Rideshare giants failing to respond to predatory drivers, Labor warns Albanese government to push platforms such as Uber to properly handle sexual misconduct complaints against drivers, as it concedes its laws need bolstering. #business #consumer #affairs

Albanese government to push platforms such as Uber to properly handle sexual misconduct complaints against drivers, as it concedes its laws need bolstering. #business #consumer #affairs

Some European flights are cheap again, but are they safe to book? Middle Eastern states are eager to revive tourism in and through their cities, but experts warn Australians who book the cheaper fares are taking big risks. #business #consumer #affairs

Middle Eastern states are eager to revive tourism in and through their cities, but experts warn Australians who book the cheaper fares are taking big risks. #business #consumer #affairs

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Social Security Should Be a Forced Savings Program Not a Welfare Program There is a growing movement to eliminate the wage cap on Social Security taxes while capping benefits. The argument, often f...

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The mystery of the $727 million will, signed by ghosts A mundane-looking piece of mail claiming to be the last will and testament of a troubled 46-year-old tycoon has unleashed havoc. #business #consumer #affairs

A mundane-looking piece of mail claiming to be the last will and testament of a troubled 46-year-old tycoon has unleashed havoc. #business #consumer #affairs

How close is a ceasefire deal in Iran? Donald Trump says Iran wants a ceasefire deal. But Tehran says it's not even talking with the US. So what's going on and how likely is a ceasefire? #world #politics #unrest #conflict #war #foreign #affairs

Donald Trump says Iran wants a ceasefire deal. But Tehran says it's not even talking with the US. So what's going on and how likely is a ceasefire? #world #politics #unrest #conflict #war #foreign #affairs

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German defence minister lashes Trump over Iran exit strategy Boris Pistorius says Germany will only help to secure the Strait of Hormuz after a ceasefire deal is struck. #federal #government #politics #foreign #affairs #parliament #world #unrest #conflict #war #defence #national #security #treaties

Boris Pistorius says Germany will only help to secure the Strait of Hormuz after a ceasefire deal is struck. #federal #government #politics #foreign #affairs #parliament #world #unrest #conflict #war #defence #national #security #treaties

So Much For the Pivot to Asia New York Times: “Three American presidents have come into office vowing to focus resources on the challenges posed by China, a superpower rival to the United States with the world’s fastest-growing military and second-largest economy.”

So Much For the Pivot to Asia New York Times: “Three American presidents have come into office vowing to focus resources on the challenges posed by China, a superpower rival to the United States ...

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So Much For the Pivot to Asia New York Times: “Three American presidents have come into office vowing to focus resources on the challenges posed by China, a superpower rival to the United States with the world’s fastest-growing military and second-largest economy.”

So Much For the Pivot to Asia New York Times: “Three American presidents have come into office vowing to focus resources on the challenges posed by China, a superpower rival to the United States ...

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Breaking: Iranian visa holders temporarily barred from travelling to Australia Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke says the war in Iran increases the risk some Iranians may not be able to leave Australia when their visa expires. #federal #government #foreign #affairs #immigration #unrest #conflict #war

Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke says the war in Iran increases the risk some Iranians may not be able to leave Australia when their visa expires. #federal #government #foreign #affairs #immigration #unrest #conflict #war

Australia warns Israel against south Lebanon occupation Australia warns Israel against occupying parts of Lebanon, urging it to respect international law after the displacement of more than 1 million people. #foreign #affairs #war #government #politics

Australia warns Israel against occupying parts of Lebanon, urging it to respect international law after the displacement of more than 1 million people. #foreign #affairs #war #government #politics

EU leader talks of 'upside down' world in grim address to parliament The Europe Commission president declares that Europe and Australia must rearm and decarbonise as they try to break economic and energy dependencies on China and Russia. #world #politics #federal #government #foreign #affairs #parliament

The Europe Commission president declares that Europe and Australia must rearm and decarbonise as they try to break economic and energy dependencies on China and Russia. #world #politics #federal #government #foreign #affairs #parliament

Farmers rubbish 'worst ever' EU free trade agreement The National Farmers' Federation says the deal will leave farmers without meaningful access to the EU market. #federal #government #politics #parliament #trade #agriculture #world #foreign #affairs #beef #cattle #farming #viticulture

The National Farmers' Federation says the deal will leave farmers without meaningful access to the EU market. #federal #government #politics #parliament #trade #agriculture #world #foreign #affairs #beef #cattle #farming #viticulture

This is what happens at the bowser when fuel prices skyrocket Samantha Selinger-Morris, host of The Morning Edition podcast, stepped out in Sydney to understand the impact of the rising costs of fuel. #business #consumer #affairs

Samantha Selinger-Morris, host of The Morning Edition podcast, stepped out in Sydney to understand the impact of the rising costs of fuel. #business #consumer #affairs

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India’s convening power on full display at geopolitics forum Finland’s president, Alexander Stubb, says the Global South will set the direction for the future world order A lot about India has ...

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The Melbourne suburbs that will cop the biggest Uber price rises In a break from its years-long pricing structure, the ride-share company will target passengers needing a lift in wealthier and inner-city suburbs with higher fares. #business #consumer #affairs

In a break from its years-long pricing structure, the ride-share company will target passengers needing a lift in wealthier and inner-city suburbs with higher fares. #business #consumer #affairs

The Sydney suburbs that will cop the biggest Uber price rises The company has issued a major overhaul of its pricing model, slugging different fares on different parts of the city, upping the rates for short trips and expanding peak times. #business #consumer #affairs

The company has issued a major overhaul of its pricing model, slugging different fares on different parts of the city, upping the rates for short trips and expanding peak times. #business #consumer #affairs

One in four women cop driver misbehaviour in rideshares and taxis While a quarter of women experienced inappropriate behaviour when travelling alone in rideshares and taxis, only six in 10 reported the incidents, a survey found. #business #consumer #affairs

While a quarter of women experienced inappropriate behaviour when travelling alone in rideshares and taxis, only six in 10 reported the incidents, a survey found. #business #consumer #affairs

Federal judge sides with media in Pentagon press access fight A federal judge blocks the Trump administration's policy to restrict Pentagon press access, saying it is "more important than ever that the public have access to information … about what its government is doing". #media #industry #foreign #affairs

A federal judge blocks the Trump administration's policy to restrict Pentagon press access, saying it is "more important than ever that the public have access to information … about what its government is doing". #media #industry #foreign #affairs

Finland Is the Happiest Country Gallup: “Finland once again leads the world as the happiest country, according to the latest World Happiness Report, marking its ninth consecutive year at No. 1.” “The Nordic nations continue to dominate the top of

Finland Is the Happiest Country Gallup: “Finland once again leads the world as the happiest country, according to the latest World Happiness Report, marking its ninth consecutive year at No. 1....

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New findings show how hands-on support can improve water sector cybersecurity Cyber threats to water systems are no longer hypothetical. When attacks succeed, communities can face loss of trust, sa...

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What is South Pars, the Israeli target that escalated the war with Iran? The Israeli bombing of Iranian facilities in the South Pars gas field and Iran's retaliation targeting energy infrastructure across the Persian Gulf, mark a significant point of escalation in the US-Israeli war with Iran. #war #foreign #affairs #world #politics

The Israeli bombing of Iranian facilities in the South Pars gas field and Iran's retaliation targeting energy infrastructure across the Persian Gulf, mark a significant point of escalation in the US-Israeli war with Iran. #war #foreign #affairs #world #politics

Sending a ship to Strait of Hormuz would test 'small, stretched' Australian navy Australia has made it clear it's not planning to send a warship to the Strait of Hormuz and naval experts warn our ships would be of minimal help if they were deployed. #defence #forces #war #federal #government #politics #foreign #affairs #parliament

Australia has made it clear it's not planning to send a warship to the Strait of Hormuz and naval experts warn our ships would be of minimal help if they were deployed. #defence #forces #war #federal #government #politics #foreign #affairs #parliament

U.S. Aircraft Carrier Moves Away From Iran War "The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier is moving away from operations tied to the Iran war and sailing to the US Navy’s base in Crete for repairs after a fire broke out in the

U.S. Aircraft Carrier Moves Away From Iran War “The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier is moving away from operations tied to the Iran war and sailing to the US Navy’s base in Crete for repair...

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Australia can't predict how Trump ends this war, with or without allies Even the best minds at Treasury can't know what will happen with global oil supplies, or how Donald Trump plans to end this war, with or without the help of allies. #government #politics #world #foreign #affairs #defence #national #security #political #parties #federal #us #elections

Even the best minds at Treasury can't know what will happen with global oil supplies, or how Donald Trump plans to end this war, with or without the help of allies. #government #politics #world #foreign #affairs #defence #national #security #political #parties #federal #us #elections