Aaron Beggs, who helped fellow runner Ajay Haridasse across the Boston Marathon finish line, says "the natural instinct was just to go and pick him up".
A 10-year-old girl suffered severe burns from a Temu hoodie that was later recalled. Temu has now joined the Australian Product Safety Pledge, but the family is pursuing legal action, highlighting concerns about online retailer liability and the need for stronger safety laws.
The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) listed a record 72 new ETFs in the past financial year, a significant increase from 50 the previous year. Total ETF funds under management reached $350 billion as of May, with trading activity surging 26%.
Australia's Reserve Bank is printing billions in banknotes, yet cash use is declining. A significant portion, $32 billion, remains unaccounted for, fueling theories of hoarding and illicit activities. Experts are divided on whether the missing money is hidden domestically, overseas, or used in the shadow economy.
Despite cash use declining, Australia's RBA prints billions in new banknotes annually. A significant portion, $32 billion, remains unaccounted for, fueling theories of hoarding and illicit activities, with experts questioning the RBA's estimates.
Australia's largest super fund, AustralianSuper, has become the biggest investor in coalminer Whitehaven, raising concerns about its commitment to net-zero emissions targets set in 2020. Despite dumping coal holdings six years ago, the $388bn fund now holds over $600m in Whitehaven, prompting criticism over prioritizing investment returns over climate risks.
Ariana Gackowski and Nicola Huggins are among 30 women in this year's Sydney Trains apprentice intake, learning essential skills to repair trains. This initiative aims to address trade shortages and boost local labor in future rail projects, as the state pushes for 50% local content.
