Wowcher has apologized for an email subject line that referenced a crocodile attack on a toddler, calling the wording "unacceptable" and "insensitive." The incident occurred at Old Hurst zoo where a three-year-old was seriously injured.
Discount website Wowcher has apologized after a marketing email with the subject line "Snap up these deals quicker than a croc can catch a kid!" was sent to customers following a crocodile attack on a toddler at a zoo. The email caused outrage on social media, and Wowcher stated it was unacceptable and never approved for use.
Activist group Lock the Gate analysis reveals coal companies may receive an extra $6.2bn in taxpayer refunds for diesel if half of proposed mine developments are approved. This comes as the Australian government faces pressure to cap a fuel tax credit scheme benefiting multinational miners.
Australia's parliament enters a 'settlement season' before its winter break, with the Labor government pushing contentious tax changes and facing opposition to NDIS reforms. Deals with the Greens and Coalition are complicated by party fury, leading to potential legislative roadblocks.
First Nations families in Australia are fighting proposed changes to child protection systems in Queensland and the Northern Territory that could erode protections designed to keep Aboriginal families together. Advocates argue these changes, including considering adoption, disregard the historical trauma of the Stolen Generations and the importance of cultural connection for Indigenous children.
Voters express mixed views on Pauline Hanson's One Nation party, with some praising her directness and focus on 'average Australians,' while others criticize her policies as racist and divisive. Concerns about migration, housing, and political transparency are common themes.
Australia is experiencing a datacentre boom, with plans for massive facilities like the one on Mamre Road, Sydney. While promising economic growth and productivity, concerns linger about power and water consumption, job creation, and the broader implications of AI.
Australia is experiencing a datacentre boom, with plans for a "hyperscale" facility in Sydney. While promising economic growth and productivity, concerns exist regarding power and water consumption, potential electricity price hikes, and job creation.
美國因菲律賓未能證明其遠海梭子蟹產品符合海洋哺乳動物保護和漁業監測要求，於6月11日正式生效禁令，禁止其進入美國市場。此舉威脅到菲律賓數千名工人和漁民的生計，因美國佔該國遠海梭子蟹出口總量的90%。
Scammers are targeting eager gamers with fake emails and websites offering early access to Grand Theft Auto VI. These fraudulent offers, often mimicking official communications with AI, aim to steal personal data, login credentials, or financial information by tricking users into downloading malware or providing sensitive details.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Angus Taylor have criticized Pauline Hanson's One Nation party for its plans to slash migration, warning it could worsen skilled worker shortages. Hanson claims multiculturalism has failed and blames migration for housing and infrastructure pressures.
Economists warn Pauline Hanson's One Nation proposals on parental leave and childcare could damage productivity and worsen gender inequality. Suggestions include employers not paying women on maternity leave and shifting childcare funding directly to parents, potentially impacting women's financial independence and the economy.
Dane Waites, a survivor of child sexual abuse, faces NDIS funding cuts after receiving compensation from the Catholic Church. The National Disability Insurance Agency reduced his funding by $50,000, impacting his ability to afford essential support services. Waites and his mother are appealing the decision, highlighting the distress and uncertainty faced by many NDIS participants.
Sydney's famed surf breaks are overshadowed by fear following a spate of shark bites, including a critical injury to Leah Stewart. Experts like Rob Harcourt and Daryl McPhee cite rising trends, influenced by warming waters and increased seal populations, while questioning the efficacy of traditional shark control measures.
Turkey/Türkiye's dismal World Cup performance, marked by two defeats and 62 shots without a goal, has led to their early exit. The article also touches on President Erdoğan's rebranding of the country's name and its potential cultural and linguistic implications.
Meta is testing military-grade face recognition, AI safety talks stall, a secret society's members are leaked, and UK asylum-seekers face flawed facial scans. Meanwhile, San Francisco bars scan patrons, France ditches US tech for its own AI, and MSG data is allegedly breached.
Australia's health watchdog, Ahpra, has adopted the IHRA definition of antisemitism, drawing praise from Jewish groups but criticism from the Australia Palestine Advocacy Network, which fears it will stifle criticism of Israel's actions.
New South Wales' upcoming budget will lower public transport fare caps on Opal and credit card payments to ease cost-of-living pressures. The Minns government aims for fiscal restraint while addressing inflation and housing affordability, balancing relief with economic discipline.
Electric vehicles are now mainstream in Australia, with record sales in May driven by falling prices, improved resale values, and the oil crisis. Chinese brands dominate the market, offering models under $30,000, while infrastructure remains the key barrier to wider adoption.
Electric vehicles (EVs) are now mainstream in Australia, with record sales in May driven by falling prices, improved resale values, and the oil crisis. Chinese brands dominate the market, offering models below $30,000, while infrastructure remains the primary barrier to wider adoption.
An inquest is examining the death of Stacey Warnecke, 30, from a postpartum hemorrhage. She died after choosing a "freebirth" supported by an unqualified "birthkeeper," Emily Lal, who allegedly downplayed symptoms and delayed calling an ambulance. Experts state Warnecke's death was preventable with medical intervention.
Australia's NDIS faces proposed 50% cuts to social and community participation funding, threatening programs crucial for individuals with Down’s Syndrome, such as Joe Barham, who relies on these for life skills and social interaction.
Pauline Hanson's National Press Club address revealed a policy platform focused on anti-multiculturalism, stricter abortion access, and a "transgender insurgency" warning. Despite surging interest in One Nation, the speech highlighted fringe policy ideas unlikely to appeal to mainstream voters.
The reimagined St Kilda pier and the Sunbury community arts and cultural precinct were among the top winners at the 2026 Australian Institute of Architects’ Victorian awards. The pier project, a $53m government initiative, won the Victorian architecture medal, while the Sunbury precinct, a transformation of a former asylum, secured heritage and interior architecture awards.
