philippines in the early 1990s, the prevailing assumption was that an extremely close military relationship between Washington and Manila would be just another relic of the Cold War. The decision by the Philippines Senate not to renew the US leases on Clark Air Base and Subic Bay Naval Base was quite emphatic. A thick layer of ash from the eruption of Mount Pinatubo made Clark unusable in any case, and public opinion in the country tended to both installations as a lingering, painful reminder of Washington’s colonial rule.
3/7/2023
Zero HedgeDalio: Why The World Is On The Brink Of Great Disorder
A few years ago, I saw three big things happening that hadn’t happened in my lifetime but had happened in the 1930-45 period. These were: The largest amounts of debt, the fastest rates of debt growth, and the greatest amounts of central bank printing of money and buying debt since 1930-45. The biggest gaps in wealth, income, values, and the greatest amounts of populism since the 1930-45 period. The greatest international great powers conflict, most importantly between the U.S. and China, since 1930-45.
30/6/2023
ReutersPopular sweetener to be labeled as possible carcinogen – Reuters
A cancer research branch of the World Health Organization (WHO) is set to designate the popular artificial sweetener aspartame as “possibly carcinogenic to humans” next month, according to Reuters. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) will deliver its ruling on July 14, after reviewing 1,300 studies, the news agency said on Thursday. It stated the impending announcement had been leaked by two insiders.
30/6/2023
Zero HedgeBRICS On The March
The BRICS countries represent 40% of the world population and 25% of the global GDP. Thanks to BRICS, China can impose its vision of international cooperation and Russia can show that it will not be isolated on the stage of global players.
30/6/2023
9 NewsMelbourne earthquake: Magnitude 4.6 quake hits Victoria
Thousands of Victorians were startled by tremors early this morning as a magnitude 4.6 earthquake rattled part of the state.
29/6/2023
ABC NewsGlobal ambition for renewable energy drives critical minerals boom, but new mines years away
Critical minerals are the mining industry's focus as the need for renewable energy grows. It can take up to 13 years for mines to get through application processes and begin mining. A coal mining giant is threatening to leave Queensland as the state focuses on critical minerals.
29/6/2023
RT NewsTaiwan scrambles jets after Russian warship sighting
Taiwanese navy ships and jets were dispatched to monitor the movements of two Russian frigates which were spotted sailing off the east coast of Taiwan on Tuesday, the defense ministry of the self-governed island has claimed. Land-based missile systems were also activated, the ministry statement added.
29/6/2023
Zero HedgeAnother Top Miner Predicts Copper 'Super Cycle' Amid Supply Shortage Fears Trigger By Energy Transition
Despite concerns about weak Chinese factory data and increasing risks of a global hard landing sometime in 2024, Eurasian Resources Group's (ERG) chief executive officer Benedikt Sobotka said the world's appetite for copper is set to soar and might even exceed supply over the next decade unless new mines are built. The demand increase is due to the ambitious energy transition goals set by governments.
29/6/2023
CNN NewsThe company supplying water to millions of Londoners is in deep trouble
Thames Water provides drinking water and waste water services to 15 million customers in London and the southeast of England. The utility, which counts one of Canada’s largest public pension funds among its top investors, has around £14 billion ($17.5 billion) of debt on its balance sheet.
29/6/2023
BBC NewsFrance shooting: Fresh unrest over police killing of teen
Thousands of extra security forces are facing a second night of unrest in France after a 17-year-old driver was shot and killed by police near Paris on Tuesday during a traffic check. The teenager, named as Nahel M, was shot at point-blank range as he drove off and crashed soon afterwards.
28/6/2023
RT NewsSaudi Arabia set to cut oil supply to US – Bloomberg
The kingdom is set to unilaterally reduce its crude production next month by 1 million barrels per day (bpd), which equates to a 10% drop. The move would slash the country’s total output to 9 million barrels a day, its lowest level since 2011. After the production cut, Riyadh would have less than 6 million barrels for export, according to Bloomberg estimates. As a result, oil exports to Western countries could be affected more than shipments to Asia, Saudi Arabia’s primary market, the outlet predicted.
28/6/2023
RT NewsSergey Karaganov: Here’s why Russia has to consider launching a nuclear strike on Western Europe
This month, there has been an active debate in Russia about the possibility of Moscow preemptively using nuclear weapons. Which would be at variance with the established doctrine. It began after the publication of an article by Professor Sergey Karaganov, which prompted a wide response from the domestic expert community.
28/6/2023
ABC NewsRecord-breaking winter heat to ease as 'unusual' widespread rainfall predicted for Queensland
Two widespread rainbands are predicted to move across Queensland in the coming days. Rainfall totals of up to 100mm are expected to fall across parts of Queensland this weekend. The wet weather will cause recent warm winter temperatures to drop.
28/6/2023
ABC NewsEnergy experts warn higher power prices could be the 'new normal' until transition to renewables is complete
From the beginning of the new financial year on Saturday, benchmark electricity prices will rise more than 20 per cent in south-east Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia.
28/6/2023
Zero HedgeLukashenko Confirms Wagner Leader's Arrival In Belarus, Urged Putin Not To Kill Him
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko confirmed Tuesday that Wagner leader Yevgeny Prigozhin has arrived in Belarus three days following the armed uprising he led against Russia's defense ministry, which has grabbed world headlines.
28/6/2023
Zero HedgeGermany To Station 4,000 Troops In NATO's Baltic 'Eastern Flank' Lithuania
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has revealed plans to station 4,000 soldiers in NATO ally Lithuania to assist in securing the alliance's eastern flank. "Germany is ready to permanently station a robust brigade in Lithuania," Pistorius said from Vilnius. Base housing will also be constructed to host the permanent deployment of troops, he described.
27/6/2023
Sky News'This isn't living': Salvation Army survey reveals Aussies struggling to pay utility bills amid rising cost of living pressures
New research from the Salvation Army has revealed more than half of Australia's most vulnerable are struggling to pay their utility bills on time amid mounting cost of living pressures. The survey found 64 per cent have been unable to afford their utility bills by the due date while 51 per cent were on hardship plans with their energy providers.
27/6/2023
RT NewsPutin addresses Wagner ‘betrayal’
The president thanked the people of Russia for their “endurance, unity and patriotism” and for showing “firm, unambiguous support for the constitutional order.” Attempts to foment internal unrest in Russia are “doomed to failure,” Putin added. The mutiny would have been put down in any case, Putin noted, accusing its organizers of betraying not just the country, but their own men, leading them astray into criminal fratricide.
27/6/2023
Zero HedgeOPEC Sees Global Oil Demand Surging 23% By 2045
Crude oil demand is set to rise to 110 million barrels daily by 2045, which would be a 23% increase from current levels.
26/6/2023
ABC NewsEmergency crews continue to monitor two Adelaide dams at risk of failing after heavy rainfall
A watch-and-act message is in place for a dam at Hope Forest. The wall of that dam has been compromised and there are road closures in place. Another warning is in place for a dam at Basket Range.
26/6/2023
Zero HedgeChina's Economy Is Faltering
China’s official youth unemployment rates were 20.8 and 20.4 percent in May and April, respectively—about four times the overall unemployment rate of 5.2 percent. It’s also about double the level of young unemployment just before pandemic measures kicked in.
26/6/2023
RT NewsTrain with chemicals slides into Montana river
Seven cars that fell into the water contained molten sulfur and hot asphalt, local authorities have said
26/6/2023
RT NewsKey moments of aborted Wagner revolt in Russia
RT breaks down how the private military company’s attempted rebellion unfolded.
22/6/2023
ABC NewsGas users say price controls have failed and the result is higher energy bills and pressure on interest rates
Gas producers say price caps have failed to deliver price certainty. There are concerns the federal government's long-awaited mandatory gas code of conduct is designed to please gas producers. The final details of the code will be released in July.
22/6/2023
CNNCDC will investigate sample from woman who reportedly died of swine flu in Brazil
The World Health Organization reports that the woman who died this year had two close contacts who worked at a swine farm near her home, but neither of the contacts tested positive for the virus. “Based on the information currently available, WHO considers this a sporadic case, and there is no evidence of person-to-person transmission of this event. The likelihood of community-level spread among humans and/or international disease spread through humans is low,” WHO said in a news release Friday.
22/6/2023
Zero HedgePrices Of Middle Eastern Oil Skyrocket On Sudden Surge In Chinese Demand
At a time when global recession concerns have depressed global oil prices to pre-Ukraine war levels, prices of Middle Eastern oil have skyrocketed on soaring demand from Asian refiners in China to Japan as the market takes stock of heavy trading by the industry’s biggest names this month.
22/6/2023
Zero HedgeThe Atlantic Is On Fire
Parts of the Atlantic Ocean are experiencing an "exceptional" marine heatwave, sparking concerns about marine life impacts off the coasts of the United Kingdom and Ireland, while scientists — particularly ones who monitor hurricanes are worried about an active season in the tropics.
21/6/2023
Sky NewsAustralia set for ‘expensive winter’ as energy prices confirmed to rise
On average NSW and SA residents will pay 30 per cent more, Vic 25 per cent and Qld 26 per cent more.
21/6/2023
ABC NewsThe Reserve Bank has pointed directly to the elephant in the room
The Reserve Bank has pointed directly to the inflation elephant in the room — that "some" companies are indeed helping to drive inflation with aggressive price increases.
21/6/2023
ABC News'Synthetic human embryos' were created using stem cells. What are they, and why were they made?
Announcements from scientists at a recent international stem cell conference in Boston caught the eye of the press in the past week. The Guardian reported the creation of "synthetic human embryos" and a "model human embryo with a heartbeat and traces of blood". But what exactly are these scientists doing and why? Are they really growing human embryos in the lab? And what are the legal and ethical implications?
21/6/2023
ABC NewsRussian air strikes hit Kyiv, other cities as Ukraine reports progress in counteroffensive
Russia says its forces have destroyed eight ammunition warehouses across Ukraine. Moscow says Ukrainian forces struck the Russian-controlled town of Nova Kakhova, killing a woman and wounding four civilians. Ukraine says its forces in the south and east are "actively destroying the enemy, physically clearing Ukraine".
21/6/2023
Zero HedgeQatar Ready To Ink New 27-Year Gas Deal With China
China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) and QatarEnergy are expected to sign a 27-year agreement, which will allow China to purchase 4 million metric tons of liquefied natural gas (LNG) a year, Reuters reported on Tuesday. Sources familiar with the deal told Reuters that CNPC also will take an equity stake in the eastern expansion of Qatar’s North Field LNG project. The stake is the equivalent of 5 percent of one LNG train with a capacity of 8 million tonnes per year.
20/6/2023
RT NewsRussian nukes in Belarus indefinitely – senior diplomat
Moscow would only consider repatriating them if US removes its own nuclear weapons from Europe, the Foreign Ministry official said.
20/6/2023
Zero HedgeTwo Tropical Waves Develop In "Deep Tropics," Possible Harbinger Of Busy Atlantic Hurricane Season
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring two tropical waves that formed off Africa in recent days and are heading west across the Atlantic Ocean. One has a very high probability of formation within the next 48 hours.
20/6/2023
Taipei TimesRussia moves nukes into Belarus: Putin
Discussing the use of nuclear weapons lowers the nuclear threshold, Putin said. As for NATO’s insistence that Russia reduce its stockpile, he added: ‘Screw them’
20/6/2023
RT NewsRussia has launched ‘active offensive’ operation – Kiev
Moscow is seeking to seize the initiative from Kiev by launching several attacks in the Donbass and the Kharkov region, Ukrainian officials have claimed.
19/6/2023
ABC NewsSlug numbers increase across south-eastern Australia thanks to triple La Niña
Slug numbers in crops are at unprecedented levels across southern Australia. Farmers are having to use more bait than expected to curb the problem. Crops losses and bait costs will impact farmers' bottom lines.
19/6/2023
Zero HedgeTaliban & China Discuss Banking Cooperation
The Taliban’s governor of the Afghan central bank Hidayatullah Badri met with Chinese envoy Wang Yu this week to discuss banking ties and business, the bank’s spokesperson informed Reuters on Friday. "In this meeting, economy, banking relations, business and some related topics were discussed," said Badri.
16/6/2023
News.com.au’Longest anybody can remember’: Recession call no Aussie wants to hear
Aussies are being screwed over by “toxic” leaders who don’t want you to know you’re getting poorer – and things could soon get a lot worse.
16/6/2023
ReutersSuspended For Providing Balanced News On Ukraine
Last Friday The Guardian Australia website carried a news report, with a follow-up piece on Monday, whose implications for free speech are profoundly disturbing.
16/6/2023
ReutersUS, Iran in talks to cool tensions with a mutual 'understanding'
DUBAI/PARIS, June 16 (Reuters) - The United States is holding talks with Iran to sketch out steps that could limit the Iranian nuclear programme, release some detained U.S. citizens and unfreeze some Iranian assets abroad, Iranian and Western officials said.
15/6/2023
ABC NewsWestern Australia's controversial forest burning regime comes under the microscope
Conservationists have compiled images of charred wilderness in a report aimed at convincing the West Australian government of the need for an independent review of the state's prescribed burning practices.
15/6/2023
ABC NewsIPART approves council rates hikes of up to 46 per cent as cost-of-living pressures bite
The independent pricing regular granted 14 of 17 applications to exceed rate caps. Three others were approved to a lower rate than asked. IPART previously capped council rate hikes at 3.7 per cent.
15/6/2023
RT NewsAustralia to stop Russia from building new embassy – PM
Anthony Albanese said he wants to terminate the lease agreement for the plot of land where the proposed embassy would be.
15/6/2023
BBC NewsUkraine war: 'Extremely fierce battles' as Kyiv seeks to advance
"Extremely fierce battles" are raging in parts of Ukraine as Kyiv's forces continue their counter-offensive, the country's deputy defence minister says. Hanna Maliar wrote on Telegram that Ukrainian forces had managed to advance near Bakhmut in the east and Zaporizhzhia in the south. But she conceded Russian forces were mounting a stiff defence in some areas.
15/6/2023
Zero HedgeChina Rebukes US In Phone Call Ahead Of Blinken's Arrival In Beijing Sunday
A Blinken trip to China has finally been confirmed, following the latest, albeit tense, phone call between the US Secretary of State and his Chinese counterpart Qin Gang. Both sides have said Blinken will be in Beijing on Sunday and Monday. Qin told Blinken in the Wednesday call the US must stop meddling in China's affairs.
14/6/2023
ABC NewsEgg producers blame shortage, high prices on industry uncertainty due to shift from cage to free range
Egg prices are on the rise and supermarkets are running low on the weekly shopping staple. A farmer says industry uncertainty caused by the shift from cage to free-range is to blame. Coles and Woolworth plan to phase out caged eggs completely by 2025.
14/6/2023
ABC NewsADF shifts focus to water-based training in line with Australia's Defence Strategic Review
Water-based exercises are being given greater importance as part of the ADF's shift. Experts say the move shows a greater focus on the Indo-Pacific. Commanders say it will also allow smoother deployment in natural disasters like floods.
14/6/2023
Zero HedgeEU NatGas Jumps Again, Up 15% As Supply Fears Driven By Extended Outages In Norway
European natural gas prices erupted for the second time in days after outage concerns at major Norwegian gas plants and fields sparked concerns among traders about tightening supplies. Dutch month-ahead gas futures, Europe's benchmark, jumped as high as 14.4% to 35.50 euros a megawatt-hour in Amsterdam late in the European session. EU Natgas prices bottomed at the start of the month at around 22 euros and have since risen 54%.
14/6/2023
RT NewsUN reveals new Russian oil supplies to North Korea
Exports of oil from Moscow to Pyongyang have resumed after a two-year halt, the UN’s sanctions committee says
13/6/2023
RT NewsLack of Russian gas can bring German industry to standstill – minister
Robert Habeck said Berlin has “no secure scenario” for what will happen once Ukraine’s transit contract expires
13/6/2023
ABC NewsRed fire ants spread west of Great Dividing Range, nests detected in Toowoomba
Two fire ant nests have been detected and destroyed in Kleinton, near Toowoomba. Authorities suspect the dangerous pests may have been moved in a load of soil or mulch. Biosecurity groups say the ants could have a worse impact on the country than cane toads.
12/6/2023
ABC NewsInflation is high but is the Reserve Bank raising interest rates into a recession?
Inflation is still too high, interest rate rises may not be over, and the higher they go, the more Australians will lose their jobs, and the more mortgage borrowers will find it harder to pay the bills — so it's a legitimate question.
12/6/2023
Zero HedgeGermany's Regulator Warns The Energy Crisis Is Far From Over
According to the president of Germany’s energy regulator, the energy crisis isn’t over yet despite high natural gas storage levels. Natural gas storage facilities in the EU are currently at 70% capacity while in Germany natural gas storage tanks are 76% full. In order to secure enough gas supply for the coming winter, Germany will need a storage level of 75% by the first of September.
12/6/2023
Zero HedgeCovid-19 Created In Wuhan Lab Through Classified Bioweapons Program: US Investigators
Researchers in Wuhan, China working with the Chinese military were genetically manipulating the world's deadliest coronaviruses to create a new mutant virus right around the time that the Covid-19 pandemic began, according to the Sunday Times, which has reviewed hundreds of documents, "Including previously confidential reports, internal memos, scientific papers and email correspondence that has been obtained through sources or by freedom of information campaigners in the three years since the pandemic started."
8/6/2023
RT NewsWestern nations fret over rising Arctic tensions – FT
Policymakers have reportedly expressed fears that Russia and China will exploit turmoil to increase their influence in the region.
8/6/2023
9 News'Unusually powerful' earthquake strikes off Cairns
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake has been detected off the coast of Cairns in Far North Queensland. The quake happened around 10pm yesterday, about 130kms off Cairns, according to Australian government department Geoscience Australia. It was described as "unusually powerful" by Earthquake List Australia.
8/6/2023
ABC NewsFlooding the front line
The water in Ukraine’s Nova Kakhovka dam has surged downstream, flooding villages, threatening food and water supplies, and changing Russia’s war.
8/6/2023
RT NewsNATO states may send troops to Ukraine – ex-chief
Former NATO secretary general-turned-Ukrainian presidential adviser, Anders Rasmussen, has claimed that some member states may volunteer to send their soldiers to Ukraine, if the country is not offered security assurances on a wide range of issues at an upcoming summit.
6/6/2023
ABC NewsHow did the construction industry enter an insolvency crisis, and how can it get out?
The data bears this out. According to ASIC, 1,709 construction companies entered administration between July 2022 and April 2023, up from 1,284 in the same period 12 months earlier.
6/6/2023
Zero HedgeEl Niño Fears Surge Among CEOs As Economy In Crosshairs Of Extreme Weather
As we have highlighted, the global economic impact of El Niño could be in the trillions of dollars over the next several years. American business leaders are bracing for weather disruptions as their discussion on recent earnings calls about the damaging weather phenomenon surges to multi-year highs.
6/6/2023
Sky News‘Can’t sugar-coat it’: Bill Shorten says he feels for Australian households doing it tough ahead of Reserve Bank’s cash rate call
Bill Shorten conceded that a cash rate increase will cause millions of Australians more financial pain, as an economist warns the Reserve Bank not to “kill the economy” chasing inflation.
1/6/2023
ABC NewsIran increasing enriched uranium stocks, holding 23 times the limit, says nuclear watchdog
Iran has enough uranium enriched to up to 60 per cent for two bombs. The IAEA estimates Iran's stockpile is now 23 times the 202.8-kg limit imposed by the 2015 deal. The reports said Iran had given a satisfactory answer explaining the presence of uranium particles at one site.
1/6/2023
ABC NewsRat and mice numbers rise in outback Queensland as residents fear a dangerous fire season
Hoards of mice and rats are being recorded on properties across the state. A big wet season and last year's bumper crop season have created ideal breeding conditions. Residents in the north-west are being urged to prepare for a dangerous fire season.
1/6/2023
ABC NewsEV batteries pose big risks — and new figures reveal how much hazardous waste they could create
Australia will need to deal with an estimated 30,000 tonnes of old EV batteries by 2030. Experts warn the large volume of e-waste could pose health, environmental and fire threats. The national body set up to deal with battery waste says the industry needs to take urgent action.
1/6/2023
RT NewsAmericans face ‘unprecedented’ food insecurity
A new study has found that growing numbers of people are going hungry as government benefits are reduced and grocery prices soar.
31/5/2023
Sky News‘Harshest possible measures’: Russia vows to retaliate after Moscow targeted by drone strikes described as ‘terrorist activity’
Russia has pledged to respond in the “harshest” way possible after Moscow was targeted by a series of drone attacks, which Kyiv has denied responsibility for.
31/5/2023
RT NewsUS to announce more Russia sanctions
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the new measures will target drones and “disinformation”.
31/5/2023
Zero HedgeGlobal Debt Soars Again
Global debt levels soared by $8.3 trillion in the first quarter of 2023, climbing to $305 trillion, nearly the record high set in the first quarter of 2022, according to the Institute of International Finance. This means almost 335% of GDP.
31/5/2023
RT NewsNorth Korea plans its first spy satellite
Pyongyang has claimed that space-based reconnaissance is necessary to monitor “reckless” US-South Korean military exercises.
30/5/2023
RT NewsChina plans manned Moon mission by end of decade
China is planning to send astronauts to the Moon by 2030, Lin Xiqiang, deputy director of the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA), announced on Monday. He added that the mission would focus on mastering manned space flight technology and prepare the groundwork for further lunar exploration.
30/5/2023
BBCKosovo: Fresh clashes as Nato troops called in to northern towns
Nato has condemned as "totally unacceptable" attacks by demonstrators in Kosovo that left some 25 of its peacekeepers injured. Police and Nato troops clashed with Serb protesters in the north where there has been unrest over the installation of ethnic Albanian mayors.
30/5/2023
Zero HedgeChinese Developers Resorting To "Negative Down Payment" Practices
China's real estate agencies have been quietly resorting to some of the oldest tricks in the US housing bubble book, such as marketing homebuying with "zero down payment" or "negative down payment" so that consumers not only don't need to pay for down payment but also can obtain funds for future renovation, according to media reports.
30/5/2023
ReutersJapan puts missile defences on alert as North Korea warns of satellite launch
Japan says it will shoot down any threatening N.Korea projectile. U.S., South Korea say planned launch violates U.N. resolutions. Pyongyang's satellite would follow Seoul's rocket launch.
26/5/2023
Canberra TimesAustralian Federal Police grilled over PwC links after Treasury refers for investigation
Senior federal police have been quizzed over personal ties to staff at embattled consultant firm PricewaterhouseCoopers after Treasury revealed it had referred the firm for investigation.
26/5/2023
9 NewsWarning after outbreak of Legionnaires' disease discovered in Melbourne's south-east
A warning has been issued after an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in Melbourne's south-east.Anyone who has been in Cheltenham or its surrounding suburbs since early May and develop a flu-like illness are being urged by the Department of Health to seek urgent medical care.
26/5/2023
ABC NewsAustralian Nursing Federation's WA branch fined $350,000 over strike outside state parliament
The union for Western Australia's nurses and midwives has received a record $350,000 fine for a strike outside state parliament last year that attracted thousands of nurses at the height of a bitter dispute over pay and conditions.
26/5/2023
ABC NewsAnimal activist poses as tradie to gain entry to pork industry office, claims CEO
The pork industry has slammed animal activist groups in an emotional appearance in parliament.
25/5/2023
Zero HedgeWorld's Largest Real Estate Market On The Brink Of Collapse: Experts
Recent statistics from China’s central bank show that home buyers’ enthusiasm has fallen drastically. Despite price cuts and incentives, the world’s largest housing market continues to slump, and China’s banking sector is taking a hit on two fronts, as both defaults and prepayments rise. Meanwhile, China’s developers are starting to show the strain, with real estate giant Wanda Group making headlines this week as the value of its dollar bonds plunged.
25/5/2023
Zero HedgeVessel Stuck In Egypt's Suez Canal
There have been several groundings in the canal over the last few years. The most significant disruption to global trade occurred in 2021 when the Ever Given containership blocked the canal for almost a week.
23/5/2023
News.com.auMillions prepare to flee homes as Mexico volcano spews more ash
Millions of people in Mexico have been warned to prepare for a possible evacuation after increased activity from the country's most dangerous active volcano, which has been spewing ash into several nearby towns since last week, according to authorities.
23/5/2023
Zero HedgeRussia Issues Dire Warning After US Approves Ukrainian Strikes On Crimea
Russia has issued another stern warning related to further potential Ukrainian attacks on Crimea. "Strikes on this territory are considered by us as an attack on any other region of the Russian Federation. It is important that the United States is fully aware of the Russian response," Moscow’s ambassador to the US, Anatoly Antonov, warned Sunday.
23/5/2023
Zero HedgeSaboteurs Mount Large Attack On Russia's Belgorod, Leaving At Least 8 Wounded
President Vladimir Putin was reportedly briefed after the attack on Grayvoronsky district by the border. "Ukraine denies responsibility and said Russian citizens from two paramilitary groups were behind the attack," BBC reports.
22/5/2023
RT NewsPutin congratulates troops on battlefield success
The Russian president has praised Wagner fighters and regular army servicemen for completing the capture of Artyomovsk
22/5/2023
RT NewsPutin congratulates troops on battlefield success
The Russian president has praised Wagner fighters and regular army servicemen for completing the capture of Artyomovsk
22/5/2023
Zero HedgeChina Bans Micron As Supplier Over 'Major National Security Risk'
In retaliation over a sweeping US ban on selling advanced chip-making technology to China, Beijing is now banning major Chinese firms from doing business with Micron Technology, claiming that its products pose a 'major national-security risk,' the Wall Street Journal reports.
18/5/2023
BBC NewsG7 summit: Taiwan looms large as Japan prepares to host leaders
At Japan's Naha airbase in Okinawa, the roar of F-15 fighter jets dwarfs the sound of commercial planes that share the same runway. Three jets take off one after the other, to start the day's training - mostly scenarios involving combat and aircraft interception.
18/5/2023
RT NewsErdogan reveals grain deal decision
The Black Sea Initiative will go on for 60 more days, the Turkish president has said.
18/5/2023
RT NewsMoscow and Tehran sign key rail deal
The new route will help diversify international trade flows, according to President Putin.
18/5/2023
RT NewsRussia fields new artillery system
The Malva self-propelled howitzer is the counterpart to a French-made systems used by Kiev.
17/5/2023
ABC NewsWA truck driver shortage leaves freight companies struggling
WA trucking companies are looking to source drivers from overseas, but shortages are causing problems internationally as well. For some, the challenge is being compounded by the native logging ban due to come into effect in 2024. The Western Roads Federation is training mature-age women and migrants to try and increase driver numbers.
17/5/2023
CNNHundreds feared dead in Myanmar after Cyclone Mocha
Cyclone Mocha barreled into Myanmar’s coast on Sunday, collapsing houses, felling trees, bringing down telephone poles and severely compromising communication lines in conflict-racked Rakhine state, home to hundreds of thousands of displaced people.
16/5/2023
ABC NewsAmid 'once-in-a-generation' inflation battle, interest rates unlikely to fall back, warns former RBA boss Glenn Stevens
Former RBA governor Glenn Stevens warns interest rates are unlikely to fall back much from current levels. He says it is rare for inflation to be controlled from such high levels without a recession. The Westpac-Melbourne Institute survey shows consumer confidence is at similar levels to the early pandemic and 1990s recession periods.
16/5/2023
Sky News'Culture of lawlessness': Whistleblower makes explosive claims about the TikTok's shocking links to Chinese Communist Party
The Chinese Communist Party was given unfettered access to user data and had secret offices inside TikTok headquarters, according to explosive new claims by a whistleblower from parent company ByteDance.
16/5/2023
Zero HedgeRussia Strikes Ukrainian Arms Depot, Prompting Speculation Of Possible Fallout
Moscow says its forces have destroyed a large munitions depot in Ukraine’s western city of Khmelnytskyi.
16/5/2023
Zero HedgeRussian Jet Intercepts French, German Aircraft Near Border; Belarus Puts Troops On High Alert
Russia's defense ministry on Monday said the military scrambled fighter jets in response to surveillance aircraft from NATO countries approaching its border. Interfax reported based on the statement that German and French aircraft approached the Russian border in the Baltic region, before being warned off by the Russian fighters.
16/5/2023
Zero HedgeThey are Lying to You! Dr. McCullough Sounds the Alarms on mRNA in Your Food
Dr. Peter McCullough, outspoken critic of COVID-19 mandates and jabs, uncovered an alarming scientific study coming from the Chinese researchers Quan Zhang et al. innocuously titled: “An oral vaccine for SARS-CoV-2 RBD mRNA-bovine milk-derived exosomes induces a neutralizing antibody response in vivo.”
12/5/2023
ABC NewsTablelands buoyed by agriculture as northern Australia's biggest rural population reaches 50,000
Tucked into the lush highlands west of Cairns is northern Australia's largest rural population, and it is booming again with agriculture seemingly the primary catalyst.
12/5/2023
7 NewsElectricity credit among cost of living relief as WA delivers bumper surplus in 2023-24 state budget
West Australians are set to benefit from cost-of-living relief payments and record health investment, as the state government unveiled another bumper budget surplus.
11/5/2023
News.com.auPacific island nation rocked by massive earthquake
A major earthquake rocked the Pacific island of Tonga on Thursday morning. The 7.5 magnitude quake struck 73km northwest of Hihifo island, according to Geoscience Australia.
11/5/2023
News.com.auGrim ‘X-date’ looms as America faces debt ceiling turmoil
America is running out of cash – fast – and widespread economic chaos, job losses and defaults are now predicted to be just days away.
11/5/2023
RT NewsRussia-China trade booming – data
According to its report released on Tuesday, bilateral trade soared more than 43% in January-April compared with a year ago, to $73 billion. During that period, Chinese exports to Russia jumped 67.2% in annual terms to $33.6 billion, while imports from the country rose almost 25% to $39.4 billion.
11/5/2023
RT NewsGeorgian president accuses Russia of ‘provocation’
“Resuming direct flights and lifting a visa ban with Georgia is unacceptable as long as Russia continues its aggression on Ukraine and occupies our territory,” Zourabichvili stated in a tweet on Wednesday. The Georgian president was referring to Russia’s cooperation with South Ossetia and Abkhazia, which broke away from Tbilisi in the 1990s and were recognized as independent states by Moscow after the 2008 Russian-Georgian conflict.
11/5/2023
Zero HedgePakistan Wants To Pay In Chinese Yuan For Russia's Crude Oil
Cash-strapped Pakistan hopes it can pay for future Russian crude oil deliveries in Chinese yuan, Pakistani Minister of Power, Khurram Dastgir Khan, told Bloomberg in an interview published on Wednesday.
10/5/2023
ABC NewsPolice find missing woman Rikki Mitchell after eight days in north Queensland bushland
Police say she survived in bushland by drinking from puddles. She has scratches and cuts but no serious injuries.
10/5/2023
ABC NewsCould a frozen ancient virus thawed by climate change cause the next pandemic?
Climate change threatens human life in many ways but one of the less obvious could be a rise in pandemics. A warming climate could release ancient pathogens, such as bacteria and viruses, that have been frozen in permafrost in the polar regions for millennia, Jean-Michel Claverie tells ABC RN's Future Tense.
9/5/2023
Zero HedgeTumbling Chinese Commodity Imports Signal Two-Speed Recovery
Futures are limping lower after overnight China reported that export growth moderated from 14.8% in March to 8.5% in April, slightly better than market expectations, and unchanged from the 1Q23 average, while Imports unexpectedly collapsed, badly missing expectations.
9/5/2023
Sky NewsNSW residents brace for early winter conditions along the coast
New South Wales residents experienced an early onset of winter yesterday, with freezing temperatures and dangerous surf conditions along the coast.
9/5/2023
ABC NewsRussia launches swarm of kamikaze drones in Ukraine amid 'security concerns' ahead of annual Victory Day
While 60 Iranian-made kamikaze drones were fired by Russia, all were shot down by Ukraine. Some Russian cities have cancelled V-day celebrations, citing unspecified "security concerns". Russian mercenary Wagner Group says it is receiving ammunition needed to take Bakhmut
9/5/2023
ABC NewsLismore floods aftermath debate asks if land management could slow flow of water
Stuart Andrews claims Natural Sequence Farming could take more than 2 metres off a flood peak. Southern Cross University professor Jerry Vanclay has questioned those claims, and says up to 1 metre is more realistic. Lismore City Council says it would need a grant to conduct scientific trials.
9/5/2023
News.com.auWoman lost in bush survived on wine and lollies for five days
The woman, who was missing for five days, was able to survive partly due to some items she had luckily stashed away in her vehicle.
9/5/2023
News.com.auWoman lost in bush survived on wine and lollies for five days
The woman, who was missing for five days, was able to survive partly due to some items she had luckily stashed away in her vehicle.
9/5/2023
Zero HedgeIs El Nino Supercharging Heatwave Across Asia?
A heat wave in Asia and record-high temperatures in Europe could be an early indication of an emerging El Nino weather pattern about to unleash above-average temperatures across the Northern Hemisphere this summer.
3/5/2023
RT NewsDollar being ‘gradually abandoned’ – IMF boss
Kristalina Georgieva says there are no viable alternatives for a global reserve currency.
3/5/2023
Sky NewsPhilip Lowe slammed by small business owner in Perth as Jim Chalmers concedes Australians are 'under pump' amid rate rise
Treasurer Jim Chalmers concedes Australians are “under the pump” after incessant rate rises as RBA boss Philip Lowe is slammed at a business dinner following the controversial decision.
3/5/2023
Zero HedgeAnother Train Derailment In Russia Suggests Stepped-Up Covert Sabotage Campaign
Aor the second consecutive day, a Russian freight train has been derailed not far from the Ukrainian border, in what appears to be another sabotage attack. These cross-border irregular warfare attacks seem to be stepping up simultaneous to the so-called Ukrainian Spring counteroffensive being stalled.
28/4/2023
news.com.auAustralia’s east coast set to be hit with a weekend of persistent, heavy rain
Australia’s east coast is expected to be an absolute wash out this weekend with a drenching in Sydney and up to 200mm of rain in some areas.
28/4/2023
Zero HedgeCDC Officials Make False Statements About Possible COVID-19 Vaccine Side Effects
Officials with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have made multiple false statements this month regarding possible COVID-19 vaccine side effects, continuing a trend of mis- and disinformation from the public health agency.
28/4/2023
Epoch TimesEXCLUSIVE: CDC Finds Hundreds of Safety Signals for Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 Vaccines
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has identified hundreds of safety signals for the two most widely administered COVID-19 vaccines, according to monitoring results obtained by The Epoch Times.
27/4/2023
ABC NewsMilk, cheese prices increase at fastest pace in decades as consumers shop around for bargains
Grocery prices are up 8 per cent compared to this time last year. Dairy prices have risen 15 per cent due in part to increased production costs. Bread, meat, fruit and vegetable prices have all increased too.
27/4/2023
ABC NewsHow a potential 'extreme' El Niño weather pattern would affect Australia
All seven international models agree an El Niño will occur by August. The Bureau of Meteorology says there is a guarantee it will eventuate due to the time of year. La Niña will provide a buffer to a dry winter for some, but not all.
27/4/2023
Zero HedgeBiden, Yoon Agree: Response To North Korean Nuclear Attack Would Include US Nukes
South Korea's Yoon for his part took a tough stance in response to Pyongyang's recent frequent missile drills and nuclear rhetoric, saying "peace with North comes through superior force, not 'goodwill'" - according to AFP. Yoon also said that the response to a possible North Korean nuclear attack would include US nukes.
27/4/2023
Zero HedgeUS Warns China It Will Ramp Up Military Drills In The Region
The Biden administration has forewarned China that it plans to bolster military drills and the US presence in the region, particularly off the Korean peninsula where it's decided to send nuclear-armed submarines as extra deterrence against North Korean threats aimed at Seoul.
26/4/2023
RT NewsUS deploys more cyber-commandos abroad
Military hackers are already at work in 20 countries including Ukraine, a top general told reporters.
26/4/2023
Zero Hedge'Zombified' Banks, Soaring US Risk, & Liquidity-Suck Spark Plunge In Stocks & Bond Yields
Extreme positioning (bonds record short) meets macro weakness (sentiment and soft data crashing) meets liquidity suck (M2 collapsing) meets systemic threats (debt ceiling) meets idiosyncratic problems (FRC - banking system, and UPS - consumer).
26/4/2023
Zero HedgeUkraine Postponed Attacks Inside Russia Due To US Pressure: Leaked Intel
The Washington Post reported Monday that Ukraine’s military intelligence directorate, known as HUR, was planning major strikes inside Russia in February that were postponed due to US pressure.
24/4/2023
RT NewsGerman tanks pose problems for Ukraine – Foreign Policy
Ukraine will likely have to procure a range of different munitions, rather than a single type, for German-made Leopard tanks, supplied by some of its western backers, Foreign Policy has reported.
24/4/2023
9 NewsSudan fighting hastens evacuations of diplomats, citizens
Foreign governments evacuated diplomats, staff and others trapped in Sudan on Sunday as rival generals battled for a ninth day with no sign of a truce that had been declared for a major Muslim holiday.
24/4/2023
ABC News$50 million boost for long COVID research as parliamentary inquiry hands down report
A parliamentary inquiry into long COVID and repeat COVID infections has handed down its final report. It's recommended better data collection, guidelines for treatment, a national summit, and a panel to advise on indoor air quality. A national plan to respond to long COVID is set to be established.
24/4/2023
RT NewsMultiple civilians killed and injured as Ukraine shells Donetsk
The city has been targeted by Kiev’s forces with heavy artillery and rocket fire, according to local officials
20/4/2023
ABC NewsThe Reserve Bank review will make 51 recommendations, and the governor's power is under the microscope
The most important of these recommendations is to bring in more expertise to challenge the governor, particularly when it comes to setting interest rates. The current board is made up of two RBA members, the Treasury secretary, five businesspeople and an academic.
20/4/2023
RT NewsIndustry body warns Germans about future gas shortages
Germany will have to put up with further gas consumption restrictions or face a severe gas shortage if the next winter is cold, the nation’s Gas Storage Association (INES) warned in a forecast published on Wednesday.
20/4/2023
RT NewsUS settles Covid vaccine injury claims
Three years into the US Covid-19 vaccination rollout, just three of more than 8,000 people who have sued the federal government over injuries they believe the vaccine caused have won any payout, according to recently-published data from the US Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) cited by Reuters on Tuesday. Two of the patients developed myocarditis and a third had an anaphylactic reaction from the shot, according to the data - all potentially life-threatening conditions for which they received a total of less than $5,000 from the Countermeasures Injury Compensation Program (CICP), a “no-fault” government tribunal.
20/4/2023
Zero HedgeMassive Strike Hits Canada As Inflation Discontent Spreads Around The World
The mushroom cloud of central bank monetary destruction keeps growing, and is increasingly fueling discontent among workers whose standards of living are eroding along with the purchasing power of their wages.
20/4/2023
Zero HedgeChinese Lab Developed COVID-19 Virus, Senate Report Claims
The COVID-19 virus originated in a Chinese laboratory and was leaked unintentionally, a new U.S. Senate report concludes.
19/4/2023
ABC NewsGas power a critical safety net in energy transition set to cost 'trillions', top universities say
A landmark report has modelled Australia's pathway to carbon neutrality by 2050. The report found Australia's biggest grid will need to triple in size by 2030 to be on track. The authors say trillions of dollars will be needed to decarbonise Australia's economy.
19/4/2023
ABC NewsThousands of young people experiencing homelessness in Australia, as services call for national plan
More than 45,000 people under 25 in Australia are homeless, according to ABS data. Organisations are calling for a national plan to address the issue. They are also say more support services and accommodation options are needed.
19/4/2023
Al JazeeraFighting continues in Sudan hours after ceasefire was to begin
The regular army and the rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) accused each other of failing to respect the truce.
19/4/2023
Zero HedgeThis Will Not Be A Normal Recession
A US recession is looking increasingly imminent, but the usual playbook of a deep equity selloff and Treasuries acting as a hedge may not apply to the same extent. The US looks as if it will be in a recession very soon, if it isn’t already in one.
18/4/2023
Al JazeeraMore than 180 people killed in Sudan fighting: UN envoy
TVolker Perthes says warring sides don’t appear to want peace mediation as strong clashes continue in the country.
18/4/2023
Zero HedgeUS Navy Sails Destroyer Through Taiwan Strait After China's War Games
The US Navy sailed its guided-missile destroyer, the USS Milius, through the Taiwan Strait on Monday as part of a "freedom of navigation" exercise just days after China's large-scale military drills around Taiwan, reported Reuters. According to the Navy's 7th Fleet, the USS Milius conducted a "routine Taiwan Strait transit" through waters "where high-seas freedoms of navigation and overflight apply in accordance with international law."
18/4/2023
Sky NewsAustralia’s economy on ‘knife-edge’ and staring down ‘consumer recession’ after unnecessary RBA hikes in grim warning
At least 300,000 homeowners are staring down a devastating economic outlook with experts warning Australia’s fiscal future is on a “knife-edge” in a scathing rebuke of the RBA’s “unnecessary” rate hikes.
17/4/2023
Sky NewsInflation has stopped increasing but is still ‘very high’
Australian Financial Review Political Editor Phillip Coorey says inflation has stopped increasing but is still “very high”. “We’ve levelled it off, we’ve got to get it down still,” Mr Coorey told Sky News Australia.
17/4/2023
ABC NewsRecord-breaking rain halts sugarcane planting as regions drenched with 61mm in 30 minutes
Up to 61mm fell in 30 minutes this morning as thunderstorms swept across north Queensland. The heaviest falls were recorded south of Townsville where sugarcane planting is underway. Farmers say the downpour will set some growers back by weeks.
17/4/2023
RT NewsDeath toll grows in Sudan clashes
Hospitals are running out of critical supplies amid the ongoing bloodshed, WHO said
17/4/2023
Zero Hedge"Newly Discovered Seafloor Seep" Off Oregon Coast On Fault Line May Be Harbinger To Major Quake
"Chemically distinct liquid shooting up from the seafloor" has been detected by researchers on a stretch of a 600-mile-long fault line in the Pacific Ocean, which is situated only 50 miles away from the Oregon coast, and could potentially trigger a catastrophic earthquake in the Pacific Northwest.
17/4/2023
Zero HedgeSouth Korea Fires Warning Shots At North Korean Patrol Boat That Breached Boundary
A dangerous live-fire incident has been reported in a disputed sea border patrolled by both North and South Korea on Saturday. Reportedly a North Korean vessel had been pursuing a Chinese fishing boat, according to the military statement, and subsequently retreated after warning shots were fired from a South Korean military patrol boat.
14/4/2023
7 News‘Abnormally high tides, flooding, destructive winds’: Cyclone Ilsa crosses WA coast
Tropical Cyclone Ilsa has crossed Western Australia’s northwest coast as a category four storm, with winds at its centre reaching 195km/h.
14/4/2023
7 NewsUranium shipment found at Heathrow Airport sparks UK counter-terrorism probe
A potentially deadly uranium package has been seized at London’s Heathrow Airport, with UK counter-terrorism police and national security authorities called in to investigate.
14/4/2023
ABC News18,000 cows killed in Texas dairy farm explosion
An explosion at a dairy farm in the Texas Panhandle has killed an estimated 18,000 cows and injured one person in one of the deadliest barn fires recorded since the US Animal Welfare Institute first began tracking them.
13/4/2023
ABC NewsTropical Cyclone Ilsa set to make landfall tonight as WA's Kimberley, Pilbara brace for damaging winds, rain
Severe Tropical Cyclone Ilsa has rapidly intensified and is approaching WA's north-west coast. Gale-force winds and heavy rain are expected to impact communities from today. The system is likely to make landfall between Port Hedland and Bidyadanga tonight.
13/4/2023
ABC NewsThe Australian town where water insecurity is felt more than some communities in Bangladesh
Imagine living in a first-world country and being too frightened to drink tap water. This is the reality for Indigenous residents in the north-west New South Wales town of Walgett, a community that has been living off emergency bore water for roughly five years. "We can't drink the water out the tap," Aboriginal mum Lorraine Murray told 7.30. "It's filth. It stinks."
13/4/2023
BBC NewsGhana first to approve 'world-changer' malaria vaccine
Ghana is the first country to approve a new malaria vaccine that has been described as a "world-changer" by the scientists who developed it. The vaccine - called R21 - appears to be hugely effective, in stark contrast to previous ventures in the same field. Ghana's drug regulators have assessed the final trial data on the vaccine's safety and effectiveness, which is not yet public, and have decided to use it.
13/4/2023
Zero Hedge"Burned Alive:" Explosion Kills 18,000 Cows In Texas
A dairy farm in Texas was rocked by a massive explosion that resulted in the deaths of thousands of cattle, reported local media outlet KFDA. Fire crews in Dimmitt, Texas, responded to an explosion and fire that engulfed multiple building structures at South Fork Dairy on Monday evening. Reports suggest over 18,000 cattle were killed in the blaze.
13/4/2023
Zero HedgeUS Bombs Targets In Eastern Syria After Rocket Attack Against Occupation Base
The US launched a number of airstrikes on Syria’s eastern city of Deir Ezzor on Tuesday, targeting the areas of Hatla and Khasham, reports said. The airstrikes came in response to a rocket attack the day before on the US occupation base in Deir Ezzor’s Conoco gas field.
12/4/2023
BBC NewsUkraine war: Leak shows Western special forces on the ground
According to the document, dated 23 March, the UK has the largest contingent of special forces in Ukraine (50), followed by fellow Nato states Latvia (17), France (15), the US (14) and the Netherlands (1).
12/4/2023
Zero HedgeIntel Leaks Confirm Sabotage Attacks In Belarus, Russia Were Conducted By Ukrainian Military Agents
"Ukrainian agents have pursued drone attacks inside Belarus and Russia, contrary to U.S. and Western wishes, and leaders in Kyiv have considered further targets outside Ukraine, according to a batch of leaked U.S. documents that appear to expose national security secrets," NBC writes after analyzing the batch of 50 that it has in its possession.
12/4/2023
ABC NewsTropical Cyclone Ilsa begins final approach to WA's Pilbara and Kimberley
A resident who has lived in Port Hedland for 65 years says the storm has the potential to be "pretty savage". Warnings are in place from Broome to Port Hedland as the system continues to intensify. Gales add heavy rain are expected to impact communities from today.
12/4/2023
RT NewsGlobal economic outlook weakest in decades – IMF
The world economy is facing its weakest period of growth since the 1990s in the next five years due to problems triggered by the pandemic and political tensions, International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva stated on Thursday.
11/4/2023
ABC NewsPilbara and Kimberley residents brace for potentially destructive conditions as cyclone develops
The Bureau of Meteorology says the tropical low off Broome is expected to strengthen into a tropical cyclone overnight. It is expected to cross the coast between Port Hedland and Broome on Thursday or Friday, and bring destructive conditions. If it eventuates as a category four system, it will be the first to travel across WA's north west in nearly 10 years.
11/4/2023
RT NewsRussia cuts oil production more than anticipated – Bloomberg
Russia slashed its oil output in March by 40% more than previously announced, Bloomberg has reported, citing a source familiar with Energy Ministry data. The decline was the equivalent of around 700,000 barrels per day (bpd), the outlet stated.
11/4/2023
Zero HedgeChinese Aircraft Carrier 'Seals Off' Taiwan, Sends 58 Planes To Buzz Island
China has continued its major show of force aimed at Taiwan in the wake of last week's meeting between Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen and US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in California last week. The PLA military says it is rehearsing "sealing off" Taiwan for its third day of wargames, with Monday reports citing at least 58 planes buzzing the island as well as nine warships coming toward its territorial waters.
11/4/2023
Zero HedgeFresh Missile Attack On US Base At Syria's Conoco Gas Fields
US occupation forces have been coming under increased pressure and sporadic attacks from likely Iran-backed militant groups. It's also possible that forces linked to the Syrian government are seeking to force the Pentagon out of sovereign Syria territory.
6/4/2023
News.com.auThousands more Aussies dying as ‘excess deaths’ rise
Last year, 25,000 more Aussies died compared to historical averages, bringing the nation’s death rate past 190,000. It was a surge of about 15 per cent compared to baseline mortality – normal variation in the excess death rate is only about 1 or 2 per cent. The death toll is evidently disturbing, but the federal government recently voted down an inquiry into the reasons behind the increase.
6/4/2023
ABC NewsMildura rental crisis affects workers, long-term residents in search of solution
A new report shows the average regional Victorian rental price is up 5 per cent quarter-on-quarter, at $420. Homelessness is up 99 per cent in Mildura in a five-year period. Some parents have been hunting for rentals for as long as three years.
6/4/2023
ABC NewsConcentrated solar power is an old technology making a comeback. Here's how it works
Concentrated solar power (CSP) uses mirrors to focus heat from the Sun to drive a steam turbine and generate electricity. While CSP was once the great hope for replacing coal and gas-fired generation, it's now generally considered to have been eclipsed by cheaper forms of renewable generation, like solar panels and wind turbines. Recently, however, it's been making a quiet comeback. The reason for this boils down to three words that describe one of the major challenges of decarbonising the grid: overnight energy storage.
6/4/2023
Zero Hedge"No Reason" For Malaysia To Rely On US Dollar, PM Warns As Yuan Influence Grows
And now, as The Epoch Times' Andrew Moran reports below, Malaysia has joined the group of several Asian nations trying to detach itself from dollar dependence. Malaysia no longer believes it is necessary to depend on the U.S. dollar, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said during an address to the nation’s parliament.
6/4/2023
Zero Hedge"No Reason" For Malaysia To Rely On US Dollar, PM Warns As Yuan Influence Grows
And now, as The Epoch Times' Andrew Moran reports below, Malaysia has joined the group of several Asian nations trying to detach itself from dollar dependence. Malaysia no longer believes it is necessary to depend on the U.S. dollar, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said during an address to the nation’s parliament.
6/4/2023
Zero HedgeRecession Signals Flash At California Warehouse Hub Facing Slowdown
Bloomberg reports the massive influx of cargo that flowed from Los Angeles and Long Beach ports through the warehouses during Covid has plunged to a three-year low. Also, the number of jobs has peaked, which means either employers are laying off because of shipment declines or due to automation - perhaps it's both.
5/4/2023
News.com.auAstraZeneca vaccine discontinued by federal government
A controversial Covid-19 vaccine — linked to a very rare but serious side-effect— has been quietly discontinued in Australia, the federal government has confirmed.
5/4/2023
ABC NewsOutback town of Bedourie becomes an island as Queensland flooding continues
Locals have started referring to the floodwater as "the Bedourie Sea". The mayor estimates that the town will be inaccessible by road for about two weeks. A musterer says the outcome for graziers will be "immaculate" once the water is gone.
5/4/2023
ABC NewsMullewa GP resigns due to ongoing power issues in the Midwest WA
Mullewa's only doctor says she's been forced to resign due to ongoing power issues. Those in need of urgent care can attend the local hospital, but the next medical centre is an hour away in Geraldton. The City of Greater Geraldton says it's working with Western Power to improve power reliability in the region.
5/4/2023
Al JazeeraIndia rejects China’s attempt to rename places in disputed areas
China renames 11 places in the disputed border region as it claims sovereignty over Arunachal Pradesh.
5/4/2023
Al JazeeraFinland joins NATO as Russia’s war rages on in Ukraine
The Nordic nation becomes the 31st member of the world’s largest military alliance as Sweden waits to join.
5/4/2023
Zero HedgeHere Are 7 Signs That Global De-Dollarization Has Just Shifted Into Overdrive
For decades, the U.S. dollar was the undisputed king of global currencies, but now dramatic changes are happening. China, Russia, India, Brazil, Saudi Arabia and other nations are making really big moves which will enable them to become much less dependent on the U.S. dollar in the years ahead.
4/4/2023
9 NewsAlbanese bans Chinese-owned TikTok on government phones
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has reportedly approved a government-wide ban on the use of Chinese-owned social media app TikTok
4/4/2023
BBC NewsSpy balloon sent data to China in real time - report
The Chinese balloon that flew over the US earlier this year managed to gather intelligence from military bases for days before it was shot down, US media report.
3/4/2023
ABC NewsHouse prices rise for the first time in 11 months in March, while chronic rental shortage continues
CoreLogic's national property price index rose for the first time since April 2022. Sydney led the monthly gains, while Hobart's home prices continued to drop sharply. A federal report is predicting a shortfall of more than 100,000 homes within the next five years.
3/4/2023
RT NewsChina hits space milestone
The country’s first privately built liquid-fueled rocket blasted off on Sunday
3/4/2023
Zero HedgeDemand For Fuel Tankers Jumps Amid Global Trade Reshuffle
With global trade being upended by sanctions on Russia while Asia and the Middle East add refining capacity at the expense of the U.S. and Europe, orders for fuel tankers have soared so far this year to the highest in a decade.
3/4/2023
Zero HedgeOil Surges In Early Trading After OPEC+ Surprise 'Unipolar World'-Challenging Production Cut
Nine members of OPEC+ announced today a surprise "voluntary" collective output cut totaling 1,66mn b/d which will take effect from May till the end of 2023. As we have argued, OPEC+ has very significant pricing power relative to the past, and today's surprise cut is consistent with their new doctrine to act preemptively because they can without significant losses in market share.
30/3/2023
Business InsiderGiant 'holes' dozens of times the size of our planet are appearing on the sun. Here's how they could affect Earth.
On their own, such holes aren't particularly dangerous. But if they happen at the same time as another big solar event, they can create a "perfect storm" capable of disrupting power grids and causing radio blackouts.
30/3/2023
Zero HedgeZelensky Invites China's Xi To Visit Ukraine As US Rebuffs 'Alternate' Peace Plan
Coming on the heels of Xi Jinping's visit to Moscow where he met with Vladimir Putin last week, Ukraine's Zelensky has formally invited the Chinese leader to visit Ukraine soon, according to his remarks in a newly published Associated Press interview.
30/3/2023
RT NewsMusk demands AI pause
More than 1,100 professionals agree that the race between researchers poses ‘profound risks to society and humanity’.
30/3/2023
ABC NewsPower price regulator urged to reconsider 30 per cent increase to Victorian Default Offer
The regulator has proposed an increase of about 30 per cent to a energy pricing offer called the Victorian Default Offer. An energy expert has questioned whether the move could inadvertently lead to greater profits for retailers at the expense of consumers. Social service groups say many households are already on the brink of poverty.
29/3/2023
ABC NewsSevere thunderstorm warning issued for Queensland's Lockyer Valley, Southern Downs and Granite Belt
Up to 45 millimetres fell within an hour in Queensland's Darling Downs this morning as thunderstorms move through the state's south-west. A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for for parts of the Lockyer Valley, Darling Downs, Granite Belt and Scenic Rim southern Queensland with likely flash flooding, the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) said.
29/3/2023
Zero HedgeUS Aircraft Carrier Holds Drills With South Korean Military Under Threat Of Missile Tests
The US aircraft carrier USS Nimitz and its strike group began joint exercises in South Korean waters on Monday as Washington and Seoul continue to dramatically expand their military cooperation. A few hours before the drills began, North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles into the sea, likely as a response to the new military exercises between the US and South Korea.
29/3/2023
Zero HedgeBombshell Vax Analysis Finds $147 Billion In Economic Damage, Tens Of Millions Injured Or Disabled
A new report estimates that 26.6 million people were injured, 1.36 million disabled, and 300,000 excess deaths can be attributed to COVID-19 vaccine damages in 2022 alone, which cost the economy nearly $150 billion.
29/3/2023
Zero HedgeRussia Test-Fires Supersonic Anti-Ship Cruise Missiles In Sea Of Japan
Russia's military has test-fired what its defense ministry (MoD) is describing as a supersonic missile, launching it into the Sea of Japan on Tuesday. The MoD confirmed in a Telegram announcement that its ships of the Pacific Fleet successfully fired two "Moskit cruise missiles at a mock enemy sea target" - hitting the mock warship from a distance of about 62 miles. Crucially the Moskit is capable of carrying a nuclear warhead.
28/3/2023
9 NewsRain to soak all states and territories this week
Rain will fall in large areas in every state and territory this week, while some areas will also be hit with thunderstorms and flooding, meteorologists have warned. The rain will be caused by two northwest cloud bands moving across Australia throughout the week, Weatherzone has explained.
28/3/2023
ABC NewsMyanmar junta chief vows to crush resistance forces in rare speech
The 2021 coup birthed dozens of anti-junta People's Defence Forces. More than 3,100 people have been killed and more than a million displaced . Junta chief Min Aung Hlaing promises to hold elections.
28/3/2023
News.com.au‘Mother of all shocks’ coming for homeowners with 15 per cent of borrowers tipped to default
An expert has warned Aussie homeowners will need to brace for the “mother of all shocks” later this year as a shocking amount of defaults loom.
28/3/2023
RT NewsAnother US chemical train derails
At least eight freight trains have crashed across the country since the beginning of February
28/3/2023
Zero HedgeHungary Approves Finland's NATO Membership, While Sweden Sidelined
On Monday Hungary's parliament approved a bill approving Finland's bid to join NATO, days after Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said his country will do the same. But Sweden has been left out in the cold by both countries, despite the two Scandinavian countries previously pledging they would enter together.
28/3/2023
Zero HedgeIn "Huge" Chinese Push By Aramco, World's Biggest Oil Producer Will Build $10BN Petrochemical Complex, Buy 10% Stake In Top Chinese Refinery
In what has been dubbed a "HUGE push" by the Saudi state-owned petrochemical giant into China's economy, Saudi Aramco surprised the world with a double-header of pro-China news: first, Aramco said it will build a $10 billion refinery in China and, just hours later, it revealed that it would acquire a stake a 10% stake in a Top Chinese oil refinery.
23/3/2023
Zero Hedge"Concerning": Myocarditis Diagnoses Spiked In Military in 2021, New Data Show
Diagnoses of myocarditis, a form of heart inflammation, jumped 130.5 percent in 2021 when compared to the average from the years 2016 to 2020, according to data from the Defense Medical Epidemiology Database (DMED).
23/3/2023
News.com.auBureau of Meteorology issues severe storm warning for Melbourne
Melbourne has been hammered by a surprise thunderstorm as heavy rainfall continues to cause flash flooding. The Bureau of Meteorology issued a severe thunderstorm warning on Thursday, forecasting heavy rainfall throughout the day.
23/3/2023
RT NewsMoscow’s missile defenses beefed up
A new regiment and ground radar facility are part of the protective upgrade for Russia's capital
23/3/2023
Zero HedgeChina Gives US Advice On Ukraine After Xi, Putin Pledge To Shape New World Order
"China's President Xi Jinping and Russia's President Vladimir Putin set their sights on shaping a new world order as the Chinese leader left Moscow, having made no direct support for Putin's war in Ukraine during his two-day visit." Arguably the most important exchange came during the sendoff before Xi's entourage headed to the airport, and was captured by (or rather intended for) the cameras... Xi Jinping: "Change is coming that hasn’t happened in 100 years and we are driving this change together." Putin: "I agree."
22/3/2023
9 NewsDrug resistant 'superbug' fungus spreading quickly through US
US cases of a dangerous fungus tripled over just three years, and more than half of states have now reported it, according to a new study. The COVID-19 pandemic likely drove part of the increase, researchers at the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) wrote in the paper published Monday by Annals of Internal Medicine. Hospital workers were strained by coronavirus patients, and that likely shifted their focus away from disinfecting some other kinds of germs, they said.
22/3/2023
ABC NewsFish kill clean-up finally underway at Menindee, a week after creatures began clogging up river
A meeting between government officials and locals was held at Menindee on Tuesday. Some community members are calling the situation a "health crisis". The meeting is told locals feel abandoned by the government and want their questions answered.
22/3/2023
ReutersUkraine war: Russia tightens ties with China as West offers $16 bln lifeline to Kyiv
US says delivery of battle tanks to Ukraine speeded up, Putin praises Chinese peace proposal.
22/3/2023
Zero HedgeUK Strikes To Cause A 'Tsunami' Of Unrest For North Sea Oil And Gas
Dozens of oil and gas platforms in the UK North Sea could come to a standstill in the coming weeks after 1,400 offshore workers at five contractor companies have voted to initiate strikes to demand better pay and working conditions, Unite the union said on Monday.
22/3/2023
Zero HedgeUS Secretary Of State Rebuffs China - No Diplomatic Solution Without Total Russian Pullback
Is the Ukraine war meant to go on forever? For NATO officials and the Biden Administration, it seems as if this is the intention. Secretary of State Antony Blinken made statements directed specifically to China during a press conference on the 2022 Human Rights Report, citing President Xi's recent four hour meeting with Vladimir Putin in Moscow and China's calls for diplomacy. Blinken, not surprisingly, rebuffed China's proposal because it does not include a total retreat of Russian forces from the Donbas regions of Ukraine. He went on to accuse China of giving "diplomatic cover" to Putin.
21/3/2023
ABC NewsAn estimated 43,000 people died in Somalia's drought last year, according to new report
Somalia is facing its sixth consecutive year of drought as rising food prices complicate the hunger crisis. At least 18,000 people are forecast to die in the first six months of this year. Nearly 500,000 children in Somalia are likely to be severely malnourished this year.
21/3/2023
Zero HedgeKim Jong Un Oversees 'Simulated Nuclear Attack' On South Korea
After days of repeat smaller missile tests aimed at sending a message to Washington amid joint US-South Korea military drills, which are the largest in years, North Korea on Monday said it launched a ballistic missile over the weekend as part of a simulated nuclear attack on the south.
21/3/2023
Zero HedgeUS Cattle Inventory Forecast Falls To Lowest Level In Nearly A Decade: USDA
Declining cattle production and drought contributed to a sizable drop in beef supplies last year, the lowest in nearly a decade, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
21/3/2023
RT NewsRussia bans SWIFT
Banks have been ordered to use the country’s domestic financial messaging systems for transactions.
21/3/2023
BBCUkraine says Russian missiles destroyed in Crimea
An explosion in the north of annexed Crimea has destroyed Russian missiles being transported by rail, Ukraine's defence ministry said. The Russian-installed head of the city of Dzhankoi said the area had been attacked by drones.
21/3/2023
BBCUkraine says Russian missiles destroyed in Crimea
An explosion in the north of annexed Crimea has destroyed Russian missiles being transported by rail, Ukraine's defence ministry said. The Russian-installed head of the city of Dzhankoi said the area had been attacked by drones.
20/3/2023
ABC NewsHot chips set to return to menus as potato harvest gets underway
Some growers are indicating there may be another chip shortage next year, due to lower yields. Wet weather has impacted the growing season both in Australia and New Zealand. Potato imports have also dropped, as European and US potato production is affected by drought.
20/3/2023
ABC NewsThousands without power in Adelaide due to wild winds as calls for help to SES quickly climb
Thousands of customers are without power across Adelaide. SA Power Networks says it could take some time for power to be reconnected. The SES has had more than 150 calls for help.
20/3/2023
Zero HedgeChina, Russia, Iran Wrap Up Joint Military Drills In Gulf Just Ahead Of Xi-Putin Visit
The "Security Bond-2023" exercises took place from Wednesday through Saturday, and were focused on deepening "practical cooperation between the participating countries’ navies ... and inject positive energy into regional peace and stability," according to China's Defense Ministry. The allies confirmed the exercises concluded Saturday and hailed their 'success'.
20/3/2023
RT NewsICC issues arrest warrant for Putin
The Pre-trial Chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued warrants on Friday for the arrest of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Maria Lvova-Belova, the presidential commissioner for children’s rights. The Hague-based tribunal is not recognized by Moscow, and the move has no legal validity in Russia. The US also does not recognize the body, which has been accused of being Eurocentric and biased towards the West.
20/3/2023
Sky NewsAustralia set to acquire long-range missiles on Collins-class submarines
Australia is set to acquire long-range missiles on submarines years before receiving the first US Virginia-class nuclear submarines. As part of the Defence Strategic Review – which will be released next month – six existing Collins-class subs will be equipped with Tomahawk strike missiles.
20/3/2023
BBCReport shows 300,000 Queenslanders are experiencing housing insecurity
According to a new report, 300,000 Queenslanders are experiencing housing insecurity. There are 150,000 households with unmet housing needs, as some people spend more than 30 per cent of their income on rent. The report also reveals the rate of homelessness in the state increased by 22 per cent since 2017, which far exceeds the national rise of eight per cent.
20/3/2023
BBCWhat chicken feet tell us about daily life in Egypt
Egypt is facing a deepening economic crisis, a situation so acute its people are struggling to feed their families. The latest nutritional advice from the state suggested cooking up some chicken feet - a protein-rich part of the bird usually reserved as scraps for dogs and cats. This recommendation has sparked anger and intensified criticism of the government.
16/3/2023
CNN‘Endless, brutal heat’: Argentina’s late-season heatwave has ‘no similarities in history’
Argentina is grappling with an unprecedented late-summer heatwave as temperatures soar to record-breaking levels – causing crops to wither, helping wildfires spread and adding huge pressure to a country already facing an economic crisis.
16/3/2023
RT NewsEuropean bank stocks sink on US contagion fears
An escalating crisis at Credit Suisse has sparked fears of a spillover effect for major lenders.
16/3/2023
Zero HedgeThe SVB Collapse: How Financial Crisis Boosts The CBDC 'Threat'
In short, the financial situation is teetering on the edge of a major crisis. But is it accidental? And if not, what is the agenda behind it? Well, firstly, no it’s not accidental. Let’s get that out of the way. Does that mean the collapses were planned and engineered to the last detail? Maybe, maybe not. Certainly, there was at least some warning for people in the know.
16/3/2023
ABC NewsAEMO warns of gas shortfalls during extreme weather this winter and long-term supply gap from 2027
The energy market regulator has flagged possible shortfalls in gas this winter if extreme weather strikes. Long-term gas shortfalls are forecast across the country from 2027 without more investment in supply. AEMO says the federal government's intervention to impose a price cap has fuelled investment uncertainty.
15/3/2023
Al JazeeraInflation in Argentina surges past 100 percent in historic spike
The country’s inflation has not surpassed 100 percent in over three decades, as value of Argentina’s currency plummets.
15/3/2023
BBC NewsStorm Freddy: Malawi declares state of disaster as more than 200 killed
More than 200 people are now confirmed dead in Malawi after Tropical Storm Freddy ripped through southern Africa for the second time in a month.
15/3/2023
7 NewsRussian fighter jet downs ‘routine’ US drone as NATO warned of ‘risk of escalation’
The incident marks the first time the US and Russian military have come into direct contact since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine.
15/3/2023
ABC NewsElectricity prices set to surge up to 30 per cent as regulators reveal draft pricing plans
The AER has proposed default offer price increases of 20-22 per cent for most households across three states. Its determination acts as a benchmark for other power price rises. A final decision on prices will be announced in May and implemented on July 1.
15/3/2023
RT NewsWHO chief predicts end of Covid-19 pandemic
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said he’s confident the virus will cease to be an international concern in 2023.
15/3/2023
RT NewsNorth Korea fires two ballistic missiles – Seoul
The launches came a day after Pyongyang test-fired cruise missiles from a submarine in response to US military drills in the region.
14/3/2023
Sky NewsXi Jinping vows to develop China’s army into a ‘great wall of steel’
China’s President has given the closing speech at the country’s annual parliamentary meeting known as the National People’s Congress. Xi Jinping used his address to vow to develop China’s military, which he says needs to become a “Great Wall of Steel”.
14/3/2023
Al JazeeraAustralia to buy three nuclear subs under AUKUS pact: White House
California meeting comes 18 months after creation of US-UK-Australia security pact to counter China in Pacific region.
14/3/2023
RT NewsTaiwan braces for ‘total blockade’ – media
Defense officials have reportedly designed their new budget to prepare for a possible siege by China
14/3/2023
Zero HedgeDB: "Today's Events Are Consistent With An Imminent US Recession"
We are now pricing in Fed cuts rather than hikes, the yield curve is bull steepening sharply, commodities and equities are down with cyclicals underperforming.This is all consistent with an imminent US recession.
13/3/2023
ABC NewsWowan residents push to get permanent drinking water supply after rainwater tanks run dry
The central Queensland town of Wowan only has non-potable water on tap, not suitable for drinking. The local council says installing a desalination plant is too expensive but it's working to improve quality. A water security expert says it's an issue in many small towns, but the exact number isn't known.
13/3/2023
News.com.auUS Signature Bank shut down by regulators, days after SVB collapses
A third US bank has toppled in as many days as shockwaves have been sent around the world as the financial disaster deepens.
13/3/2023
ABC NewsRight to repair changes floated as frustrated farmers count cost of harvest delays
American farmers have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with John Deere allowing them to fix their own machines. Australian farmers have been campaigning for the same right for years. Federal Competition Minister Andrew Leigh says he wants either manufacturers to join a voluntary scheme here, or the government to create a mandate.
13/3/2023
ABC NewsCootamundra residents ordered to evacuate amid dangerous Muttama Creek flash flooding
A caravan park and aged care home are among the properties evacuated after heavy rain overnight has caused a local creek to flood in the New South Wales Riverina town of Cootamundra.
13/3/2023
Business InsiderThe next world power will be the first to harness the power of AI, former defense official argues in new book
The global battle for AI dominance is underway, according to author Paul Scharre, a former Army Ranger and current VP and director of studies at the Center for New American Security — a think tank specializing in national security issues.
13/3/2023
RT NewsIndia and China competing for Russian crude – Reuters
The expanding pool of Asian buyers is pushing prices higher
13/3/2023
RT NewsNorth Korea prepares for ‘real combat’
Kim Jong-un ordered a “powerful volley” of artillery fire in response to US and South Korean war games.
13/3/2023
Financial ReviewThe sectors most at risk of ‘extinction’ from SVB contagion
Billionaire investors like Bill Ackman and venture capitalists are warning the Silicon Valley Bank collapse threatens to wipe out tech companies and smash smaller banks.
10/3/2023
9 NewsMajor flood warnings as heavy rain thrashes Queensland's north-west
Parts of Queensland have been issued with more flood warnings as water levels continue to rise. Major flood warnings have been issued for the Nicholson, Gregory and Leichhardt Rivers and the surrounding areas.
10/3/2023
9 NewsAll four big banks pass on interest rate hike to customers
All four of Australia's big banks have passed on the Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) 25 basis point interest rate hike to customers, with the Commonwealth Bank the last of the quartet to confirm their decision.
10/3/2023
9 NewsTruck giant collapse risks $500 million of frozen food going to waste
More than $500 million worth of frozen food risks being binned after a giant Australian trucking company collapsed.
9/3/2023
ABC NewsCorporate Australia has reported big profits as inflation has soared. Is it profiteering?
Soaring inflation has delivered some big winners this company-reporting season. Rising prices have seen margins improve for some consumer-facing businesses, such as Woolworths and Qantas, higher interest rates have boosted CBA's coffers, mother nature has helped insurers such as Suncorp, and energy producers such as Woodside have benefited from the war in Ukraine.
9/3/2023
Sky NewsEnergy grid is ‘due to fall off a cliff’ but govt still ‘demonising’ gas and coal
The energy grid is “due to fall off a cliff” but the government is still “demonising” gas and coal, according to The Australian’s Chief Political Correspondent Geoff Chambers. “There’s a very clear reality here that we don’t talk about enough, we talk about net zero by 2050, we talk about 2030 targets,” he told Sky News host Sharri Markson. “But without coal and gas in the system there simply will not be enough dispatchable renewables available to keep manufacturing going in this country and to keep Australians in jobs.”
9/3/2023
Sky NewsSeveral Melbourne hospitals experience an IT system outage
Several major Melbourne hospitals are experiencing an IT system outage affecting staff phones, emails and patient records.
9/3/2023
Sky NewsRBA Governor Dr Philip Lowe received heavily-discounted, taxpayer-subsidised mortgage perk for five-bedroom house in Sydney's ritzy east
Sky News Australia can reveal Dr Philip Lowe obtained a half-price home loan - subsidised by taxpayers - from the Reserve Bank to purchase his five-bedroom property in Sydney's eastern suburbs in 1997. For some years, his interest rate was locked at half the standard variable rate being paid by Commonwealth Bank customers across Australia.
9/3/2023
9 NewsScientists have revived a 'zombie' virus that spent 48,500 years frozen in permafrost
Warmer temperatures in the Arctic are thawing the region's permafrost — a frozen layer of soil beneath the ground — and potentially stirring viruses that, after lying dormant for tens of thousands of years, could endanger animal and human health. While a pandemic unleashed by a disease from the distant past sounds like the plot of a sci-fi movie, scientists warn that the risks, though low, are underappreciated. Chemical and radioactive waste that dates back to the Cold War, which has the potential to harm wildlife and disrupt ecosystems, may also be released during thaws.
9/3/2023
ABC NewsInterest rate rises causing 'hidden poverty' in South Australia, even among those usually considered affluent
Interest rates have risen 10 times in a row. More people are seeking help from charities and financial advisers. The state government is focusing on increasing housing supply.
9/3/2023
ABC NewsOut-of-control bushfire burning more than 14,000ha continues to spread near Hill End, NSW
The Tambaroora bushfire remains out of control, despite additional firefighting resources. More windy weather today is expected to fan the flames. The RFS says some homes have been destroyed and livestock have been lost in the fire.
9/3/2023
CNNSome California residents are urged to prepare 2 weeks of essentials ahead of expected flooding
About 16 million people across central and Northern California, including the San Francisco Bay Area and Sacramento, were under flood watches Wednesday ahead of a storm set to drench the region Thursday with dangerous amounts of rain in most of the places that currently have existing layers of heavy snow from previous brutal storms.
8/3/2023
Zero HedgeProtests Break Out As Chinese Cities Drown Under $10 Trillion In Debt, Fail To Make Payments
Xi Jinping’s now defunct zero-Covid campaign buried cities under billions of dollars in unplanned expenditures for mass testing and lockdowns. At the same time, Beijing's crackdown on excessive property-market leverage led to a sharp drop in land sales, depriving cities of one of their biggest revenue sources. As a result, the WSJ notes that according to S&P Global calculations, two-thirds of local governments are now in danger of breaching unofficial debt thresholds set by Beijing to signify severe funding stress, with their outstanding debt exceeding 120% of income last year.
8/3/2023
Zero HedgeUS Intelligence Now Says Pro-Ukraine, Possibly Government-Trained Mystery Forces Destroyed Nord Stream Pipelines
Now, four weeks after Hersh's bombshell report, anonymous US intelligence officials tell the NY Times that the saboteurs are likely 'pro-Ukraine, possibly government-trained Ukrainian or Russian nationals, or some combination of the two,' but that 'no American or British nationals were involved.'
8/3/2023
Zero HedgeUS Intelligence Now Says Pro-Ukraine, Possibly Government-Trained Mystery Forces Destroyed Nord Stream Pipelines
Now, four weeks after Hersh's bombshell report, anonymous US intelligence officials tell the NY Times that the saboteurs are likely 'pro-Ukraine, possibly government-trained Ukrainian or Russian nationals, or some combination of the two,' but that 'no American or British nationals were involved.'
8/3/2023
News.com.auReport shows Australia’s excess mortality rate has risen to levels not seen since World War II
A troubling new study released this week has shown Australia is experiencing its highest excess mortality rates in over 80 years.
8/3/2023
ABC NewsFlooding in remote NT cuts off rail line and roads, limiting food supplies in WA's Kimberley and sparking freight concerns
WA authorities are now considering air or sea routes to deliver supplies. The NT central rail line has been cut, with freight supplies now transferring to trucks. All residents of Kalkarindji, Daguragu and Pigeon Hole have now been evacuated to Darwin.
8/3/2023
ABC NewsPerth Mint gold 'doping' controversy threatens to take shine off McGowan government
The issue, and the potential consequences, only came to light this week as a result of a Four Corners investigation, despite having been considered by the mint in September 2021. Questions about the mint's regulatory compliance were also raised after it last year sold $27,000 worth of gold to a notorious former bikie having only asked for his licence. It made the issue even weightier, with the hefty costs taxpayers could be left with if fines or, at worst, potential criminal charges against the mint for compliance failures were brought.
8/3/2023
ABC NewsPerth Mint sold diluted gold to China, got caught, and tried to cover it up
The mint started "doping" its gold as a cost-saving measure. When it got caught for some of its gold dipping below Shanghai Gold Exchange standards, it kept it quiet. While the gold remained above the 99.99 per cent requirement, it exceeded the amount of allowable silver in Shanghai.
3/3/2023
ReutersSeveral countries ban Brazilian beef as mad-cow probe goes on
SAO PAULO, March 2 (Reuters) - The Brazilian Agriculture Ministry said on Thursday that Thailand, Iran and Jordan have temporarily suspended imports of beef from Brazil while authorities investigate a case of mad-cow disease in an animal from Para State, according to a statement sent to Reuters.
3/3/2023
RT NewsZelensky adviser suggests possible retreat from key city
Ukrainian forces in the embattled city of Artyomovsk may be considering a retreat, an economic adviser to President Vladimir Zelensky claimed in an interview with CNN on Tuesday.Ukrainian forces in the embattled city of Artyomovsk may be considering a retreat, an economic adviser to President Vladimir Zelensky claimed in an interview with CNN on Tuesday.
3/3/2023
9 NewsWoolworths recalls sausages sold in Western Australia after plastic found
Sausages sold in West Australian Woolworths stores has been recalled by Food Standards Australia and New Zealand.
3/3/2023
News.com.au‘Worse than summer’ heatwave to cause NSW to swelter
Meteorologists are predicting a monster heatwave to bear down in NSW, with warnings it will be unlike anything seen this summer.
2/3/2023
Al JazeeraDid Ukraine start a drone war on Russia?
“UFOs” have rained on Russia in recent days – some dangerously close to the capital Moscow and President Vladimir Putin’s hometown. Russian officials and media, using that term – “unidentified foreign objects” – seem unnerved and are accusing Ukraine of drone attacks.
2/3/2023
RT NewsOhio chemical disaster may hold long-term health risks – experts
The pollutants in the air of East Palestine, Ohio, may pose long-term health risks, scientists from Texas A&M and Carnegie Mellon University claimed on Wednesday. Their assessment contrasts the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) assurance that the pollution does not pose an immediate health risk.
2/3/2023
Zero HedgeBrazil Flouts Biden Pressure, Welcomes Iranian Warships To Rio Port
The pollutants in the air of East Palestine, Ohio, may pose long-term health risks, scientists from Texas A&M and Carnegie Mellon University claimed on Wednesday. Their assessment contrasts the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) assurance that the pollution does not pose an immediate health risk.
1/3/2023
ABC NewsFarmers fear Scott's Refrigerated Logistics collapse could impact produce delivery
Scott's Refrigerated Logistics entered voluntary administration on Monday. The National Farmers Federation has raised concerns the collapse could impact fresh produce delivery. It's Australia's largest cold chain refrigerated logistics company and employs about 1,500 workers.
1/3/2023
ABC NewsGulf of Carpentaria residents ready for it to 'stop raining' as communities enter third month of isolation
More than a metre of rain has fallen in Queensland's Gulf region since late 2022 Food and supplies have been air-dropped into isolated communities for the past three months More rain is expected this week.
1/3/2023
ABC NewsAustralia's economy grew 0.5pc in December 2022 quarter, ABS data reveal, well below most economists' forecasts
A fall in business investment cancelled out the modest rise in household consumption, and changes in inventories subtracted half a percentage point from GDP. "The economy hit a soft spot at the end of 2022," Westpac economist Andrew Hanlan noted. "Domestic demand stalled in the December quarter, the weakest result outside of a lockdown period since June 2014."
1/3/2023
Zero HedgeUS Sends Spy Plane Over Taiwan Strait As Denunciations Become Daily
China has angrily condemned the latest US military move in the Taiwan Strait region. On Monday, a US Navy surveillance plane flew over the contested strait, drawing quick rebuke from Bejing. A statement from China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) said that it firmly "opposes the US’s action, which has deliberately disrupted the regional situation and jeopardized the peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait."
1/3/2023
Business InsiderThe sun is about to get more active than it has for a decade — and it could lead to power outages, grounded flights, and stunning auroras
The sun may be waking up after almost a decade of relative calm, scientists say — and that could cause problems on Earth. The solar storms that rage on our star during its active period create bursts of electromagnetic energy that can affect everything from the power grid to GPS signals.
1/3/2023
CNNFBI Director Wray acknowledges bureau assessment that Covid-19 likely resulted from lab incident
Wray’s comments come just days after news of the Department of Energy’s “low-confidence” assessment that Covid-19 most likely originated from a laboratory leak in China, underscoring a divide in the US government as the majority of the intelligence community still believes that Covid either emerged naturally in the wild, or that there is still too little evidence to make a judgment one way or another.
1/3/2023
News.com.au10 myths told by Covid experts — now debunked
In the past few weeks, a series of analyses published by highly respected researchers have exposed a truth about public health officials during Covid: Much of the time, they were wrong — the New York Postreports.
28/2/2023
ABC NewsFarm chemical spray drift causing widespread tree deaths, claims community group
Concerned residents in agricultural areas gathered for a conference in Sydney about spray drift. They say the NSW EPA is not adequately investigating claims of harm.
28/2/2023
ABC NewsFlooding in Kalumburu, Wyndham and Kununurra causes road closures, disrupts supply of goods
The East Kimberley has been cut off by road after the closure of the Victoria Highway at Bulla. There are shortages of fresh fruit, meat and vegetables in Kununurra. Wild weather and flooding is forecast to continue in the region over the coming days.
28/2/2023
RT NewsChinese military put on ‘high alert’
The US is threatening peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, a Chinese army spokesman said
28/2/2023
Zero HedgeLithium Industry Reeling After China Shutters 10% Of Global Supply
According to Yicai newspaper, ore-processing operations in Yichun have been ordered to stop as investigators probe alleged violations at lithium mines. That, Bloomberg notes, threatens somewhere between 8% and 13% of global supply, according to various analyst estimates, although it’s unclear for how long the immediate shutdowns will last.
27/2/2023
9 NewsHow did a train derailment turn into an environmental disaster, and just how serious is it?
US authorities have said testing shows there is no medical risk to people in the area, but some have been advised to drink bottled water. Thousands of fish washed up dead in streams and the Ohio River, and there have been reports of pets and livestock getting sick or dying.
27/2/2023
9 NewsUS warns China will face 'real costs' if it sends lethal weapons to Russia
US national security advisor Jake Sullivan has vowed there would be "real costs" for China if the country went forward with providing lethal aid to Russia in its war on Ukraine.
27/2/2023
9 NewsAustralia to establish new coordinator to fight cybercriminals
The Albanese government will appoint a Coordinator for Cyber Security who will be given new powers to protect Australians from mass cyberattacks. The coordinator will be located within the Department of Home Affairs, with the exact nature of their powers to be decided upon following a roundtable of industry experts and department heads.
27/2/2023
SBS NewsPolice unveil campaign amid fears foreign powers are spying on Australian migrant communities
Migrant communities will receive advice on how to report threats of intimidation by foreign governments, following fears dissidents are increasingly being targetted by foreign agents in Australia.
27/2/2023
Al JazeeraUS energy dept says COVID probably came from a lab leak
Investigations into the origins of a virus that has now killed nearly 7 million people have been hampered by politics and a lack of access and transparency.
27/2/2023
RT NewsUK urged to ‘take command’ of food production
A British farming union says Brexit, geopolitical tensions, the energy crisis and climate change are weighing on local growers
27/2/2023
Zero HedgeFormer Treasury Secretary Admits Doubts On Soft Economic Landing - Looks To Global Institutions For Solutions
Former Treasury Secretary under Bill Clinton, Larry Summers, joins Bloomberg to answer questions on persistent inflation indicators despite Federal Reserve tightening measures and rising interest rates. Summers, with some carefully chosen words, essentially admits what alternative economists have been warning about all along - That short term positive indicators are misleading and that longer term indicators show impending recession and a sharp decline in the US.
27/2/2023
Zero Hedge"Neither Easy Nor Fast": Electric Vehicle Owners Admit To "Logistical Nightmare" Over Charging
Owners of electric vehicles are finally admitting that recharging away from home is a total "logistical nightmare," between finding charging stations, and the fact that in the best case scenarios it takes 30 to 40 minutes, and up to two hours, to recharge.
24/2/2023
9 NewsWhy your Aussie pub meals are becoming more expensive
It's bad news for those who love a pub meal - a potato shortage and inflation is driving up the price of the Aussie classic.
24/2/2023
BBC NewsWhy is there a shortage of tomatoes and other fruit and vegetables in the UK?
Sales of some fruit and vegetables have been limited by most of the country's largest supermarkets, Tesco, Asda, Aldi and Morrisons.
24/2/2023
BBC NewsNorth Korea food crisis looms behind displays of military prowess
North Korea is experiencing a critical food crisis, experts say. The country is no stranger to chronic food shortages, but border controls, poor weather and sanctions have worsened the situation in recent years.
23/2/2023
ABC NewsColes, Woolworths profit surge raises questions over inflation profiteering
Coles' profit increased by 17.1 per cent, and Woolworths' profit rose by 14 per cent. Both supermarkets increased their gross profit margins.
23/2/2023
Sky NewsJoint patrols proposed to stiff arm China’s ocean influence
Defence Minister Richard Marles has met his counterpart Philippines’ Secretary of National Defence Carlito Galvez Jr. to discuss the need to fend off China’s influence in the South China Sea.
23/2/2023
BBC NewsUkraine war: China's claim to neutrality fades with Moscow visit
Vladimir Putin loves a really long table. Images of his meetings are famous, with the Russian leader at one end and the person he is speaking to so far away that you wonder if it is hard for them to hear one other. It was not like that when he met China's top foreign policy official, Wang Yi. There they were, sitting within handshake distance, with an oval-shaped table in the middle.
23/2/2023
Zero HedgeSubprime Auto Loan Delinquencies Hit 13-Year High
"The households that were on the financial ledge to begin with might have been tipped to the point where it’s hard to keep up on the car loan and everything else, and people have to make some very hard decisions," said Pamela Foohey, a professor at Cardozo School of Law who studies consumer law.
23/2/2023
Zero HedgeChina Sends Supertankers To US Gulf On Crude Oil Buying Spree
One of the most important bull thesis for crude in 2023 is that China, having permanently shelved its zero Covid policies, will unleash a global buying spree as the Chinese economy sharply roars back to life.
23/2/2023
RT NewsRussia, China and South Africa launch joint military drills
Naval ships from the three countries are set to conduct artillery firing exercises in the Indian Ocean, Moscow has announced.
22/2/2023
ABC NewsHundreds of firefighters tackle out of control grassfire at Flowerdale, north of Melbourne
A grassfire at Flowerdale started on Tuesday and continues to burn out of control. A Watch and Act alert has been issued for Flowerdale, Dairy Creek and Homewood. More than 300 firefighters are tackling the fire in difficult terrain.
22/2/2023
ABC NewsPrime Minister Chris Hipkins calls for more resilient infrastructure as New Zealand reels from former Cyclone Gabrielle
Approximately 1,000 people are still sleeping in evacuation centres after the cyclone. New Zealand's prime minister described it as the most damaging natural disaster in a generation. Crews are repairing 400 kilometres of highways and 250 and highways and roads remained closed.
22/2/2023
ABC NewsAustralia to flirt with recession this year, warns NAB
NAB is expecting economic growth to slow to 0.7 per cent over 2023 and 0.9 per cent in 2024. With some quarters forecast at just 0.1 per cent growth, Australia risks a recession. The construction sector is likely to hold up until its pipeline of existing work runs out at the end of this year.
22/2/2023
ABC NewsAlinta calls for new gas, green energy capacity as coal exodus threatens supply crunch in WA
Privately owned Alinta Energy is pushing to build a new gas plant in WA's biggest grid. The move comes amid speculation state-owned provider Synergy may be eyeing similar bid. Plans to close WA's remaining state-owned coal plants by 2029 have fuelled expectations more gas will be needed.
22/2/2023
Sky NewsVladimir Putin reignites nuclear arms race with alarming warning to West on eve of war in Ukraine's one-year anniversary
President Vladimir Putin has given a startling nuclear warning, invoked Nazi Germany and accused the West of plotting to destroy Russia in a disturbing speech given on the eve of the one-year anniversary of his invasion of Ukraine.
22/2/2023
RT NewsRussia suspends last nuclear treaty with US
Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced the country’s temporary withdrawal from the New START Treaty
22/2/2023
RT NewsRussia suspends last nuclear treaty with US
Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced the country’s temporary withdrawal from the New START Treaty
22/2/2023
Zero HedgeOver 1 Million Gallons Of Contaminated Water Excavated From Ohio Train Derailment Site
Around 15,000 pounds of contaminated soil and 1.1 million gallons of contaminated water have been excavated from the site of a train derailment earlier this month in East Palestine, Ohio, train operator Norfolk Southern said on Feb. 20.
21/2/2023
News.com.auChris Bowen responds to AEMO report that predicts energy shortfalls if not enough investment
A new report has found Australia is staring down the barrel of mass blackouts this decade if more isn’t done to plug looming capability gaps.
21/2/2023
Zero HedgeDeadliest Israeli Attack On Damascus In Years As Country Reels From Earthquake
Syria’s Foreign Ministry condemned Tel Aviv after Israeli airstrikes struck Damascus in the early morning of Sunday, killing at least five people and critically wounding 15 others (some reports say as many as 15 were killed). According to state-run news agency SANA, the ministry urged “international action” to prevent further attacks on Syrian soil.
21/2/2023
ABC NewsThree dead, hundreds injured after magnitude-6.4 earthquake strikes already devastated Türkiye-Syria border region
Search and rescue efforts were underway in three collapsed buildings where a total of five people were believed trapped. NTV television said the latest quake caused some damaged buildings to collapse. The latest quake was also felt in Syria, Jordan, Israel and Egypt.
20/2/2023
9 NewsNorth Korea launches another long range missile after US supersonic bombers hold drills
North Korea has fired a ballistic missile toward the sea on Monday, South Korea's military said, two days after the North resumed testing activities with an intercontinental ballistic missile launch.
20/2/2023
ABC NewsA wet spring, rapid growth and a hot summer are posing a grassfire risk on Melbourne's fringe
Sand is pumped from several areas around the Gold Coast to prevent erosion at popular beaches. Reports indicate sand reserves are 'finite' but council is 'confident' new sources can be found. Coastal management specialists warn of other risks faced by coastal communities due to climate change.
20/2/2023
ABC NewsWhy the Gold Coast's 'ever-decreasing' sand supply poses a planning headache
Sand is pumped from several areas around the Gold Coast to prevent erosion at popular beaches. Reports indicate sand reserves are 'finite' but council is 'confident' new sources can be found. Coastal management specialists warn of other risks faced by coastal communities due to climate change.
20/2/2023
Al JazeeraThousands missing a week after Cyclone Gabrielle hits New Zealand
‘Steep mountain ahead,’ prime minister says as 11 deaths confirmed so far after storm sweeps north and east of country.
20/2/2023
RT NewsEU in ‘urgent war mode’ – top diplomat
Josep Borrell claims the war in Ukraine will be over unless the bloc resolves the ammunition shortage.
20/2/2023
Al JazeeraRussia again accuses Ukraine of planning ‘false flag’ attack
Ukraine and its allies have dismissed such accusations as cynical attempts to spread disinformation, and have accused Moscow of planning incidents itself in a bid to blame Ukraine.
17/2/2023
Beef Central“Food Compass” off course on healthy food rankings
A FOOD rating system developed by a US university is coming in for criticism for ranking sugary, highly processed cereals among the “most healthful” food choices while relegating natural protein sources including chicken, eggs and beef among the lowest.
17/2/2023
ABC NewsRBA boss Philip Lowe admits rate rises are hurting households but says they will go higher
Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe has given a strong indication more interest rate rises are on the cards despite nine back-to-back rises causing many households significant pain and leaving them struggling to make repayments on their mortgages.
17/2/2023
9 NewsMelbourne set to break four-year heat record as mercury soars across Australia
Melbourne could break temperature records for the first time in four years as a heatwave sweeps across the south-east of Australia while the mercury may hit 50 degrees in Western Australia.
17/2/2023
Zero HedgeEast Palestine "Residents May Already Be Undergoing DNA Mutations," Class Action Lawsuit Alleges
Norfolk Southern Railway CEO Alan Shaw published a letter Thursday that read, "We will not walk away, East Palestine."But already, officials from Norfolk Southern ditched a meeting last night with worried East Palestine, Ohio, residents who were only searching for answers after a freight train with 150 cars (20 of which were carrying hazardous materials) derailed in the small town, resulting in a chemical disaster.
16/2/2023
ABC NewsDairy giant Saputo to spend $20 million relocating equipment from mothballed Maffra site to Tasmania
The Australian milk processing sector is considered to be substantially over capacity relative to milk supply, which could drop below 8 billion litres for the first time in three decades.
16/2/2023
News.com.auNew Zealand requests Australian assistance after Cyclone Gabriel kills five
As New Zealand faces a mammoth clean up after being hit by its worst storm in decades, it has asked Australia for a favour.
16/2/2023
News.com.au‘We were all forced’: Mum of ‘healthy’ 21-year-old who died after Moderna blames vaccine mandates
The mum of a “fit and healthy” 21-year-old from Melbourne who died after taking the Moderna vaccine has blasted authorities for mandating Covid injections.
16/2/2023
ABC NewsHeavy rain, flash flooding possible during severe weather forecast for Far North Queensland
The Bureau of Meteorology says six-hourly totals up to 300 millimetres are possible in parts of the far north. Rivers south of Cairns are expected to exceed minor flood levels by Thursday evening. Cairns Regional Council has closed some parks and sporting fields due to the downpour.
16/2/2023
Zero HedgeCrushing COVID Claims: Scientific Review Challenges 'Fact' That Masks Reduced Transmissions
A new scientific review raises additional questions over the science behind the mask mandates imposed on the population for years.
16/2/2023
Business InsiderChina threatens to punish the US for shooting down its spy balloon that floated past sensitive military sites before a jet shot it out of the sky
The number of employed people fell by 11,500 in January. Full-time employment fell by 43,300, part-time employment increased by 31,800. It was the second consecutive month of declines in employment.
16/2/2023
ABC NewsUnemployment rate jumps from 3.5 per cent to 3.7 per cent in January figures
The number of employed people fell by 11,500 in January. Full-time employment fell by 43,300, part-time employment increased by 31,800. It was the second consecutive month of declines in employment.
15/2/2023
ABC NewsAlcoa says it can mine 'responsibly' after WA raises drinking water safety concerns
The WA Premier and senior ministers met with Alcoa recently to discuss concerns about the risk of drinking water contamination from one of the company's mines. Alcoa says it has introduced new measures and is confident it can work safely in proximity to drinking water sources The WA government says the company is yet to satisfy its concerns.
15/2/2023
ABC NewsSweltering heat from WA to move across most of the country, with heatwaves forecast in the east
It's going to be hot for most of Australia over the coming days, while wet weather is forecast for the Top End. Western Australia is currently sweltering through hot temperatures and Bureau of Meteorology senior meteorologist Miriam Bradbury says that heat is going to move eastwards.
15/2/2023
RT NewsWHO calls urgent meeting on killer virus
Nine deaths and 16 suspected cases have been reported so far in a new Marburg virus outbreak in Africa.
15/2/2023
Zero HedgeAir Force Jets Intercept 4 Russian Aircraft Off Alaska: NORAD
"The Alaskan Region of North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) detected, tracked, positively identified and intercepted four Russian aircraft entering and operating within the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) on Feb.13, 2023"
14/2/2023
Zero Hedge"Get The Hell Out Of There" - Ohio's Apocalyptic Chemical Disaster Rages On
Following the controlled burn, local authorities received multiple concerning reports from residents outside of the mile-long radius of the evacuation area conveying that the emergency posed by the disaster was far from over. One local farmer reported the sudden deaths of many of the animals on the premises of his farm, Park Dairy. The farmer, Taylor Holzer, also works with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources as a registered foxkeeper. Following the disbursement of chemical agents into the air from the controlled burn, many of the foxes on Holzer’s farm experienced fatal effects from the air quality surrounding the area.
14/2/2023
Al JazeeraUkraine: NATO in logistics ‘race’ as Russian offensive begins
NATO members and Ukraine’s other allies are meeting at the alliance’s headquarters on Tuesday to drum up more weapons and ammunition for the war-torn country.
14/2/2023
9 NewsHeatwave to hit all of Australia, but flooding also expected
A late-summer heatwave is expected to impact the whole country in coming days, while flooding is also predicted in northern Queensland and the Northern Territory.
14/2/2023
ABC NewsBushfires continue to burn in south-west Queensland, evacuated residents face anxious wait to assess the damage
Several bushfire warnings remain in place for large parts of western Queensland. About 50 people were evacuated from fire zones on Sunday night. Most residents have not yet been able to return to their homes due to unsafe conditions.
14/2/2023
ABC NewsMiddle-income families hit hard by inflation, interest rates could sink the economy
Until recently, a two-income family with a couple of children could generally get by without too much financial pressure. However, rising interest rates and inflation are taking their toll.
14/2/2023
BBC NewsCyclone Gabrielle: New Zealand declares state of emergency
New Zealand has declared a state of emergency due to Cyclone Gabrielle, the third such alert in its history. At least 38,000 homes were without power on Tuesday morning.
14/2/2023
RT NewsUS tracked Chinese balloons in Middle East – air force commander
Such aircraft were “not something of concern” for the Pentagon, General Alexus Grynkewich said.
13/2/2023
Al JazeeraAmid cholera outbreak, health fears grow in quake-hit Syria
With the first cases detected in September, earthquake devastation risks new stresses, particularly in rebel-held areas.
13/2/2023
News.com.auUS military shoots down fourth mystery object
The United States military on Sunday shot down another unidentified flying object over Lake Huron in Michigan.
13/2/2023
9 NewsDay of weather extremes to lash large parts of Australia as Cyclone Gabrielle threat eases
Queenslanders will face a day of weather extremes as half the state battles ongoing bushfires, exacerbated by a heatwave, while the other deals with the threat of flash floods in the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle.
13/2/2023
ABC NewsCyclone risk for Queensland north-west days after Gabrielle passes over Norfolk Island
A tropical low in Queensland's north-west could develop into a cyclone by Tuesday according to the Bureau of Meteorology, just days after Gabrielle passed over Norfolk Island.
9/2/2023
Zero HedgeWorld's Largest Container Shipper Warns Of Demand Slowdown Amid "Significant Inventory Adjustment"
The world has just a few major shipping companies, and one of the ones we track is A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S, which expects global containerized shipping volumes to slide by as much as 2.5% this year amid "muted" economic growth worldwide. Global shipping markets are normalizing after two years of surging demand that catapulted freight rates to the stratosphere because of supply chain snarls. Some spot rates for containers on major shipping routes across the Pacific and from Asia to Europe are down as much as 90%.
8/2/2023
BBCUkraine war: Russians seen reinforcing east ahead of offensive
Tens of thousands of Russians are being sent to eastern Ukraine as part of an offensive planned after 15 February, according to the Ukrainian governor of Luhansk region.
8/2/2023
CNNAn ‘inland tsunami’: 15 million people are at risk from catastrophic glacial lake outbursts, researchers find
The roughly 15 million people around the globe that live within 30 miles of a glacial lake are at risk. More than half of them are concentrated in just four countries — India, Pakistan, Peru and China.
8/2/2023
9 NewsNervous wait for Australian island as swirling storm threatens coast
Norfolk Island residents are closely watching a tropical storm off the coast that threatens to develop into a cyclone. But it's not the only cyclone brewing in Australian waters. Forecasters are also waiting to see if a tropical low sitting over the remote Cocos Islands, off the country's west coast, threatens to develop into a cyclone.
8/2/2023
Zero HedgeFood Shortages Are Starting To Become Quite Serious All Over The Planet
The food shortages and high prices are causing intense pain across Africa, Asia and the Americas. U.S. officials are especially worried about Afghanistan and Yemen, which have been ravaged by war. Egypt, Lebanon and other big food-importing nations are finding it difficult to pay their debts and other expenses because costs have surged. Even in wealthy countries like the United States and Britain, soaring inflation driven in part by the war’s disruptions has left poorer people without enough to eat.
8/2/2023
ABC NewsReserve Bank warns of at least two more interest rate rises in coming months, as the economic outlook worsens
Australia's cash rate has hit 3.35 per cent, after the Reserve Bank raised interest rates for the ninth time in a row — and signalled more interest rate pain ahead. The 0.25 percentage point rise adds $90 a month to a $600,000 variable mortgage.
8/2/2023
Al JazeeraToo often, ‘recovery efforts’ and aid do not reach those who need them the most.
The natural disaster has served to underscore what should hardly be earth-shattering news: that life for the global poor is extremely precarious and plagued by multiple, simultaneous crises from which recovery is often futile.
8/2/2023
ABC NewsRescue efforts continue in Türkiye and Syria as aid workers struggle to reach hard-hit areas
The death toll climbed above 7,700 and was expected to rise further. Despite support arriving from across the world rescue crews are spread thin in quake-hit areas. Some residents have been left to save friends and family, or retrieve the bodies, on their own More than 8,000 have been pulled from the debris in Türkiye alone.
7/2/2023
ABC NewsAustralian households should prepare for many more rate hikes this year, experts warn
Rather, economists want consumers to refuse to pay higher prices now, by holding their spending back until businesses lower their prices to lure them back. Economists see even higher monthly mortgage repayments as the best way to achieve this.
7/2/2023
BBC NewsSuspected Chinese spy balloon was 200ft tall - US defence official
Remnants of the object - which the US believes is a spy balloon but China says is a weather monitoring device blown astray - have been collected from a roughly 1,500m (4,920 ft) by 1,500m sized area, but it is thought debris is spread over a far larger site.
7/2/2023
RT NewsGoldman Sachs predicts imminent oil price surge
Sanctions on Russia, along with insufficient investment into production, will cause a “serious problem” next year, a top analyst has warned.
7/2/2023
Al JazeeraChile’s president urges unity amid battle to contain fatal fires
Deadly wildfires continue to burn in Chile as President Gabriel Boric has called for unity and resolve in response to the destruction of more than 1,000 homes and hundreds of thousands of hectares of land across south-central regions of the country.
7/2/2023
Al JazeeraThousands dead after powerful quakes devastate Turkey and Syria
Major temblors rocked southeastern Turkey and northwestern Syria with rescuers frantically searching for survivors in the bitter cold.
6/2/2023
BBC NewsUkraine braced for renewed Russian offensive later in February
Ukraine's outgoing defence minister has said the country is anticipating a new Russian offensive later this month. At a news conference, Oleksiy Reznikov said not all Western weaponry will have arrived by then, but Ukraine had enough reserves to hold off Russian forces.
6/2/2023
RT NewsMicroplastics found in human veins
Researchers discovered 15 particles of the contaminants per gram of vein tissue in the first study of its kind.
6/2/2023
Al JazeeraZelenskyy says situation in Ukraine’s east ‘getting tougher’
Ukrainian leader says Russia is throwing more and more troops into battles on the eastern front lines.
6/2/2023
Zero HedgePrepping For War? Chinese Spy Balloon Belies Much Larger Economic Warning Signs
First, China (and Russia) both now have a gauge of our reluctance to secure our own airspace. If the deployment of the balloon was to see how we’d react, they got their answer: slowly and uncertainly. Second, if the balloon’s purpose actually was surveillance, and nothing more nefarious, it was likely able to get whatever data it set out for, after floating above numerous military installations.Third, we have to be acutely aware of the potential for the balloon to be a test run for another balloon, many of which have speculated could be the means for an EMP.
6/2/2023
Zero HedgeIranian-Designed Drone Production Site To Be Built Inside Russia
Russia and Iran plan to establish a joint drone manufacturing facility inside Russia, according to a weekend Wall Street Journal report, which comes following US and European efforts to target Iranian-made drones going to Russia with sanctions.
6/2/2023
Zero HedgeItaly's Internet Restored After Nationwide Outage; Reports Of Global Ransomware Attack
Reuters confirmed the outage was due to "an international interconnection problem." In a separate report, Reuters said that Italy's National Cybersecurity Agency warned about a ransomware attack targeting servers worldwide. The hacking attack sought to exploit a software vulnerability, ACN director general Roberto Baldoni told Reuters, adding it was on a massive scale. Italy's ANSA news agency, citing the ACN, reported that servers had been compromised in other European countries such as France and Finland as well as the United States and Canada. -RTRS
2/2/2023
ReutersCase of mad cow disease in Netherlands is old age variant
"Atypical cases of (mad cow disease) occur sporadically in older cows," the ministry said in a statement, adding that the last found case in the Netherlands dated back to 2011.
2/2/2023
ABC NewsAustralia 'not prepared' for fire risk of lithium-ion batteries used in e-scooters, bikes, cars, say firefighters
Electric cars, scooters and bikes use lithium-ion batteries, which have varying degrees of fire risk. International research indicates hundreds of lithium-ion battery fires can be avoided. Firefighters say they are "worried" about the growing use of lithium-ion batteries.
2/2/2023
ABC NewsSummer snow to bring lowest February temperatures in 18 years
On the ranges snow may be seen down to an elevation of between 1,300 and 1,500 metres. Maximum temperatures below 20 degrees expected in Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra and Hobart.
2/2/2023
ABC NewsPiccadilly Street Dam in Kalgoorlie runs dry, prompting call for urgent support
Questions have been asked abut the sale of the city's water to mining company Lynas Rare Earths. Kalgoorlie's mayor says it is the first time the dam has run dry since it was built. He says the shortage will not impact the city's drinking water supply.
2/2/2023
Zero HedgeMassive Peer-Reviewed Mask Study Shows 'Little To No Difference' In Preventing COVID, Flu Infection
A massive international research collaboration that analyzed several dozen rigorous studies focusing on "physical interventions" against COVID-19 and influenza found that they provide little to no protection against infection or illness rates.
2/2/2023
ABC NewsThe risk of Australia entering recession has just risen
The Bureau of Statistics reported on Tuesday that retail sales for December fell 3.9 per cent. One economist described it as a "plunge" in sales.
1/2/2023
ABC NewsAustralia's chicken meat industry facing summer dip in supply, forecast increase in demand
There has been a chicken meat supply slowdown over summer. Supermarkets and retailers have noticed a drop in available stock.
1/2/2023
ABC NewsRussia claims control of Blahodatne village on outskirts of Bakhmut in big push in east
Russia has claimed to have captured a village just to the north of Bakhmut, a city it is trying to surround in a major push for what would be its biggest battlefield prize in Ukraine since July.
1/2/2023
Zero HedgeCardboard Box Demand Plunging At Rates Unseen Since The Great Recession
Demand and output for cardboard boxes and other packaging material fell sharply in the fourth quarter of 2022, according to data released by the American Forest & Paper Association and Fibre Box Association on Friday. It’s the latest indicator that consumer demand is eroding following the pandemic. Dwindling savings, inflation, rising interest rates and fears of a recession may all be swaying consumers to spend less.
31/1/2023
News.com.auAustralia weather: Forecasters warn of ‘big storm and rain event’ set to hit
Forecasters have said a new weather system is brewing. It could bring an east coast low while summer time snow could also fall.
31/1/2023
Zero HedgeJapan Intercepts Armed Chinese Flotilla Near Disputed Islands
Tokyo has lodged a formal diplomatic complaint after a Japanese-registered private vessel operating within Japanese-controlled waters was approached by four Chinese Coast Guard ships in the early morning hours of Monday. Tokyo says its coast guard patrols forced the Chinese ships to depart the area.
31/1/2023
RT NewsMoscow provides more evidence of US biolabs in Ukraine
Russia’s Defense Ministry on Monday laid out more evidence that US-funded laboratories were working in Ukraine. Documents and materials recovered by Russian troops showed that Western pharmaceutical companies operating in territory under Kiev’s control conducted HIV/AIDS research on Ukrainian military personnel.
30/1/2023
ABC NewsCall for review into disappearance of 'dangerous', tiny radioactive capsule in Western Australia
The capsule was lost on a 1,400km journey between Newman and Perth. Anyone who comes across it is urged to stay at least five metres away. Authorities say there is no guarantee it will be found.
30/1/2023
Al JazeeraVery high’ odds of war with China, US Republican warns
Michael McCaul, the new chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee in the US House of Representatives, says conflict with China over Taiwan may happen in 2025.
30/1/2023
RT NewsPfizer admits it ‘engineered’ new Covid mutations
US drugmaker Pfizer admitted on Friday that it “engineered” treatment-resistant variants of Covid-19 in order to test its antiviral medicine. The admission partially backs up earlier claims by an executive with the company who told an undercover reporter that Pfizer was deliberately “mutating” the virus to “preemptively develop new vaccines.”
30/1/2023
Zero HedgeWHO Suddenly Updates Medicines List For Nuclear Emergencies
The medicines listed in the publication for a national stockpile include only those specifically used today to treat human over-exposure to radiation, according to the WHO. Other typical lists of medical supplies for stockpile would include generic supplies like personal protective equipment (PPE), trauma kits, fluids, antibiotics, and painkillers.
25/1/2023
Zero HedgeRussian Warship Armed With Hypersonic Missiles To Join China In South Africa-Hosted Drills
The Russian navy is set to participate alongside the Chinese and South African navies in exercises set for February off South Africa, Russia's state TASS has announced. Importantly, the Russian frigate named 'Admiral of the Fleet of the Soviet Union Gorshkov' is armed with hypersonic cruise missiles, after it entered deployment in the Atlantic Ocean three weeks ago.
25/1/2023
RT News‘Doomsday Clock’ update triggered by Ukraine conflict
The minute hand has inched forward to 90 seconds from midnight, the most perilous time for humanity ever, amid nuclear war fears.
25/1/2023
BBC NewsTop Ukrainian officials quit in anti-corruption drive
Several senior Ukrainian officials have resigned as President Volodymyr Zelensky begins a shake-up of personnel across his government. A top adviser, four deputy ministers and five regional governors left their posts on Tuesday. Their departures come as Ukraine launches a broad anti-corruption drive.
25/1/2023
Al JazeeraGermany to send Leopard tanks to Ukraine: Reports
Berlin will send battle tanks to Ukraine and allow other countries to re-export German-made tanks to Kyiv, according to media reports.
24/1/2023
BBC NewsErdogan tells Sweden not to expect Nato bid support
Sweden should not expect Turkey to back its Nato membership bid, Turkish president Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday, days after a copy of the Quran was burned in a Stockholm protest. Sweden applied to join Nato after Russia invaded Ukraine - but needs Turkey, already a member, to approve.
24/1/2023
ABC NewsTensions rise in flood-affected Kimberley amid food shortages, alcohol bans as another cyclone forecast
Derby residents are increasingly frustrated at intermittent food shortages and two-week alcohol restrictions in wake of floods. Authorities have assured residents extra barge and aircraft deliveries are being scheduled to boost availability of fresh food. The WA government says it will take four weeks for a new gravel access road to be built.
24/1/2023
News.com.au‘Nasty phase’ of house prices could see them fall by 20 per cent
House prices are falling – and Australia is in phase two of a possible three phases. If we enter phase three things could get “nasty”.
24/1/2023
Zero Hedge'Leading Indicators' Roar Recession As Nasdaq Soars To Best Start To Year Since 2001
US Macro data has been ugly recently, crushing the 'soft landing' narrative and today we get the clearest signal of that imminent 'hard landing' recession as Leading Economic Indicators (LEI) tumbled for the 10th straight month, plunging most since the GFC (ex COVID lockdowns), "continuing to signal recession for the US economy in the near term."
24/1/2023
Zero HedgeAfrica Is Starkly Unvaccinated, And Starkly Unvanquished By COVID
Africa was not the only part of the world where reported COVID cases have been low. Prior to vaccination, numerous countries were barely impacted at all by COVID.
23/1/2023
Sky NewsRecession warning ahead of February rate hike
Economists are warning Australia could tip into a recession this year if the Reserve Bank keeps raising rates. Wednesday’s Consumer Price Index is expected to show inflation may have reached 7.5 per cent at the end of last year ahead of an expected ninth consecutive rate hike to 3.5 per cent when the RBA meets next month. Deloitte warns a dramatic slowdown is on the cards in 2023, meaning growth could decrease from 3.6 per cent to 1.7 per cent.
23/1/2023
Sky NewsAnthony Albanese confirms Australia looking at 'all' military issues ahead of defence strategic review as government invests in new sea mine technology
Australia is set to rapidly splash up to $1 billion for major new underwater weaponry including sea mines as the government plans for a “shift” in conflict preparation.
23/1/2023
ABC NewsUnited Kingdom at a standstill as simultaneous strikes stall the country
Just three weeks into the year, transport staff, teachers, nurses and paramedics have all walked off the job. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says his government can't afford to meet the pay demands of every industry taking action. Further industrial action is planned for February and March.
23/1/2023
RT NewsEx-Russian president predicts new anti-US military alliance
The Ukraine crisis may lead to the founding of a bloc of countries “fed up” with Washington, Dmitry Medvedev says.
23/1/2023
Zero HedgeHow Russia Is Leveraging Its Arctic Region For Global Influence
For the past decade, while the rest of us weren’t looking, Russia has invested seriously in its Arctic region. Now, some 20% of the country’s GDP and 30% of its exports come from these chilly lands. Climate change has softened the landscape where critical oil and gas reserves were stuck underground, while melting ice caps have allowed tanker ships to transport that fuel across Eurasia.
20/1/2023
Perth NowJapan to lower COVID-19 to flu status
Japan plans to downgrade the legal status of COVID-19 to the equivalent of seasonal influenza in the spring, a move that would further relax mask wearing and other preventive measures as the country seeks to return to normality.
20/1/2023
9 NewsStriking French workers lead one million people in protest over plans to raise retirement age
Strikes have disrupted train services, flights, schools and businesses in France as more than one million people protested against the government's plans to raise the retirement age for most workers.
20/1/2023
ABC NewsBillions in weapons pledged for Ukraine but uncertainty hangs over German tanks
Western allies are pledging billions of dollars in new weapons for Ukraine but whether they would also send German-made tanks remains unknown, with Berlin yet to signal whether it would lift a veto.
19/1/2023
ABC NewsGreenland temperatures the warmest in more than 1,000 years, new data show
A sharp spike in Greenland temperatures since 1995 shows the giant northern island is 1.5 degrees Celsius hotter than its 20th-century average, the warmest it has been in more than 1,000 years, new ice core data show.
19/1/2023
ABC NewsTap water in country towns leaves bad taste amid storm, floods, drought and government inaction
Floodwater has flushed contaminants into western NSW river systems. Councils say ageing treatment plants struggle to deal with algae, sediments and turbidity.
19/1/2023
Al JazeeraRussia forces push forward despite ‘colossal losses’
A retreat, a missile blitz and a helicopter crash were the low points of a horrible 47th week of the war for Ukraine, but its Western allies may finally be moved to send in heavy armour.
19/1/2023
RT NewsIMF warns of rising risks to global economy
The deepening cost-of-living crisis, high levels of debt, and geopolitical tensions across the world could cost the global economy up to 7% of GDP, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned.
18/1/2023
RT NewsChina reveals surprising population numbers
China’s population dropped by 850,000 in 2022, for the first time since 1962, the National Bureau of Statistics reported on Tuesday. The annual data survey also showed a record-low birth rate and the highest death rate since 1976.
18/1/2023
RT NewsRussia moves to end European treaties
Moscow is set to renounce charters and treaties related to the Council of Europe.
18/1/2023
Zero HedgeUS Layoffs Far Higher Than Suggested By Initial Jobless Claims, JOLTS
First it was the Philadelphia Fed shockingly stating that contrary to the BLS "goalseeking" of 1.1 million jobs in Q2 2022, the US actually only added a paltry 10,000 jobs (just as the Fed unleashed an unprecedented spree of 75bps rate hikes).
18/1/2023
ABC NewsConcerns over growing number of fires linked to lithium-ion batteries in e-scooters and e-bikes
Fire and Rescue NSW is responding to more than three fires every week involving lithium-ion batteries. This week, a Brisbane house fire was started by an e-scooter battery exploding. The Competition and Consumer Commission is currently investigating the risks and regulations associated with lithium-ion batteries.
18/1/2023
ABC NewsSupermarket shelves stripped bare in north Queensland as warnings about flash flooding remain, despite easing rain
Freight companies and producers are struggling to access the state's north. Landslides block roads and river systems remain impacted. Some communities could be isolated for up to a week.
17/1/2023
ABC NewsA surge in severe strep A infections has prompted health warnings. Here's what we know
It mostly presents as a mild illness that many people recover from without ever seeing a doctor, Perth Children's Hospital infectious diseases consultant Jonathan Carapetis said. However, a rise in the rarer, life-threatening version of the disease known as invasive strep A is causing concern.
17/1/2023
ABC NewsFlooding and intense rain batter Queensland coast as BOM warns weather system could develop into cyclone
The BOM has warned intense rain could result in life-threatening or dangerous flash flooding. It says there is a low chance of cyclone activity. More than 50 people took shelter at an evacuation centre overnight in the Whitsundays.
17/1/2023
RT NewsEconomists signal rising risks of US recession
The probability of economic downturn in 2023 is very high despite the signs of easing inflation, experts warn
17/1/2023
Al JazeeraUkraine’s Dnipro reels as Russia, Belarus hold military drills
Ukraine’s emergency services said 40 people had died, including three children, and 34 people were still unaccounted for. The rising cost of the strike came as Russia and its close ally Belarus held joint military drills.
16/1/2023
News.com.auColes puts purchase limits on a frozen family favourite dinner staple
In an act reminiscent of Covid restrictions, the supermarket giant is addressing a national shortage by re-introducing buying limits.
16/1/2023
Sky NewsEnergy companies turn customers away amid fears of supply shortage
Energy companies on the east coast are turning away customers or charging them higher prices due to fears of a lack of supply. It comes as two of the biggest gas producers continue their month-long suspension on selling the resource.
16/1/2023
ABC NewsHas Australia's housing boom hit the end of the road and could it take the economy down with it?
Johnson says the average loan size across Australia also jumped by more than $100,000 between December 2020 and January 2022, to $617,608. Sydneysiders are, as usual, even more indebted, with the average loan ballooning from less than $650,000 to more than $800,000 over that period.
16/1/2023
ABC NewsStone fruit harvest in NSW hurt by disease and floods — and prices are expected to rise as a result
NSW stone fruit growers have reported a bad harvest. The majority of this year's crop will come from Queensland. Recent warm weather has raised hopes for a late harvest into February and March.
16/1/2023
BBC NewsSuspected jihadists abduct 50 women in northern Burkina Faso
Some 50 women have been abducted by suspected jihadists in northern Burkina Faso, local officials say. Residents in Arbinda said two groups of women were taken as they were out gathering leaves and wild fruits because of a severe food shortage.
16/1/2023
Zero HedgeUK Sending Heavy Tanks Will Only "Intensify" Conflict With "More Casualties": Kremlin
It's now the UK and Poland leading the charge among allies to send tanks, given London lately announced it will send the the Challenger 2, widely considered a highly capable main battle tank. But a new warning from Moscow has said the decision will only intensify the conflict, saying that instead of bringing any significant Ukrainian edge on the battlefield, more civilians will be harmed in the fighting.
16/1/2023
Zero HedgeMultiple Young Athletes And Former Athletes Died Suddenly This Past Month
Excess deaths have jumped dramatically in the US (excess deaths being fatalities beyond the yearly average). The majority of excess deaths in the past two years involving people under the age of 65 were not caused by Covid infection. At least 32,000 excess deaths in 2021 have been directly attributed to heart failure and circulation related failures. Circulatory deaths were a major contributor to additional deaths among ages 18 to 44.
12/1/2023
Al JazeeraDeadly ‘suicide’ blast outside Afghan foreign ministry in Kabul
The ISIL (ISIS) group claims responsibility for the attack that left 20 dead, as the Taliban is accused of underreporting casualty figures.
12/1/2023
Zero HedgeComputer "Outage" Hits Canadian Flight System Hours After US System Went Down
Nav Canada, the not-for-profit corporation that operates Canada's civil air navigation system, reports the Candian real-time safety alerts system for pilots, otherwise known as NOTAM -- short for Notice to Air Mission -- has been hit with an outage. This is the second NOTAM system in North America over the last 12 hours that has been hit with outages.
12/1/2023
ABC NewsHot summer after wet spring — plus flooding — leads to warning about mosquito-borne viruses in South Australia
More cases of mosquito-borne diseases have been detected. SA Health is recommending against swimming in Lake Bonney after algae reappeared. The Princes Highway may flood next to Lake Albert.
12/1/2023
ABC NewsAustralian borrowers headed for a series of interest rate hikes, as inflation rises again
Inflation rose 7.3 per cent over the year to November, according to ABS monthly data. Higher inflation increases the chances the RBA will raise interest rates further in 2023.
11/1/2023
ABC News"No doubt" microplastics are in our drinking water, researchers say
Pollutants such as microplastics are in the air, a researcher says. Limiting your use of plastic bottles can reduce your microplastics consumption. A Flinders University study has found microplastics in seven of Adelaide's major freshwater streams.
11/1/2023
RT NewsPoland to create new eastern infantry division – defense minister
The division's main area of operations will be the Podlasie Province, bordering fellow NATO member Lithuania and also Belarus, which is a close ally of Russia.
11/1/2023
Zero HedgeDr Doom's Mother-Of-All-Crises Looming
We are yet to see whether it will be a hard landing or a soft landing by the end of 2023.
11/1/2023
Al Jazeera‘Parade of storms’ throttles California for a third straight week
The governor’s office in the US state has increased the death toll to 14, with a five-year-old still missing in the floods. More than 34 million residents have been threatened by the severe weather, a total that amounts to approximately 10 percent of the overall US population. Close to 90 percent of California, the most populous state in the US, remains under a flood watch on Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.
11/1/2023
RT NewsWagner group claims full control of Soledar
Units of Wagner Group have taken control of the “entire territory” of Soledar, the head of the private military company Yevgeny Prigozhin claimed on Tuesday evening. Fighting is still going on in the center of town, where an unknown number of Ukrainian soldiers has been encircled.
10/1/2023
RT NewsEU state to reintroduce conscription
The Swedish government plans to reintroduce civil conscription service in the country, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson announced during a press conference on Monday, adding that the Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB) will be ordered to prepare the measure later this week.
10/1/2023
ABC NewsProperty and cars destroyed, multiple firefighters require treatment in Millmerran bushfire
A house, several sheds and cars have been destroyed by a bushfire on Queensland's Darling Downs. The blaze at Millmerran, west of Toowoomba, has burned through about 400 hectares of land.
10/1/2023
ABC NewsWestern Australia's flood rebuild could take 'months' as falling water levels reveal enormous damage
The floods have caused widespread destruction in the Kimberley. The damage to critical infrastructure is set to take months to fix. There are warnings delivering freight and supplies will prove difficult.
10/1/2023
ABC NewsRemote NT communities remain cut off by floodwaters as Timber Creek region mayor calls for new evacuation plan
Remote communities in Central Australia are isolated by floodwaters. The remnants of ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie moved back into the NT last weekend. A council is calling for its flood evacuation plan to be re-evaluated by the NT government.
10/1/2023
Zero HedgeDozen Dead, Over 100,000 Without Power As California Braces For Worst 'Atmospheric River' Barrage Yet
A moisture conveyor belt of atmospheric rivers continues to pound storm-battered California as the latest system could be the most severe yet. Power outages plague Northern California, as a dozen people have died across the Golden State in the last two weeks after. At least 3,000 people were evacuated on Sunday.
10/1/2023
Zero Hedge'We Are Facing The Entire NATO In Ukraine': Kremlin Says, As UK Mulls Battle Tanks
Russian Security Council Secretary Nikolay Patrushev has issued ultra-provocative words claiming that it's not fundamentally Ukraine that Russia is at war with, but that the Russian military is facing all of NATO inside Ukraine.
9/1/2023
ABC NewsRail giant Aurizon to increase fees to transport non-coal commodities in central Queensland
Growers will suffer financially and thousands of tonnes of freight could be forced back onto roads due to a proposed "dramatic" fee increase to use a Queensland rail line, says a leading grain handler.
9/1/2023
Zero HedgeHow Global Strikes Play Right Into The Great Reset's Hands
Strikes are suddenly becoming a high profile global phenomenon. Given the economic hardships currently being imposed this is not surprising of course.
9/1/2023
RT NewsMore than 600 Ukrainian troops killed in ‘retaliation operation’ – Moscow
The strike in Kramatorsk was a response to the Ukrainian shelling of Makeyevka on New Year’s night, the Defense Ministry says
9/1/2023
RT NewsAsian country looks to buy Israeli drone-tracking system – media
The proposed move follows a failure by South Korea’s military to bring down North Korean UAVs that violated its airspace
9/1/2023
Al JazeeraJair Bolsonaro supporters storm Brazilian government buildings
Supporters of the far-right former president, who refuse to accept his election defeat, invade the Congress and Supreme Court.
9/1/2023
Perth NowSupermarket prices likely to rise as price freeze policies come to an end
The likely price hikes come amid growing pressure on household budgets from elsewhere, with the Reserve Bank raising interest rates for eight consecutive months to reach 3.1 per cent, the highest level in more than a decade.
3/1/2023
Canberra TimesFlood emergency hits the WA Kimberley
Communities in parts of Western Australia's Kimberley region may be isolated for up to a week as ex-tropical cyclone Ellie continues to bring heavy rain and flooding.
3/1/2023
ABC NewsChief Medical Officer Paul Kelly advised against mandatory COVID-19 testing for travellers from China
Australia's chief medical officer explicitly advised the Albanese government not to introduce mandatory COVID-19 testing on travellers from China a day before the measure was announced.
3/1/2023
News.com.auTreasurer Jim Chalmers warns Australia will be impacted by China Covid crisis, more interest rate hikes
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says Australia will be watching China’s response to its latest Covid outbreak closely, as he warned the nation is “not immune” to an impending global downturn.
3/1/2023
Zero HedgeCongress Should Investigate 'Gain-Of-Function' Research
Before the pandemic, I suspect that most of you, like me, had never heard of gain-of-function research. What we learned during the pandemic is that scientists around the world routinely tinker with the genome of viruses to see how the induced changes will affect replication of the virus (contagiousness) and the effects it has on its host (lethality). Such research has apparently been going on for decades and is routinely funded by governments, including ours.
30/12/2022
ABC NewsFresh warnings over summer as tick numbers surge, raising risk of deadly meat allergy
Nigel Ellis first knew something was wrong when he started occasionally breaking out in hives.
30/12/2022
CNN NewsChinese fighter jet intercepts US recon aircraft with ‘unsafe maneuver,’ US Defense Department says
(CNN) A Chinese fighter jet intercepted a US reconnaissance aircraft over the South China Sea last week and performed an “unsafe maneuver,” forcing the US aircraft to take evasive action, according to Indo-Pacific Command, the command responsible for overseeing US military operations in the region.
30/12/2022
ABC NewsRural Fire Service preparing for 'significant' grassfire threat across inland New South Wales
Authorities warn inland New South Wales may be facing the most "significant grassfire season" in more than a decade due to high fuel loads in the wake of heavy rainfall.
29/12/2022
Perth NowHeatwave forecast to grip five States before cold snap brings wet weather to east
There is a heatwave warning for five States on Boxing Day as a band of warmer conditions beats down on the nation from WA to Tasmania.
29/12/2022
News.com.auMannum locals urged to evacuate as floods threaten homes
Residents in a South Australian riverside town have been urged to evacuate as flood waters threaten lives and homes.
29/12/2022
9 NewsHong Kong drops PCR test requirement for arrivals to boost tourism
Travellers arriving in Hong Kong no longer need to undertake a PCR test and COVID-19 measures inside the city have finally been relaxed almost three years after the pandemic began.
29/12/2022
9 NewsFloodwaters peak in more South Australian towns but emergency far from over
Floodwaters are peaking in parts of South Australia along the River Murray but authorities warn the emergency is far from over.
28/12/2022
9 News'Uncontrollable bushfire' alert for Tasmanian town
A bushfire 'watch and act' alert has been issued for a small town in Tasmania. Locals in Rosebery, four and a half hours north west of Hobart, on the west coast, have been told to prepare to leave.
28/12/2022
9 NewsTaiwan extends mandatory military service period to counter China threat
Taiwan will extend the period of mandatory military service for all eligible men from four months to a year amid rising threats from China, President Tsai Ing-wen said at a news conference in Taipei.
28/12/2022
9 NewsCool change sweeps across two states after hottest day of the year
A cool change is sweeping across Australia's south-east after two states sweltered through the hottest day of the year, with Adelaide and Melbourne clocking scorching temperatures of more than 40C.
28/12/2022
ABC NewsVladimir Putin bans Russian oil exports to countries that imposed price cap over Ukraine war
President Vladimir Putin has delivered Russia's long-awaited response to a Western price cap, signing off on a five-month ban on the supply of crude oil and oil products to nations that impose the cap.
23/12/2022
9 NewsChristmas travel fears amid road closures and flight delays
Christmas travel plans have been thrown into chaos ahead of one of the busiest weekends of the year.
23/12/2022
9 NewsLarge parts of Australia's east set for severe thunderstorms today
Large parts of Australia's east coast will cop a battering from severe thunderstorms today, with the Bureau of Meteorology warning residents in at least two states to prepare for extreme conditions.
23/12/2022
9 NewsAustralians travelling to UK warned of delays as airport strikes begin
Australians travelling to the UK over the Christmas holiday period are being warned to expect major delays at airports, including Heathrow in London due to planned strike action.
23/12/2022
ABC NewsJapanese encephalitis case detected in Riverland man, SA Health says
A case of Japanese encephalitis has been identified in a man from the Riverland, where there is an ongoing flood emergency.
21/12/2022
ABC NewsFlood-affected farmers in NSW facing huge damage bills, long waits to repair infrastructure
With floodwaters receding in the New South Wales central west, the state government says the damage bill is already more than $400 million and is likely to go much higher.
21/12/2022
Zero HedgeRussian Oil Exports Collapse More Than 50% As Exxon Shuns Tankers That Hauled Russian Crude
Over the weekend we reported that oil exports of Russian ESPO-grade oil from the Pacific port of Kozmino had collapsed more than 50% following the implementation of the western oil price cap (which, paradoxically, was meant to only punish Putin for theatrical virtue-signaling purposes, while in reality it was hoped Russian oil flows would continue in a stable and predictable fashion to avoid further oil market shocks).
21/12/2022
Zero HedgeHere’s Why So Many People Are Stockpiling Emergency Food Now
According to a recent report by the World Bank, the share of high-income countries with extreme food price inflation has risen to a whopping 85.5%.As everyone knows, inflation is making life miserable all around the world. The perfect storm of pandemic-related supply chain collapses—coupled with military conflicts, boycotts, sanctions, embargos, and other disruptions—has caused a severe shortage of nearly everything our economy depends on.
20/12/2022
ReutersNorth Korea slams Japan's military buildup, U.S. flies stealth jets
SEOUL, Dec 20 (Reuters) - North Korea on Tuesday condemned a Japanese military buildup outlined in a new security strategy, calling it dangerous and vowing counteractions, while also warning of another imminent test of an intercontinental ballistic missile.
20/12/2022
9 NewsAustralians will need a referral to obtain a PCR test in 2023
Australians will need no longer be able to line up to receive a free PCR test on the spot from January 1, as the federal government changes its strategy to deal with the pandemic.
20/12/2022
News.com.auDr Kerryn Phelps reveals ‘devastating’ Covid vaccine injury, says doctors have been ‘censored’
Former federal MP Dr Kerryn Phelps has revealed she and her wife both suffered serious and ongoing injures from Covid vaccines, while suggesting the true rate of adverse events is far higher than acknowledged due to underreporting and “threats” from medical regulators.
15/12/2022
ABC NewsFarmer calls for spray drift to be investigated after thousands of marron die at his property
A farmer has reported large numbers of freshwater crayfish and bees dying on his property. He believes chemicals from nearby agricultural spraying drifted into his ponds. PIRSA believes there are several potential causes .
15/12/2022
Zero HedgeUS Set To Add Chinese Chipmaker And Over 30 Firms To Trade Blacklist
The Biden administration could place Chinese chip maker Yangtze Memory Technologies (YMTC) and over 30 other Chinese firms on a trade blacklist that would prevent them from acquiring US semiconductor components. The action would mark another escalation in the deepening US-China technology war. Washington is trying to crush China's ability to develop and manufacture advanced chips for military applications.
15/12/2022
BBC NewsUkraine War: US planning to send Patriot air defence missiles
Ukraine has been requesting further air defence support for some time, as Russian attacks have continued to kill civilians and cause major blackouts. Patriot is one of the most advanced US air defence systems but supplies to Ukraine are likely to be limited.
14/12/2022
Al JazeeraWhen will global gas prices go down to pre-Ukraine war levels?
Energy analysts explain why much of the world can expect high prices for at least the next two years.
14/12/2022
Sky NewsResidents of Cervantes, Jurien Bay and Nambung told to evacuate as firefighters battle large blaze 200km north of Perth
Residents in the shire of Dandaragan, north of Perth, have been told to "act to survive" as firefighters continue to battle a raging blaze which started at 10am on Tuesday.
14/12/2022
BBC NewsBreakthrough in nuclear fusion energy announced
A major breakthrough has been announced by US scientists in the race to recreate nuclear fusion. Physicists have pursued the technology for decades as it promises a potential source of near-limitless clean energy. On Tuesday researchers confirmed they have overcome a major barrier - producing more energy from a fusion experiment than was put in.
14/12/2022
Al JazeeraIndia says China trying to ‘change status quo’ on disputed border
Indian troops prevented Chinese counterparts from entering Indian territory during a border scuffle last week, defence minister Rajnath Singh tells parliament.
13/12/2022
Zero HedgeUkraine Attacked 'Wagner HQ' Using US-Supplied Rockets: Report
Luhansk Governor Serhiy Haidai on Sunday touted that Ukrainian forces conducted a strike on a hotel in the city of Kadiivka "just where Wagner headquarters was located." However, Russia is denying that a 'Wagner HQ' was struck, and details or confirmable facts remain murky into Monday. Importantly, the Russian side says the attack was carried out with US-supplied missiles.
13/12/2022
ABC NewsAlgorithms are decising our fates - both online. and in the real world.
As the years rolled on, the data increasingly became a reflection of the algorithm’s prejudices. The algorithm took the differences between nations in the historical data and blew them out of proportion — regardless of whether they were accurate assessments of risk, or had been created by chance, error or discrimination. So, by 2017, its choices were more of a self-fulfilling prophecy than an accurate reflection of risk in the real world. Australia is lagging other parts of the world on digital rights protections. In 2021, Professor Santow and the Australian Human Rights Commission made a number of recommendations about how Australia can make automated decision-making “more accountable and protect against harm”.
13/12/2022
Sky NewsFormer Russian President Dmitry Medvedev takes aim at Australia in latest Kremlin threat about scale of Putin’s weaponry
The Kremlin’s latest warning in the Ukraine-Russia conflict included a direct threat to Australia as it outlined weaponry advancements in Vladimir Putin's arsenal.
13/12/2022
ABC NewsTwo Queensland police officers, member of public and three alleged offenders shot dead at Wieambilla, west of Brisbane
Police had gone to the property to search for a missing Dubbo man. Two police officers and a local resident who had gone to the property were shot and killed. Three alleged offenders were then shot and killed by police.
13/12/2022
RT NewsEU military stockpiles ‘depleted’ – Borrell
Brussels’ top diplomat says the military-industrial complex needs more investment to continue arming Ukraine.
13/12/2022
BBCEU corruption scandal puts democracy under attack - European Parliament head
The president of the European Parliament has warned that "European democracy is under attack", following allegations that Qatar bribed EU officials to win influence.
12/12/2022
News.com.auShock weather set for Australia as storms, snow hit eastern states
Large parts of Australia are set to be hit by another round of unseasonably erratic weather, with storms and even snow to hit, weeks after summer’s start.
12/12/2022
News.com.auNSW weather: Severe thunderstorm and weather warning issued for NSW
Potentially severe thunderstorms have been forecast for just about all of one state, bringing rain and warnings for damaging winds.
12/12/2022
RT NewsRussia increasing production of advanced weaponry – Medvedev
Russia is boosting efforts to produce sophisticated weaponry for its military to deter Western countries that are supporting Kiev in its fight with Moscow, former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said on Sunday.
12/12/2022
Zero HedgeUkraine's Odesa Plunged Into Darkness After 'Kamikaze Drone' Attacks
Over 1.5 million people in the southern Ukrainian city of Odesa are without power following Saturday nighttime "kamikaze drones" pummeling electricity infrastructure in the region, also as blackouts continue surrounding the capital of Kiev and other cities.
12/12/2022
Zero HedgeLithium-Ion Battery Prices Rise For First Time
Lithium, a mineral used in batteries to power electric vehicles, smartphones, laptops, and all sorts of gadgets, has surged to a record high this year as the world pushes forward with a 'green' future. But in the process of decarbonizing the global economy, battery prices, for the first time since BloombergNEF began tracking the market in 2010, have risen on an annual basis.
8/12/2022
ABC NewsElectrical storms hit south-east Queensland with BOM forecasting more severe weather today
A quarter of a million lightning strikes hit south-east Queensland's skies. Energex says power will be restored as soon as possible. Heatwave conditions continue to grip much of the state with some areas expected to reach 40C.
8/12/2022
ABC NewsGlencore pulls out of $1.5 billion Valeria coal mine project in central Queensland
Glencore says it will withdraw from its Valeria coal project in central Queensland. The mining company cited increased global uncertainty and its net zero total emissions by 2050 goal as reasons behind the decision. The project was planned for near Emerald and would have produced up to 20 million tonnes of run-of-mine coal annually.
8/12/2022
News.com.au‘Dangerous’: Home Affairs and Cyber Security Minister Clare O’Neil reveals biggest risk to Australia since WWII
Home Affairs and Cyber Security Minister Clare O’Neil has revealed the biggest threat facing Australia since World War Two.
8/12/2022
News.com.au‘Dangerous’: Home Affairs and Cyber Security Minister Clare O’Neil reveals biggest risk to Australia since WWII
Home Affairs and Cyber Security Minister Clare O’Neil has revealed the biggest threat facing Australia since World War Two.
8/12/2022
RT NewsKiev mayor warns of ‘apocalyptic’ winter
Be prepared to evacuate but don’t panic, Vitaly Klitschko tells citizens of Ukraine’s capital
8/12/2022
Zero HedgePutin: Risk Of Nuclear War "Rising", Ukraine Operation To Be "Long Process"
On Wednesday Russian President Vladimir Putin gave a wide-ranging public war update during a televised session of his Human Rights Council, which at least one independent regional outlet said was tightly controlled in terms of the kind of questions Kremlin officials could ask.
7/12/2022
ABC NewsAuthorities investigate fish kill event on Sydney's north shore
The fish kill has concerned locals. Fire crews had used foam to attack a nearby blaze on Monday. The Environment Protection Authority is investigating the incident.
7/12/2022
ABC NewsAustralia and United States vow to increase military cooperation amid rising Chinese presence in Pacific
The US says Australia's defence forces have a "capability gap" . The US defence secretary called China a "dangerous and coercive" presence in the Indo-Pacific. The government hosed down speculation it would buy one of the new US bombers.
7/12/2022
ABC NewsRussian airport hit by 'drone attack' a day after Moscow blames Ukraine for air base strikes
The Kursk governor said the fire had been contained. Moscow blamed Kyiv for the drone strikes. The attacks inside Russia threaten to escalate the nine-month war.
7/12/2022
Zero HedgeWe Are Not "Enabling" Or "Encouraging" Ukraine To Strike Within Russia: White House
Undersecretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland told CNN that while "nobody has claimed responsibility" for the drone strikes - at least one of which struck a base hundreds of miles inside Russian territory, it remains that the "targets were the very precise bombers that the Russians have been using to attack critical infrastructure," and that's when she said, "the Ukrainian people are incredibly innovative; they are making their own drones, air and sea, that are incredibly effective."
7/12/2022
RT NewsHungary raises alarm over ‘critical’ fuel supply
People across the country are panic-buying gasoline amid shortages and rising demand.
5/12/2022
9 NewsTemperatures plummet up to 15 degrees in Melbourne and Adelaide
The weather in Melbourne and Adelaide is far from average this week, with abnormally high heat on Sunday having plummeted to unusually low temperatures today. Melbourne is a staggering 15 degrees colder today than it was on Sunday, while Adelaide is experiencing a 13 degree temperature difference from the weekend.
5/12/2022
ABC NewsIndonesia raises volcano warning to highest level after Mount Semeru erupts
Authorities have evacuated 1,979 people to temporary shelters. Monsoon rains eroded and collapsed the lava dome atop 3,676-metre Mount Semeru, causing the eruption.
5/12/2022
ABC NewsSynergy will need to 'blend' coal imported from NSW due to 'high ash content' as it scrambles to keep lights on
Coal being imported to WA may be unsuitable due to its high ash content. Synergy says it has accounted for this and will 'blend' it with local supplies. But an expert says the coal will pose big headaches for power stations.
5/12/2022
RT NewsRussia doubles down on oil price warning
Russia won’t sell oil at the $60 price limit agreed by the EU and G7 nations, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said on Sunday. Novak added that Moscow is “working on mechanisms” to bypass the price cap.
5/12/2022
News.com.auChina missile strikes could reach ‘two-thirds’ of Australia, says report
China has the potential to launch missile strikes across “two-thirds” of Australia, an alarming new report has claimed.
5/12/2022
News.com.auChina missile strikes could reach ‘two-thirds’ of Australia, says report
China has the potential to launch missile strikes across “two-thirds” of Australia, an alarming new report has claimed.
5/12/2022
CNNExclusive: China operating over 100 police stations across the world with the help of some host nations, report claims
Beijing has set up more than 100 so-called overseas police stations across the globe to monitor, harass and in some cases repatriate Chinese citizens living in exile, using bilateral security arrangements struck with countries in Europe and Africa to gain a widespread presence internationally, a new report shared exclusively with CNN alleges.
1/12/2022
ABC NewsAntarctica is changing, and wildlife and weeds could be on the way
Thousands of square kilometres of Antarctica will become ice free between now and the end of the century. Most of Antarctica's biodiversity exists in ice-free areas, and some species will benefit from the increase in habitat, while others will suffer. Milder conditions boost the chance for pests to become established in the fragile ecosystem.
1/12/2022
ABC NewsCommunities ravaged by WA bushfires concerned about coming season, despite being better prepared
WA communities ravaged by fires in recent years say they're better equipped now but still hold fears heading into fire season. Western Australia is preparing for a worse than usual bushfire season. Firefighters and locals say mobile black spots, stretched volunteers and community preparedness are their biggest concerns.
1/12/2022
ABC NewsWet weather dampens Victorian cherry, berry season leading to smaller volumes, premium prices
Short supply of cherries and berries has lead to premium prices in Victoria. Water damage has killed cherry trees on orchards. Growers are hoping for more sunshine between now and Christmas to boost supply.
1/12/2022
BBC NewsSan Francisco to allow police 'killer robots'
The measure permits police to deploy robots equipped with explosives in extreme circumstances. Dr Catherine Connolly, from the group Stop Killer Robots, said the move was a "slippery slope" that could distance humans from killing.
1/12/2022
Zero HedgeSouth Korea Scrambles Jets To Warn Off Inbound Chinese-Russian Joint Bomber Patrol
An unusual incident occurred Wednesday over regional waters at a moment tensions across the Korean peninsula remain high. A group of Chinese and Russian fighter jets abruptly breached South Korea's Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ), causing the South Korean military to scramble jets to warn the foreign fighters off.
1/12/2022
Zero HedgeChina And India Are Buying Russian Crude At A 40% Discount
The European Union on Friday once again failed to reach an agreement on a price cap for Russian oil, with the bloc's eastern-most members including Poland, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania objecting that the proposed $60-$70 per barrel for Russian crude is too generous and well above the rates Russia currently sells crude.
1/12/2022
RT News100,000 Ukrainian soldiers have died in conflict – EU
“More than 100,000 Ukrainian military officers have been killed so far,” von der Leyen claimed on Wednesday, while adding that around 20,000 civilian lives have also been lost amid the fighting, which has continued since late February.
1/12/2022
Al JazeeraChinese city of Guangzhou eases COVID curbs after protests
Officials in the southern city announce the lifting of harsh COVID restrictions after protests against ‘zero-COVID’ policy.
30/11/2022
ABC NewsAustralia saw its coldest spring in decades and wettest on record for some regions
Spring was the coldest in decades for parts of Australia, a rare feat considering the influence of climate change ensures nearly every season is now warmer than normal. Daytime temperatures were especially low compared to recent years, including the coldest in 30 years for Melbourne, Adelaide, and Canberra.
30/11/2022
BBCChina plans 'crackdown' after Covid protests
China's top security agency has called for a crackdown on "hostile forces" after rare protests against Covid rules in Chinese cities at the weekend. Police officers have flooded now-empty protest sites, with some protesters saying police have contacted them to seek information on their whereabouts.
30/11/2022
Zero HedgeGoldman's Supply Chain Congestion Indicator Signals Largest Weekly Decline This Year
Economic storm clouds are gathering worldwide as some of the largest shipping companies warn about sliding global trade. US shipper FedEx and Danish shipping giant A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S have been vocal about emerging signs of a worldwide slowdown. FedEx has parked planes while Maersk has canceled sails.
29/11/2022
ABC NewsHeatwaves in Tasmania? Stop laughing, here's what you need to know
A heatwave occurs when maximum and minimum temperatures are unusually hot over a three-day period in relation to past weather. It's also about how much it cools down overnight — when unusually high night and daytime temperatures persist, heat stress becomes a critical factor. In Tasmania, it is relatively common to get a few days reaching the high 20s or low 30s during summer, with some days likely to reach into the 40s.
29/11/2022
Zero HedgeWorld's Largest Active Volcano In Hawaii Erupts For First Time In Decades
After nearly four decades of silence, Hawaii's Mauna Loa, the world's largest active volcano, erupted Sunday night, prompting authorities to declare an ashfall advisory across the state's Big Island.
29/11/2022
Zero HedgePfizer CEO Blasted By UK Pharma Watchdog For "Disgracefully Misleading" Statements On COVID Vaccine
You might think that an official rebuke of Pfizer’s CEO for misleading the public on the benefits of its COVID vaccine would be big news, especially given the fill court press by vaccine absolutists to compel people to receive the shots.
29/11/2022
Zero HedgeVery Serious Shortages Of Amoxicillin, Augmentin, Tamiflu, Albuterol, & Tylenol Have Erupted All Over The US
Hospitals are filling up all across America, and there are extremely alarming shortages of some of our most important medications.
28/11/2022
Al JazeeraUganda extends quarantine in Ebola epicentre for 21 days
The East African nation has so far recorded 141 infections since the outbreak was declared on September 20.
28/11/2022
Al JazeeraAt least seven killed by landslide on Italy’s Ischia island
Five other people remain missing, local officials say, after heavy rains trigger ‘a waterfall of water and mud’.
28/11/2022
ABC NewsA new generation of COVID-19 vaccine, or running out of steam? Here's how experts see the pandemic ending
COVID-19 will "fizzle out" and, like the common cold, become a virus we get at a young age, says James Trauer, an associate professor at Monash University's school of public health and preventative medicine. "Children born today, who start getting their first exposure before they hit school, it’s not going to be an issue for them." Because of this, he says, community-wide mandates are no longer needed.
28/11/2022
ABC NewsWhat's next for Ukraine air defence as Russia ramps-up civilian strikes and its fight for the skies?
Over the last two weeks, Moscow has unleashed its largest wave of missile and kamikaze drone attacks since the start of the nine-month war. A senior Pentagon official has cautioned that Moscow is attempting to deplete Ukrainian air defences which have so far prevented the Russian military from establishing dominance of the skies above the country.
28/11/2022
RT NewsHistoric drought in California threatens US food security
Severe droughts in California, the leading US agricultural state, have resulted in crop revenue losses of at least $3 billion over the past two years, according to a study prepared for the California Department of Food and Agriculture.
28/11/2022
Zero HedgeSatellite Imagery Shows Extensive Destruction Of Ukraine Power Grid
Not surprisingly, Ukraine suffered far more damage to their utilities than the government and media let on. Later estimates ranged from 60% to 80% of the nation's grid destroyed or unusable and the latest satellite photos of active lights at night support this. Below, we can see lights across Ukraine on February 24th at the start of the war.
28/11/2022
Channel News AsiaClashes in Shanghai as COVID-19 protests flare across China
The wave of civil disobedience is unprecedented in mainland China since President Xi Jinping assumed power a decade ago, as frustration mounts over his signature zero-COVID policy nearly three years into the pandemic. The COVID-19 measures are also exacting a heavy toll on the world's second-largest economy.
24/11/2022
ABC NewsTropical cyclones reached Sydney in the 1950s and they could return
NSW could be impacted by destructive tropical cyclones this decade, and it's not because of climate change. While only two cyclones have directly struck NSW since 1974, the state was pounded by a cyclone every two years from the 1940s to the 1970s, many leading to record flood levels and deaths. What's concerning is the Pacific pattern behind the abundance of cyclones last century has now returned.
24/11/2022
ABC NewsWHO and CDC issue measles warning as vaccination numbers reach lowest rate in 14 years
Measles immunisations are the lowest since 2008. The disease resulted in 128,000 deaths worldwide in 2021. About 25 million children have missed vaccines to various diseases during the pandemic.
24/11/2022
RT NewsEurope’s largest nuclear plant loses power
The Zaporozhye nuclear power plant (ZNPP) in Energodar has again been disconnected from the external power grid and is relying on diesel generators for emergency power to maintain reactor safety, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported on Wednesday.
24/11/2022
Al JazeeraRussian attacks plunge Ukraine, parts of Moldova into darkness
Russia unleashes a missile barrage damaging the power grid, with President Zelenskyy calling it a ‘crime against humanity’.
24/11/2022
Zero HedgeUS Unveils $400M More In Weapons, Generators For Ukraine
The White House has unveiled another $400 million in defense aid to Ukraine, which is also to include urgently needed generators as the national energy grid has been severely degraded by Russian airstrikes, leaving at least 10 million people without power.
24/11/2022
Zero HedgeChina Restricts Movement Across iPhone City
China's Zhongzhou, home to Foxconn's massive iPhone factory, will begin to enforce mobility restrictions across eight districts in main urban areas on Friday. The reason, well, authorities blame it on 'rising Covid infections,' though we should note that the new restrictions come as massive unrest has erupted at the factory of more than 200,000 workers.
23/11/2022
Perth NowPerth residents forced to use bottled water for drinking, cooking and cleaning due to toxic contamination
People living in parts of Jandakot have been told PFAS, a carcinogenic chemical used by firefighters, has contaminated their groundwater. They have been told it is too dangerous to drink from their taps, water their gardens or even top up their pools.
23/11/2022
ABC NewsBOM and the CSIRO State of the Climate 2022 report shows warming trends continue
National and global temperatures continue to rise despite the COVID-induced blip in emissions. Australia's climate has now warmed by about 1.5 degrees Celsius since national records began in 1910. There has been abundant rain in the south-east this year but long-term trends towards wet season drying in southern Australia remain.
23/11/2022
ABC NewsA magnitude-4.3 earthquake close to Derby shook the Kimberley town on Monday evening
A magnitude-4.3 earthquake in Derby on Monday was reported by 35 people. A Wheatbelt farmer says tremors in Mukinbudin have also been stronger and more frequent than usual. Experts say WA is the most seismically active state in Australia.
23/11/2022
Mandurah MailDisease-carrying mosquitoes expected to breed across parts of flood-affected Victoria
Heavy rainfall and flooding has created prime breeding conditions for mosquitoes in Victoria, prompting authorities to issue a warning about serious diseases the insects carry.
23/11/2022
9 NewsBrutal cold snap grips east coast as floods emergency continues
Weather extremes continue to be felt across the east coast of Australia as multiple states shiver through a brutal cold snap a week out from summer as widespread flooding endures.
23/11/2022
ABC NewsDozens of flood warnings remain across NSW as Moulamein residents are cut off
Dozens of flood warnings remain in place across the state. Residents in the cut-off town of Moulamein are preparing to be isolated for weeks. In Condobolin, locals are hopeful the worst of the crisis has passed.
23/11/2022
Al JazeeraPutin touts Russia’s ‘Arctic power’ with new nuclear icebreaker
President vows to develop his country’s nuclear fleet despite current difficulties in Russia’s economy and production.
22/11/2022
ABC NewsNSW floods take financial, emotional toll on Central West farmers
The emotional and financial cost of the worst flooding in a generation is beginning to be felt in New South Wales' central west, and consumers are likely to feel the pain too.
22/11/2022
ABC NewsOver 640,000 Australian households in housing stress, analysis using census data shows
More than 640,000 Australian households are in housing stress. By 2041, nearly one million households are expected to be in housing stress.
22/11/2022
Zero HedgeQatar And China Make History With 27-Year LNG Supply Deal
QatarEnergy will supply China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec) with 4 million tons per annum (MTPA) of LNG to China from the North Filed East (NFE) expansion project, just as global competition for LNG intensifies amid a European rush to secure non-Russian gas supply.
22/11/2022
Sky NewsChina claims to have reported first COVID-19 deaths in six months as cases continue to surge despite strict zero-COVID policy
Following the latest deaths, residents in the nation’s capital, which is home to more than 21 million people, have been told not to travel between city districts and many shops, restaurants and offices have been closed.
22/11/2022
Al JazeeraDeath toll in Indonesia quake rises to 162, hundreds injured
The country of more than 270 million people is frequently struck by earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and tsunamis because of its location on the ‘Ring of Fire’.
22/11/2022
RT NewsAt least two million Ukrainians will migrate in winter – WHO
This winter may be a “life-threatening” experience for “millions” of Ukrainians, Hans Kluge, the World Health Organization (WHO) regional director for Europe, has warned. Up to three million Ukrainians are expected to migrate “in search of warmth and safety,” Kluge said on Monday during a press conference in Kiev.
22/11/2022
RT NewsSouth Korea asks for Russia and China’s help
South Korea has turned to Russia and China for help in shutting down rival North Korea’s missile testing program, arguing that Pyongyang is threatening peace and stability across Northeast Asia and beyond.
21/11/2022
ABC NewsEvacuation orders issued for NSW Riverina as SES deploys more damage assessors in Forbes
The NSW State Emergency Service has issued an evacuation warning for parts of Deniliquin, in the NSW Riverina, ahead of expected dangerous major flooding. The order comes as towns in the state's central west, including Condobolin and Euabalong, monitor hastily built defences against major flooding in the Lachlan River.
21/11/2022
ABC NewsSand prices in West Australia surge as demand outstrips supply
The price of sand has doubled in the South West region. The City of Busselton says it has been warning of scarcity issues for nearly a decade. Earthwork contractors say it is costing up to five times as much to truck sand in.
21/11/2022
ABC NewsHot weather conditions prompts fire bans and increased chance of severe storms in parts of Queensland, BOM says
The weather bureau is warning hot conditions across Queensland today could cause fires in the south and severe thunderstorms in the north. Brisbane is expected to hit 35 degrees Celsius, while Cairns, Rockhampton and Mt Isa are all predicted to reach 34C today.
21/11/2022
9 NewsNew Chinese ballistic missiles 'built to threaten US', top admiral warns
China has deployed new longer range ballistic missiles on its nuclear submarines, enabling it to strike the US mainland from much nearer its own shores, a top American admiral has confirmed.
21/11/2022
9 NewsHeatwaves, snowfall and gale-force winds: Australia's chaotic weather continues
It seems Australia's wild weather is settling in to stay, with much of the nation's east being hammered by gale-force winds, while the mountains cop a November blanketing of snow.
21/11/2022
Al Jazeera‘Not enough for people and planet’: Critics denounce COP27 deal
While a climate fund for poorer nations was established, ‘no progress’ was made to reduce emissions and abandon fossil fuels.
18/11/2022
Al JazeeraGlobal Food Crisis Demands Support for People, Open Trade, Bigger Local Harvests
Food insecurity has been rising since 2018. Even before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the increasing frequency and severity of climate shocks, regional conflicts and the pandemic were all taking their toll, disrupting food production and distribution, and driving up the cost of feeding people and families.
18/11/2022
9 NewsP&O Cruises Australia, Princess Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line reintroduce masks for passengers onboard
Every cruise ship operating in Australia owned by Carnival Corporation will now require passengers to wear masks indoors amid concerns over the nation's fourth COVID-19 wave.
18/11/2022
9 News'Worst in 30 years': NSW set for ravaging from huge, 'double-sized' mosquitos
It seems the hits keep on coming for Aussies this year, with soaring inflation, record-breaking flooding and interest rate hikes dominating our post-pandemic world.
17/11/2022
ABC NewsWorst flood on record inundates homes at Condobolin, Lachlan River thought to have peaked at Forbes
A makeshift levee is protecting Condobolin's CBD from record flooding, while there's hope the river has peaked at Forbes. Hundreds of buildings in the Central West town of Eugowra have been damaged, the SES says.
17/11/2022
Al JazeeraRussia under fire over Ukraine missile attacks, Poland deaths
The United States and its allies have criticised Russia in the United Nations Security Council over its responsibility for a deadly missile strike in Poland, an event the UN’s political chief called “a frightening reminder of the absolute need to prevent any further escalation” of the nine-month-old war in Ukraine.
17/11/2022
Al JazeeraN Korea ‘fires missile’, warns of ‘fiercer’ military responses
Reported missile launch comes hours after North Korea warned it would respond to US efforts to boost its security presence in the Asia Pacific.
17/11/2022
Perth NowMaude: Incredible ‘inland sea’ forms amid NSW’s ‘unprecedented’ flooding crisis
An almost unfathomable sight has emerged from Australia’s east coast where international support is being flown in to aid communities battling an “unprecedented” flooding crisis set to cost billions.
17/11/2022
Zero HedgeSuspected Ukrainian Drone Strikes Fuel Depot Deep In Russian Territory
If confirmed that it was a Ukrainian drone attack, it marks a significant escalation, given the distance of the facility from the border.
17/11/2022
RT NewsUkrainians admitted firing missile near Poland blast site – CNN
Ukrainian military officials told their American and other Western counterparts that they attempted to intercept a Russian missile near the site of a fatal blast in Poland on Tuesday, CNN reported. While Kiev initially blamed the explosion on Russia, Western leaders have since stated that it was likely caused by an errant Ukrainian air defense projectile.
16/11/2022
9 NewsExtreme weather to strike Australia decades earlier than expected
Climate change is likely to change eastern Pacific weather patterns within the decade, a new study has found, meaning Australia needs to start preparing for "extreme" flooding and drought events sooner than anticipated.
16/11/2022
Sky NewsVolodymyr Zelensky calls for more involvement from nations after Putin's 'significant escalation' in Ukrainian war
Ukraine's President has responded to Russia's strikes on Poland as a "significant escalation" in the almost nine-month conflict and warned Vladimir Putin could reach other parts of Europe if more countries don't get involved.
16/11/2022
Zero HedgeRussia Price Cap Could Threaten India's Oil Supplies
India would be one of the countries most exposed if Russia refuses to sell crude oil at the capped price under proposed sanctions to be imposed by the United States and the European Union. In 2021, India was the world’s third-largest crude importer (214 million tonnes) after China (526 million tonnes) and the United States (305 million tonnes) (“Statistical review of world energy”, BP, 2022).
16/11/2022
Zero HedgeUS Health System Cash Reserves Plummet
Cash reserves, an important indicator of financial stability, are dropping for hospitals and health systems across the U.S.
16/11/2022
Zero HedgeAustralia's Rail Network Paralyzed After Train Derailment, Flooding, May Cause Supply Chain Chaos
A freight train derailment and flooding have paralyzed vital transportation networks, completely cutting off Perth and Adelaide from Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane.
16/11/2022
RT NewsMassive missile strikes reported across Ukraine
President Vladimir Zelensky says Russia launched 85 projectiles that damaged the country's energy system. According to the local authorities, half of Kiev residents and up to 80% of people living in the western Ukrainian city of Lviv were left without electricity in the wake of the strikes.
16/11/2022
CNNResidents ‘revolt’ over oppressive Covid lockdowns in China’s Guangzhou
Residents under Covid lockdown in China’s southern manufacturing hub of Guangzhou have torn down barriers meant to confine them to their homes, taking to the streets in defiance of strictly enforced local orders, according to video and images circulating on social media.
15/11/2022
Business InsiderAmazon founder Jeff Bezos warns a recession is looming - and Americans should 'prepare for the worst'
Jeff Bezos warned the US economy is likely to slump in a painful recession. Amazon's billionaire founder advised consumers and businesses to delay purchases and stockpile cash. Bezos recently suggested it was time to "batten down the hatches."
15/11/2022
ABC NewsWhat is a 'microburst', where do they come from, and how can you prepare for one?
Alice Springs residents have a massive clean-up job ahead of them after the outback town was smashed by a powerful storm over the weekend. In just a few moments, a chaotic downburst of wind and rain knocked over trees, blew off roofs and downed powerlines.
15/11/2022
Canberra TimesFloodwaters tear through train lines, as spilling dam threatens communities
Extreme weather events have thrown rail networks into chaos, with damaged tracks, reduced services and some lines still under water.
15/11/2022
ABC NewsForbes residents told to evacuate after Lachlan River rises faster than expected
Forbes residents have been told to evacuate due to faster than predicted river rises. Hundreds of people have been rescued from NSW floodwaters in the past 24 hours. Condobolin is also experiencing close to record flooding this morning.
15/11/2022
Splash247.comAustralian supply chains plunged into chaos as nation’s largest tug boat operator locks out its crews
Australian supply chains are facing chaos as the nation’s largest tug boat operator has warned it will lock out its crews from Friday in the latest chapter of a bitter three-year pay dispute.
14/11/2022
News.com.auFourth vaccine dose unlikely to be approved for under-30s due to myocarditis risk
Australia’s vaccine advisory body is unlikely to approve a second Covid vaccine booster for under-30s due to the increased risk of myocarditis.
14/11/2022
9 NewsTruckies flag 'survival plan' to keep delivering food as skyrocketing costs threaten supermarket shelves
Bare supermarket shelves triggered by border restrictions and extreme weather events risk becoming more common unless a key transport link is safeguarded for future years.
14/11/2022
Zero Hedge"We're Facing The Collapse Of Everything" - Michael Snyder Warns Of "The End-Times"
Snyder also mentions war with China, war between North and South Korea and war between Iran and Israel that are all boiling up right now, all at the same time.
14/11/2022
Sky NewsRussian hackers responsible for Medibank cyber attack release another set of sensitive customer data to dark web
The Russian cybercriminals behind the Medibank data hacking scandal have leaked more personal customer records to the dark web as they ramp up ransom demands ahead of the health insurer’s shareholder meeting.
14/11/2022
ABC NewsDozens of SES rescues as Victoria is hit by flash flooding from overnight rain
The SES has conducted 23 rescues related to people driving through floodwater. The Murray River in Victoria's north-east could return to major flood level today. Road closures are causing havoc for people trying to drive from Victoria into NSW.
14/11/2022
ABC NewsThousands stranded in homes as flash flooding batters NSW
Nearly 90mm of rain fell near Eugowra and Molong, where residents are cut off by flash flooding. Low lying residents in Canowindra have been told to evacuate immediately.
11/11/2022
South China Morning PostAustralia’s Albanese to ask Xi Jinping to lift China trade sanctions if they meet at G20 or Apec summit
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Friday he’d ask Chinese President Xi Jinping to lift billions of dollars in trade barriers if the two leaders hold their first bilateral meeting this month.
11/11/2022
ReutersCOP27: UN food agency plan on farming emissions to launch by next year after investor push
SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt, Nov 10 (Reuters) - The U.N. food agency aims to launch a plan within the year to make the world's food system more sustainable, a senior executive told Reuters on the sidelines of the COP27 climate talks in Egypt.
11/11/2022
9 NewsNurses in Western Australia plan to stop work next week
Western Australian Premier Mark McGowan is warning of "terrible consequences" for residents as nurses prepare for day-long stoppages at the state's hospitals.
11/11/2022
ABC NewsNSW sees sharp spike in COVID-19 cases as fourth wave takes hold, health authorities warn
New South Wales has entered its fourth COVID-19 wave after a sharp spike in new cases, Chief Health Officer Kerry Chant has warned.
10/11/2022
ABC NewsWhat do we know about new COVID-19 Omicron subvariants XBB and BQ.1 spreading in Australia?
"It's no longer one big wave of a single variant being replaced by another single variant. "We're actually in more of a COVID soup — not my original phrase, but I think it's definitely apt."
10/11/2022
RT NewsRussia to pull troops out of frontline city of Kherson – MOD
Russia has decided to withdraw its troops from the right bank of the Dnieper River, including the regional capital of Kherson. The Defense Ministry explained that it wants to avoid unnecessary losses among its forces and spare the lives of civilians.
10/11/2022
Zero HedgeBeijing Insists On Zero-COVID Policy But Blames Local Governments For Excessive Measures
In a press conference on Friday, the Chinese Health Commission insisted the country’s zero-COVID policy is an effective and economic measure for pandemic containment. The officials also blamed local governments such as Zhengzhou for unscientific measures that hurt the economy and frustrated the public.
10/11/2022
Zero HedgeUS: Regardless Of Who's Elected, Imperial Corruption Rules The Nation
The core of Imperial Corruption is the disconnect between the nation's ideals of representational democracy and open markets and the sordid reality: elites serve their interests by corrupting both democracy and open markets.
9/11/2022
ABC NewsRussian hackers start releasing sensitive information sensitive information about Medibank customers after ransom ignored
The nation’s largest health insurer has issued a chilling warning to customers as hackers begin releasing leaked data onto the dark web.
9/11/2022
News.com.auRussian hackers start releasing sensitive information sensitive information about Medibank customers after ransom ignored
The nation’s largest health insurer has issued a chilling warning to customers as hackers begin releasing leaked data onto the dark web.
9/11/2022
ABC NewsWA emergency department overcrowding costing 1,500 to 2,000 lives a year, report finds
Between 1,500 and 2,000 deaths in WA are blamed on overcrowded EDs each year. Experts say people are waiting too long before being admitted. An expert says the number one reason is a lack of beds.
9/11/2022
ABC NewsMosquito-borne disease worry as floods puts country on high alert for new viruses
Flooding is causing a higher risk of mosquito arboviruses. Japanese encephalitis virus was detected in the state last mosquito season. Experts are concerned about new mosquito breeds, including one that bites both humans and animals.
9/11/2022
Zero HedgeThe Shortages Are Coming
Do you remember in early 2020 when they told us that the shortages that we were experiencing would just be temporary? Of course some of them were, but then more shortages just kept on erupting. That wasn’t supposed to happen, and now it appears that our supply chain problems could potentially get a whole lot worse.
8/11/2022
RT NewsWorld is on ‘highway to hell’ – UN chief
Antonio Guterres singled out the United States and China as two nations with a “particular responsibility” to combat climate change
8/11/2022
Al JazeeraNorth Korea dismisses claims of weapons shipments to Russia
Arms sales would be an indication of deepening ties between the two isolated nations at a time when Pyongyang is thought to be preparing for a nuclear test.
8/11/2022
ABC NewsTangara School for Girls in Sydney closes after COVID-19 spreads through staff
Tangara School for Girls has moved years 7 to 11 to remote learning. It says advice was taken from NSW Health before making the decision. COVID-19 cases are rising in the state amid experts' warnings of a "new wave".
8/11/2022
ABC NewsMedibank data leak threatened by cybercriminal as class action lawsuits loom
An individual or group claiming to have Medibank customer data has threatened to release it within the next 24 hours. Medibank has said paying a ransom would not guarantee the security of the hacked data. Two law firms are already investigating a potential customer class action about the cyber security breach.
7/11/2022
Sky NewsMedibank report what details were stolen from customers as health insurance giant rules out paying hackers ransom
The health insurance giant believes the names, date of birth, address, phone number and email addresses of almost 10 million of its current and former customers, as well as authorised representatives were accessed in the attack.
7/11/2022
Zero HedgeUS To Station More Nuke-Capable Assets In Korea
The White House has authorized employing strategic assets in South Korea more frequently. The announcement comes as Pyongyang, Seoul and Washington conduct unprecedented aerial war games.
7/11/2022
Al JazeeraDozens of ships carrying LNG linger around Europe’s coast
“LNG vessels have been queued up outside European LNG receiving terminals, chasing what they expected to be the premium market for this LNG,” Felix Booth, head of LNG at Vortexa, told the newspaper. “For now these vessels have incentive to hold positions” in anticipation that colder weather will increase demand for energy and in turn drive up prices, he said.
7/11/2022
Zero HedgeUS Space Plane Orbits Earth For 900 Consecutive Days With Mysterious Payloads
The reusable space plane designed and built by Boeing is flying its sixth mission, known as Orbital Test Vehicle-6 or OTV-6, which was initially launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on May 17, 2020. It remains unclear when the top-secret mission will end.
7/11/2022
Zero HedgeEurope May See Forced De-Industrialization As Result Of Energy Crisis
The European Union has been quietly celebrating a consistent decline in gas and electricity consumption this year amid record-breaking prices, a cutoff of much of the Russian gas supply, and a liquidity crisis in the energy market.
3/11/2022
BBC NewsSouth hits back as North Korea fires most missiles in a day
North and South Korea have fired a number of missiles into waters near each other's coasts in a marked escalation of hostilities. The North launched its most missiles in a single day - at least 23 - including one that landed less than 60km (37 miles) off the South's city of Sokcho. Seoul responded with warplanes firing three air-to-ground missiles over the disputed maritime demarcation line.
3/11/2022
ABC NewsNSW flood forecast prompts widespread evacuation orders
Twenty-two evacuation orders are current across NSW. More than 700 residents at North Wagga could be cut of for "four or five days". Forbes mayor says everyone is "exhausted" as the town prepares for its worst flood in 70 years.
3/11/2022
Zero Hedge"Dark Clouds On Horizon": Maersk Warns About Rapid Economic Deterioration
A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S, the world's largest owner of container ships and one of the best bellwethers for global trade, lowered its outlook for the growth of 2022 global container demand and warned next year could be worse. Maersk's warning about a slowdown in container demand and economic turmoil ahead was conveyed in a third-quarter earnings report released today and in an interview by the company's top executive on Bloomberg.
3/11/2022
ABC NewsFlood emergency 'far from over', Victorian SES warns, as swollen Murray River rattles border communities
The SES says the flood risk is "far from over" along the Murray River. Authorities at the Hume Dam have increased water releases, increasing the flood risk around Albury-Wodonga. It could take a month for the river to peak at communities around Mildura.
2/11/2022
ABC NewsBird flu outbreak in UK prompts all poultry to be kept indoors 'until further notice'. What is avian influenza and should we be worried?
All poultry and captive birds in England will legally be required to be kept indoors as part of measures to tackle the country's largest-ever outbreak of avian flu. The British government said on Monday the mandatory measures would be introduced from midnight on November 7.
2/11/2022
ABC NewsPotato supply in Tasmania impacted as wet conditions make harvesting a challenge
The past 12 months have been difficult for potato farmers in Tasmania, with wet weather now impacting the harvest. One farm has lost 2,000 tonnes of potatoes to the rain. Fresh spuds are in short supply in supermarkets, and some takeaway shops are being affected.
2/11/2022
Al JazeeraN Korean missile lands off S Korea coast, Seoul launches response
A North Korean missile has landed near South Korean waters for the first time, prompting Seoul to respond with its own air-to-ground missiles after residents on an eastern island were told to evacuate.
2/11/2022
News.com.auShanghai Disney guests trapped as snap Covid lockdown shuts theme park
A number of guests attending an event at a Disney theme park in Shanghai have been trapped inside, after the attraction went into lockdown.
2/11/2022
RT NewsWheat prices surge on Black Sea grain deal collapse
Wheat futures soared nearly 8% on Monday after Russia withdrew from a grain export deal with Ukraine following an attack on ships involved in securing the trade route through the Black Sea.
1/11/2022
BBC NewsUkraine war: Kyiv locals queue for water after Russian strikes
People in the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, had to queue for water after Russian missiles struck key facilities across the country on Monday. An evening update from the city's mayor, Vitaliy Klitschko, said 40% of consumers in Kyiv remained without water and 270,000 homes had no power.
1/11/2022
Al JazeeraChina locks down millions as COVID cases rise before winter
In Guangdong province, manufacturing centre Guangzhou has seen a spate of cases over the past week that has closed some districts. Haizhu’s 1.8 million residents, or about 10 percent of Guangzhou’s population, have been the worst hit.
1/11/2022
Zero HedgeFoxconn Ordered To Restore Output Despite COVID "Closed Loop" Lockdowns
The health authority in China’s Zhengzhou has reportedly ordered Foxconn's "iPhone City" to restore its production despite being stuck in a Covid "closed loop" lock down that we wrote about several days ago. Bloomberg is reporting early Monday morning that the site is being asked to "implement strict Covid-19 prevention measures" upon restarting production and that the company will bear main responsibility" for its production under its closed loop format.
1/11/2022
RT NewsUS carrier strike group heading for Europe – media
A US carrier strike group, led by new supercarrier USS Gerald Ford, is expected to anchor near Portsmouth in southern England in mid-November, the UK Defense Journal reported on Sunday.
1/11/2022
News.com.auFast-spreading XBB Covid-19 strain reaches Australia
The XBB strain, which is said to be resistant to vaccines and antibodies from previous infections, emerged in Singapore weeks ago and is already spreading in Australia.
31/10/2022
ABC NewsJulia Creek endures hottest October day on record as outback Queensland swelters
Rural Queenslanders are sweltering through some of the region's hottest recorded temperatures with several towns across the state's north-west reaching tops of more than 40 degrees Celsius.
31/10/2022
ABC NewsAustralian Defence Department caught up in ransomware attack
Defence says there is no evidence past and present staff's data were compromised. The hack occurred on an external IT provider. Defence bosses warned they expected the frequency, intensity and sophistication of cyber attacks to grow.
31/10/2022
Al JazeeraDeath toll at 45 as Tropical Storm Nalgae drenches Philippines
The tropical storm, which has maximum sustained winds of 95km (59 miles) per hour and gusts of up to 160kph (99.4 mph), made landfall in the eastern Catanduanes province early on Saturday.
31/10/2022
ABC NewsRain and hail damages record grain crops in West Australian wheatbelt
Widespread rain has stopped harvest and damaged some ripe crops in WA's wheatbelt. Farmers say their October rainfall has been well above average. Rain has fallen across the length of the wheatbelt, extending over 1,000 kilometres.
31/10/2022
ABC NewsPFAS firefighting chemical found in drinking water at Avalon Airport fire station
Dozens of firefighters and air traffic controllers are being tested after PFAS was found in their drinking water at Avalon. An investigation is underway into how the chemical entered the drinking water supply. Avalon Airport says the chemical has not been found in the water at the passenger terminal.
31/10/2022
RT NewsRussia suspends participation in grain deal after Ukrainian attack
Russia announced on Saturday that it has halted its compliance with a grain deal, brokered by the UN and Türkiye earlier his year. The move came after Ukraine launched a major drone attack on ships involved in securing safe passage for agricultural cargo, the Russian Defense Ministry explained.
28/10/2022
ABC NewsUkraine attacks Russia's hold on southern city of Kherson
Ukrainian forces have attacked Russia's hold on the southern city of Kherson while fighting intensifies in the country's east.
28/10/2022
RT NewsOverblown national security concerns pushing China, US closer to cold war, expert says
China and the United States have exaggerated concerns over national security, and ties between the two nations could be severed if Washington pushes for closer ties with Taiwan, according to a member of a high-level Chinese think tank.
27/10/2022
News.com.auATAGI didn’t know about heightened risk of myocarditis in young men until five months after Pfizer, Moderna approval
The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) has revealed it did not know about the heightened risk of a heart condition called myocarditis from Covid vaccines until five months after they were approved for the public.
27/10/2022
ABC NewsAlbanese government staring at 'unpleasant choices' amid deepening energy price crisis
The Federal Budget forecasts electricity prices to rise 56 per cent over the next two years. Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese have signalled the government may intervene in the market. Industry observers say state and federal governments will inevitably need to provide more help for poorer households.
27/10/2022
RT NewsUS diesel shortage worsens
Supplies of the fuel are at a 14-year low amid a ban on imports from Russia, portending further price spikes
27/10/2022
RT NewsKremlin responds to US troop deployment on Ukrainian border
The US troop deployment in Romania increases risks for Russia’s security, and will prompt Moscow to take countermeasures, Kremlin spokesman, Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday. He was referring to the US Army’s 101st Airborne Division, which is currently stationed in Romania on the border with Ukraine.
27/10/2022
Al JazeeraPutin observes drills by Russia’s strategic nuclear forces
The drills come amid a series of escalatory comments from Moscow suggesting the war in Ukraine could turn nuclear.
26/10/2022
ABC NewsExtreme Miyake radiation events captured in tree rings stump scientists
Earth has been hit by at least six extreme radiation events over the past 10,000 years, according to data in tree rings. These events, known as Miyake events, were thought to be caused by solar storms. But the most comprehensive study to date suggests not all these extreme events fit the picture and may be caused by unknown solar or galactic phenomena.
26/10/2022
Sky NewsUnemployment could increase due to high energy prices
Sky News Business Editor Ross Greenwood says the government “needs to act quickly” to save jobs and the gas industry, to ensure high energy prices “don’t wipe them all out”. Mr Greenwood said while Australians will be worried about heightened power bills, “gas is one of the drivers of our industry” and this will increase inputs for businesses.
26/10/2022
ABC NewsDesperate flight, then misery and starvation in camps for Nigerians displaced by flooding
Experts say climate change is a factor, while defective infrastructure and poor planning, including a failure by Nigeria to complete a dam of its own that was supposed to backstop the Cameroonian one, has worsened the disaster.
26/10/2022
ABC NewsHousing and gas lead inflation above 7 per cent, as fuel prices post rare fall
Annual inflation of 7.3 per cent is the highest recorded since 1990. The ABS said new housing, gas and furniture prices were the biggest contributors to a 1.8 per cent jump in prices during the September quarter. The RBA's preferred measures of inflation were up 6.1 and 5 per cent over the past year — well above the bank's 2-3 per cent target.
26/10/2022
Perth NowMedibank hack impacted all 4m customers
Hackers behind the massive Medibank data breach had access to the personal data of all four million of the health insurer’s customers. But the number of affected people is set to grow substantially, with Medibank confirming all customers of its ahm offshoot and all international student customers also had their data breached.
26/10/2022
News.com.auCovid vaccine injury payouts explode to $77 million, budget reveals
Payouts for Covid vaccine injuries are set to explode by more than 80 times to nearly $77 million, budget papers reveal.
26/10/2022
Zero HedgeNorth Korea Completes Prep For Nuclear Test, South Korea Warns
"We assess that it has already completed preparations for a seventh nuclear test," President Yoon Suk-yeol said Tuesday. He reminded lawmakers that Kim Jong-un has already justified the preemptive use of nuclear weapons, making a test if carried through a severe threat to Seoul's as well as the broader region's security.
25/10/2022
Zero HedgeOcean Shipping Costs Decline 84%, Truckers On Verge Of Losing Money
Descartes Datamyne, a data analysis group owned by supply-chain software company Descartes Systems Group Inc., says container imports to the U.S. in September declined by 11% from a year earlier and by 12.4% from August. Shipping lines have canceled between 26% to 31% of their sailings across the Pacific over the coming weeks, according to Sea-Intelligence.
25/10/2022
Zero HedgeBarges On Drought-Stricken Mississippi River "Dead In The Water", Causing Severe Supply Chain Issues
That the regional drought is a bad one, getting worse, is beyond dispute. The Mississippi River is at the lowest it’s been in decades, he said. Worse, the barges are backing up because of it, running aground, and wreaking havoc on the regional supply chain.
25/10/2022
ReutersU.S. student test results show toll of pandemic lockdowns on learning
U.S. students have suffered historic learning setbacks with math and reading scores falling to their lowest levels since before the COVID-19 pandemic, national exam results released on Monday showed, the latest sign of the damage school closures wrought on children.
25/10/2022
Al JazeeraWest warns Russia against using dirty bomb pretext in Ukraine
After Russia alleges that Ukraine is planning to use a bomb that would spew radioactive materials, France, UK and US describe the accusations as ‘transparently false’.
25/10/2022
Perth NowCOVID-19: Almost 2000 trapped on Coral Princess cruise ship off WA coast after virus outbreak
Almost 2000 passengers could be forced to isolate for up to five days on-board the first large cruise ship to enter WA waters since the new cruise protocols came into effect, following the height of the pandemic.
25/10/2022
ABC NewsMyanmar air strike kills at least 50 people during concert held by ethnic minority group
The strike occurred during an anniversary celebration of the Kachin ethnic minority’s main political group. Conflict has resumed between the Myanmar army and the Kachin Independence Army since the coup.
25/10/2022
ABC NewsMedibank reveals customer data breach much wider than originally thought
Medibank admits that data from some of its main brand customers has been compromised. Previously, the company had only confirmed data from budget brand ahm and its international student insurance had been taken. The company has apologised for the "distressing development" that means many more customers will be potentially affected.
24/10/2022
ABC NewsFarmers in Bangladesh return to 200-year-old floating farm technique to battle rising sea levels and extreme monsoon seasons
Floating farms now cover a total 157 hectares in south-western Bangladesh, almost doubling in five years. The technique may prove crucial for the some 6,000 farmers practicing it. Low-lying Bangladesh is considered among the most climate-vulnerable countries.
24/10/2022
ABC NewsFlood waters reach peak in Victorian communities as residents face anxious wait
Echuca residents will await the peak of flood waters today. Flood waters have peaked in Kerang, possibly cutting off the town for days. Relief centres have been set up in Swan Hill for displaced residents.
24/10/2022
Sky NewsRBA tips property prices to drop 20 per cent amid interest rate hikes
Australia’s central bank has some dire forecasts for property prices, as mortgage holders are already struggling to pay their bills.
24/10/2022
News.com.auRBA tips property prices to drop 20 per cent amid interest rate hikes
Australia’s central bank has some dire forecasts for property prices, as mortgage holders are already struggling to pay their bills.
24/10/2022
Zero HedgeChinese Lab’s Purchase Of US Land For Primate Breeding Facility Draws Scrutiny
A Chinese firm’s purchase of land in Florida to build a lab monkey breeding facility is drawing scrutiny over the company founders’ ties to the Chinese military.
24/10/2022
Zero HedgeThe Global Inflation Outlook
The International Monetary Fund has said that it expects inflation pressures to be significant around the world throughout 2022. In fact, as Statista's Katharina Buchholz reports, inflation is predicted to be worse in developing economies, where price increases are projected to reach 9.9 percent on average over the course of this year. In developed nations, this number was put at 7.2 percent by the IMF. After the invasion of Ukraine by Russia in February, the organization revised their inflation projections upwards – by 3.3 percent for developed countries and 4 percent for developing nations.
24/10/2022
Zero HedgeBlack Death Alters Human Genome 700 Years Later
The Black Death was one of the world's largest mortality events ever, wiping out 30-60% of the global population as it swept through North Africa, Europe, and Asia 700 years ago. Newly published research in the medical journal Nature reveals the ancient dead had a secret. DNA samples from victims and survivors of the bacterium Yersinia pestis, also known as the bubonic plague, had distinct genetic differences that helped some survive while others succumbed to death.
24/10/2022
BBCUkrainians told to 'charge everything' as power grid hit by Russia
Outages of up to four hours at a time will affect the whole country on Thursday, grid operator Ukrenergo said. Phones, power banks, torches and batteries need to be charged, it urged. The operator also appealed to Ukrainians to stock up with water and ensure they have "warm socks and blankets and hugs for family and friends".
20/10/2022
BBCUkrainians told to 'charge everything' as power grid hit by Russia
Outages of up to four hours at a time will affect the whole country on Thursday, grid operator Ukrenergo said. Phones, power banks, torches and batteries need to be charged, it urged. The operator also appealed to Ukrainians to stock up with water and ensure they have "warm socks and blankets and hugs for family and friends".
20/10/2022
ABC NewsAnother wet summer raises concerns of Japanese encephalitis outbreaks
Japanese encephalitis is generally harmless in humans, less one per cent of cases become serious. Six people have died with the virus in Australia this year and there have been about 30 confirmed cases. Humans can only catch the virus via a mosquito, but there are animals that can carry it and be affected by it.
20/10/2022
Al JazeeraBiden releasing 15 million barrels of oil from strategic reserve
Biden said on Wednesday afternoon that the drawdown will complete the release of 180 million barrels that his administration approved in March amid global energy concerns linked to Russia’s war in Ukraine.
20/10/2022
ABC NewsQueensland Central Highlands residents on high alert amid flash floods, heavy rain
The Bureau of Meteorology said the town of Sapphire recorded 71 millimetres of rain since 9am yesterday. That followed falls of more than 115mm the day before. Bureau of Meteorology duty forecaster Helen Reid said there had been plenty of thunderstorm activity across the region overnight.
20/10/2022
ABC NewsMaasai herders in Kenya struggle to sell starving cattle during the worst drought in 40 years
For Kenya — along with neighbouring countries of Ethiopia and Somalia — it is the worst drought in 40 years, with four consecutive rainy seasons having failed to materialise, wiping out livestock and crops in some regions and deepening a hunger crisis.
20/10/2022
ABC NewsMedibank the latest Australian organisation hit by a cyber attack. What do we know? What should you do if you're a customer?
Health insurance provider Medibank is the latest Australian organisation to be hit by a cyber attack. The company, which has more than 3.7 million customers, says a group claims it has removed customer data and is trying to negotiate with the organisation.
20/10/2022
News.com.auHuge line of storms set to hit eastern Australia bringing further heavy rain and flooding fears
There are fears the already deadly floods could get worse with “very high” risks from huge storms set to hit large areas over the coming days.
20/10/2022
Zero HedgeAnnexed Ukrainian Regions Under Nuclear Protection, Kremlin Affirms
The Kremlin has continued its severe warnings which are aimed at NATO and Western backers of Ukraine, saying Wednesday that the four recently annexed territories in the east are under Russia's nuclear protection.
20/10/2022
Zero HedgeWatch: Moderna CEO Admits COVID Is Like Seasonal Flu, Only Vulnerable Need Jabs
In a rare moment, Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel admitted that COVID is akin to a seasonal flu and that only older people and those who have compromised immune systems need to get vaccinated.
19/10/2022
Al JazeeraHeating climate could increase risk of Arctic ‘virus spillover’
Scientists say water from melting glaciers is bringing together hosts and viruses that would not normally encounter one another.
19/10/2022
ABC NewsEarthquake rattles Mansfield and its surrounds as neighbouring towns continue to flood
A magnitude 3.4 earthquake was recorded at Mansfield in north east Victoria this morning. Residents reported the windows rattled and they felt a thump. Earthquake scientists said the earthquake could have been an aftershock from a larger earthquake in 2021.
19/10/2022
ABC NewsCentral Australia harvests its first wheat crop in more than 45 years
Desert Springs Farm has grown the Northern Territory's first wheat crop in more than 45 years. 110 hectares of durum wheat has been grown north of Alice Springs. The variety is in high demand due to the war in the Ukraine and flooding in eastern states.
18/10/2022
ABC NewsWeek-long drenching to worsen flood crisis across Australian eastern states
Sydney could be hit with more than 50mm of rain during the next seven days. This week's rainfall could break October records in parts of eastern Australia. Some towns around the source of the Murray-Darling River could be most impacted.
18/10/2022
News.com.auPopular supermarket item ‘wiped’ from shelves amid potato shortage
Now another potato item has been hit, with supermarkets reporting potato chip stock levels have been “impacted” by the adverse weather. PepsiCo Australia, which manufactures some of the country’s most beloved chips, said it could be several months before supermarket shelves return to normal.
18/10/2022
Zero HedgeChina Halts Resales Of Russian LNG To European Buyers
Chinese state-owned energy giants have been recently told by authorities to stop reselling liquefied natural gas cargoes (certainly those from Russia) to gas-starved Europe, in what could be a blow to the European hopes of continuous high inflows of LNG as the winter approaches.
18/10/2022
Zero HedgeBoston University Creates COVID Strain With 80% Mortality In Mice
In an effort to research what makes Omicron so transmissible - and funded in part by grants from the NIH and Anthony Fauci's NIAID, the researchers cobbled the Omicron spike protein to the original strain of Covid-19. The resulting virus was five times more infectious than Omicron.
17/10/2022
News.com.auChina’s semiconductor industry rocked by US export controls
China’s semiconductor industry has been rocked by the mass resignation of American workers after new restrictions were announced by US President Joe Biden’s administration.
17/10/2022
The GuardianAustralian fuel prices likely to rise as Opec+ countries cut oil production to ‘squeeze the market’
Australian motorists could be hit by higher petrol prices as the world’s largest oil exporting nations cut production, analysts say.
17/10/2022
Sky NewsVictorian floods to impact fruit and veg production
Flooding has caused widespread damage to orchards in the state’s northeast, impacting peaches, tomatoes, pears and apples across the Goulburn Valley.
17/10/2022
Sky NewsPresident Xi Jinping warns of 'dangerous storms' for China as it prepares to use 'all measures necessary' to reunify Taiwan
President Xi Jinping has used his address to the Communist Party Congress to send the West a warning, as the Chinese leader prepares to be handed a third term in office.
17/10/2022
News.com.auAustralia weather: Multi-state rain band to lash NSW, Victoria, Queensland and SA
A concerning and broad weather event is forecast to bring rain to nearly all of Australia’s southeast, with “significant” fears for towns and communities.
14/10/2022
ABC NewsNorth Korea fires another ballistic missile and flies warplanes near South Korean border
North Korea launched a short-range ballistic missile toward its eastern waters and flew warplanes near the border with South Korea on Friday, further raising animosities triggered by the North's recent barrage of weapons tests.
14/10/2022
The GuardianUS-Saudi rift grows over decision to cut oil production
The relationship between the US and Saudi Arabia continued to worsen on Thursday as the two countries traded barbs over the decision to cut oil production, with Washington accusing Riyadh of coercing other members of the Opec+ cartel, and Riyadh suggesting the Biden administration tried to get the decision delayed by a month.
14/10/2022
Zero HedgeThese Two Troubling Developments Could Reignite Global Food Crisis Fears
Two troubling developments may reignite global food crisis fears. The first is Russia's Geneva UN ambassador is prepared to reject a Black Sea grain agreement renewal that would disrupt Ukraine's farm goods exports. The second is government data from the US that shows American farmers could export the least amount of wheat in half a century.
14/10/2022
Zero HedgeEurope's Fuel Supply Fears Worsen As Major Refinery Malfunctions
The biggest refinery in Europe, Shell’s Pernis in the Netherlands, suffered a malfunction late on Wednesday, which could exacerbate an already worsening fuel supply situation in northwest Europe due to the strikes in France.
13/10/2022
Sky NewsNATO official warns Russia and Vladimir Putin a nuclear attack on Ukraine could provoke a 'physical response'
An official has suggested NATO and Ukraine's allies may be forced to step in if Russian President Vladimir Putin follows through with his threats and launches a nuclear strike.
13/10/2022
Al JazeeraHaitians push for local solutions as insecurity and violence soar
With violence gripping the streets of Port-au-Prince and no neighbourhood spared from the insecurity wrought by armed gangs or critical shortages of fuel, virtually everyone in Haiti’s capital is living in a state of uncertainty.
13/10/2022
BBC NewsGas taps can still be turned on to EU, says Vladimir Putin
President Vladimir Putin has said the gas taps can be still turned on for Russian supplies to the EU, despite sharp political disagreements. Russia has not delivered gas to Europe via the Nord Stream 1 line since August, and Nord Stream 2 was halted after Russia invaded Ukraine. The February invasion led to gas price hikes, and EU customers face record tariffs this winter. But Germany quickly rejected Mr Putin's offer to send gas via Nord Stream 2. At the same time, a government spokesman in Berlin said Nord Stream 1 - which is not under sanctions - was an option, but gas was not flowing "because Russia did not deliver".
13/10/2022
News.com.auOsko outage cripples Australian banks, Westpac, ING, ANZ, NAB customers affected
The major outage of online bank transfer system Osko has created havoc for millions of Australian customers, leaving “an incredible amount of people with no money”. The BPAY service normally allows users to near instantly make payments from one account to another, with most major banks like CommBank, ING, NAB, ANZ, and Westpac customers affected. The platform is used by the majority of Australian financial institutions.
13/10/2022
Zero HedgeFrench Gas Rationing Begins As Refinery Strikes Worsen After Government Calls Back Essential Workers
France said on Tuesday that it would "requisition" (i.e. force) essential workers to staff Exxon’s French oil depot, and threatened to do the same for Total’s French refineries if talks failed to progress. But workers at Total’s Donges refinery decided on Tuesday to strike beginning on Wednesday, the militant French union CGT said according to Reuters.
13/10/2022
Zero HedgePfizer Exec Admits Under Oath: 'We Never Tested COVID Vaccine Against Transmission'
Member of the European Parliament, Rob Roos, asked during a session: “Was the Pfizer COVID vaccine tested on stopping the transmission of the virus before it entered the market? Did we know about stopping immunization before it entered the market?” Pfizer’s Janine Small, president of international developed markets, said in response: “No … You know, we had to … really move at the speed of science to know what is taking place in the market.”
12/10/2022
BBC NewsThe computer errors from outer space
The Earth is subjected to a hail of subatomic particles from the Sun and beyond our solar system which could be the cause of glitches that afflict our phones and computers. And the risk is growing as microchip technology shrinks.
12/10/2022
ABC NewsNASA says success of DART mission to divert asteroid is a 'watershed moment' in planetary defence
The mission is the first test of a planetary defence system. It is designed to prevent a potential doomsday collision with Earth. NASA says its success proves the exercise is a viable technique.
12/10/2022
ABC NewsCentral Victorians prepare for evacuation as Campaspe River rises
Residents in Rochester and Elmore are expected to evacuate. Watch and Acts are in place for the Loddon, Avoca and Murray River. The Rochester SES says 300 homes could be affected.
12/10/2022
Al JazeeraIMF cuts 2023 global outlook over colliding global shocks
The three largest economies will ‘continue to stall’, ‘the worst is yet to come’ and for many people 2023 will feel like a recession, it warned.
12/10/2022
Zero HedgeTrans-Pacific Shipping Rates Plunge 75% As US Retail Demand Falters
In the summer, import volumes to the US began dropping off a cliff, indicating that consumer demand was indeed being affected by inflation/stagflation. Now, trans-pacific shipping rates have also plunged at least 75%.
11/10/2022
ABC NewsBureau of Meteorology severe weather outlook. What does it mean for each state and territory?
The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has released its long-range forecast for Australia's upcoming severe weather season. Its outlook, for October to April, warns of an increased risk of widespread flooding for eastern and northern Australia and an increased risk of an above-average number of tropical cyclones and tropical lows.
11/10/2022
Perth NowKalgoorlie earthquake: Locals shaken by 2.9 magnitude quake just after
Kalgoorlie residents received a rude awakening early Tuesday morning after an earthquake struck just outside the gold mining town. What residents may have mistaken for a blast at the super pit, was actually a 2.9 magnitude quake, in the southern part of the town at a depth of 7km.
11/10/2022
RT NewsRussia may redirect EU coal supply
Around 25 million tons of the commodity destined for the bloc could be shipped east instead, a deputy PM has said.
11/10/2022
CNNNorth Korea says missile tests are practice for ‘tactical nuclear strikes’ on South Korea
North Korean state media has broken its silence over the country’s recent spate of missile tests, claiming they were part of a series of simulated procedures intended to demonstrate its readiness to fire tactical nuclear warheads at potential targets in South Korea.
10/10/2022
9 NewsCost of living pressures have become the biggest source of stress for Australians, survey claims
The rising cost of living has overtaken COVID-19 as the chief cause of stress and worry for most Australians, a new survey has found.
10/10/2022
9 News'Don't be deceived': More rain to follow sunny respite as rivers keep rising
A pizza delivery driver is among almost a dozen rescues carried out across New South Wales as authorities issue more than 100 flood warnings and call for residents to stay alert.
10/10/2022
ABC News
Australian dollar sinks to fresh two-year low, ASX follows Wall Street sell-off on US recession fears
Australian shares have fallen significantly, tracking heavy losses on Wall Street as worries about higher interest rates and a potential recession in the United States hurt investor sentiment.
10/10/2022
Reuters
Heavy rain eases in Australia's east, flood threats remain
SYDNEY, Oct 10 (Reuters) - Heavy rains eased across Australia's east on Monday, a slight relief for flood-weary residents but authorities warned another intense weather system could hit several inland regions bringing more downpours and triggering flash flooding.
10/10/2022
Zero Hedge
Twitter Removes, Then Reinstates Florida Surgeon General's Covid Vaccine Warning Tweet
Update (11:00AM ET): Twitter appears to have pulled a PayPal, and promptly re-instated the post in question after blowback on the social media site about the censoring. As of about noon on the East Coast Sunday, the Tweet was once again showing up under Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo's feed.
10/10/2022
South China Morning Post
To reduce food waste, ‘best before’ labels are being dropped in Europe; less so in the US – where the problem is greatest
As awareness grows around the world about food waste, one culprit in particular is drawing scrutiny: “best before” labels. Manufacturers have used the labels for decades to estimate peak freshness. Unlike “use by” labels, which are found on perishable foods such as meat and dairy products, “best before” labels have nothing to do with safety and may encourage consumers to throw away food that’s perfectly fine to eat.
6/10/2022
ABC News
OPEC cuts oil production to drive up oil prices, ASX and Wall Street ends two-day rally
The Dow Jones index fell 0.1pc to 30,274, the S&P 500 index lost 0.2pc to 3,783, while the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.3pc to 11,149. At 10:30am AEDT, the All Ordinaries index fell 0.3pc to 7,009, while the ASX 200 index fell 0.3pc to 6,793. Brent crude rose 1.9pc to $US93.54 a barrel, while West Texas crude rose 1.6pc to $US87.87 a barrel.
6/10/2022
Zero Hedge
North Korea Blasts US Carrier Presence As "Threat" To Regional Stability
The US is increasingly involved in a dangerous tit-for-tat with North Korea while supporting its South Korean ally. Following Pyongyang's ultra-provocative intermediate range missile test a day ago, which saw a North Korean missile fly high over Japan, the US has repositioned a nuclear-powered aircraft just off the Korean Peninsula.
6/10/2022
Zero Hedge
"World Risks Living With Oil Shortage For A While," Warns Occidental CEO
"The lack of supply will continue to manifest itself as China starts to open up from Covid," Hollub explained in an interview on the sidelines of the Energy Intelligence Forum in London, Bloomberg quoted. She warned the world is at risk of 'living with a shortage for a while' that will send prices higher, adding the lack of supply will become more evident in the first quarter of 2023.
5/10/2022
Al Jazeera
How bad could Europe’s energy crisis get this winter?
Gas prices have reached record highs in Europe, and supplies are running low, stoking fears for the coming winter.
5/10/2022
ABC News
South Korea, US fire missiles after North Korea's ballistic launch over Japan
The missile North Korea fired was its first to go over Japan since 2017. The UN secretary-general accused North Korea of violating Security Council resolutions. One of the missiles South Korea fired failed and crashed shortly after it was launched.
5/10/2022
ABC News
South Korea, US fire missiles after North Korea's ballistic launch over Japan
The missile North Korea fired was its first to go over Japan since 2017. The UN secretary-general accused North Korea of violating Security Council resolutions. One of the missiles South Korea fired failed and crashed shortly after it was launched.
5/10/2022
Zero Hedge
Power Grid Collapse In Bangladesh Leaves 140 Million People In Dark
Power transmission failed in the eastern part of the country and then tripped power plants nationwide, cutting off power to the capital, Dhaka, and other major metro areas.
5/10/2022
News.com.au
‘Concerning’: Australia’s east set to be hit by rain event as flooding concerns grow
A drenching will hit the east with potentially a month’s rain in just days. But a BOM map shows the real concern.
4/10/2022
ABC News
5.7 million Pakistani flood victims to face serious food crisis, UN warns
16 per cent of Pakistan's population was living in moderate or severe food insecurity before the floods. The UN has delivered aid to 1.6 million people but there is still not enough food for survivors. A UN report says the living conditions of survivors pose a risk of a major public health crisis.
4/10/2022
ABC News
La Niña to drive more possible cyclones, flooding rains across northern Australia as wet season officially begins
La Niña and a negative Indian Ocean Dipole could mean more cyclones this year, according to the weather bureau. Flooding is also possible this wet season because catchments are already saturated. Farmers are worried flooded roads could affect transporting produce out of the NT.
4/10/2022
Sky News
NSW could break all time rain record by the end of weekend as rain-bearing systems is set to dump a month's rainfall in five days
Thousands of residents have been warned ten rivers could reach major flooding levels by the end of this week, with rain and storms forecasted to lash every state and territory over the next several days and bring with it about a month's of rainfall for some areas.
4/10/2022
Al Jazeera
Oil soars as OPEC+ mulls largest output cut since 2020
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies, also known as OPEC+, significantly halted oil production at the start of the coronavirus pandemic as economies came to a standstill.
4/10/2022
Zero Hedge
Japan Warns Residents To "Seek Shelter Immediately" After North Korea Fires Missile Which Flies Overhead, Lands In Pacific
North Korea fired an unidentified ballistic missile toward the east side, according to text message from South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff. According to a subsequent update from NHK, the missile appears to have flown over and past Japanese territory, and landed in the Pacific ocean.
3/10/2022
Al Jazeera
Burkina Faso coup: Ousted military leader Damiba ‘resigns’
Burkina Faso’s overthrown military chief agreed to step down two days after army officers announced his deposition in the country’s second coup in a year.
3/10/2022
Sky News
NSW to experience major rain event this week
Sky News Meteorologist Rob Sharpe analyses the five-day rain event expected to linger across New South Wales from Wednesday.
3/10/2022
Sky News
Australia could be one of the next ‘big economies on the list’ to enter a recession
Sky News Business Reporter Edward Boyd says there is a fear Australia will be one of the next “big economies on the list” to enter a recession. “We already know that the United States is in a technical recession – that’s two quarters in a row of negative GDP growth,” he said.
3/10/2022
Zero Hedge
OPEC+ To Cut Oil Output By As Much As 1.5 Million B/D On Wendesday To Reverse Price Drop
First it was 500Kb/d, then 1 million. Now, according to both Bloomberg and the WSJ, OPEC+ will likely announce that it is slashing output by more than a million barrels per day when it meets this Wednesday in Vienna.
29/9/2022
Sky News
Australians warned to prepare for one of the most severe weather seasons on record
Every town in Australia has been warned to brace for a horror severe weather season, with floods, out-of-control grassfires and torrential storms expected to lash the country.
29/9/2022
ABC News
Too much data collection means we're more at risk of having personal details stolen, expert says
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Australia needs better laws for data protection. Professor Asha Rao says we need "severe penalties" for companies that fail to protect their customers' personal data. She says companies should also be prevented from collecting so much data.
29/9/2022
Al Jazeera
Hurricane Ian leaves Cuba dark, prompts Florida evacuations
Cuba’s electrical grid has collapsed, leaving the country of 11 million people without power, after Hurricane Ian tore through the western end of the island.
29/9/2022
RT News
Nord Stream leaks ‘not a coincidence’ – EU
The gas leaks at the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines “are not a coincidence,” EU foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell said on Wednesday, adding that Brussels would support any investigation “aimed at getting full clarity.” “All available information indicates those leaks are the result of a deliberate act,” he said in a statement, without specifying who may be behind them.
28/9/2022
ABC News
Tasmania is set for a warm spring — but the east could be much wetter than the west
Tasmania experienced its seventh-warmest August on record and the warmest since 2011 Despite warmer than usual temperatures for the season, July's minimum temperatures were below average due to clear skies and dry conditions Spring is likely to be wetter than average across eastern Tasmania, the Bass Strait Islands, and the far north-west
28/9/2022
Sky News
Severe thunderstorms hit Qld, cause power outage for thousands
Thousands of residents in South East Queensland were left without power when severe thunderstorms swept through the region. Almost 3,000 households were affected at the height of the outage around 7pm last night, dropping to around a thousand just before midnight.
28/9/2022
BBC
Hurricane Ian: One million without power as storm lashes Cuba
The category three hurricane, packing wind speeds of up to 195km/h (120mph), is now heading for Florida and is expected to strengthen. Parts of Florida have not faced such an intense hurricane in about a century.
28/9/2022
ABC News
Nord Stream pipeline gas leaks labelled a possible 'act of sabotage' by European leaders
The pipelines have been at the centre of geopolitical tensions in recent months as Russia cut gas supplies to Europe in suspected retaliation against Western sanctions following its invasion of Ukraine.
28/9/2022
ABC News
SES issues emergency warning with Echunga dam wall failing in South Australia
A dam wall on farming land at Echunga is failing. The SES has issued an emergency flood warning for the area. According to the SES, about 60 properties are in the area.
28/9/2022
Zero Hedge
US Egg Prices Hit Record High As Resurgent Bird Flu Dents Production
Bird flu's return comes as more than 40 million birds were culled in the first half of the year. The disease usually abates during the hot summer months. The current death toll of birds stands at a whopping 45 million and could dramatically worsen.
27/9/2022
CNN
Hurricane Ian strengthens to Category 2 storm and could be ‘something that we haven’t seen in our lifetime,’ Tampa forecaster says.
Hurricane Ian keeps getting stronger as it barrels toward Florida, prompting urgent evacuations and threatening dangerous storm surges in places not used to getting hit directly by a hurricane.
27/9/2022
RT News
Oil prices slump on recession fears
The hacker released the private information of 10,000 Optus customers on Tuesday morning. In an online post, the hacker threatened to release the information of 10,000 more customers every day for the next four days if Optus doesn’t agree to meet the US$1 million ransom in cryptocurrency.
27/9/2022
Sky News
Optus hacker releasing data of 10,000 customers ‘very distressing news’ for users 5 minutes ago
The hacker released the private information of 10,000 Optus customers on Tuesday morning. In an online post, the hacker threatened to release the information of 10,000 more customers every day for the next four days if Optus doesn’t agree to meet the US$1 million ransom in cryptocurrency.
27/9/2022
Zero Hedge
The Global Water Crisis Could Crush The Energy Industry
Water is growing more scarce due to climate change. Water scarcity could derail the green energy boom, and even hinder fossil fuel production. With rising concerns over water scarcity, mainly due to climate change, there are fears that the big transition to renewable energy will be hindered even further.
23/9/2022
South China Morning Post
China’s military told to ‘resolutely do what the party asks it to do’
China’s military mouthpiece has published a lengthy article on President Xi Jinping’s ideas on the armed forces, as Beijing’s propaganda machine goes into overdrive ahead of a key gathering of the ruling Communist Party.
23/9/2022
9 News
Wet night for NSW and Queensland, rain set to ease, but just the start of a 'very long' season
Wet weather was expected to continue to drench northern parts of New South Wales and Queensland's south-east overnight before it clears later today, but residents have been warned it is just the beginning of a "very long" season.
20/9/2022
Zero Hedge
Powerful Earthquake Shakes Central Mexico, Tsunami Warning Issued
A powerful earthquake has been detected 25 miles south-southeast of La Placita de Morelos, a small town in Michoacan, Mexico, near the Pacific coast. United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported that the earthquake measured a magnitude 7.5.
20/9/2022
RT News
French warned of winter blackouts
The country may not produce enough nuclear energy in the coming months as half of its plants are offline.
20/9/2022
9 News
Flood risk as 'series of cold fronts' sweep across country bringing heavy rain
Inland thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall, and a number of flood warnings have been issued across New South Wales and Victoria. Up to 50mm of rain is expected to fall across vast swathes of NSW, stretching from Newcastle to Moruya Heads on the south coast.
20/9/2022
BBC News
Mudslides and flooding as typhoon batters Japan
Typhoon Nanmadol has killed at least two people and injured 90 others since it made landfall on the southernmost island of Kyushu on Sunday morning. Nine million people have been told to evacuate, and more than 350,000 homes are without power.
20/9/2022
ABC News
Bureau of Meteorology forecasts 41-degree day for Julia Creek as Queensland outback swelters
Temperatures in parts of north-west Queensland today will be eight degrees above average for this time of year.
20/9/2022
Sky News
Australia signs up to G7 price cap on Russian oil
Australia has signed up to the G7’s price cap on Russian oil. The move is designed to cut revenue from Russian President Vladimir Putin’s regime amid the ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
19/9/2022
ABC News
Bee populations facing multiple challenges as Varroa mite and La Niña make for difficult spring
As spring flowers begin to blossom and temperatures warm up, vulnerable bee populations are beginning to emerge for what will be their busiest time of the year. La Niña But the forecast wet La Niña conditions may present a challenge for bees foraging for pollen among limited flowering plants, in their efforts to support healthy hives and nourish hungry swarms.
19/9/2022
ABC News
Storm battering western Alaska causes widespread flooding, homes moved off foundations
One house was seen floating down a river as buildings were moved off their foundations. The storm is the remains of Typhoon Merbok. No injuries or deaths have been reported.
19/9/2022
ABC News
Haiti unrest worsens misery as residents face water shortage
Protest in the Haitian capital have slowed or halted distribution of water. Fears about the approach of tropical storm Fiona have also fuelled the rush to get water. Forecasters say the storm's heaviest rains were expected to hit the Dominican Republic.
19/9/2022
ABC News
Trains derailed and low-rise buildings flattened as magnitude-6.8 earthquake strikes Taiwan
The 6.8 magnitude quake followed 6.4 magnitude quake on Saturday. Three train carriages derailed and 20 passengers were evacuated. Hazardous waves could affect coastal areas up to 300 kilometres from the epicentre.
19/9/2022
Zero Hedge
Puerto Rico Suffers Islandwide Blackout, Internet Connectivity Crashes As Hurricane Nears
"Puerto Rico is 100% without power due to a transmission grid failure from Hurricane Fiona." This means nearly 1.5 million people tracked by PowerOutage have experienced power disruptions. Puerto Rico's governor, Pedro Pierluisi, confirmed in a tweet the storm knocked out the island's entire electric system.
19/9/2022
Zero Hedge
Brazil's Coffee Bean Supply To Hit Record-Low As Global Scarcity Worsens
Readers have been well informed regarding the global supply deficit of arabica coffee beans, which has materialized over the last few years. Recall "Arabica Stockpiles Experience Largest Plunge Since '98 Amid Severe Shortage" and "Arabica Coffee Set For Largest Annual Increase Since 1994" because multiple years of a weather phenomenon known as La Nina have produced adverse weather conditions in the country's top growing regions.
19/9/2022
RT News
France to reap worst corn harvest in decades – Bloomberg
This season’s crop is expected to fall to the lowest in 30 years due to adverse weather.
19/9/2022
RT News
Ukrainian grain prices undercut EU farmers – WSJ
An influx of cheap Ukrainian grain and poultry is making it difficult for farmers in the European Union to break even, according to a report published by the Wall Street Journal on Friday.
15/9/2022
Al Jazeera
Haiti sees more protests as fuel price hike worsens public anger
Haitian government’s decision to raise fuel costs adds to ongoing anger over gang violence, soaring inflation.
15/9/2022
Al Jazeera
End of the COVID-19 pandemic ‘is in sight’, WHO chief says
The number of newly reported cases of COVID-19 has dropped dramatically, the head of the World Health Organization has said, urging nations to keep up their efforts against the disease that has killed more than six million people.
15/9/2022
CNN
Ceasefire is short-lived as Azerbaijan and Armenia resume attacks
Despite earlier claims of a ceasefire, fighting between Azerbaijan and Armenia continued Wednesday, a day after nearly 100 soldiers died in clashes, according to the Azerbaijani and Armenian ministries of defense.
15/9/2022
Zero Hedge
"Prologue To Third World War": Kremlin Reacts To Security Guarantees For Ukraine
The Kremlin's reaction has been swift and fierce, with Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of Russia Dmitry Medvedev warning that it is "really a prologue to the Third World War" if it gets enacted. He described that nuclear holocaust would be the end result.
15/9/2022
Zero Hedge
China Issues Highest Typhoon Warning As Storm Approaches World's Largest Container Ports
Chinese state media said Muifa is expected to make landfall between the cities of Wenling and Zhoushan on Wednesday, dumping torrential rains, unleashing high winds, and battering coastlines with massive waves. The areas of impact include critical commercial zones to global supply chains.
14/9/2022
News.com.au
The Bureau of Meteorology has officially declared another La Nina summer
A new report warns the return of La Nina will see fruit and vegetable prices rise even higher or send some staples missing from supermarket shelves altogether.
14/9/2022
ABC News
Varroa mite detection in Coffs Harbour prompts mass beehive euthanasia in eradication zone
The NSW Agriculture Minister and department officials will meet tonight with local beekeepers and berry growers. The euthanasia of hives in a Coffs Harbour eradication zone is expected to take about three weeks. The local berry industry is expected to suffer due to a loss of crucial pollination services.
1/9/2022
Zero Hedge
2 Russian Aircraft Enter North American Air Defense Zone Day Before NORAD Drills
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) detected two Russian maritime patrol aircraft flying within the Alaskan and Canadian Air Defense Identification Zones (ADIZ) on Sunday, the day before a three-day military drill operation.
14/9/2022
ABC News
'Chasm' between weak consumers and booming businesses widens. How and when will it close?
Business confidence has risen for the third month in a row. Households are deeply pessimistic, but they are still spending. RBA unlikely to stop lifting interest rates until consumer spending slows.
14/9/2022
ABC News
BOM declares La Niña, increasing flood risk for third year in a row
The BOM has officially declared the La Niña is underway. The climate driver typically brings wetter than average conditions to Australia's north and east. This makes the third La Niña summer in a row and ups the risk of rain and flooding in the coming months.
13/9/2022
ABC News
In Argentina, where inflation is expected to hit 95 per cent by year's end, people mourn the 'death' of their wages
Argentina's national statistics institute puts the country's average monthly minimum wage at about $487 and the cost of basic groceries for a family of four at nearly $1,193.
13/9/2022
RT News
Azerbaijan strikes Armenian border
Baku and Yerevan confirm reports of “clashes,” shattering the fragile Nagorno Karabakh truce.
13/9/2022
Zero Hedge
Typhoon Barrels Towards Asia's Largest Container Port
Asia's largest container-shipping port is in the crosshairs of another menacing typhoon with the risk of a direct hit by mid-week that could disrupt supply chains. The US Joint Typhoon Warning Center forecasts Typhoon Muifa will hit Shanghai and nearby Ningbo ports on China's east coast late Wednesday into early Thursday.
13/9/2022
CNN
Worst drought ‘in living memory’ threatens the world’s olive oil supply
Like many of Europe's farmers, Halcón has battled extreme drought this summer — he estimates that the olive oil harvest from his farm, Cortijo de Suerte Alta, will fall by about 40% this year because of the extraordinary weather conditions.
13/9/2022
CNN
Zero-Covid at what price? Chinese researchers are treading on sensitive ground
The report by China Real Estate Information Corp. (CRIC), published late last month, quickly went viral. It claimed that vacancy rates in the city’s malls were surging to an alarming level because of the restrictions and said 34% of shops were closed in a landmark mall in Shanghai’s Lujiazui financial district.
13/9/2022
ABC News
First multi-strain COVID-19 vaccine approved for use in Australia after government backs Moderna shot
A Moderna vaccine targeting the original Wuhan strain as well as the Omicron BA.1 strain has been approved for use. It is the first multi-strain COVID-19 vaccine to be approved in Australia. Experts have welcomed the move but say the exact efficacy remains unclear.
12/9/2022
ABC News
Ukraine accuses Russia of attacking power grid in revenge for offensive
Russian bombardment ignites a massive fire at a Kharkiv power station. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the goal of the attacks is to deprive civilians of light and heat. Ukraine had just forced Russian troops to retreat from the north-east of the country.
12/9/2022
ABC News
South Australia's grain harvest boosted by August rainfall and 'perfect start' to spring
South Australia's grain harvest is looking promising despite dry conditions during winter. Nationally, Australia's grain harvest is expected to be the fourth largest on record. Experts are warning farmers to be cautious, with another cold spell on the way.
9/9/2022
ABC News
What are the COVID-19 face mask rules for each state and territory?
Last week national cabinet agreed to lift the mask mandate for domestic flights, as well as to reduce the isolation period for most COVID-19 cases from five to seven days.
9/9/2022
ABC News
Chief of Navy details Beijing's 'unusual' South China Sea behaviour as Australia prepares for more spy ships off Darwin coast
Australian warships are being "routinely" shadowed by Chinese military vessels in contested South China Sea waters, in behaviour the new Chief of Navy describes as "unusual".
9/9/2022
The Guardian
The super-rich ‘preppers’ planning to save themselves from the apocalypse
Tech billionaires are buying up luxurious bunkers and hiring military security to survive a societal collapse they helped create, but like everything they do, it has unintended consequences.
8/9/2022
ABC News
China and India launch shot-free COVID-19 vaccines
The nasal spray is licensed to vaccine-maker Bharat Biotech by Washington University in St Louis. The inhaler is an aerosol form of CanSino's one-dose injected vaccine. These shot-free versions are seen as a strategy to improve protection against infection.
8/9/2022
ABC News
Bega cuts peanut prices paid to Australian farmers, blaming availability of cheap imports
Queensland peanut growers have been offered between $50 and $100 less per tonne than last year. Bega says the reduction was necessary to compete with imported peanuts. Growers say it may lead to fewer peanuts being grown locally.
8/9/2022
Business Insider
Some Germans are resorting to cold showers and air-drying laundry as Russian energy cuts send electricity bills skyrocketing 600%
German cities are implementing energy saving measures amid the threat of a Russia oil cutoff. Some residents are taking cold showers and air-drying laundry as a result, local media reported. Prior to the Ukraine war, over half of Germany's gas came from Russia. Now it's down to 35%.
8/9/2022
Zero Hedge
"We've Lost Nothing" - Putin Warns Western Elites' "Sanctions Fever" Will See European People "Freeze"
The blowback from EU and US-led sanctions and attempts at decoupling from Russian fossil fuels is wrecking lives in the West. "Now we are seeing how production and jobs in Europe are closing one after another," Putin said, stressing that this is happening as "Western elites, who would not, or even cannot acknowledge objective facts."
7/9/2022
ABC News
Australia's new Fire Danger Rating System's impact on harvest bans to be tested by Esperance Shire
Volunteer firefighters in Western Australia's far south-east are worried an overhaul of Australia's fire danger rating system will create a burden for local farmers.
7/9/2022
ABC News
Calls for urgent maintenance as Kimberley drivers slowed to 18kph on Tanami Road
One of WA's biggest livestock transporters claims the Tanami Road has been virtually condemned by industry. A pastoralist running cattle at a station off the road fears he may be forced to stop operating in the area.
7/9/2022
ABC News
Fears national doctor shortage will soon force metropolitan GP clinics to turn away patients
Doctors are warning the shortage of GPs is reaching crisis point. Some metropolitan clinics are struggling to keep up with the demand. There are calls for restrictions on overseas-trained GPs to be eased.
7/9/2022
ABC News
Macquarie Marshes flooded in 'wettest period in living memory' as farmers face mounting losses
Farmers on the floodplain have had floodwater on their land for 10-12 months. Up to 50 per cent of some properties have gone underwater. A third consecutive La Niña is possible, which would bring more rain over spring.
7/9/2022
Al Jazeeera
Heatwave pushes California’s energy grid to its limits
California is facing the possibility of blackouts as a brutal heatwave pushes demand on the western US state’s energy grid beyond previous records, prompting authorities to urge residents to limit their electricity usage.
7/9/2022
Zero Hedge
Putin Attends Military Drills With China, Hails Beijing's "Balanced Approach" To Ukraine Crisis
President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday attended and observed the Vostok-22 Russian war games in person, held in the country's far east, as well as in waters just off the eastern coast. Crucially, the exercises featured Chinese military participation, and others including military units from India and Syria.
7/9/2022
RT News
Bats not to blame for Covid-19 – study
There is no compelling evidence linking bats to the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, Israeli researchers at Tel Aviv University have found after examining numerous scientific papers on infectious diseases.
7/9/2022
RT News
Total war declared against Russia – Moscow
A total war has been declared against Russia, and it’s being waged in hybrid forms in all areas, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov has said.
6/9/2022
CNN
Chinese cities rush to lockdown in show of loyalty to Xi's 'zero-Covid' strategy
More than 70 Chinese cities have been placed under full or partial Covid lockdowns since late August, impacting more than 300 million people, as local authorities rush to stamp out infections at all cost in the final countdown to leader Xi Jinping's expected third term.
6/9/2022
Zero Hedge
California Declares Grid Emergency (For 5th Straight Day) As Blackout Risks Surge
For the 5th straight day, California Independent System Operator (California ISO) declared a grid emergency Monday afternoon. The grid operator forecasts record high demand on Tuesday, with the possibility of 'rotating outages' as early as today. A menacing statewide heatwave has sparked huge demand for electricity while generating capacity remains subdued.
6/9/2022
RT News
Main gas pipeline to EU will be closed until sanctions lifted – Kremlin
Nord Stream 1 operations will be hampered as long as Western restrictions remain in place, Dmitry Peskov says.
5/9/2022
Zero Hedge
Erdogan Issues Threat Of Military Action Against Greece
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has issued a thinly veiled threat of military action against fellow NATO member Greece in Saturday comments. Erdogan reiterated the Turkish government accusation that Greece is militarizing islands near Turkey's post in contravention of a historic treaty and international agreements.
5/9/2022
Zero Hedge
As Europe Implodes, Its Plans "Radical Intervention" Including Price-Setting, Suspending Derivatives Markets And Europe-Wide Margin Call Bailouts
European leaders have been working for months to try to offset the impact of Russia’s squeeze on gas -- a move they describe as the weaponization of energy. But the decision late Friday by Gazprom PJSC to keep the crucial Nord Stream pipeline shut brought on a new sense of panic.
5/9/2022
ABC News
Competition watchdog ordered to monitor fuel retailers ahead of return to full fuel excise
A tax on wholesale fuel prices was halved as a cost-of-living measure in March. Australia's competition watchdog says retailers passed on the cost, with a six-week lag. The 22 cent per litre cut will be reversed at the end of this month.
5/9/2022
ABC News
Demand for free-range eggs to outstrip supply as caged eggs phased out, WA farmers fear
Caged eggs will be phased out nationally by 2036. 36 per cent of WA's eggs are caged. Farmers fear they will not be able to keep up with consumer demand for free-range eggs.
2/9/2022
9 News
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese rules out return of mining tax
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has categorically ruled out bringing back a mining tax after the idea was floated at the government's jobs and skills summit overnight.
2/9/2022
BBC News
Nord Stream 1: Russia shuts major gas pipeline to Europe
Russia has completely halted gas supplies to Europe via a major pipeline, saying repairs are needed. The Russian state-owned energy giant, Gazprom, said the restrictions on the Nord Stream 1 pipeline would last for the next three days.
2/9/2022
Perth Now
WA traffic: Speed limits lowered at intersections across State to reduce crashes
Top speed limits at all WA traffic-light intersections will be dropped to 70 kilometres-per-hour across the next two years, as part of a State Government plan to prevent serious crashes.
1/9/2022
Zero Hedge
"A Structural Rupture" - German Companies Shutting Down In Response To Record Energy Prices
Habeck said rising gas prices were affecting everyone from big industrial companies to small trading firms and the medium-sized enterprises that make up the “Mittelstand”. “Wherever energy is an important part of the business model, companies are experiencing sheer angst,” he said. And since energy is a crucial part of every business model, one can only imagine the chaos, fear and loathing hammering the largest European economy right now.
1/9/2022
Zero Hedge
"Worse Than Couple Years Ago:" Food Bank Demand Spikes As Inflation Wrecks Households
Now demand for food banks is surging, but for different reasons, as household finances are crushed by inflation and can barely afford essential items at supermarkets.
1/9/2022
South China Morning Post
US officials order Nvidia to halt sales of top AI chips to China
The move could cripple Chinese firm’s ability to carry out work like image recognition, and signals a major escalation in the US-China tech war. The advanced chips have commercial uses, but also have military computing applications, such as scouring satellite imagery for weapons or bases.
31/8/2022
Zero Hedge
Another US Food Processing Plant Catches Fire, Add This To Growing List
Another food processing plant went up in flames last weekend. Add this poultry business in California to the growing list of US food plants that have been knocked offline in the past year due to "accidental fires."
31/8/2022
BBC News
Solomon Islands halts naval visits after US, UK ships denied entry
The Solomon Islands has temporarily halted all naval visits after failing to grant access to US and UK ships earlier this month. Honiara said the vessels had not sought access in time, and this prompted a review of arrival procedure. But the move marks a departure from routine and has raised concerns about China's influence.
31/8/2022
ABC News
AEMO warns of power 'gaps' in Australia's biggest grid within three years as coal exodus gathers pace
The market operator warns power supplies in Australia's biggest grid could run short within three years. AEMO says massive coal plant closures combined with greater demand are putting pressure on supply. The forecast spurs calls for urgent building of renewable energy generation and transmission projects.
31/8/2022
Zero Hedge
China Is Aggressively Reselling Russian Gas To Europe
According to Chinese customs data, in the first six months of the year, China bought a total of 2.35 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) – valued at US$2.16 billion. The import volume increased by 28.7% year on year, with the value surging by 182%. It meant Russia has surpassed Indonesia and the United States to become China’s fourth-largest supplier of LNG so far this year.
31/8/2022
CNN
China shuts world's largest electronics market as Shenzhen imposes more lockdowns
China's southern city of Shenzhen on Monday shut down the world's largest electronics market and suspended public transport nearby as authorities enforced neighborhood-wide lockdowns in response to a small number of Covid cases.
31/8/2022
Reuters
National Guard called in as Mississippi state capital loses its water supply
Mississippi activated its National Guard on Tuesday to help distribute water to tens of thousands of Jackson residents after a long-troubled treatment plant broke down, leaving most of the state captical without safe running water, possibly for days.
30/8/2022
ABC News
Queensland set for unseasonal wet weather to start spring, thunderstorms to dump more rain over outback
South-east Queensland is set to receive a third of its September rain average this week. Several main roads in western Queensland have been cut after heavy falls. La Niña wet weather is forecast to continue into its third year in a row.
30/8/2022
ABC News
Consumer confidence in Australia's energy system suffers steepest-ever plunge
There are predictions households face multiple price hikes in the coming year amid energy crisis. Experts say the pricing system is "regressive" and that governments need to try to help consumers. Confidence in the market started to decline earlier in the year, but it appears to be hitting home now that bills are being issued.
30/8/2022
Reuters
Analysis: Pain of breaking inflation will reverberate around the globe
The message from the world's top finance chiefs is loud and clear: rampant inflation is here to stay and taming it will take an extraordinary effort, most likely a recession with job losses and shockwaves through emerging markets.
30/8/2022
Al Jazeera
Russia to launch major military drills with China and others
Vostok 2022 military manoeuvres will be held September 1-7 with forces from China, Syria, India, Nicaragua, and elsewhere.
30/8/2022
CNN
European power prices shatter records as energy crisis intensifies
German power prices for next year, which are considered Europe's benchmark, briefly jumped above €1,000 ($999.80) per megawatt hour on Monday before falling back to €840 ($839.69) per megawatt hour. "This is not normal at all. It's incredibly volatile," said Fabian Rønningen, a senior analyst at Rystad Energy. "These prices are reaching levels now that we thought we would never see."
30/8/2022
Zero Hedge
UK Aircraft Carrier Suffers Embarrassing Breakdown One Day Into 4-Month Mission
The ship is the Royal Navy's second aircraft carrier, having becoming fully operational last year, and costs an estimated £3 billion. It is further considered a "NATO flagship". The breakdown came a mere day after it left Portsmouth on Saturday.
30/8/2022
Zero Hedge
Full Implosion Overnight In 'Green Zone' As Baghdad Threatens To Become Next Kabul
By all accounts the situation into the overnight hours (local time) Baghdad has continued to spiral, with one well-known regional Mideast correspondent describing a "full implosion" - despite security forces attempting to enforce a strict curfew meant to clear the streets.
30/8/2022
Zero Hedge
Full Implosion Overnight In 'Green Zone' As Baghdad Threatens To Become Next Kabul
By all accounts the situation into the overnight hours (local time) Baghdad has continued to spiral, with one well-known regional Mideast correspondent describing a "full implosion" - despite security forces attempting to enforce a strict curfew meant to clear the streets.
30/8/2022
RT News
US oil reserves near four-decade low
The US emptied 18 million barrels of crude oil from the reserve in August, leaving the current inventory standing at 450 million barrels as of Friday. The White House authorized the sale of 20 million barrels in late July, on top of the 125 million barrels already sold off in the first six months of the year.
29/8/2022
Al Jazeera
Pakistan flooding death toll tops 1,000 as rains continue to pour
The death toll from ravaging monsoon floods in Pakistan crossed 1,000 as several countries, including Qatar and Iran, pledged emergency support in the wake of a deluge described as a “humanitarian disaster of epic proportions”.
29/8/2022
Al Jazeera
‘Hostile environment’: Turkey says Greek missiles locked on jets
Radar of a Greek S-300 missile system based on the island of Crete locked on Turkish fighter jets, state media says.
29/8/2022
9 News
Sydney breaks almost 60-year rain record, with more rain to come this week
Sydney residents are bracing for another drenching as an almost 60-year weather record is smashed. The Harbour City has had more than two metres of rain dumped on it for the first time in close to 60 years – in just eight months. And another 200mm will make it the wettest on record.
29/8/2022
ABC News
As China and the US flex muscles, Australia's defence planners are wrestling with a sensitive issue beneath the seas
The most sensitive issue among Australia's defence planners right now is what China is doing in terms of mapping Australia's underwater assets, such as cables for communications and gas.
29/8/2022
ABC News
Plan to unlock unused land in Australia's salad bowl using 'wasted' recycled water
The Lockyer Valley Somerset Water Collaborative aims to unlock recycled water to grow more vegetables. Recycled water is currently pumped out to sea but could play an important role in securing south-east Queensland's water. The Queensland government is yet to make a decision on whether it will fund the plan.
29/8/2022
RT News
China deploys ships and jets near Taiwan — Taipei
A sizable group of Chinese military vessels and aircraft has been detected around Taiwan amid heightened tensions in the region, the self-governed island’s Defense Ministry claimed on Sunday.
29/8/2022
Zero Hedge
"This Is Beyond Imagination": Polish Homeowners Line Up For Days To Buy Coal Ahead Of Winter
With Poland still basking in the late summer heat, hundreds of cars and trucks have already lined up at the Lubelski Wegiel Bogdanka coal mine, as householders fearful of winter shortages wait for days and nights to stock up on heating fuel ahead of the coming cold winter in queues reminiscent of communist times.
26/8/2022
Zero Hedge
Drastic Increase In Non-Infectious Diseases In Military Explained As Data Glitch: Whistleblower
A medical Army officer who discovered a sudden increase in disease coinciding with reports of side effects alongside COVID-19 vaccines—which the Army has dismissed as a data glitch—said he faces involuntary separation after being convicted but not punished for disobeying COVID-19 protocol.
26/8/2022
Reuters
WHO reports 21% decline in monkeypox cases globally
Aug 25 (Reuters) - The number of monkeypox cases reported globally declined by 21% last week, after a month-long trend of rising infections, the World Health Organization said on Thursday.
26/8/2022
9 News
US tariffs on China goods are yesterday’s problem for exporters – it made some even stronger – but now they face a bigger threat
Even if the world keeps to the Paris agreement, Australia could be battling deadly heatwaves every year in just a lifetime, new research has suggested.
26/8/2022
ABC News
Queensland's ongoing COVID camping boom poses challenges for national parks
The COVID-driven popularity of Queensland's national parks has more than doubled visitor numbers to some south-east locations, bringing fresh challenges for managers and users.
26/8/2022
9 News
Australia could face 'dangerous' heat every day by 2100
Even if the world keeps to the Paris agreement, Australia could be battling deadly heatwaves every year in just a lifetime, new research has suggested.
26/8/2022
9 News
Heavy spring rain forecast for eastern Australia
The Bureau of Meteorology is warning eastern Australia should expect a soggy and rainy spring.
25/8/2022
ABC News
'Tomato flu' cases have been reported in children in India. This is what experts know
Researchers say the illness dubbed 'tomato flu' is non-life threatening but a "highly infectious" disease that appears to be a variant of hand foot mouth diseases — but this is yet to be confirmed.
25/8/2022
ABC News
Woolworths posts $1.5b profit amid COVID-19 outbreaks and supply shortages
Woolworths will pay a final dividend of 53 cents per shares. Some customers are buying less beef and fresh vegetables due to high inflation. Its share price fell as the CEO warned of "higher costs" and "volatile" trading conditions ahead.
25/8/2022
RT News
Islands near Australia could be sold to China
Australia is doing plenty to challenge China without buying the Conflict Islands, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has told local media.
25/8/2022
BBC
Germany approves energy-saving measures for winter
The German government has approved a set of energy-saving measures for the winter which will limit the use of lighting and heating in public buildings. The government aims to reduce gas usage by 2% through the new rules. Germany's economy minster said the rules could save private households, companies and the public sector around €10.8bn (£9.1bn) over two years. It is part of efforts to reduce the country's dependency on Russian gas.
25/8/2022
Zero Hedge
Commercial Poultry Operation In California Detects First Bird Flu Case
The highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza outbreak continues to spread across North America, dashing hopes that warmer temperatures would halt the spread. The California Department of Food and Agriculture reported a commercial poultry flock of 34,000 birds in Fresno County detected bird flu. This is the first commercial flock infected in the state since the outbreak started in the US in January.
25/8/2022
Zero Hedge
2nd Round Of US Airstrikes Over Syria As Militias Fire Rockets On Occupied Gas Fields
The Pentagon said Wednesday it is looking into reports of an exchange of fire between pro-Iranian groups in Syria and the US coalition forces. Meanwhile during the evening (local time), The Jerusalem Post reports that President Biden has authorized a second round of US airstrikes:
24/8/2022
ABC News
John Deere tractor hack reveals food supply vulnerable to cyber attacks
The John Deere hack revealed technology relying on unsupported operating systems and code is openly available on the internet. Experts say it confirms their fears that the booming AgTech sector has not prioritised security in its devices. Governments, farmers, and developers are being urged to think of food production as part of Australia's overall national security readiness.
24/8/2022
Sky News
Navy seeks to fast track new destroyers
Support is growing within the Navy to acquire three new air warfare destroyers by the end of the decade. The new ships would boost the Navy’s defence capabilities.
24/8/2022
Zero Hedge
US Crop Tour Reveals Drought-Stricken Cornfields
The size of North America's upcoming crop harvest will have a meaningful impact on global supplies next year. Early signs from the US crop tour revealed that menacing heatwaves and drought this summer had damaged corn and soybean yields.
24/8/2022
Zero Hedge
US Prepares $3BN More In Ukraine Defense Aid To "Fight For Years To Come"
The Biden administration is set to roll out with another $3 billion in Ukraine defense aid, including funds to train and equip Ukrainian forces "to fight for years to come," according to US officials cited in the Associated Press.
24/8/2022
RT News
EU drought ‘worst in 500 years’
A rainfall deficit will badly impact farming yields, the European Commission has warned.
23/8/2022
ABC News
South China sea patrols to continue as RAAF declares China's air defences are 'not impenetrable'
Australia's Air Force Chief Robert Chipman warns China has made a "formidable aerospace capability" in the South China Sea. But he doesn't believe there will be an increase in confrontations between Australian and Chinese aircraft.
23/8/2022
ABC News
Pakistan floods kill 777 over two months, with more than 300,000 people displaced
About 300 of the 777 deaths have been reported since the start of August. 1.8 million people have been impacted, with 317,678 living in relief camps. More than 60,000 Pakistan homes have been damaged by the floods.
23/8/2022
Reuters
Europe braces for more cuts in Russian oil and gas exports
Europe faces fresh disruption to energy supplies due to damage to a pipeline system bringing oil from Kazakhstan through Russia.
23/8/2022
Zero Hedge
Record Number Of Americans Are "Suffering", Surpassing 2008 Crisis Levels; Gallup Poll Finds
A plethora of data points show the consumer is absolutely miserable: real wages trend lower, cost of living skyrockets, the employment market softens, savings rate collapses, credit cards maxed out, and the US economy falls into the "technical definition" of recession.
22/8/2022
Zero Hedge
China Is Preparing To Go To War
Last month, a Chinese entrepreneur making medical equipment for consumers told me that local officials had demanded he convert his production lines in China so that they could turn out items for the military. Communist Party cadres, he said, were issuing similar orders to other manufacturers.
22/8/2022
ABC News
Townsville joins digital skills program helping people with disability prepare for natural disasters
The Digital Inclusion Project helps people living with a disability access emergency information during natural disasters. Townsville is the first regional city in Queensland to adopt the program . Volunteers with a lived experience of disability will teach others in the community how to use digital devices
22/8/2022
ABC News
Russian missiles hit Ukraine's Odesa region, Zelenskyy adviser denies involvement in Darya Dugina killing
Ukrainian officials report more Russian strikes on targets in the east and south of the country. The Russian-held city of Nikopol was shelled on five different occasions overnight. A Ukraine official denies his country's involvement in the suspected car bomb that killed a Russian nationalist's daughter.
22/8/2022
ABC News
Floods, landslides kill dozens as monsoon rains lash northern and eastern India
Rescue operations are underway to evacuate people stuck in remote areas via helicopters. 120,000 people have been displaced from their homes in Odisha state. At least 50 people have been killed and 13 missing from heavy rains across India.
22/8/2022
ABC News
Code Brown called for NT health facilities after fire destroys medical supplies warehouse in Berrimah
An NT Health supplies storage facility has been "destroyed" by fire A Code Brown was declared as a result. The warehouse supplied the Royal Darwin, Palmerston, Katherine and Gove Hospitals.
22/8/2022
ABC News
New homebuyers enticed into market now face perfect financial storm
Big government incentives in 2020 lured first homebuyers into the market. But those same incentives also helped drive up housing costs. Now rising interest rates are adding to mortgage stress.
22/8/2022
RT News
British soldiers to prepare for fighting Russia
The UK’s top ‘other ranks’ soldier has said that British troops must be ready to fight Russia, and should prepare their families for the prospect of an “extended” deployment.
22/8/2022
BBC News
Portugal wildfires: State of alert begins amid third heatwave
Mobile phones in Portugal have been sent a text warning of the extreme risk of wildfires as the country braces for its third heatwave of the summer. The country has entered a state of alert, with temperatures expected to reach 38C (100.4F) and strong winds predicted in the coming days.
18/8/2022
ABC News
Hundreds of New Zealand's South Island residents evacuated amid flooding
Authorities ordered 233 homes in Nelson East to evacuate overnight. The weather system brought heavy rain and savage winds to Northland. Christchurch has suffered its wettest month on record.
18/8/2022
BBC
China inducing rainfall to combat severe drought
Chinese authorities are attempting to induce rainfall in parts of central and southwest China amid a severe drought and record-breaking heatwave.
18/8/2022
Politico
The world food crisis is about to get worse
Millions are facing starvation as war combines with financial and climate-driven shocks.
18/8/2022
South China Morning Post
Next North Korea nuclear test could lead US to deploy ‘strategic assets’ to South Korea, two allies say
Joint statement from Washington and Seoul also describing expanded military drills points to closer bilateral ties as US-China relations languish. Concerns over North Korea’s growing nuclear arsenal run high after latest launch of cruise missiles off its west coast just hours earlier.
18/8/2022
Zero Hedge
Apple Reportedly Shifting Watch And MacBook Production To Vietnam
Wary of soaring tensions surrounding out-of-favor countries like China, multinational corporations such as Apple are diversifying production to places with less geopolitical risk.
18/8/2022
Zero Hedge
Tomato Shortage Emerges In Drought-Stricken Californian As Ketchup Prices Soar
Days ago, we said the next food insecurity problem that may impact Americans' eating habits could be an emerging potato shortage. Now there appears to be another issue: Tomatoes are getting squeezed, and risks of a ketchup shortage rise as a severe drought batter California's farmland.
15/8/2022
RT News
US angry with India over Russian oil
Washington has approached New Delhi with queries about Russian oil products that were allegedly shipped to the US from India, Reuters reported on Saturday, citing Reserve Bank of India Deputy Governor Michael Patra.
15/8/2022
CNN
7 million people are under flood watches while 7 million face extreme heat alerts
A flood watch is in place from Arizona to Wyoming, covering more than 7 million people, with afternoon and evening rain and thunderstorms expected in much of the Southwest on Sunday.
15/8/2022
Business Insider
Polio may be spreading in NYC, officials say after finding traces in the sewage. Here's what you need to know, from symptoms to risk of infection.
New York City health officials identified the polio virus in wastewater. The wastewater findings suggest the virus is spreading locally in the city, health officials said.
15/8/2022
Zero Hedge
"Supply, Commodity, And Dollar Shocks": Morgan Stanley Sees Gathering Storm Clouds Of A Global Recession
The clouds of recession are gathering globally. The Chinese economy contracted in 2Q. The US notched a “technical recession.” The flow of natural gas to Western Europe is restricted. In the past three months, we have revised down our forecast for global growth to 2.5%Y in 2022, which is about 50bp below consensus and 40bp lower than in May. We are edging closer to the bear scenario from our May Mid-year Outlook. Is a global recession upon us?
15/8/2022
CNN
Apples are baking on branches and hosepipe bans hit millions as England falls into drought
England last month had its driest July since 1935, and the southern part of the country, including Lathcoats Farm, received just 17% of its average rainfall for the month, according to the UK Met office. No meaningful amount of rain is on the horizon either.
12/8/2022
South China Morning Post
Taiwan drills: PLA sends in extra troops to back up Eastern Theatre Command
PLA air force personnel from around the country were deployed to support drills led by the Eastern Theatre Command against Taiwan, with more troops expected to be deployed for regular joint combat training, according to observers.
12/8/2022
9 News
Rising food prices hit every supermarket aisle putting pressure on low-income families
Soaring cost of produce in Australia has ‘exacerbated health inequality’ and leads researchers to call for farmers to be subsidised.
12/8/2022
News.com
Food prices jump by 5.3 per cent at Woolworths and Coles, according to UBS
New data has revealed that the costs of 60,000 grocery products at Australia’s two major supermarkets have spiked by an alarming rate.
11/8/2022
9 News
About 1 million children in London offered polio boosters after virus detected in sewage
Children living in London will be offered an extra dose of the polio vaccine following the discovery of poliovirus in sewage in the British capital, health authorities have announced.
11/8/2022
9 News
Australian-built military vehicle goes electric
An electric-powered version of the Australian Army's Bushmaster armoured vehicle has been unveiled at a defence technology conference in Adelaide.
11/8/2022
Health.com
Can Masks Help Prevent Monkeypox? What We Know So Far
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention sparked confusion earlier in June when the agency recommended travelers wear masks to protect against the spread of monkeypox—and then promptly deleted it.
11/8/2022
Perth Now
WA records second monkeypox case in returned overseas traveller
WA has recorded its second case of monkeypox — in a returned overseas traveller. The WA Health Department confirmed it was “closely monitoring” the person, who was in isolation on Thursday.
10/8/2022
Al Jazeera
Russian oil transit halted via Druzhba pipeline to central Europe
Russia’s Transneft says oil flows halted to the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary over payment issue.
10/8/2022
BBC
Loire Valley: Intense European heatwave parches France's 'garden'
France's worst drought since records began has turned lush vegetation into arid fields of brown crops, shrivelling under what is now the fourth heatwave of the year. In Vincent Favreau's vegetable farm, where he produces food for a hundred families in the area, the parched earth has stunted the growth of the cabbages. His potato plants are burnt out, producing just half the crop of a normal year.
10/8/2022
South China Morning Post
Australia reviews Chinese aluminium imports amid anti-dumping probe with more ‘trade skirmishes’ expected
Australia has initiated another anti-dumping investigation into Chinese aluminium extrusions, which have a wide variety of uses including construction, as the “long game” between Beijing and Canberra continues.
10/8/2022
Zero Hedge
Ukraine Claims Unprecedented Attack On Russian Airbase Deep Inside Crimea
A number of Western pundits were suspicious over the quick Kremlin denial of a Ukrainian army attack, and alleged Russia desired to avoid escalation, and also sought to deny allowing Kiev forces a 'victory' by covering up the strike. But now The New York Times has said Ukraine is claiming the attack.
9/8/2022
ABC News
COVID-19 infection 'rebounds' are rare, but rising in number. What should you do if it happens?
Scientists are still looking for what could be causing rebounds after Paxlovid, with theories including the treatment not going for long enough and the treatment not starting at the right time. "It's a very complicated situation," Griffith University virologist Lara Herrero said. "And we need to understand that an antiviral does not actually kill the virus itself, it just stops it from reproducing. "So, if we take that antiviral pressure off, and there's any virus left in the system, it'll just start replicating again."
9/8/2022
South China Morning Post
Huge PLA drills around Taiwan really a message to US and allies, say Chinese analysts
Beijing’s fiery reactions aim to prevent US from driving Taiwan policy to brink of ‘a Ukraine war’, says Fudan University international studies dean. PLA’s island blockade game likely to leave the US and allies at their wit’s end, Macau-based observer forecasts.
9/8/2022
ABC News
Cooking oil shortages pushing up food prices and creating headaches for manufacturers
The latest consumer price index (CPI) data just showed a 14 per cent rise in the price of cooking oil in the past year. The only other sector of food that's gone up by more is fruit and vegetables. Indirectly, analysts say, the cooking oil crunch is now likely hitting many other parts of the food chain.
9/8/2022
RT News
Global grain prices fall
Wheat and corn prices dropped on Monday on news that the first grain ships from Ukraine reached their destinations and the expectations that restrictions on Russian agricultural exports will be eased.
8/8/2022
ABC News
Taiwan prepares air-raid shelters, conducts drills as tensions with China rise
Taipei has more than 4,600 shelters such as car parks, subway stations and shopping centres. A database of designated shelters is available on an app, on social media and displayed on posters. Researchers have called for shelters to be set up with emergency supplies.
8/8/2022
Zero Hedge
North Korea Willing To Send Russia 100,000 Troops For Ukraine War: Report
During six months of war in Ukraine there have been some instances of Russian satellite states providing "volunteer" forces - with Chechens being a foremost reported group of foreign fighters said to be in Ukraine. But Russian state media recently presented the biggest offer of foreign troops yet, reportedly from an unlikely "pariah" nation also long at odds with the United States.
8/8/2022
BBC News
Sanya: Covid lockdown strands tourists on 'China's Hawaii'
More than 80,000 tourists have been left stranded in a popular resort in China after a coronavirus outbreak sparked a lockdown. Authorities cancelled all flights and trains from Sanya, known as "China's Hawaii", on Saturday, a day after 263 positive cases were confirmed.
5/8/2022
ABC News
'Big four' banks pass on RBA's latest rate hike | Finance Report | ABC News
5/8/2022
Reuters
Airlines cancel, reroute flights during Chinese military drills near Taiwan
SEOUL, Aug 5 (Reuters) - Some airlines have cancelled flights to Taipei and rerouted others using nearby airspace that has been closed to civilian traffic during Chinese military exercises sparked by U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan.
5/8/2022
Zero Hedge
California Announces Fifth Case Of Pediatric Monkeypox In US
California health officials announced the latest presumptive pediatric monkeypox case in a Long Beach child on Tuesday, four days after Indiana health officials confirmed that two children in that state also tested positive.
5/8/2022
ABC News
BOM issues flood warnings, SES conducts multiple rescues amid more wet weather in NSW
A woman has been found safe after her vehicle was swept into flood waters in the New South Wales Central West overnight, as other parts of the state brace for major flooding.
4/8/2022
News.com.au
Severe weather warnings for five states as cold front moves east
Damaging winds and heavy rainfall are expected throughout large parts of southeastern Australia, with alpine regions to be hit hardest.
4/8/2022
Business Insider
Senate votes in favor of adding Finland and Sweden to NATO amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine
The Senate on Wednesday voted in favor of ratifying NATO membership for Sweden and Finland, marking yet another rebuke of Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. There was strong bipartisan support for adding both countries to the alliance, with the resolution passing in a vote of 95-1-1.
4/8/2022
Zero Hedge
Russia Says US "Directly Involved" In Ukraine War
The Russian Defense Ministry on Tuesday said Washington was "directly involved" in the war in Ukraine after a Ukrainian official detailed Kyiv’s cooperation with the US before launching strikes with US-provided HIMARS rockets.
4/8/2022
South China Moring Post
Scientists revive organs in dead pigs, challenging definition of death
While the discovery raises hopes for a range of future life-saving medical uses in humans, it could also mean we need to update our ideas about death itself. Some of the ostensibly dead animals startled researchers with sudden head movements during the experiment, raising ethical questions about the procedure.
4/8/2022
RT News
Real Taiwan crisis is only starting – WaPo
The impact of the US House speaker’s trip to the island may play out “for years”, a Washington Post columnist predicts.
3/8/2022
News.com.au
UK supermarket chain Tesco to ditch best-before dates
SUPERMARKET chain Woolworths has indicated it is open to the possibility of removing best-before dates from some products following a UK chain’s decision to ditch the labelling.
3/8/2022
9 News
Four states in firing line as 130km/h winds, rain sweep Australia
Across Perth, about 35,000 people lost power yesterday, with 10,000 still unable to turn on the lights this morning. South Australia, Victoria and southern NSW are bracing for impact today.
3/8/2022
Sky News
Albanese Government launches strategic review into the Australian Defence Force
The Defence Strategic Review will assess and make recommendations on the ADF’s “structure, posture and preparedness” over the next 10 years, starting from 2023.
3/8/2022
ABC News
Perth weather disruption continues as storm fronts lash WA, but power restored to airport
Thousands of properties are still without power amid ongoing storms. Perth Airport has asked passengers for patience as flights get back underway. Heavy showers and thunderstorms are set to persist throughout the day.
3/8/2022
RT News
China begins military drills near Taiwan – reports
Beijing has vowed to “resolutely thwart” external interference from the US after Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan.
2/8/2022
ABC News
Interest rate rises will see property prices fall further as maximum home loan sizes shrink
The Reserve Bank is set to hike the cash rate again today. Banks are already winding back mortgage limits as interest rates and inflation rise. Mortgage brokers say a 'feedback loop' is emerging in the property market.
2/8/2022
Business Insider
We're in a global food crisis that will wreak havoc on local economies and trigger civil unrest
A global food crisis is unfolding, spurred by the Ukraine invasion and climate events. Food shortages have led to civil unrest in the past, with deadly consequences. Experts warn that even if you are well-fed, rising food costs in the country will impact you.
2/8/2022
9 News
Ten-metre swells, 130km/h winds as Perth reels amid storm
Damaging winds and heavy rain are still battering parts of Western Australia as a once-in-a-year storm continues to make landfall. The storm is expected to last through to Wednesday, lashing Perth and the state's south-west as far north as Geraldton.
2/8/2022
RT News
World is ‘one miscalculation away from nuclear annihilation’ – UN chief
Rising geopolitical tensions around the world have put the global populace at its greatest risk of being wiped out by nuclear weapons since the Cold War ended, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned.
1/8/2022
Perth Now
Perth weather: Storm warning as strong cold front rolls across south-west of the State
Perth’s wild weather Monday has arrived, with rain already drenching the city ahead of strong cold front expected to roll over later this morning. A severe weather warning is in place for the south-west corner of the State with locals warned to get ready now for the once-in-a-year weather event.
1/8/2022
ABC News
Gas outlook 'concerning' with government urged to act to alleviate worsening 'energy security risk'
The ACCC's report projects the largest supply shortfall of domestic gas since 2017. The projected shortfall could place further upward pressure on prices Concerns are raised that some manufacturers could shut down.
1/8/2022
ABC News
Australia urged to intervene as China tries to buy a strategic Solomon Islands port
A Chinese state-owned company is negotiating to buy a deep-water port and World War II airstrip in Solomon Islands, as new documents detail how money from Beijing has helped keep the Pacific nation's controversial leader in power.
1/8/2022
RT News
Putin reveals imminent delivery of new hypersonic missiles
Russia’s naval fleet will start receiving the newest Zircon hypersonic anti-ship cruise missiles “in the coming months,” President Vladimir Putin has said. The Russian president praised the weapon on Sunday, saying that “no obstacles” can stop the rockets.
1/8/2022
Zero Hedge
Debris From Uncontrolled Chinese Rocket Re-Entry Falls Into Sea Near Philippines
"No other country leaves these 20-ton things in orbit to reenter in an uncontrolled way," Jonathan McDowell, an astrophysicist at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, told CNN before the rocket burned up in the atmosphere.
28/7/2022
News.com.au
Supermarket item Aussies can’t find amid global chickpea shortage
Australian shoppers are reporting another shortage on a basic household item, as supermarkets continue to grapple ongoing global supply chain issues. The canned food aisle at Woolworths stores have been stripped bare of lentils and chickpeas, prompting the retail giants to blame the “supply chain delays”.
28/7/2022
Sky News
Treasurer Jim Chalmers predicts inflation will 'peak higher' than seven per cent but insists Australia will not go into a recession
The Treasurer has repeated his warning to Australians there will be "heavy weather" ahead with inflation set to soar "north" of seven per cent but pledged the government would do what it can to help families struggling with rising cost of living pressures.
28/7/2022
ABC News
Darwin cops the biggest fuel, vegetable increases of any capital city, squeezing Top End household budgets
Darwin saw the fastest price increase for fuel and vegetables in the country last quarter. Local charities are "struggling to keep up" with increasing demand for their services. The NT Opposition has proposed legislation aimed at keeping inflated petrol prices down.
28/7/2022
ABC News
High vegetable prices to remain as farmers struggle with production costs, labour shortage
Vegetable prices are set to remain high amid reduced plantings and nationwide demand. One of the largest vegetable producers in WA has halved plantings due to high costs and worker shortages. An unprecedented amount of winter vegetables grown in the state are heading east after a string of disasters wiped out crops in NSW and Queensland.
28/7/2022
Zero Hedge
European Gas Soars As Russia Throttles NS1 Flows To just 20% Of Capacity
Less than 24 hours after EU countries approved the European executive's emergency natural gas consumption proposed cut of 15%, Russia further throttled gas supplies Wednesday, bringing deliveries through Nord Stream 1 to merely 20% of its total capacity, or roughly half of recent flows.
28/7/2022
Zero Hedge
European Gas Soars As Russia Throttles NS1 Flows To just 20% Of Capacity
Less than 24 hours after EU countries approved the European executive's emergency natural gas consumption proposed cut of 15%, Russia further throttled gas supplies Wednesday, bringing deliveries through Nord Stream 1 to merely 20% of its total capacity, or roughly half of recent flows.
28/7/2022
BBC
Covid in China: Million in lockdown in Wuhan after four cases
Almost one million people in a suburb of Wuhan - China's central city where the coronavirus was first recorded - have been placed under lockdown.
27/7/2022
Zero Hedge
Russia’s New Gas Deals With Iran Are A Threat To The West
Russian President, Vladimir Putin, arrived in Tehran last week for the second time since he ordered the invasion of Ukraine on 24 February. Just before his arrival, Russia’s state gas giant, Gazprom, signed a US$40 billion memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) that is part of a wide-ranging agenda of increased cooperation between Russia and Iran.
26/7/2022
ecommerce bytes
Amazon Tells Sellers to Ditch their Mylar Stash Bags
Amazon’s instructions to sellers about Mylar bags raised some eyebrows on its announcement board. “Due to regulatory requirements, all Mylar bags that are not clear or single-colored must be removed from the Amazon store by August 5, 2022.”
26/7/2022
RT News
China expands orbital outpost
China has expanded its orbital space station, Tiangong, with the first of two planned lab modules, according to state media. It marks a major milestone for Beijing's human space program, which it was forced to pursue alone after being barred from the International Space Station.
25/7/2022
Zero Hedge
Did Russia And China Just Announce A "New Global Reserve Currency"?
China and Russia are taking their shot at the U.S. dollar. And as often happens with consequential news in the United States and the West, no one seems to notice or even care.
25/7/2022
Zero Hedge
'Intense Heat And Dry Conditions' Threatening US Crops, Herds
Intense heat over the past week has put large portions of the United States - particularly the South and West - at risk during an important period during the Midwest crop-growing season.
25/7/2022
ABC News
COVID reinfections appear to be surging in the latest Omicron wave. Here's what we know
The Serbian study found reinfected patients were significantly younger, more commonly female and more frequently employed as healthcare workers.
25/7/2022
ABC News
Artificial intelligence can monitor workplaces for safety breaches. Experts say privacy laws are lagging
AI can use cameras to monitor workplaces for health and safety violations and hazards. One company with Australian clients says blurring faces is among the measures taken to protect privacy. Experts say Australian law is not up-to-date to sufficiently regulate the rising use of AI in the workplace.
21/7/2022
Al Jazeera
EU envoys agree Russian gold embargo, freeze on Sberbank assets
EU set to impose a seventh round of sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, including on its biggest lender.
21/7/2022
Perth Now
Bali travellers urged to leave shoes behind as threat of foot and mouth disease intensifies
If the live virus enters Australia, it would decimate Australia’s cattle industry and cost the economy to the tune of $80bn. It would also have massive implications for household grocery bills.
21/7/2022
ABC News
Reserve Bank review looking in the right places with government and APRA also in the spotlight
when price rises are getting out of control, the RBA can only hammer sections of the economy with rising interest rates, even if they are not the main cause of the inflation problem.
21/7/2022
ABC News
Beijing forms organisation in bid to give Chinese steel producers more leverage over Australian iron ore prices
The organisation will reportedly be headed by a team of heavyweights from China's steel and aluminium sector. The creation of the group is seen as an attempt to gain long-term leverage in price negotiations with Australian exporters. Australian industry insiders do not expect much change in fundamental industry practices.
21/7/2022
ABC News
The UK just hit 40C for the first time. It's a stark reminder of the deadly heat awaiting Australia
Summer heat may be far from people's minds here in Australia. But Europe's ordeal is yet another sign that changes in Earth's climate have already reached dangerous levels. If the UK can reach 40C, Australia must brace for even deadlier temperatures.
21/7/2022
Zero Hedge
Strengthening Ties With Iran, Putin Meets With Supreme Leader In Tehran
On the heels of President Biden's trip to the Middle East, which was aimed in part at galvanizing a regional alliance against Iran, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday visited Tehran in a move that promises to bolster cooperation between two targets of the U.S. empire.
21/7/2022
RT News
IMF warns of consequences of Russian gas shutoff
A total shutdown of Russian gas supplies to the EU could reduce the GDP of the most vulnerable member states by up to 6% and send them into a recession, the International Monetary Fund said in a blogpost on Tuesday.
20/7/2022
9 News
Victoria gas shortage triggers emergency measures
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) triggered the gas supply guarantee overnight as reserves at the state's Iona underground storage plant were drained.
20/7/2022
9 News
Heavy rain and damaging winds to make a return as east coast low forms off Queensland
Heavy rain and damaging winds will make a return to Queensland and New South Wales this week as an east coast low forms off the coast.
20/7/2022
Zero Hedge
Ukraine war: Vladimir Putin warns EU that gas supplies could keep dwindling
Unable to unload due to a backlog reminiscent of the height of the COVID pandemic when Mexico declared force majeure, fuel importers are paying some $40,000 a day per vessel in the waiting line, while Mexican state-run Pemex struggles in the red.
20/7/2022
South China Moning Post
Ukraine war: Vladimir Putin warns EU that gas supplies could keep dwindling
The Russian leader’s statement cranks up pressure on the bloc, which fears Moscow could turn off the tap to wreak havoc in Europe in the winter. Putin says gas via the Nord Stream pipeline to Germany will fall further from 60 million to 30 million cubic metres a day if a turbine isn’t quickly replaced.
20/7/2022
Sky News
RBA gives warning of further rate hikes to curb inflation
There could be more pain ahead for household budgets, especially those who locked in fixed rates, the RBA has warned, as they prepare for further hikes.
20/7/2022
News.com.au
RBA gives warning of further rate hikes to curb inflation
There could be more pain ahead for household budgets, especially those who locked in fixed rates, the RBA has warned, as they prepare for further hikes.
20/7/2022
7 News
Solar storm expected to strike Earth in a ‘direct hit’ this week
A solar storm is expected to hit Earth on Tuesday, leading to the potential disruption of GPS and radio signals - and experts say there are more to come.
20/7/2022
News.com.au
Foot and mouth disease Australia: Australian meat and dairy could vanish if outbreak occurs
Australians have been warned of essential items vanishing from supermarket shelves as the nation is on a knife’s edge over a worrying virus.
19/7/2022
CNN
Dangerous heat grips more than 40 million people in the US
Temperatures will warm up into the 90F and 100F today, breaking dozens of high temperature records across the central US. Both heat advisories and excessive heat warnings cover Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, Montana and the Dakotas.
19/7/2022
BBC
Heatwave: Ferocious European heat heads north
Western Europe faces more sweltering temperatures on Tuesday as a ferocious heatwave heads north. In France and the UK extreme heat warnings were issued while northern Spain recorded temperatures of 43C (109F) on Monday.
19/7/2022
Sky News
Farmers warn of 30 per cent potato price increase
A 30 per cent increase in price would have customers paying $12 on average for a 4-kilogram bag of brushed potatoes.
19/7/2022
South China Morning Post
Military drills a sign of Beijing’s increasingly aggressive stance towards Taiwan, analysts say
PLA increases military exercises around the island, many coinciding with visits by US politicians. Mainland China is preparing to ‘pre-emptively strike a potential adversary’, defence expert says
19/7/2022
Zero Hedge
California's Farmland Rapidly Turns To Dust Amid Water Crisis
Unprecedented cuts to water supplies are jeopardizing the future of growing for many farmers. Drought conditions are worsening, making it harder for farmers to irrigate crops.
19/7/2022
Zero Hedge
California's Farmland Rapidly Turns To Dust Amid Water Crisis
Unprecedented cuts to water supplies are jeopardizing the future of growing for many farmers. Drought conditions are worsening, making it harder for farmers to irrigate crops.
11/7/2022
Zero Hedge
Now An Outbreak Of The Marburg Virus Has Begun
Why are so many unusual outbreaks of disease suddenly happening all over the planet? We were already dealing with a seemingly endless global pandemic coming into 2022, and so far this year a bird flu pandemic has resulted in the deaths of tens of millions of our chickens and turkeys, the worst monkeypox outbreak in history has spread like wildfire in the western world, and now it is being reported that there is an outbreak of the Marburg Virus in Africa. We have already lost our opportunity to contain monkeypox, and that is really bad news. But if authorities are not able to successfully contain this new Marburg outbreak, we could potentially be facing a scenario that is downright apocalyptic.
11/7/2022
Zero Hedge
An Increasingly Hungry World: 8 Key Takeaways From The Food Inflation And Security Symposium
Morgan Stanley recently held a virtual Food Inflation & Security Symposium, in which the bank discussed a wide range of topics with experts from around the world. The Symposium followed the publication of the bank's global collaborative note that involved over 30 Morgan Stanley analysts, entitled "Food Security & Inflation: From Seeds to Stores" (the note is available to professional subs).
11/7/2022
9 News
Millions more Australians can get extra COVID-19 booster from today
An additional 7.5 million Australians are eligible for the fourth COVID-19 jab from today, sparking a surge in demand.
11/7/2022
9 News
A swimmer was infected with a brain-eating amoeba after visiting a US beach
A beach in Iowa is closed after a rare life-threatening infection of the brain was confirmed in a visitor who recently went swimming there.
8/7/2022
News.com.au
Woolworths and Coles reintroduce product buying limits as Covid and influenza cases surge
Dreaded supermarket product limits have returned as Covid and the flu wreak havoc on the health of Australians.
8/7/2022
9 News
China imposes first vaccine mandate on 20-million-person capital
Beijing on Wednesday announced a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for residents to enter public venues, becoming the first city in mainland China to do so as it attempts to contain a highly infectious Omicron subvariant.
8/7/2022
7 News
NZ mite lessons for Australia's bee sector
New Zealand beekeeper Barry Foster still remembers vividly when the varroa mite hit Auckland just after the turn of the millennium.
7/7/2022
Reuters
Boris Johnson 'up for a fight' as clamour to quit grows
LONDON, July 6 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson defied pressure to quit on Wednesday from senior ministers and a mounting rebellion within his ruling Conservative Party, saying he will fight off any attempts to oust him over a series of scandals.
7/7/2022
BBC News
China: MI5 and FBI heads warn of ‘immense’ threat
The heads of UK and US security services have made an unprecedented joint appearance to warn of the threat from China.
6/7/2022
9 News
Which Sydney suburbs need to conserve water after freak weather
Some Sydney suburbs are being urged to conserve water as the latest wild weather event impacts drinking water supply.
6/7/2022
9 News
Nearly a dozen monkeypox cases in NSW amid fears of local spread
New South Wales residents have been warned to look out for symptoms of monkeypox after 11 cases of the virus were confirmed in the state.
6/7/2022
ABC News
Australian biosecurity ramps up amid foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Bali
The federal government is ramping up biosecurity measures at the border after the detection of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in cows in Bali.
6/7/2022
ABC News
How can NSW become more flood resilient? Look to the recent and ancient past, experts say
The answers may lie in the way communities have previously responded.Professor Elizabeth Mossop from the University of Technology Sydney's design school spent 10 years in New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina.
5/7/2022
BBC News
Climate change: 'Sand battery' could solve green energy's big problem
Finnish researchers have installed the world's first fully working "sand battery" which can store green power for months at a time.
5/7/2022
9 News
Mortgage borrowers brace for more pain as RBA rate hike looms
Australian mortgage borrowers are bracing for the household budget to get even tighter as another interest rate hike looms this afternoon.
5/7/2022
9 News
Opal fares increasing from today in another cost of living blow
Millions of people across New South Wales can now add another thing to the list of things getting more expensive - public transport.
5/7/2022
9 News
Turkey's inflation soars to nearly 80 per cent, as food prices double and lira crashes
Turkey's annual rate of inflation hit almost 80 per cent in June - its highest level in about two decades.
5/7/2022
Times of India
‘Unprecedented food crisis, catastrophic if world doesn’t act fast'
The world’s richest countries will be meeting at the G7 summit in Germany from June 26 to 28.
5/7/2022
7 News
Australians already grappling cost of living crisis warned to brace for bill increases
There’s little relief on the horizon for Australians being bitten by the cost of living crisis, with swathes of bills and expenses set to increase in the new financial year.
4/7/2022
ABC News
Australia’s COVID border restrictions to be dropped this week
Border restrictions enforced in response to COVID-19 will be dropped this coming week, with arriving passengers no longer required to declare their vaccination status or obtain a travel exemption.
4/7/2022
9 News
Residents ordered to evacuate from dozens of suburbs across western Sydney
Residents from dozens of areas across Western Sydney have been ordered to leave today as three major rivers burst their banks in another "life-threatening" flood emergency.
4/7/2022
9 News
Second NSW case of diphtheria in two days prompts vaccine warning
Two children have been diagnosed with diphtheria of the throat in New South Wales - the first incidences of the disease this century.
30/6/2022
ABC News
WHO chief warns growing numbers of monkeypox cases could see virus move into high-risk groups
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned "sustained transmission" of monkeypox worldwide could see the virus begin to move into high-risk groups, such as pregnant women, immunocompromised people and children.
30/6/2022
ABC News
Wet weather ahead for Queensland as BOM forecasts unseasonable conditions
Families may need a wet weather school holidays plan over the coming days with forecasters warning large parts of Queensland are in for a drenching.
30/6/2022
Reuters
China's June factory, services activity expands for first time in four months
BEIJING, June 30 (Reuters) - China's factory activity snapped three months of decline in June, as authorities lifted a strict lockdown in Shanghai, buoying growth in production and new orders, while the rebound in services sector pressed on.
30/6/2022
Reuters
Euro under pressure as inflation fears send investors to dollar haven
SINGAPORE/HONG KONG, June 30 (Reuters) - The euro struggled to regain a footing on Thursday, having tumbled overnight against a resurgent U.S. dollar, which benefited from safe-haven demand on renewed worries about higher rates and a global recession.
29/6/2022
ABC News
Katherine facing cold weather snap that could see one of the coldest July days on record
One of the coldest July days in recorded history looks like it is about to be set in the Northern Territory in the middle of the dry season.
29/6/2022
9 News
Finland, Sweden will be invited to join NATO after Turkey lifts objections
Turkey has agreed to lift its opposition to Sweden and Finland joining NATO, a breakthrough in an impasse clouding a leaders' summit in Madrid amid Europe's worst security crisis in decades triggered by the war in Ukraine.
29/6/2022
9 News
Melbourne endures period with no available ambulances during 'code red'
Staff shortages are pushing Victoria's ambulance service to breaking point with ramped vehicles seen outside hospitals this morning, following the declaration of a code red.
29/6/2022
9 News
KFC menu prices to rise again in 2022 as inflation bites
KFC will raise its menu prices for the third time this year, as the fast food giant fights rising inflation and the spiking cost of ingredients.
29/6/2022
9 News
Neobank Volt set to close and return money to customers
Digital bank Volt is set to shut down and has urged customers to withdraw their funds within a week.
29/6/2022
9 News
The Good Guys to pause facial recognition technology following backlash
Major retailer The Good Guys has announced it will temporarily stop using facial recognition technology in its stores following backlash about the data collection, which has been called "invasive" and "unnecessary".
28/6/2022
9 News
Farmers ask buyers to support independent groceries to save on fruit and veggie costs
Some Queensland growers and business owners are asking Aussies to shop at independent grocery stores, as the price of fresh fruit and vegetables continue to rise.
28/6/2022
Zero Hedge
BRICS Summit Reaffirms That Russia Not As Isolated As NATO Suggests
The recent BRICS summit managed to run its course this past week with very little fanfare, despite the fact that Russia is in the midst of a conflict with Ukraine that has led to a worldwide economic war. China is edging towards a potential invasion of Taiwan, and much of the planet is in the middle of a stagflationary crisis in the meantime.
28/6/2022
ABC News
Insurance bill for February floods reaches $4.8b, victims could wait years for repairs
Tanya Ryall and her three children have been living in a rental property since the swollen Enoggera creek flowed into their Brisbane home in February this year.
28/6/2022
ABC News
Two men bogged and lost on SA outback dirt track for two days rescued by police
Two men lost in the South Australian outback for two days nearly ran out of food and water before they were found by police.
28/6/2022
ABC News
NSW authorities begin destroying thousands of bees in Newcastle in bid to control deadly varroa mite
The destruction of hundreds of beehives in Newcastle and parts of New South Wales is underway as authorities work to control the spread of a deadly parasite.
27/6/2022
CNN News
Energy prices are causing chaos in Asia. Here's why the rest of the world should worry
(CNN Business)In Sri Lanka, people queue for miles to fill a tank of fuel. In Bangladesh, shops shut at 8 p.m. to conserve energy. In India and Pakistan, power outages force schools to shut, businesses to close and residents to swelter without air conditioning through deadly heat waves in which temperatures top 100 degrees Fahrenheit (37 degrees Celsius).
27/6/2022
ABC News
ASX rises sharply, tracking strong gains in global markets as commodity prices ease worries about inflation
Australian shares have started the day higher, as investors look to shrug off worries about renewed rate hikes on the back of soaring inflation while improved underlying prices are expected to aid domestic commodity stocks.
27/6/2022
ABC News
Potato farmers call for 20 cents more per kilo as production costs continue to soar
Potato farmers in key growing states say unless supermarkets add 20 cents per kilo to the shelf price of their produce, departures from the industry will be inevitable.
27/6/2022
CNN News
Never mind China's new aircraft carrier, these are the ships the US should worry about
Seoul, South Korea (CNN)China made a big statement about its naval ambitions with the recent launch of its third and most advanced aircraft carrier.
23/6/2022
ABC News
Electric vehicles could significantly increase demand on the power grid, trials underway to change energy use behaviour
A trial of 150 electric car users revealed their potential impact on the power grid's evening peak. Demand could rise between 30 and 100 per cent. Work underway to understand what upgrades could be needed to the electricity network.
23/6/2022
Al Jazeera
Food prices push UK inflation to 40-year high of 9.1 percent
The Bank of England says worse is yet to come as the UK records the highest inflation rate out of the G7 countries.
23/6/2022
RT News
UK raises alarm over deadly virus detection
Officials have warned of community spread after traces of poliovirus were found in London sewage.
23/6/2022
CNN News
Japan tracks eight Russian and Chinese warships near its territory
At least eight Russian and Chinese warships have been spotted in the seas near Japan this week, another sign of the apparent pressure the two partners have been putting on Tokyo as relations deteriorate over Ukraine and Taiwan respectively.
23/6/2022
ABC News
Russia may cut off gas to Europe entirely, planning to redirect trade and oil to BRICS countries instead
Europe needs contingency plans, says the head of IEA. Russia is in the process of rerouting its energy exports to BRICS countries. President Putin discusses the increase of Chinese cars as well as opening an Indian supermarket chain in Russia.
22/6/2022
9 News
NSW nurses and midwives to strike next week over working conditions
Hundreds of nurses and midwives will stop work next week to demand the government address staff shortages and provide a bigger pay rise.
22/6/2022
9 News
Family with six children consider living in a tent after applying for 40 rental properties
A Queensland family has been left with nowhere to go after their landlord gave them 30 days' notice to vacate their rental.
22/6/2022
Reuters
UK inflation hits 40-year record, highest in G7
LONDON, June 22 (Reuters) - Soaring food prices pushed British consumer price inflation to a 40-year high of 9.1% last month, the highest rate out of the Group of Seven countries and one which underlines the severity of the country's cost-of-living crunch.
22/6/2022
Zero Hedge
Money, Not COVID, Is This Summer's Biggest Travel Hurdle
After two years of Covid-related restrictions and inhibitions, travelers are ready to hit the beaches in masses this summer – that is if they can still afford it. As Statista's Felix Richter explains below, with everyday purchases like food, gas and utilities having become much more expensive over the past few months, many families are forced to to reconsider their holiday plans, if not to scrap them altogether.
21/6/2022
Zero Hedge
Australia's first Omicron wave might have been larger than we thought. But what about the current caseload?
Researchers looked at antibodies in more than 5,000 blood samples. Epidemiologists say the data is not surprising and people should be careful but not alarmed going forward. Results from another survey are expected to provide an updated snapshot in the coming weeks.
21/6/2022
Zero Hedge
Russia Demands Lithuania Lift "Openly Hostile" Blockade; Panic Buying Ensues
The Russian Foreign Ministry has responded to Lithuania's partial blockade of Kaliningrad, writing in a statement that they consider the "provocative measures" to be "openly hostile" and warning that the Kremlin may take action to "protect its national interests."
21/6/2022
Zero Hedge
China, US Escalate Over Legal Status Of Taiwan Strait After Beijing Rejects It As "International Waters"
The White House earlier this month reaffirmed its stance that the Taiwan Strait constitutes "international waters" following the latest US warship sail-through, which had put China's PLA Eastern Theatre Command on high alert. As Reuters reported last Tuesday, "The United States on Tuesday backed Taiwan's assertion that the strait separating the island from China is an international waterway, a further rebuff to Beijing's claim to exercise sovereignty over the strategic passage."
21/6/2022
RT News
World faces shortages of popular food products – Bloomberg
Supply chain disruptions are hurting global businesses, media reports
20/6/2022
ABC News
SA Police could use Adelaide city facial recognition technology, despite being asked not to
"It seems to have had no public consultation, no public discussion and certainly no parliamentary discussion on how it will be implemented, used and utilised," SA Greens MLC Tammy Franks said. "We know that, for some demographics, more than four out of five identifications are incorrect. "If you had fingerprints wrong, more than four out of five times, the police wouldn't be using it. "So, if the police are going to use facial recognition technology, we need some safeguards in there around our privacy but also whether it works."
20/6/2022
Al Jazeera
Spain, Germany battle wildfires amid unusual heatwave in Europe
Experts have linked the abnormally hot period in parts of Europe to climate change amid high temperatures and low rainfall.
20/6/2022
ABC News
Dozens killed, armed forces deployed, millions displaced as floods hit Bangladesh and India
While at least 25 people are dead after weekend floods in Bangladesh, at least 17 others died in neighbouring Assam, India, during the floods that began this month. About 105,000 people have been evacuated so far but police estimated that more than four million were still stranded. Environmentalists warn climate change could lead to more disasters, especially in low-lying areas in Bangladesh.
20/6/2022
9 News
Warning power prices could double as energy crisis continues
There are fresh warnings that electricity could rise by 50 per cent over the next two years and gas prices could double. After warnings of power shortages on the east coast and South Australia this week, things are set to get worse, experts say. Because even as the threat of blackouts eases, industry analysts say international competition for coal and gas will keep generation costs high, and that will hurt consumers.
20/6/2022
Zero Hedge
Efficacy Estimates For Pfizer’s Vaccine For Young Children Come Under Scrutiny
A Pfizer clinical trial for children aged 6 months to 5 years pegged the efficacy at 80.3 percent overall—82.3 percent for children aged 2 to 5, and 75.5 percent for kids 6 months to 2 years. But those estimates were determined “not to be reliable due to the low number of COVID-19 cases that occurred in study participants,” the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said in a statement on June 17.
20/6/2022
Zero Hedge
Life Insurance Payouts Jumped 163% During First Year Of Vaccine Rollout
How many deaths are represented by the 163% increase? It is not possible to determine by the dollar figures on the statements. But the average death benefit for employer-provided group life insurance, according to the Society for Human Resource Management, is one year’s salary. If the average annual salary of people covered by group life insurance policies in the United States is $70,000, this may represent 20,647 deaths of working adults, covered by just this one insurance company. This would represent at least 10,000 more deaths than in a normal year for just this one company.
17/6/2022
Zero Hedge
Chinese Banks Freeze Billions In Deposits: Officials Use Health QR Code To Bar Protestors
As The Epoch Times' Dorothy Li reports, several depositors told The Epoch Times on June 14 that the health code on their COVID-19 app turned red as soon as they scanned venue barcodes at Zhengzhou, the provincial capital city of central China’s Henan Province.
17/6/2022
RT News
Sydney house prices still 20% above pre-pandemic levels despite rising interest rates
House prices in Sydney remain more than 20% above pre-Covid levels despite rising interest rates, as economists warn housing affordability has “never been worse”.
17/6/2022
Sky News
Next year to be ‘much tougher’ for Australia’s economy
Sky News Business Editor Ross Greenwood says next year is set to be “much tougher” for the Australian economy.
17/6/2022
9 NewsHealth reform top of the agenda for Albanese's first national cabinet
Health reform and the skills shortage were top of the agenda for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's first national cabinet meeting.
16/6/2022
RT News
UAE bans exports of Indian wheat
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has introduced a four-month halt to exports and re-exports of wheat and wheat flour produced in India, state news agency WAM reported on Wednesday, citing the country’s Economy Ministry. The Gulf nation says it is seeking to secure domestic supplies due to interruptions to global trade flows. The resolution applies to all wheat varieties: hard, ordinary, and soft wheat, as well as wheat spelt flour.
16/6/2022
Sky News
Each coal-fired power plant that has ‘been offline’ has ‘different problems’
The Grattan Institute’s Tony Wood says each of the coal-fired power plants that have been offline in recent weeks has got “different problems”, as states on Australia’s east coast continue to narrowly avoid blackouts.
16/6/2022
Sky News
Australia’s energy crisis thanks to ‘policy idiocy’
Australia has killed off reliable power, replaced it with unreliable power and is now wondering why we’re steeped in an energy crisis, says Sky News host Chris Kenny.
16/6/2022
CNN
US Fed hikes interest rates by three-quarters of a percentage point in boldest move since 1994
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by three-quarters of a percentage point on Wednesday in an aggressive move to tackle white-hot inflation that is plaguing the economy.
15/6/2022
ABC News
National minimum wage to rise in July, but inflation rate leads to cut in real wages for workers on awards
The Fair Work Commission has raised the national minimum wage by 5.2 per cent, which works out to be an extra $40 per week.
15/6/2022
ABC News
'Opportunistic' electricity generators criticised as smaller energy retailers struggle to compete
Electricity generators have been labelled "greedy" and "opportunistic" by a small power company, in a blistering attack on the industry.
15/6/2022
ABC News
Mask mandate to be ditched at WA airports as state records 6,262 new COVID-19 cases
The WA government is lifting the mandate to wear masks at airport terminals from Saturday, in a further easing of COVID-19 restrictions.
14/6/2022
ABC News
'Combat credible' US marines train on NT's Tiwi Islands as US continues focus on Indo-Pacific region
More than 2,000 marines are based in Darwin as part of annual training. The US says this year's rotation is the most combat-credible group ever deployed to the Top End. An expert predicted the US presence in the Top End will continue to grow.
14/6/2022
Al Jazeera
Cuba sanctions nearly 400 people over anti-government protests
Thousands of Cubans took to the streets of the capital Havana and other towns in July 2021 in protest over rising food costs, medical shortages and dire socioeconomic conditions that worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic.
14/6/2022
9 News
Coles warns fruit and veggie shortages to last for weeks
Coles is today warning shoppers to expect fruit and vegetable shortages to last for weeks as growers combat a "double whammy" of cold weather and flooding.
14/6/2022
Zero Hedge
Ukraine Suspends All Gas, Coal & Fuel Oil Exports To Meet Internal Demand
On Monday the Ukrainian government announced implementation of a measure halting all its exports of gas, coal and fuel oil, citing disruptions and a domestic supply emergency due to the Russian invasion.
14/6/2022
Zero Hedge
Oil Spikes On Reports Libya Shuts Down Nearly All Its Oil Fields
Libya is losing oil production at the rate of 1.1 million barrels daily, the country’s oil minister Mohammed Aoun has said, adding that almost all of the country’s oil fields were shut down.
14/6/2022
Sky News
Energy Market Operator confident of avoiding blackouts in Queensland and NSW today amid increased pressure on system
Energy Minister Chris Bowen said Australia's stressed energy systems were "being very actively managed" but flagged residents would face a "bumpy period" this winter after they were warned on Monday to conserve power.
13/6/2022
Zero Hedge
European Auto Industry Decries EU Ban On Petrol Cars
The German auto industry is protesting a decision by EU parliament to ban the sale of cars that run on petrol and diesel by 2035, describing it as detrimental to the market and consumers.
13/6/2022
News.com.au
Insane $40 price for green beans shocks internet
As the cost of fresh produce continues to increase, the price for a very common vegetable has sparked outrage and confusion.
13/6/2022
RT News
Global chip shortage expected to worsen
Curbs on Russian exports of noble gasses will add pressure on the supply chain, experts say.
13/6/2022
SBS News
Australia's gas prices are surging. How did we get here and what is being done about it?
Treasurer Jim Chalmers and energy minister Chris Bowen have described the situation as a "perfect storm" of factors, including a change in weather, geopolitical events and unscheduled outages at coal-fired power stations in Australia.
13/6/2022
ABC News
Mandatory COVID-19 tests every few days becoming the norm for people in China
Many larger Chinese cities have normalised regular COVID-19 testing as part of the country's COVID-zero policy. Tens of thousands of testing booths are being built so that residents always have one within a 15-minute walk. Economists estimate the testing regime could cost $354 billion per year.
13/6/2022
News.com.au
Australia braces for a week of economic carnage as ominous clouds hang over global economy
There are now fears the world is teetering on the brink of a recession after horror new data from the US sent chills around the globe.
10/6/2022
ABC News
Brisbane's petrol prices to hit record highs, RACQ urges drivers to fill up now
Petrol prices in Brisbane are set to reach their highest-ever mark, with some service stations charging as much as $2.24 per litre.
10/6/2022
Perth Now
Mining giant BHP to keep its strict COVID vaccination mandate
Mining giant BHP will continue to lock out unvaccinated employees from its worksites despite the State Government scrapping the vaccination mandate for most WA workers from Friday.
10/6/2022
The West Australian
Perth weather: Big wet to hit WA as low-pressure system looms
Turn your retic off, people of Perth. The rains are here to stay. The forecast for the next week or so is expected to be wet, wet, wet.
9/6/2022
RT News
Britain bolsters food banks amid growing insecurity
Three out of four UK consumers now have “major future concerns” about the cost of food, the country's Food Standards Agency confirmed on Tuesday. The body is responding by “urgently” working with charities and donors to bolster supplies to food banks, which have seen a surge in demand.
9/6/2022
News.com.au
Crucial grocery item set for price spike as global shortages and soaring productions costs bite
It’s no secret grocery prices have been exploding lately, with the cost of certain items making headlines. But now dairy staples including cheese and butter could be added to that list, according to Victorian Farmers Federation president Emma Germano, with a global dairy shortage pushing prices up.
9/6/2022
RT News
EU cashing in on cheap Russian oil – The Economist
The supply of Russian oil to the European Union rose by 14% between January and April, from 750,000 to 857,000 barrels per day, The Economist reported on Wednesday, citing data by Argus Media. This comes as Brussels has been calling to completely stop energy imports from the country.
9/6/2022
Zero Hedge
Even If Ukraine's Ports Open Up Tomorrow, It Will Take "Months" To Demine Them: UN
Hundreds of merchant vessels had been stranded in the war's opening months at Ukrainian ports following the Russian invasion, and still nearly 100 remain stuck along with their crews. This week a special advisor on maritime security at the UN's International Maritime Organization told Bloomberg: "Even if the ports wanted to reopen tomorrow it would take some time until ships could enter or depart." But it remains that before this, "Completely removing sea mines in the port areas would take several months."
9/6/2022
ABC News
Australian snow, rain and heat linked by blocked weather systems, climatologist says
Blocking highs prevent the west to east progression of weather systems across southern Australia. They are behind many of the world's most destructive extreme weather events. The February floods were the result of a blocking high pressure system.
9/6/2022
Sky News
Energy ministers to fast-track supply solution
Australia’s energy market operator will be given the power to reserve gas – in a bid to stop the country slipping into another supply shortage.
9/6/2022
Zero Hedge
"The Summer Of Starvation": Soaring Fertilizer Prices Unleash Chaos, Hunger Worldwide
The price of fertilizers across the globe has exploded to unprecedented levels, and Brazil has been no exception. That's a problem because the agriculture-heavy country and food-source for half the globe, imports nearly 85% of its fertilizer and Russia is the main origin. As supplies have normalized, prices have declined over the past weeks, but farmers still aren’t buying. They are waiting for further price cuts, according to Marina Cavalcante, an analyst at Bloomberg’s Green Markets.
8/6/2022
South China Morning Post
Explainer | Can the world spend its way out of the current global food crisis?
Apart from supplying close to a third of the world’s wheat, the warring nations are also responsible for some 20 per cent of the world’s maize supply and about 76 per cent of its sunflower oil. To top that off, Russia exports some 20 per cent of the world’s nitrogen fertilisers. And, along with its neighbour, Belarus, accounts for 40 per cent of the world’s exported potassium. Supply has been affected by Western sanctions on Minsk and Moscow, as well as the latter’s recent restrictions on fertiliser exports.
8/6/2022
9 News
China warns Australia off 'provocative' acts after 'dangerous' interception of RAAF plane
The RAAF P-8A Poseidon was conducting routine surveillance in international airspace above the South China Sea on May 26 when a Chinese PLA Air Force J-16 jet flew "very close", set off flares and dropped chaff in its path, the Australian Defence Department said.
8/6/2022
Sky News
KFC and Subway to mix cabbage in burgers and sandwiches amid shortage and price spike of lettuce in Australia
The green salad staple is one of the most expensive items in the fruit and vegetable section as produce supplies dwindle due to recent flooding and heavy rain that has battered Queensland.
8/6/2022
ABC News
Why the RBA interest rate rise will hit WA most — and it's not just mortgage holders who will hurt
WA has the highest inflation rate in the nation. Support services are bracing themselves for a surge in clients. But some say the rate rise is what the economy needs.
8/6/2022
ABC News
World Bank warns recession 'hard to avoid' and Ukraine war creating a 'perfect storm'
The World Bank has dropped global growth rates to 2.9 per cent, down on the 4.1 per cent it had predicted in January. The sharp downgrade for the world's economy is also based on the potential return of "stagflation". The agency also predicts 3 per cent global growth for2023 and 2024.
8/6/2022
Zero Hedge
As White House Continues To Push Jabs For Kids, FL Surgeon General Questions Safety
As we've noted for some time, Covid-19 vaccines have limited efficacy vs. the dominant (and thankfully more mild) strain, Omicron - with CDC researchers finding in one study that Pfizer's jab was just 20% effective against symptomatic illness after 60 days for those aged 12-15 years old, and 0% effective after five months.
8/6/2022
Zero Hedge
How Brazil Is Saving The World From A Catastrophic Food Crisis
Brazil is the fourth-largest producer of food in the world. The country is entirely self-sufficient in basic foodstuffs, and it ranks as the world’s number one producer of banana, cacao, cassava, coffee, corn, maize, rice, soybean, and sugar. Although the bulk of these products are consumed domestically, a considerable part is also exported, including oranges, palm oils, garlic, peanuts, tea, etc.
8/6/2022
CNN
Singapore's dengue 'emergency' is a climate change omen for the world
Singapore says it is facing a dengue "emergency" as it grapples with an outbreak of the seasonal disease that has come unusually early this year. The Southeast Asian city-state has already exceeded 11,000 cases -- far beyond the 5,258 it reported throughout 2021 -- and that was before June 1, when its peak dengue season traditionally begins.
8/6/2022
CNN
South Korean and US fighter jets in show of force to Kim Jong Un amid fears over North Korean nuclear test
South Korea and the United States put on an aerial show of force to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Tuesday, flying 20 fighter jets over waters west of the Korean Peninsula in response to Pyongyang's recent missile tests.
2/6/2022
South China Morning Post
Covid-19 controls eased after protest in commuter town near Beijing
Thousands of residents said to have gathered in Yanjiao demanding to be allowed back to work in the capital city. Deputy mayor and police chief says they can now go to Beijing if they meet the requirements and ‘no one will be quarantined’
2/6/2022
9 News
'Pouring fuel on the fire': Russia warns West on new weapons for Ukraine
The US and Germany have pledged to equip Ukraine with some of the advanced weapons it has long desired for shooting down aircraft and knocking out artillery, as Russian forces closed in on capturing a key city in the east.
2/6/2022
ABC News
WA's south-west is set for a dry winter and climate change is part of the reason
WA's South West Land Division is forecast to have a drier winter. Warmer ocean temperatures are part of the reason. Climate change models suggest drying will continue.
2/6/2022
ABC News
Federal government's 'gas trigger' to keep supplies onshore may not be pulled just to put a lid on high prices
Gas prices are high and temperatures are low, meaning businesses and households alike are facing big power bills this winter. The rising cost of gas and coal on the international market is a significant cause, despite Australia being a major global exporter of both commodities.
2/6/2022
Zero Hedge
CDC Director Issues Alert On Pfizer's COVID-19 Pill
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Rochelle Walensky warned that Pfizer’s COVID-19 pill Paxlovid can lead to a rebound in symptoms.
1/6/2022
ABC News
Magnitude 2.9 earthquake detected near Brendale, north of Brisbane, Geoscience Australia reports
There are no reports of damage or injury. People across the Somerset, Moreton Bay and Brisbane regions reported feeling the tremor. A seismologist says any aftershocks would likely be of smaller magnitude.
1/6/2022
BBC.com
Shanghai lockdown: China eases Covid restrictions after two months
The Chinese city of Shanghai, the country's economic centre and a global trade hub, has eased Covid curbs after a two-month lockdown. At midnight local time (16:00 GMT Tuesday), restrictions were relaxed to allow most people to move freely around the city of some 25 million people. But at least 650,000 residents will remain confined to their homes.
1/6/2022
Reuters
Ukraine's giant seed bank at risk of being lost as war rages
In underground vaults near Ukraine's battlefields, the genetic code for nearly 2,000 crops is in danger of being permanently destroyed. The risk came into sharp focus earlier this month when a research facility near Ukraine's national seed bank was damaged, according to Crop Trust, a non profit organisation set up by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation.
1/6/2022
Zero Hedge
Massive Fire Breaks Out At Poultry Farm That Supplies Eggs To Major Supermarkets
A poultry farm in Howard Lake, Minnesota, that supplies the nation's largest supermarkets with three million eggs per day experienced a devastating fire over the weekend.
31/5/2022
ABC News
JBS Foods cyber attack highlights industry vulnerabilities to Russian hackers
The head of a national cybersecurity firm warns Australia's food supply is uniquely vulnerable to hacking and pandemic-scale shutdowns. The food industry was added to the Commonwealth list of critical industries after a successful attack on Australia's biggest meat company. The Five Eyes security alliance says Russian-backed hackers are targeting countries helping Ukraine.
31/5/2022
Reuters
The war in Ukraine is fuelling a global food crisis
Russia's invasion of Ukraine in late February dramatically worsened the outlook for already inflated global food prices. The halt in Ukrainian exports following the outbreak of the conflict pushed the Food and Agriculture Organization's (FAO) food price index, which tracks international prices of the most globally traded food commodities, to its highest point in March since records began in 1990.
31/5/2022
ABC News
BOM forecasts destructive winds, low-lying snow, rain and freezing temperatures as cold blast hits east coast
Temperatures are expected to be 3-6C below average as cold air surges up the east coast. Snow is expected down to 600m from Tasmania up to the NSW Central Tablelands. Trees and powerlines could fall as damaging to destructive winds lash regions after months of flooding rains.
31/5/2022
ABC News
ASX set to drop, oil prices and iron ore up
Australian shares are set to drop on Tuesday, following the oil price rising overnight and US markets staying closed for Memorial Day. ASX SPI 200 futures were down by 0.1 per cent to 7,285 by 6:45am AEST. The Australian dollar was near 72 cents, up half a per cent to 71.97 US cents.
31/5/2022
Zero Hedge
Greece Alerts Its Tankers In Gulf After Iran Threatens More 'Retaliation' Seizures
The government of Greece has issued an alert warning all Greek ships currently sailing in Persian Gulf waters to adapt and remain aware of heightened threats against them following last week's seizure of two Greek oil tankers by Iran's military. Maritime tanker monitors suggest at least a dozen Greek tankers are currently in waters near Iran.
31/5/2022
Zero Hedge
Brent Tops $122 After EU Agrees On "Partial" Ban Of Russian Oil
After days of leaks, late on Sunday Bloomberg confirmed that European Union leaders agreed to pursue a partial ban on Russian oil, setting the stage the way for a sixth package of sanctions to punish Russia and its president, Vladimir Putin, for the invasion of Ukraine.