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With the end of Flybuys NZ, what happens to the personal data of nearly 3 million Kiwis?
Customer data has become a valuable asset for businesses. But privacy laws need to be clearer about what happens to this information when businesses go into liquidation.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:
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Cracks in social cohesion - the major parties must commit to reinvigorating multiculturalism
Multicultural policy is adrift in the election campaign, with the major parties refusing to commit to the changes needed to minimise mounting community tensions
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:New Aussie film The Correspondent is an extraordinary retelling of Peter Gresteโs story
The Correspondent is based on the jailing of Australian journalist Peter Greste and his Al Jazeera English colleagues. It is a masterclass in political subtlety.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:โThey are like my childrenโ: research reveals 4 types of indoor plant owners. Which one are you?
Many of us form highly meaningful connections with our leafy companions โ including mourning a plant when it dies.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:People are โmicrodosingโ weight-loss drugs. A GP explains what to watch out for
There are a number of reasons people are โmicrodosingโ weight-loss drugs. But hereโs what to consider before you try it.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:State of the states: six experts on how the campaign is playing out around Australia
Weโre more than halfway through the march to polling day and politicians are zig-zagging across the country. Hereโs whatโs happening in each state.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:The trend is in, but Australian votersโ views are soft and fragmented โ how should we read the polls?
After the 2019 election result confounded the polling, research companies went back to the drawing board. But a changing electorate poses ever knottier challengesElection 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignPolls tracker; election guide; full federal election coverageAnywhere but Canberra; interactive electorates guideListen to the first episode of our new narrative podcast series: GinaGet our...
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Lab coats, red boards and oiled bodies: inside the world of junior pig showing
Competitors from across Australia converged on the Sydney Royal Easter Show on Monday to show off their pig-handling skills and see who would win best pig in showSign up for the Rural Network email newsletterGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastTwo young competitors enter the ring wearing matching white coats and serious expressions. Theyโre holding red plastic boards. Braced between the...
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Excuse my cynicism, but after 25 years of the same housing policies, could Australian leaders try something else? | Greg Jericho
First homeownersโ grants have long been the go-to policy by state and federal governments. And yet here we are in 2025 with a worsening housing affordability crisisElection 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignPolls tracker; election guide; full federal election coverageAnywhere but Canberra; interactive electorates guideListen to the latest episode of our new narrative podcast series: GinaGet our...
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Victoria human rights body to slash budget and cut jobs as new laws increase workload
Exclusive: Budget cuts come at โabsolute worst timeโ as commission prepares for surge in complaints thanks to new anti-vilification legislation and revised bail lawsElection 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastVictoriaโs human rights commission has been forced to slash its budget by almost 20% as it braces for a surge in complaints...
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Election Diary: there were a couple of โmomentsโ in second Albanese-Dutton encounter
Both leaders were caught on difficult questioning, but overall neither strayed far from well-rehearsed lines.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Second leadersโ debate is a tame affair befitting a โdeeply uninspiringโ campaign
The debate between Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton had its moments, but viewers learned little more than they already knew.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Housing, health, the economy, education and the environment โ our assessment on the key questions in the leadersโ debate
Guardian reporters and editors give their verdict on how Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton responded to the major issues in this electionElection 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignPolls tracker; election guide; full federal election coverageAnywhere but Canberra; interactive electorates guideGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcast Continue reading...
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Poll shows Australians hate Trump policies and have lost trust in US, but still strongly believe in alliance
A new Lowy poll shows Australians are losing faith with the American government but still value the alliance.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Lambie says Russia-Indonesia matter โoverblownโ by Dutton โ as it happened
This blog is now closedโLet Rome burnโ: Coalition MP says allowing blackouts the only way to turn voters off renewable energyAnywhere but Canberra: Australian voters on what matters to themInteractive guide to electorates in the Australian electionListen to the latest episode of our new narrative podcast series: GinaSee all our Australian election 2025 coverageGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news...
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:The Russians arenโt coming: Peter Duttonโs poor judgment distracts from Australiaโs rare geopolitical opportunity | Allan Behm
As we recover from our infatuation with Anzus, we can now look at Asia and the Pacific as a region in which we can make our own wayNever waste a good beat up, especially when your political opponent calls a non-event a catastrophe. The foreign minister, Penny Wong, the defence minister and deputy prime minister, Richard Marles, and the prime minister, Anthony Albanese, have had a great time punishing the opposition...
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Coalition's super policy will 'significantly disadvantage women', housing minister says โ video
Labor's housing minister Clare OโNeil has criticised the Coalitionโs 'super for housing' policy for entrenching gender inequality and raising house prices. 'Not only will it jack up house prices instantly by giving millions of people the ability to ransack their retirement savings but itโs also going to significantly disadvantage women when theyโre at an auction bidding against a man,' OโNeil said while debating...
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:We compared the Labor and Coalitionโs income tax proposals to see who benefits most
In an unexpected twist, it seems neither party is targeting its usual voters with these tax cuts.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Labor and the Greens likely to gain Senate seats at the election
There will be a half Senate election on May 3, with the all-important balance of power in play.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Half of Australian landlords sell their investments after 2 years, adding to rentersโ insecurity
A new study reveals landlord behaviour can affect housing supply. Its release comes as the housing crisis dominates the federal election agenda.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:This election, disinformation is swirling on Chinese social media. Hereโs how it spreads
Thousands of Chinese Australians get their news on WeChat or RedNote, but thereโs evidence disinformation is circulating unchecked.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:3 in 4 meth users relapse โ outcomes could improve if treatments considered the drugโs effect on impulsive behaviour
Meth use impairs decision making and can increase reckless behaviour. This effect can last beyond acute drug use into periods of abstinence.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:From wound healing to โthe bendsโ, hyperbaric oxygen therapy is an important treatment โ if done safely
Four people have been charged over the death of a 5-year-old boy in a hyperbaric chamber at an โalternative medicine clinicโ in the United States.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Politics with Michelle Grattan: Warwick McKibbin on trying to model economic certainty in uncertain times
Joining us from Washington DC is Warwick McKibbin, an internationally renowned economic modeller from the ANU whose services are now in high demand.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Why the Coalitionโs tone-deaf diss track was bound to hit all the wrong notes
The recent track attacking Labor proves one thing: the Coalition doesnโt understand hip-hop.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Homelessness โ the other housing crisis politicians arenโt talking about
More than 120,000 people are homeless in Australia. The problem can be solved, but it will take more than just building more homes
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Superb fairy-wrensโ songs hold clues to their personalities, new study finds
But the intricate melodies these colourful little birds sing donโt just indicate how they behave.
Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source:'Nothing has been done': US judge slams Trump administration
A judge who ruled that Kilmar Abrego Garcia was wrongfully deported to El Salvador last month has slammed the Trump administration for doing "nothing" to facilitate his return.
Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source:โDe-extinctionโ of dire wolves promotes false hope: technology canโt undo extinction
Claims of โbringing backโ any species take away focus from proven solutions that can actually fix the extinction crisis.
Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source:Family tragedy inspires charity giving care packs to loved ones in ICU
When Ross and Kathy's son was dying in hospital, a friend brought them a toothbrush and a blanket. The small gesture on the worst day of their lives triggered a big idea for a charity.
Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source:Adventurous or aggressive? Fairy-wren song reveals bird's personality
The complex songs of the tiny social bird could advertise whether it's a risk-taking explorer or a stay-at-home defender, and influence how it chooses a mate.
Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source:Parts of bronze orphan statues recovered after theft
A sculptor hopes two bronze statues depicting orphan children can be rebuilt after being stolen from New Town in Hobart.
Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source:Albanese confronted by alt-right protesters at hotel, raising security fears
Protesters have ambushed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at a hotel he was staying at, the latest incident in a series of disruptions that have plagued both sides of politics during the election campaign.
Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source:Top Pete Hegseth adviser put on leave in Pentagon leak probe
The man who was named by Pete Hegseth in the Houthi leaked war group chat as the best staff point of contact for the National Security Council has been placed on administrative leave.
Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source:Live: Wall Street closes in the red after volatile trade
Stock markets and currencies continued to react to Donald Trump's tariff comments. ASX futures are pointing marginally lower, while Star Entertainment shares will return to trade today. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.
Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source: