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10/4/2024
ABC NewsRetail insolvencies rise as cost-of-living pressures slash consumer spending
More retailers are going out of business as consumers shut their wallets in response to elevated interest rates and the higher cost of living. Data from ASIC shows insolvencies in the retail sector have more than doubled in the past two years.
10/4/2024
RT NewsIsrael ready to attack Iranian nuclear sites – UK media
The Israeli air force is reportedly training to strike “sensitive sites”
8/4/2024
Sky NewsSupermarket prices causing Australians ‘a lot of pain in their hip pocket’
Shadow Finance Minister Jane Hume says prices at the supermarket are causing Australians “a lot of pain in their hip pocket” as prices have risen by “around 10 per cent” in the last two years. The initial findings of an independent review into supermarket giants will be handed down today. The review – led by former Labor competition minister Craig Emerson – suggests supermarkets with annual revenues of more than $5 billion need to follow a mandatory code.
8/4/2024
Sky NewsNSW Premier Chris Minns says disaster declaration following floods so communities can access emergency funds
NSW Premier Chris Minns says a disaster declaration will be made later this morning so that local communities can access emergency funds to help them "get back on their feet" following flooding across the state.
8/4/2024
RT NewsA great wealth transfer is underway: How the West lost control of the gold market
Pricing power in a market long dominated by Western institutional money is moving East and the implications are profound
4/4/2024
ABC NewsGlencore wants to inject CO2 into the Great Artesian Basin. What does that mean for towns reliant on its water?
There are fears that injecting any substance into the basin could contaminate the water supply and impact water pressure across the basin, which supplies more than 180,000 people across inland Australia. Graziers say that after 35 years of work to protect and restore it, accepting Glencore's proposal would be taking the basin backwards.
4/4/2024
ABC NewsScientists warn Australians to prepare for megadroughts lasting more than 20 years
In short: New research shows megadroughts lasting up to 20 years or more have occurred in Australia in the past and could happen again. Climate change could make these future droughts more severe and longer-lasting. What's next? Farmers are advised to put plans in place ahead of drought to reduce the impacts.
4/4/2024
News.com.au‘Massive queues’: Aussies flood banks in cash protest
Fed up Aussies flocked to banks and ATMs on Tuesday in a major protest against the country’s move towards a cashless society. Hoards of people were seen lining up to withdraw cash on April 2 – a day dubbed online as “Draw Out Some Cash Day”.
4/4/2024
News.com.auMan dies in floodwaters as heavy downpour forecast to smash two states
Police made the tragic discovery while searching a car stuck in floodwaters, as authorities warn more rain is on its way.
4/4/2024
Sky NewsTaiwan Defence Ministry detects 30 Chinese military aircraft and nine navy vessels around island nation hours before earthquake
Taiwan’s military reported on Wednesday that 30 Chinese military aircraft were detected around the island nation within a 24-hour window before the massive earthquake shook the capital of Taiwan. It has been described as one of the highest daily numbers so far in 2024 of Chinese jets entering Taiwan’s Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ).
4/4/2024
Sky NewsMore than 100 people reportedly trapped under rubble and in tunnels as some damaged buildings forced to be demolished after 7.2 earthquake rocks Taiwan
At least nine people have been killed so far and close to 1,000 injured after a 7.2 magnitude quake struck on Wednesday about 8am (local time). It is understood some 127 people remain trapped in collapsed tunnels and on mountainous roads, after the tremor caused "hundreds" of landslides.
4/4/2024
RT NewsPalestine asks for UN membership
The Palestinian Authority (PA) has formally requested that it be admitted as a full-fledged member of the United Nations. The State of Palestine has held observer status at the UN since 2012, but full membership would amount to a recognition of Palestinian statehood, which Israel opposes.
2/4/2024
Sky NewsWet weather system set to smash southern Queensland and coastal NSW with daily rainfall totals of up to 200mm later this week
Heavily-populated stretches of eastern Australia are at risk of flash flooding heading into the weekend as a fast-moving low pressure system sweeps across the region.
2/4/2024
ABC NewsDriest Perth summer on record may have lasting impact on WA's water supply, experts warn
Perth recorded just 21.8 millimetres of rain between October last year and the end of March, the city's driest six-month stretch since rainfall data was first recorded almost 150 years ago.
2/4/2024
News.com.auMillions of Aussies are using credit cards to keep up with cost-of-living
One in five Australians with a credit card – or about 2.2 million people – have changed their limit in the past 12 months, according to the data. A quarter of them said they increased their limit because they were struggling with rising costs.
2/4/2024
Zero HedgeFirst Case Of Bird-Cow-Human Transmission Of Bird Flu Reported In Texas
The bird flu—also known as highly pathogenic avian influenza, or HPAI—is back, and this time, it's infecting dairy herds across several states for the first time. There's also a report that a Texas dairy worker tested positive for the virus.
2/4/2024
Zero HedgeUS, Japan & Philippines To Launch Joint Patrols In South China Sea Amid Beijing Tensions
The US, Japan, and the Philippines have inked an agreement to launch joint naval patrols in the South China Sea later this year in what's being seen as a major initiative to counter China in the region, and as Chinese and Philippine coast guard boats have recently been engaged in tense stand-offs over disputed waters.
22/3/2024
ABC NewsForeign investors swoop on Australia’s major egg, cotton companies
International deals featuring two significant Australian farm businesses have capped off a week demonstrating the global interest in the sector.
22/3/2024
ABC NewsBedfordale, Armadale emergency bushfire threatens lives and homes in Perth's south-east
A major highway is closed and residents in Perth's south-east are being told to leave their homes as winds strengthen and fan the flames of an emergency bushfire.
22/3/2024
RT NewsUN tells EU to end ‘double standards’ on Ukraine and Gaza
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged EU leaders to show the same concern for civilians in Gaza as in Ukraine. While the EU has funnelled tens of billions of euros into repelling Russian forces in Ukraine, it is only now preparing to formally ask Israel not to invade a refugee camp in Gaza.
20/3/2024
ABC NewsNorthern Gas Pipeline stops flowing from NT to east coast
The Northern Gas Pipeline is not transporting any gas from the Northern Territory to Queensland. Supply issues in an offshore field mean there's not enough gas to run the NT's electricity grid as well as export gas.
20/3/2024
RT NewsNetanyahu defies Biden on Rafah offensive
The Israeli PM has insisted that the operation to eliminate Hamas must go forward, regardless of US opposition
20/3/2024
Zero HedgeWhy Is The West Suddenly Revealing Its Troop Presence In Ukraine?
After two years of steadfast denial, there has been, over just a couple of weeks in February and March, a flurry of admissions and revelations that there are NATO troops in Ukraine. The question is, why? What is the motivation behind this sudden trove of revelations?
12/3/2024
Zero HedgeChina Planted Mystery Devices On Cranes Used In US Ports, Could Seize Control Remotely: Congressional Letter
Top Republicans from multiple House committees are sounding the alarm on a series of mysterious devices that appear to have been implanted into container cranes used throughout the U.S. port system by China.
12/3/2024
9 NewsMonsoon bringing 'huge' rain to multiple states
Huge rainfall, thunderstorms, and even the risk of tropical cyclones are all on the cards for northern Australia with a monsoon trough hitting multiple states this week.
12/3/2024
The Canberra TimesWA cut off as 'atypical' weather floods roads, rail
The main land route connecting Western Australia to the rest of the country is likely to remain closed for several days as parts of the state experience more than half a year's worth of rain in 24 hours.
11/3/2024
9 NewsYoung Australians hit hardest by cost-of-living crunch, new study reveals
More broadly, about 59 per cent of Australians have been revealed to be experiencing financial stress, that's equivalent to 11.9 million people
11/3/2024
9 NewsRecord-breaking heatwave sweeps across Australia's south-east
Millions of people living in Australia's south-east are set to endure another day of sizzling temperatures due to a record-breaking heatwave. Extreme heat is set to continue across South Australia, Victoria and Tasmania, with Hobart experiencing one of its hottest nights in decades.
11/3/2024
ABC NewsUS military ship sets sail for Gaza to build port for humanitarian aid deliveries
A US military ship is headed for Gaza carrying equipment to build a temporary port for delivering humanitarian supplies to Gaza civilians. It comes as the UN warns a formal conclusion that famine has arrived in the coastal enclave of 2.3 million people could come next week.
11/3/2024
News.com.auGold price hits new record of $2,160 as Chinese buyers hedge their bets
It’s not just individual Chinese citizens, but also the country’s central bank. According to Bloomberg, central banks in “emerging markets” have bought up gold at record levels. And you guessed it – China is leading the charge. The reason is simple – China is losing faith in its economic structures.
11/3/2024
Zero HedgeChina Plans $27BN 'Big Fund' To Counter US' Tech War
Referred to as the "Big Fund," the state-backed entity will help finance several pools of capital managed by other general partners under a "fund of funds" structure to increase deal sourcing and investment strategies to boost semiconductors and artificial intelligence investments. This comes as the Biden administration prepares to escalate technology trade curbs.
6/3/2024
Sky NewsEXCLUSIVE: Bombshell dossier of SECRET emails proves Mark Zuckerberg's Facebook fact checking program has been compromised by activists
The fact-checking director who oversees Mark Zuckerberg’s misinformation program on Facebook has been caught in secret emails colluding with a now disgraced operation which suppressed journalism during Australia’s Voice referendum.
6/3/2024
ABC NewsChina and the US are wrestling over a web of cables we never see, but rely on every day
The internet powers almost every aspect of our modern life and is key for governments, intelligence agencies, and banks – and there's a worldwide struggle for control happening under the radar and under the waves.
6/3/2024
ABC News'Tepid' GDP extends Australia's per capita recession, hinting November's interest rate rise may have been 'unnecessary'
Australia's economy grew just 0.2 per cent over the December quarter, which was lower than the increase in population meaning that economic activity per person fell again. At least one leading economist believes the RBA's November rate hike was "unnecessary" in light of a "stand-still" in domestic demand and falling spending on non-essential goods and services.
28/2/2024
The GuardianThe latest billionaire trend? Doomsday bunkers with a flammable moat
Is all this bunker-building a sign the 1% know something we don’t and are preparing for end times?
20/2/2024
ABC NewsEnergyAustralia launches Tallawarra B gas plant as green hydrogen supply falls short
EnergyAustralia has started running its Tallawarra B gas plant in the Illawarra but the energy retailer has guarded enthusiasm about securing a green hydrogen supply chain by 2025.
20/2/2024
News.com.au‘Dangerous’: Bank-owned and fee-free ATMs are disappearing – and that’s a worry
The number of bank-owned and fee-free automatic teller machines has more than halved in the past seven years, replaced with privately operated devices that slug users up to $4 per transaction.
20/2/2024
Sky NewsLabor government announces additional $11.1 billion over next decade in overhaul of Royal Australian Navy fleet
Defence Minister Richard Marles has announced $11.1 billion will be injected into the Defence budget for a major overhaul of the Royal Australian Navy, including increasing its fleet from 11 to 26 by the end of 2043.
20/2/2024
Zero HedgeWar Expands With Massive Israeli Airstrikes 60km Deep Into Lebanon
The Israel-Hezbollah war is expanding, which was on display Monday as Israel for the first time struck near a large city which is deep inside Lebanon, far away from the border, in the region of Ghaziyeh.
20/2/2024
Zero HedgeChina Supercharges Stimulus With Biggest Cut In Mortgage Reference Rate On Record
After the relentless jawboning in recent days, many were expecting some further easing today from the PBOC, and Beijing did not disappoint when China cut the 5-year loan prime rate (LPR) - which influences mortgage rate pricing - and is also known as China's Libor (or rather SOFR since Libor no longer exists) by 25bp to to 3.95% on Tuesday, while holding the 1-year rate at 3.45%. The LPR cut is the largest since China revamped its loan pricing mechanism in 2019. China last trimmed the 5y LPR by 10bp in June 2023.
13/2/2024
ABC NewsAnthrax the cause of cattle deaths on quarantined property north-east of Shepparton
Anthrax has been confirmed as the cause of death of several animals on a cattle property north-east of Shepparton. The property has been quarantined. Anthrax is a disease caused by spore-forming bacteria that naturally occur in soil. Grazing livestock are at the greatest risk of coming into contact with the bacteria, which can cause death within hours. Agriculture Victoria said the dead animals have been disposed of, while the remaining cattle on the property are being vaccinated.
13/2/2024
ABC NewsMonsoon causes heavy rainfall, flooding in Darwin suburbs, as Gulf of Carpentaria braces for possible cyclone
A monsoon has redeveloped over the Top End, dumping more than 150mm of rainfall on some Darwin suburbs over the past 24 hours. NT emergency services are urging residents to drive to the conditions as heavy rainfall is set to continue over coming days.
13/2/2024
Sky News'Absolutely nuts': Jacqui Lambie blasts Labor following revelations about the Australian Defence Force's troop and weaponry shortages
Senator Jacqui Lambie has lashed out at the Defence Ministry in the wake of "really scary" revelations about the ADF's lack of troops and resources.
13/2/2024
Sky NewsTotal fire ban declared for large swathes of Victoria amid hot and windy weather as Wimmera faces 'catastrophic' conditions
Large swathes of Victoria are under a total fire ban as millions of residents face hot and windy conditions, with one region placed under the catastrophic fire danger rating.
13/2/2024
RT NewsNuclear-armed Poland is ‘very real’ – general
Having nuclear weapons is a powerful deterrent and something Poland should look into going forward, a retired Polish Army general said in an interview on Monday.
13/2/2024
Zero HedgeHousehold Debt Tops $17.5 Trillion And Americans Are Feeling The Strain
Despite surging price inflation, “resilient” American consumers have managed to keep spending money, driving “strong” economic growth – thanks to their credit cards. But there's a problem. Americans are having an increasingly hard time keeping up with the bills. Household debt rose by another $212 billion in the fourth quarter of 2023, surging to a record $17.5 trillion, according to the latest data from the New York Fed.
6/2/2024
Zero HedgeHouthis Vow 'Escalation' Despite US Strikes, Could Sabotage Western Internet Cables In Red Sea
Despite more weekend rounds of US heavy strikes on Houthi positions in Yemen, the militant group aligned with Iran is vowing more attacks on vessels in the Red Sea. As we previously detailed, the US-led coalition attempting to protect the vital transit waterway launched dozens of fresh missile and airstrikes, with most of them coming on Saturday against at least 36 targets.
6/2/2024
Zero HedgeUS Diesel Supply Tightens As Manufacturing Comes Roaring Back
U.S. manufacturers are recovering from an extended slump in activity and their energy consumption is about to start rising, with the risk of tightening an already tight diesel market.
30/1/2024
RT NewsUK poverty deepens – charity
A million more people were living in poverty in the UK in 2021-22 than in the previous 12-month period as the cost-of-living crisis worsened, new analysis by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) has found.
30/1/2024
Zero HedgeWhite House Spox Called Out For Odd Condolence Statement: 3 US Troops Died Fighting For 'This Administration'
Update(1908ET): Public outrage and massive pushback has ensued after in a Monday interview White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre asserted that the three US troops killed by the drone strike in Jordan had died "fighting on behalf of this administration"...that is Biden, rather than America.
30/1/2024
The West AustralianChina is ‘risky’ for supply chains and India a favoured destination for US firms, survey shows
US firms are increasingly viewing China as a risky bet for their supply chains — neighbour India is set to benefit as companies look elsewhere to set shop. As many as 61 per cent of the 500 executive-level US managers surveyed by UK market research OnePoll said they would pick India over China if both countries could manufacture the same materials, while 56 per cent preferred India to serve their supply chain needs within the next five years over China.
29/1/2024
Sky NewsNo respite for Queensland as wild weather continues, with state set to face heatwave and further risk of flooding
Queensland is set to swelter over the coming days, with beleaguered locals warned over the threat of further flooding as wild weather continues to batter the state.
29/1/2024
RT NewsDebt could destroy US economy – JP Morgan boss
The US economy is heading towards disaster as the vast national debt continues to mount, JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon said in an interview with Fox News earlier this week.
24/1/2024
ABC NewsSevere heatwave in eastern Australia to bring hottest weather in four years to NSW
The extreme heat was building across WA last week and is now moving east, bringing the hottest weather in five years to south-western South Australia on Tuesday, when maximums soared to 47 degrees Celsius.
24/1/2024
ABC NewsRebels, protests and pay disputes creating a 'perfect storm' for global supply chains
Red Sea rebels, port industrial action and protesters have combined to cause shipping delays in Australia. Many countries have been affected by attacks in the Red Sea, forcing ships to divert to longer routes. Consumers will likely face higher prices and longer waits for goods like fashion, furniture and food.
24/1/2024
ABC NewsWhy Australian workers' true cost of living has climbed far faster than we've been told
Whereas the consumer price index (the one quoted by the treasurer) increased 5.4 per cent in the year to September, the living cost index for households headed by wage earners climbed 9 per cent.
24/1/2024
Sky NewsLabor government's stage three tax cuts could delay interest rate cuts and heavily impact Aussie households, a Commonwealth Bank economist warns
According to the Nine newspapers, the Labor cabinet cleared the new plan to restructure the cuts on Tuesday which will see millions of Australians earning between $18,000 and $150,000 receiving larger cuts than previously slated. Although, those earning more than $150,000 will receive less than promised by both Labor and Liberal governments.
24/1/2024
Sky NewsCyclone imminent as tropical low tracks towards Queensland's north coast, with the bureau warning of 'destructive wind gusts'
Residents in north Queensland are being told to brace for "destructive wind gusts" of more than 140km/h as a tropical low moves towards the coast, with some communities likely to feel the impacts of a cyclone as early as Wednesday.
24/1/2024
RT NewsIndia tracking Chinese research vessel heading for Maldives
A report in the Economic Times describing the Chinese ship as a “spy vessel” said India is tracking its activities, including any attempts to gather data on resources in the region. The ship is expected to reach the Maldives next week, according to reports. Sources in the Indian military told the News18 network that the Navy is aware of the vessel’s presence and has been monitoring its movement.
24/1/2024
RT NewsOcean freight rates skyrocketing – WSJ
The average cost of a container has more than doubled globally in the past month, according to an article in the Wall Street Journal published on Sunday. The disruptions caused by the continued Houthi attacks on cargo vessels in the Red Sea are sending shockwaves across global supply chains, delaying shipments and raising transportation costs, the article states.
24/1/2024
Zero HedgeHamas Rejects Major Ceasefire Offer Until Israel Withdraws From Gaza
There are widespread reports emerging Tuesday that Hamas has rejected the major Israeli offer of a 2-month pause in fighting, which is being widely called the most significant and far-reaching ceasefire plan since the Gaza war began. The jihadist militant group is reportedly demanding that all Israeli forces first withdraw from Gaza for the plan to be possible.
22/1/2024
ABC NewsPalestinian death toll in Gaza surpasses 25,000 with no end in sight to Israel-Gaza war
The IDF continues to carry out air strikes on the Gaza Strip, as Israelis grow increasingly divided over the conflict. The UN secretary-general has condemned Israel for the soaring number of civilian deaths in the territory. Israel has approved a plan for frozen tax funds earmarked for the Gaza Strip to be held by Norway.
22/1/2024
ABC NewsMore food supplies for Top End supermarkets not expected for another day as flooding continues to disrupt NT supply chains
The Stuart Highway is expected to reopen today after being closed for most of the weekend. Flood warnings have been issued for a number of remote communities, with the ADF on standby for evacuation assistance. Though rainfall is easing, warnings remain in place for central parts of the NT.
22/1/2024
ABC NewsWA's gas policy has been the envy of the nation, but there are warnings it could become a 'disaster'
WA government policy bans gas produced onshore from being exported. But an exemption was given to a plant backed by media billionaire Kerry Stokes. There are fears of a supply "disaster" should the policy be rolled back further.
22/1/2024
Sky NewsStorm-battered Queensland faces 'severe' tropical cyclone risk, as new storm forecast to slam into state's coast
A topical low, named 05U, was located at 4am on Monday over the Coral Sea about 430 kilometres north-east of Willis Island and 970 kilometres north-east of Townsville. In its latest warning, the Bureau of Meteorology said the low is slowly developing but is expected to "gradually intensify" over the next 24 hours into Tuesday.
22/1/2024
Daily MailThe descent into World War 3: How Russia, Iran and China are simultaneously making moves that will drag us all into conflict
The surge in global conflict that marred the year 2023 has set alarm bells ringing in the halls of European defence establishments. Not three weeks of 2024 have passed, and the governments of Estonia, Sweden and now the UK have already warned their respective nations that the prospect of large-scale war is on the horizon. Leaked German intelligence documents suggest Berlin expects Russia to launch another wave of attacks to overwhelm Ukraine, and is scrambling to come up with contingency plans in the event Russian troops march westward from Belarus.
22/1/2024
RT NewsRussia could control 30% of global wheat exports – French FM
Russia could take control over nearly a third of global wheat exports if it wins the military conflict with Ukraine, the new French foreign minister predicted on Saturday in an interview with Le Parisien. In such a scenario, France would be hit by a severe food crisis and spiralling inflation, according to Stephane Sejourne, who argued for more financial aid to Kiev.
22/1/2024
RT NewsIsrael approves sale of world’s first lab-grown beef
An Israeli company has received preliminary approval from the government to sell the world’s first steaks made from cultivated beef cells, the country’s Health Ministry announced this week.
17/1/2024
RT NewsPakistan threatens Iran with ‘serious consequences’
The Pakistani government has condemned an alleged Iranian missile strike in the Balochistan province on Tuesday, claiming it has caused civilian casualties. Islamabad said it would lodge a protest with Tehran over the “unilateral action” and violation of its sovereignty.
17/1/2024
News.com.auChina’s population decline accelerates towards crisis amid terrible new economic figures
China’s population decline accelerated in 2023, official data showed on Wednesday, extending a downward streak after more than six decades of growth as the country battles a looming demographic crisis.
17/1/2024
Zero HedgeUS Conducts New 'Preemptive Strikes' On Houthi Launch Sites
On Tuesday US forces carried out another round of strikes on Houthi sites in Yemen, but this time the operation is being dubbed a "pre-emptive" attack that came in response to militants preparing missile launches on the ground in real time.
17/1/2024
Zero Hedge"2025 Is When The World Will Be Short Of Oil": Occidental CEO Warns Oil Supply Crunch Begins Next Year
The world would find itself short of oil from 2025 onwards as exploration for longer-producing crude reserves is set to lag demand growth, Vicki Hollub, chief executive of Occidental Petroleum, said at the Davos forum on Tuesday.
15/1/2024
Sky NewsMortgage holders experiencing food insecurity in Queensland
“They’re saying they’re having a number of people that have never accessed any form of food support or food relief in the past. “We’re finding people in secure rental accommodation, dual income families, mortgage holders, are also being impacted and experiencing food insecurity – sometimes going hungry, so missing a meal or going whole days without eating.”
15/1/2024
Sky NewsSummer deluge renews on the east coast with up to 120mm of rain set to fall on Monday in parts of NSW, as NT cops first monsoon of the season
Wild weather continues to cause chaos across Australia, with the east coast and the Northern Territory bracing for heavy rainfall, high winds and possible flooding this week.
15/1/2024
Zero HedgeUS Secretly Sent 'Targeting Officers' To Aid Israel's War In Gaza
The US Air Force is discreetly providing Israel with intelligence for its brutal assault on Gaza and has deployed “intelligence engagement officers on the ground,” The Intercept has reported, citing a deployment order obtained under Washington’s Freedom of Information Act.
15/1/2024
RT NewsMaldives set deadline for India to withdraw troops
The Maldives has requested India to withdraw its troops stationed in the country by 15 March, Abdulla Nazim Ibrahim, a top aide to President Mohamed Muizzu, announced during a press conference on Sunday.
12/1/2024
RT NewsToday’s youth too fat for army – EU state’s defense minister
Young Austrians are getting too fat to join the military, Defense Secretary Klaudia Tanner warned during a press conference on Thursday, attributing last year’s decrease in the number of military conscripts to growing obesity among the youth.
12/1/2024
9 NewsFlood-hit Far North Queensland bracing for more heavy rain, while parts of WA swelter
Flood-stricken residents in Far North Queensland are being warned to expect further heavy rain from a monsoon trough in the coming hours, while Western Australia is set to sweat through a scorching heatwave.
12/1/2024
Zero HedgeGaza War Expands As US, UK Warplanes Bomb Houthi Strongholds In Yemen
Update(1840): Reuters and VOA are reporting that US and UK warplanes have begin striking Houthi targets in Yemen, in what marks the first major regional expansion of the Gaza war. According to Politico.
3/1/2024
ABC NewsRecovery efforts restart in south-east Queensland after days of heavy rain
Queensland emergency and energy crews are out in force today working to clear debris off roads, and help residents clean-up from days of storms. Disaster Recovery Minister Nikki Boyd said Energex had "1,000 sets of boots on the ground" working to restore power.
3/1/2024
ABC NewsRace against time to find Japan earthquake survivors as landslides bury roads and aftershocks continue
The series of earthquakes have left at least 57 people dead. Around 200 tremors have been detected since the quake first hit on Monday. Weather forecasters predicted rain, setting off worries about crumbling buildings and infrastructure.
3/1/2024
Sky NewsAnthony Albanese vows cost of living relief 'our priority' as he previews government policies for year to come
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has insisted his government will make cost of living relief a "priority" in 2024, as he hints at new measures to come.
3/1/2024
CNNSenior Hamas leader killed in Beirut blast
Hamas said Tuesday that one of its senior leaders has been killed in an attack in the south of the Lebanese capital Beirut, raising fears of a potential escalation in fighting in the region.
3/1/2024
RT NewsSaudi Arabia officially joins BRICS – state media
The group has welcomed five new members, with further expansion expected later this year
3/1/2024
Zero HedgeUS Debt Hits A Record $34.001 Trillion
The US Treasury has a morbid habit of revealing big, round numbers of debt around major calendar milestones, and the new 2024 year was no different because according to the latest Treasury Daily Statement published after the close today and reflecting the US Treasury's financial statements as of Dec 29, 2023, total US debt as of the end of the year was - drumroll - just over $34 trillion for the first time ever, or $34,001,493,655,565.48 to be precise.
3/1/2024
Zero HedgeChina Reinstates Coal Tariffs, Impacting Global Suppliers
China has reinstated tariffs on coal imports from the start of this year in what could be a blow to Russian exporters.
29/12/2023
9 NewsBrisbane swelters through hottest December day in four years as another storm warning emerges
Queensland has sweltered through its hottest December day in four years but residents are warned of another round of destructive storms this weekend.
29/12/2023
Zero HedgeLeprosy, Polio, Malaria, TB, Measles... And Massive Unscreened Illegal Immigration
Successful public health campaigns and medical advances have enabled the United States to conquer a range of disfiguring and damaging diseases. Polio, which paralyzed thousands of Americans annually, was wiped out by widespread vaccinations.
28/12/2023
ABC NewsWhy India is sending three warships to the Arabian Sea
The Red Sea shipping route — one of the world's most important for oil, gas and consumer goods — has often been a target during times of conflict. In recent weeks, shipping there has been disrupted by attacks from Yemen's Houthi rebels.
28/12/2023
ABC NewsYakult Australia targeted in cyber attack, employee files published on dark web
A sample of the files leaked, analysed by the ABC, reveal company data dating back to 2001. Yakult Australia has confirmed it was impacted by a "cyber incident", and says all its offices in Australia and New Zealand are still operating. The ABC understands the attack is a ransomware attack — a type of cybercrime where hackers attempt to extort money from a company.
28/12/2023
Sky NewsChild dies after being struck by large collapsed tree branch in Gowangardie, Victoria, amid lethal east coast weather
A young boy has died after being struck by a large collapsed tree branch in a tragic incident in Victoria's north, marking yet another life lost in the thunderstorm-ravaged week since Christmas.
28/12/2023
Sky NewsAustralians urged to leave Lebanon after two killed in air strike, as Hezbollah claims one of the dead was a 'martyr'
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has confirmed reports two Australian brothers were killed by an air strike in southern Lebanon, sparking a warning for Aussies currently in the Middle Eastern country.
28/12/2023
RT NewsRussia warns Japan over Patriot missiles
Tokyo’s decision to export the munitions to the US has negative consequences for global security, the foreign ministry in Moscow has claimed
28/12/2023
Zero HedgeThe Cost Of Grain That Feeds The World Hits New 15-Year High
On Wednesday, the Thai Rice Exporters Association revealed that the price of Thai white rice 5% broken, a key Asian benchmark, reached a new 15-year high. This surge is mainly attributed to increasing fears of a global shortage due to the damaging effects of the El Nino weather phenomenon on Asian farmlands and India's recent decision to restrict certain rice exports.
28/12/2023
Zero HedgePutin Told Xi Russia 'Will Fight For Five Years' In Ukraine
A Wednesday report in Nikkei Asia has cited diplomatic sources who said Putin relayed to Xi something very interesting and unexpected in terms of a conflict timeline. According to them, Putin's focus was to provide assurance to Xi that Russia would emerge victorious, with an aim to keep him at his side on the global stage.
22/12/2023
RT NewsSurrender or die – Netanyahu
Israel intends to fight until total victory, its prime minister has announced
22/12/2023
ABC NewsLong list of unfinished repairs for River Murray region one year after major flooding
A year on from South Australia's River Murray floods, a "long list" of infrastructure repairs remain unfinished, popular tourist destinations are still in ruin and some residents are having to go it alone.
21/12/2023
ABC NewsDisease warning for north Queenslanders in floodwaters as clean-up begins
Health authorities in north Queensland are concerned three diseases could present significant risks to residents and relief workers as they attempt to clean up after the record flooding in the state's north. Richard Gair, director of Tropical Public Health Unit in Cairns, said key concerns included gastroenteritis and leptospirosis, but a soil-borne disease was at the top of the list, melioidosis, which can be fatal.
21/12/2023
ABC NewsSurge in Queensland respiratory illness prompts warning to stay away from older relatives
There are 66 people in Queensland hospitals with influenza. Last week the state recorded 2,162 COVID cases and 836 of influenza. There has also been a rise in children with mycoplasma pneumoniae, a contagious bacterial infection.
21/12/2023
Perth NowEmergency warnings in place for Parkerville, Shire of Manjimup and Shire of Toodyay
Parkerville residents in the Shire of Mundaring have been told to evacuate immediately as an out-of-control bushfire burns dangerously close to homes. The fire started near the intersection of Granite Road, and people must act now in order to survive. For people bound by Wilson Road, Granite Road, Dartnall Road and Brooking Road, it is too late to leave, as lives are in danger.
21/12/2023
RT NewsEnemies must fear – North Korean leader
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has praised the country’s military for the successful test-launch of a long-range intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) that is potentially capable of striking any target in the mainland United States.
20/12/2023
RT NewsGlobal bankruptcies exceed 2008 level – FT
The world’s corporate sector has been hit by a wave of bankruptcies occurring at a double-digit pace unseen in decades, the Financial Times reported on Monday, citing data from national statistics offices. Business insolvencies in the US saw a year-on-year surge of 30% in the 12 months through September, while in Germany, the EU’s biggest economy, the number of reported bankruptcies increased by 25% from January to September compared to the same period a year ago.
20/12/2023
ABC NewsAustralia's mortality rate is more than 6pc higher than expected, new Australian Bureau of Statistics report reveals
COVID-19 is still a "key contributor" to higher death rates as new data reveals Australia's nationwide mortality rate is sitting at more than six per cent higher than expected. The national excess mortality rate for the first eight months of 2023 shows deaths are estimated at 6.1 per cent above expected levels.
20/12/2023
News.com.auQueensland Police search for man missing in Far North Queensland as flood clean-up begins
Authorities are searching for a man missing during the floods as rescue efforts continue to focus on those still stranded.
20/12/2023
News.com.auCommuter chaos looms with traffic lights out in Surry Hills at Woolloomooloo
Sydneysiders are in for a world of traffic pain this afternoon with huge delays on major city streets due to a power outage.
20/12/2023
Perth NowWA bushfires live updates: Emergency warning issued for Toodyay, Julimar, with Shire of Manjimup on alert
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a fire weather warning covering large parts of the State, while people living in West Toodyay and Julimar are being urged to leave to survive.
20/12/2023
RT NewsRussia and China no longer using dollar in trade – Mishustin
Moscow and Beijing have switched to settlements in national currencies, according to the Russian PM.
19/12/2023
CNNQueensland floods: Towns isolated as supplies dwindle and rain eases
Major flooding in northern Australia has begun to ease but many towns remain isolated in crocodile-infested waters as supplies dwindle. Extreme weather driven by ex-tropical cyclone Jasper has dumped a year's worth of rain on parts of Queensland.
19/12/2023
ABC NewsPerth nuclear waste storage facility planned for AUKUS submarines at HMAS Stirling on Garden Island
The ABC has revealed AUKUS nuclear waste will be stored at HMAS Stirling. WA's Premier believes it could still be sent elsewhere. Experts say they aren't overly concerned, but community perception may be negative.
19/12/2023
ABC NewsWestpac Bank and St George experience mass online banking outage
Several Westpac Bank customers are experiencing outages using their phone and online banking. The bank has acknowledged they are aware of the issue.
19/12/2023
ABC NewsResidents told to shelter as Duck Creek bushfire in Pilliga State Forest creates thunderstorm
The Duck Creek bushfire in the Pilliga State Forest has burnt more than 111,000 hectares. It has created its own thunderstorm, known as a pyrocumulonimbus event. The RFS says it will focus on saving rural properties today.
19/12/2023
Zero HedgeUS Nuclear Sub Arrives In South Korea For 3rd Time This Year
An American nuclear submarine arrived in South Korea for the third time this year. Shortly after the warship arrived in South Korea, North Korea fired a short-range ballistic missile.
19/12/2023
Zero Hedge'Operation Prosperity Guardian' - Pentagon Launches Expansive Naval Coalition To Defend Red Sea Passage
A US-led naval coalition is finally coming together to protect international shipping transit in the Red Sea and vital Bab al-Mandab Strait, per a breaking development from Politico's chief Pentagon correspondent: "The Pentagon is expected to announce tomorrow the formation of Operation Prosperity Guardian, a new task force to protect shipping from Houthi attacks in the Bab Al-Mandeb Strait and Red Sea.
14/12/2023
ABC NewsHouseholds across NSW told to reduce electricity usage tonight as temperatures soar
The heat is expected to cause a spike in electricity demand from 5pm to 9pm this evening. People have been urged not to use dryers, dishwashers and pool pumps tonight. Sydney is sweltering through the hottest start to summer on record.
14/12/2023
Yahoo FinanceJobless rate up as weakness creeps into labour market
The unemployment rate moved higher to 3.9 per cent in November, from an upwardly revised 3.8 per cent in October.
14/12/2023
ReutersAustralia's economy slows to a crawl, consumer spending surprisingly weak
Australia's economy barely grew in the third quarter as exports flagged and households - reeling from a surge in mortgage payments - were reluctant to spend, suggesting rate hikes were working to restrain demand.
14/12/2023
News.com.auUS asks Australian navy to send warships amid rising tensions in the Middle East
A high stakes request from the US could mark a dramatic escalation of Australia’s response to the conflict in the Middle East.
14/12/2023
Zero HedgeFinal Batch Of Pfizer Documents Released By FDA
The FDA released the final batch of documents it relied upon in licensing Pfizer’s Comirnaty COVID-19 vaccine for ages 16 and up—more than 800 days after the agency approved the shot. The recent documents disclosed as part of a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) show the agency knew its safety monitoring system was “not sufficient” for assessing the risk of heart conditions associated with Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine when it licensed the company's “Comirnaty” vaccine.
11/12/2023
ABC NewsThousands without power, hundreds of calls for assistance after weekend of wild weather in SA
SA Power Networks says it is working to get power restored to homes, businesses as soon as possible. SES crews have responded to more than 500 calls for assistance over the weekend. The BOM says places in the Mounty Lofty Ranges received 75mm of rain overnight.
11/12/2023
News.com.au'Primed for significant impact': Cyclone Jasper set to hit Cairns within days with a chance of possible flooding, if system coincides with a king tide
Cyclone Jasper is set to make landfall within days as a category two system, with parts of far north Queensland bracing for significant impact including possible flooding. The Bureau of Meteorology issued a cyclone watch on Sunday evening for areas between Cape Melville and Townsville, including Cairns, Port Douglas and Cooktown, warning of damaging winds and heavy rainfall in Jasper’s wake.
11/12/2023
RT NewsNew Argentine president warns of ‘worse’ times ahead
In his first speech as Argentina’s president, Javier Milei gave his supporters some sobering news, warning that the country’s economic crisis will get worse before a recovery can begin because his predecessors left behind a nation mired in hyperinflation and fiscal shambles.
11/12/2023
Zero HedgeJapan Approves World's First 'Self-Amplifying' mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine Without Published Efficacy Or Safety Data
Japan has approved the world’s first self-amplifying mRNA (sa-mRNA) COVID-19 vaccine, although the manufacturer has not published safety or efficacy data for the shot.
5/12/2023
Perth NowPalmyra man survives blue-ringed octopus bite after collecting shells on Perth beach
A young Perth man is lucky to be alive after being bitten by a blue-ringed octopus while combing the sand at a popular beach.
5/12/2023
Zero HedgeCCP Deploys Cover-Up For Mysterious Pneumonia Outbreak In Children
The sense of helplessness that has gripped the Chinese people on and off since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic three years ago is again returning as the country grapples with an unidentified pneumonia outbreak that is sickening children and overwhelming hospitals.
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.