BHP vs China Inc: What the iron ore dispute says about Australia’s present and future
On the face of it, it might sound like an obscure commercial dispute. But the negotiations between Australian…
Ultra Tune franchisee indefinitely banned from having trainees
A franchisee who operates three Ultra Tune car servicing workshops has been indefinitely banned from hiring trainees or…
ARLC says NRL players face 10-year ban for joining rebel leagues
The Australian Rugby League Commission has announced a 10-year ban for any NRL player who agrees to join…
VPNs, ‘old man’ masks, and AI: The holes in the social media ban and their fixes
Leading facial age estimation tools were easily fooled by a $22 “old man” mask, a Guy Fawkes mask,…
Hawthorn’s Mabior Chol has three-match ban overturned at AFL tribunal as rough conduct charge dismissed
Hawthorn’s Mabior Chol is free to play in round one, 2026 after the AFL tribunal overturned his three-match…
Farmers call for rethink as phase-out of flying fox shooting permits looms
A flying fox fortress greets visitors as they drive onto Craig Van Rooyen’s Bundaberg lychee orchard. He has…
What makes China confident enough to ban microchips made by US firm Nvidia?
Beijing’s decision this week to ban Chinese companies from using microchips made by US firm Nvidia indicates the…
Shoppers who pay by Eftpos will subsidise contactless card users under surcharge ban, officials warned Government
“Banning surcharges is likely to steer consumers away from lower-cost payment options, such as Eftpos, and towards more…
MMA hails Sarawak’s firm stance on vape, urges nationwide ban
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has commended the Sarawak state government for taking a strong stand…
Adelaide Crows forward Josh Rachele fails to recover from knee injury for final against Collingwood
Adelaide forward Josh Rachele has been ruled out of a comeback in the qualifying final against Collingwood. The…
Nation-first ban on fish-shaped plastic soy sauce containers begins in SA
They are one of the most familiar sights among takeaway sushi shops around the world, but from today,…
AFL suspends Izak Rankine for four games over ‘highly offensive’ homophobic slur
Adelaide Crows star Izak Rankine has been suspended for four matches for using a homophobic slur against a…