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After a hopeful start, Laborβs affordable housing fund is proving problematic
The $10 billion housing future fund will build 30,000 new social and affordable homes. While the scheme is welcome, there is plenty of room for improvement.
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Which political animals will be at Anthony Albaneseβs meeting in China? | Fiona Katauskas
Itβs going to get a bit crowded in thereSee more of Fiona Katauskasβs cartoons here Continue reading...
Published on: July 15, 2025 | Source:Animals react to secret sounds from plants, say scientists
It opens up the possibility that an invisible ecosystem might exist between plants and animals.
Published on: July 15, 2025 | Source:Pentagon Awards $200 Million AI Contracts to Google, OpenAI, xAI, and Anthropic Amid National Security Push, Raising Privacy Concerns
The Pentagonβs Chief Digital and AI Office grants $200 million contracts to leading AI firms to accelerate advanced AI adoption for U.S. defense, sparking debates on data security, privacy, and ethical risks. Related: Pentagonβs βDrone Dominanceβ Era Exposes U.S. Hypocrisy: Trumpβs Anti-War Rhetoric vs. Military Buildup The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has awarded contracts [β¦]
Published on: July 15, 2025 | Source:Alibaba-backed Moonshot releases new Kimi AI model that beats ChatGPT, Claude in coding β and it costs less
Alibaba-backed startup Moonshot released its Kimi K2 model as a low-cost, open source large language model, the two factors underlying DeepSeek's disruption.
Published on: July 15, 2025 | Source:Why Indonesia Now Has Two State-Owned Investment Funds
Danantara and the Indonesia Investment Authority differ considerably in terms of their function within Indonesia's political economy.
Published on: July 15, 2025 | Source:Trump threatens Russia with tariffs while unveiling Ukraine weapons plan
Under the new plan, the US will sell weapons to Nato countries who will send them to Ukraine.
Published on: July 15, 2025 | Source:The southern hemisphere is full of birds found nowhere else on Earth. Their importance has been overlooked
Knowing how many endemic species a place has is important because it can help improve conservation efforts.
Published on: July 15, 2025 | Source:Venezuela Accuses Nayib Bukele of Serial Human Rights Violations and Forced Disappearances
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro denounces Salvadoran leader Nayib Bukele for kidnapping and forced disappearance of Venezuelan migrants, while urging world powers to join a global peace summit to end wars and nuclear threats. Related: 252 Heartbreaking Cases: Venezuela Migrants Held in El Salvador Spark Global Outcry Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has publicly denounced the Salvadoran [β¦]
Published on: July 15, 2025 | Source:Vietnamβs US Tariff Deal: Strategic Lift or Supply Chain Liability?
The recent tariff agreement has calmed bilateral tensions between Hanoi and Washington, but new trade tensions could be in store.
Published on: July 15, 2025 | Source:Moving a Mafia State: Why Thailandβs Punch Lands Harder Than Americaβs
If you want to influence Cambodia's regime, you must pressure its criminal economy β not just its formal trade.
Published on: July 15, 2025 | Source:CNBC Daily Open: Trump brandishes tariffs for peace, not a trade war
U.S. President Donald Trump said he would introduce "tariffs at about 100%" on Russia's trade partners if the Kremlin doesn't reach a peace deal with Ukraine.
Published on: July 15, 2025 | Source:Ian Storey on Russiaβs Turn to Southeast Asia
Under President Vladimir Putin, Moscow has attempted to expand its influence in the region β with mixed results.
Published on: July 15, 2025 | Source:Card payment surcharges should be banned for debit and credit payments, RBA says
Surcharges on Eftpos, Mastercard and Visa card payments would be eliminated from July 2026 under proposal from Reserve BankFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastCard payment surcharges should be eliminated for debit and credit payments, the Reserve Bank has said, saving customers an estimated $1.2bn each year.Surcharges on Eftpos, Mastercard and...
Published on: July 15, 2025 | Source:Unreleased BeyoncΓ© music, other personal items stolen in Atlanta
Police in Atlanta are investigating the theft of unreleased music by BeyoncΓ©, along with show plans and concert lists after a car was broken into.
Published on: July 15, 2025 | Source:Homelessness is a driver of poor health in Australia β so why not make housing part of healthcare? | Ehsan Noroozinejad
Programs to address homelessness have the potential to practically pay for themselves through government savings on health and justice spendingGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPicture a GP clinic in western Sydney. Nadia*, 34, is back for her third script of the year. She started getting panic attacks after her landlord hiked the rent several times. Each time she feared the next eviction...
Published on: July 15, 2025 | Source:A warning from the future: the risk if NZ gets climate adaptation policy wrong today
If the government sets a cut-off date for bailing out residents after climate-related disasters such as the Tasman floods, the most vulnerable may suffer the worst.
Published on: July 15, 2025 | Source:Cambodia to Begin Military Conscription Amid Thai Border Dispute, PM Says
Hun Manet has announced plans to begin enforcing a military conscription law that was passed in 2006.
Published on: July 15, 2025 | Source:Hung parliament still likely outcome of Tasmanian election, with Liberals well ahead of Labor in new poll
Polling ahead of the count this Saturday shows the island state will likely go from one hung parliament to another.
Published on: July 15, 2025 | Source:Dr Hussam Abu Safiya is being detained in atrocious conditions by Israel
Dr Hussam Abu Safiya is being detained in atrocious conditions by Israel Dr Hussam Abu Safiya, a paeditrican and former director of the Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza who was detained by Israel, is in critical condiiton, Middle East Monitor reported on Monday. Since he was detained by Israeli forces without charge in December and put into the notorious Ofer prison in Israel, he has lost nearly half of his body...
Published on: July 15, 2025 | Source:German President Advocates Reintroduction of Mandatory Military Service Amid European Security Concerns
Germanyβs President Frank-Walter Steinmeier calls for debate on reinstating compulsory military service to address shifting security challenges in Europe, highlighting the need to strengthen armed forces amid ongoing conflicts. Related: Germany Convenes Meeting to Toughen European Migration Policy In a significant policy statement, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has voiced support for reintroducing mandatory...
Published on: July 15, 2025 | Source:LA Olympics breaks tradition, scheduling athletics in first week
With three years to go until the opening of the Los Angeles Olympics, organisers reveal the schedule that shows the tradition of swimming in week one and athletics in week two will be turned on its head.
Published on: July 15, 2025 | Source:The fate of the Sycamore Gap tree has shed light on a deeper concern
The felling has prompted calls for stricter legal protections for other trees and drawn attention to wider issues
Published on: July 15, 2025 | Source:US probes imports of drones and critical material in chips and solar panels
Investigations could lead to tariffs on unmanned aircraft systems and polysilicon
Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source:Council and business owner's $60,000 battle over footpath
Retired investment banker Ian Gillings has threatened legal action against Blayney Shire Council over its plan to fix a dilapidated footpath outside his business in regional New South Wales.
Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source:How much do you know about the secret lives of these animals?
The ABC's beloved nature nerd, Dr Ann Jones, is on a mission to uncover the secret lives of some of the world's most elusive animals. Test yourself β or learn a thing or two β about these intriguing creatures.
Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source:Hacker uses Elmo's X account to post antisemitic rant and demand release of Epstein files
The account has more than 650,000 followers and is a reliable stream of wholesome content on a platform where inflammatory rhetoric and abusive messages thrive.
Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source:India can't wish away coal - but can it be made cleaner?
The country heavily relies on coal-powered thermal plants to meet its daily energy requirements.
Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source:This CEO's startup has raised $92 million and is backed by Sundar Pichai. He shares his 'superpower' tip for aspiring entrepreneurs
"Start meditating," said CEO of Arta Finance, Caesar Sengupta. The startup journey is full of ups and downs, so being able to ground yourself is a "superpower."
Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source:Tesla in court as rare trial against Musk's company starts in Florida
A rare trial against Elon Musk's car company began Monday in Miami, where a jury will decide if it is partly to blame for the death of a university student after a runaway Tesla sent her flying nearly 23 metres through the air.
Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source:The new $3.8m boat ramp that fishers and Sea Rescue refuse to use
The opening of Marion Bay's new $3.8 million boat ramp has been marred by a host of safety complaints, with key groups now refusing to use it.
Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source:UN commission members investigating human rights abuses in Israel and Palestine suddenly quit
UN commission members investigating human rights abuses in Israel and Palestine suddenly quit Three members of the UNβs Human Rights Council (UNHRC) investigating human rights abuses in Israel and Palestine have suddenly quit, Al Jazeera reported on Monday. Navi Pillay, 83, of South Africa resigned, citing her age as the primary reason. Sheheaded the international tribunal for Rwanda, Chris Sidoti, 74, of Australia and...
Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source:RBA wants to end card surcharges and save users $1.2b a year
The central bank wants to end surcharging on eftpos, Mastercard and Visa cards from next July, following a review finding the system is outdated and retailers are charging blanket surcharges regardless of card type.
Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source:Recruiter: I interviewed serial moonlighter Soham Parekh β here are my top 3 takeaways
"His resume was so good that even my CEO at the time pinged me," recruiting manager Russell Pompea said about Soham Parekh's job application.
Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source:Reeves dials up risk in UK financial services as she seeks to boost growth
Chancellor will use her Mansion House speech to propose major easing of regulation in City of London
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