A former Microsoft employee has described leaving his high-paying job in Switzerland to pursue his entrepreneurial dreams as the “dumbest decision” of his life, admitting that building a career outside the corporate world proved far more difficult than he had expected. Read More: Bill Gates opens up about marriage with Melinda, According to international media […]
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Australia’s online safety regulator flags gaps in online child safety measures
Australia’s online safety regulator has warned that several of the world’s largest technology companies still have significant shortcomings in protecting children from online sexual abuse and sexual extortion, despite having access to tools capable of detecting such crimes. Read More: Snapchat blocks 415,000 Australian accounts under under-16 social media ban In its latest transparency report, the […]
France roar back to beat Australia in Nations Championship
France came back from a nine-point half-time deficit to beat Australia 42-26 in a pulsating Nations Championship clash in Brisbane on Saturday. After losing by two points against New Zealand last week, the French roared back with four second-half tries to notch their first win over Australia in Brisbane since 1972. It was a familiar […]
Australia striker Mitch Duke ends international career
Australia striker Mitch Duke has announced his retirement from international soccer, bringing the curtain down on a career spanning more than a decade in which he won 50 caps for the Socceroos. The 35-year-old represented Australia in 2022 World Cup in Qatar, scoring a headed goal against Tunisia that secured the country’s first World Cup […]
Australia confirms first H5 bird flu case in native seabird
Australia has confirmed the first detection of the highly contagious H5 bird flu virus in a native seabird, marking a significant development in the country’s efforts to monitor and contain the disease. Read More: Australia detects suspected bird flu case Laboratory testing identified the virus in a greater crested tern found in the coastal town of […]
India, Australia sign uranium supply agreement
India and Australia have signed a landmark agreement to facilitate long-term uranium supplies for India’s civilian nuclear energy programme, marking a significant step in expanding bilateral cooperation on clean energy and strengthening strategic ties between the two countries. Read More: Indians become Australia’s top migrant group Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the agreement after talks with […]
Australia dominate England to take T20 World Cup
Australia crushed England by seven wickets in a one-side final to land their seventh T20 women’s World Cup at a sold-out Lord’s on Sunday. A sparkling second-wicket century partnership between Beth Mooney and Phoebe Litchfield helped Australia to chase down a victory target of 151 with 17 balls to spare. Having beaten England 16-0 in […]
Egypt overcome Australia to reach last 16 in 2026 World Cup
Egypt have beaten Australia in a penalty shootout at Dallas Stadium to reach the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. It was their first-ever knockout stage win. They now join Morocco as the second African and Arab nation to reach the last 16 of this tournament. Egypt had been buoyed by the news […]
Egypt edge Australia to reach World Cup last 16
Egypt secured a historic place in the FIFA World Cup last 16 after defeating Australia 4-2 in a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw in their Round of 32 clash in Arlington, Texas. The victory marked Egypt’s first-ever win in the knockout stage of the World Cup and kept their campaign alive in the expanded […]
Australia, Vanuatu sign security and economic pact
Australia and Vanuatu have signed a wide-ranging economic and security agreement that prohibits the establishment of any foreign military base in the Pacific island nation, marking a significant step in regional security cooperation. The agreement, known as the Nakamal Agreement, was signed in Canberra by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham […]