A former Bupa executive accuses health insurers of using "almost bullying" tactics in their negotiations with private hospitals, while the Australian Private Hospitals Association says insurers have become "cowboys" in need of regulation.
You Belong, a refugee support organisation in Toowoomba, Australia, offers driving lessons to help refugees gain independence. Volunteer Kamo Alali, himself a refugee from Iraq, teaches in native tongues, easing the transition and improving access to jobs and services.
Fans, including Catherine Fitzpatrick, gathered at the Bon Scott statue in Fremantle to celebrate the AC/DC lead singer's 80th birthday. The Perth Mint launched commemorative bars, and the AFL game featured an acknowledgement. Fremantle Mayor Ben Lawver called the city Scott's 'spiritual home'.
A brown huntsman spider (Heteropoda jugulans) has been clocked at a peak speed of 3.59 meters per second, potentially making it the fastest spider on the planet. This research, analyzing over 250 species, challenges previous assumptions about spider speed and body mass.
Telstra faced warnings from government agencies and academics for months about its vulnerability to timekeeping errors. The exact issue that caused a major outage this week was previously flagged as a potential cascading failure point. Experts and government bodies had repeatedly highlighted the risks associated with reliance on GPS for timing.
Queensland's chief psychiatrist could detain individuals accused of serious crimes for up to 72 hours for mental health examinations, raising concerns from Aboriginal-led groups and unions about human rights and potential for abuse.
Australia faces slow economic growth, with GDP per capita declining. While business investment and low unemployment offer some positives, productivity is a key concern. Artificial intelligence is seen as a potential driver for productivity gains, attracting investment in data centers, but also raising community concerns about energy, water, and noise.
