Under-fire church school faces call to ban new students
A school should be stopped from taking on fresh enrolments after a series of incidents that breached child safety standards, an inquiry has found.
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AI safety watchdog to be set up after Medicare breach
The prime minister has unveiled findings of a review into OpenAI's hack of a Medicare statistics website, along with further protections from the technology.
Worker forced into CFMEU after big build site shutdown
A construction worker says once the CFMEU took control of a major public rail project, it forced a labour hire switch, while traffic controller rates doubled.
The Aurora Allure: Why It’s Still on Everyone’s Bucket List and Where It’s Taking Travellers
SINGAPORE, Nov. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Witnessing the auroras has always been on many people's bucket lists, but its elusive nature has also made it a seemingly challenging endeavour. Dark skies, clear weather, and solar activity are what is needed to catch the ethereal sight, thus requiring a fair bit of luck. Still, it remains a bucket list item for many travellers, with new data from Trip.com revealing a 132% year-on-year (YoY) increase...
Qantas to slash hundreds of jobs, send roles overseas
Qantas has confirmed it will cut nearly 1000 jobs and outsource some roles in a major technology deal, shortly after posting a billion-dollar profit.
Church voices fear bill will lead to online censorship
Christian groups are concerned their teachings will be censored under Labor's proposed digital duty of care laws.
Summer Holidays are Non-Negotiable: Aussies’ and Kiwis’ Desire to Travel Remains Strong Despite Uncertainty
BRISBANE, Australia, Nov. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Allianz Partners Global Travel Confidence Index 2026, conducted by Ipsos, reveals that summer holiday travel demand across Australia and New Zealand remains resilient despite rising costs and economic uncertainty. Travel intention is highest in New Zealand (64%), followed closely by Australia (58%). While a strong majority of travellers express concern about rising travel costs (New...
ZEISS to expand myopia solutions in China with NMPA’s approval of ZEISS PT LUNANA phakic intraocular lens
JENA, Germany, Nov. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ZEISS Medical Technology, one of the world's leading medical technology companies, announced its plans to extend ZEISS's established portfolio of solutions for addressing myopia with the recent approval from the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) in China for the PT LUNANA® phakic IOL from ZEISS. NMPA approval represents the company's...
PM in Caribbean as rate pain and poll woes mount
A looming cash rate rise and persistently lacklustre polls confront Labor leaders at home as the prime minister mixes with royalty overseas.
Cracks emerge in opposition over super stance
A Liberal MP has signalled the party might back away from a fight over whether to let home-buyers and workers access retirement savings early.
Labor tries to numb poll pain with dental sweetener
Free dental care and workplace safety have taken centre stage ahead of a state poll as leaders trade insults over potential debates.
‘No area exempt’: budget-wide cuts to fight inflation
The finance minister has admitted to "robust discussions" within government as Labor comes under pressure to rein in spending.
Isolated clashes in France after peaceful marches
Clashes have broken out between security forces and protesters in Paris, Lyon and other French cities, following a peaceful day of nationwide demonstrations.
Palestine, defence, aid in dispute this NZ election
Both sides of New Zealand politics are committed to the Australian alliance, but one is less enthusiastic about partnering with the US under Donald Trump.
GLOBAL VOTING FOR 7 WONDERS OF FUTURE CITIES OFFICIALLY SWITCHED ON
DUBAI, UAE, Nov. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- New Clark City, Philippines, hosts "switch-on" ceremony as New7Wonders opens worldwide public voting on www.7wondersfc.com to choose the urban developments shaping our future. New7Wonders today officially launched global public voting for the 7 Wonders of Future Cities, in a landmark ceremony hosted in the Philippines on World Cities Day, marking the...
Trump and Clinton rally as early voting surges
President Donald Trump has rallied with Republican supporters in Florida while former president Bill Clinton has also hit the campaign trail in Mississippi.
Agoda Reports Rise in International Travel Interest to Kaohsiung and Taipei During BTS and BIGBANG Concerts
SINGAPORE, Oct. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Concerts are not only bringing fans to venues but are also increasingly becoming a reason for international travelers to plan a trip to Taiwan. With South Korean boy bands BIGBANG performing in Taipei in October and BTS heading to Kaohsiung in November, digital travel platform Agoda's latest search data shows growing international travel interest to Taiwan during these major K-pop concerts....
Jetsetting PM jettisons turbulence, hopes for reset
With the government facing rising pressure over inflation and a likely fresh rate rise, Anthony Albanese is meeting Commonwealth leaders in the Caribbean.
Spanish minister refuses to resign over train crash
Rail workers' unions are calling for Spain's transport minister to be dismissed following a train accident that left at least 69 people dead.
BingX Reveals How Traders Are Bringing AI Into Everyday Trading
PANAMA CITY, Oct. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- BingX, the world's leading multi-asset trading platform, today shared new usage data from BingX AI Skills Hub, highlighting the growing role of AI in everyday crypto trading. Daily requests to the toolkit surged from 2.85 million to 30 million over five months, an increase of approximately 953%, as users increasingly turn to AI assistants to access market data, check positions, review balances, and...
‘Not going to defect’: Hanson downplays staffing issue
The offer of extra staff to One Nation's David Farley does not mean the MP is considering leaving the party, Pauline Hanson says.
Gas bosses turn up heat with ‘market failure’ warnings
A plan to force gas producers to reserve the equivalent of up to 20 per cent of their exports for domestic consumers has been labelled a dangerous extravagance.
Burnout warning as AI rolled out for public servants
Concerns of AI being used to automate decisions within the public service have been raised, with memories of the robodebt scandal also lingering.
Run-it-straight return heralds new era of brutal sport
After a bruising court loss, one of Australia's newest and most brutal sporting contests is back despite grave warnings of the dangers it poses to young people.
Netanyahu’s party claims Israeli election was ‘stolen’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his chief rival, Gadi Eisenkot, have both fallen short of securing a parliamentary majority.
Convera warns global competition for capital will drive wider currency swings in 2027
SEATTLE and LONDON, Oct. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Convera, a global leader in commercial payments, today launched its annual global outlook warning that businesses face a wider range of currency outcomes in 2027 and should prepare before volatility reaches margins, cash flow and growth.
Israelis await vote results as tough choices lie ahead
Counting continues after Israel's election but the outcome is set to be a lack of a majority for either Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu or his opponents.
US warns allies of possible Iran strikes after midterms
America is telling its Mideast partners to brace for potential US action against Iran after November's elections, as well as possible retaliation from Tehran.
Spain mourns after second deadly train crash in months
Spain is grieving and its prime minister is calling for a crackdown on rail safety as the country reels from its second deadly high-speed rail disaster of 2026.
Nationals deny coalition friction over EU trade deal
The Nationals leader has accused Labor of using dodgy figures to sell a free-trade deal with the European Union as he plays down reports of coalition dissent.
Corporate watchdog to probe failed $44b Firmus float
The corporate watchdog is making early inquiries into whether brokers overseeing the Firmus float misrepresented the listing or had conflicts of interest.