Is Australia’s buy now, pay later boom at an end? Several firms promised to disrupt the consumer credit market by offering consumers their purchases instantly and the bill later. Did it work? The Guardian - AU · Aug 13
Wallabies search for pieces to fit playmaker puzzle as Kiss swings changes Australia head coach called in Carter Gordon to face Japan in Townsville but will keep investigating his flyhalf options before next year’s World Cup The Guardian - AU · Aug 13
India, Quad partners push deeper Indo-Pacific cooperation: Sergio Gor The Quad nations are united in strengthening cooperation for a free and open Indo-Pacific. US Ambassador Sergio Gor met with Australian and Japanese envoys to discuss upcoming initiatives. The four-nation grouping seeks to promote regional prosperity and stability through collaboration. Foreign ministers recently met in Manila to reaffirm their commitment… The Economic Times · Aug 13
India's Petronet says no clarity on September LNG supplies from Qatar Petronet LNG of India faces challenges in securing a reliable Qatari natural gas supply for September due to Qatar's force majeure announcement, affecting 56 cargoes. To compensate, Indian firms are diversifying their LNG imports from Oman, the US, Nigeria, and Angola. Existing contracts indicate that any late Qatari deliveries could… The Economic Times · Aug 13
‘Melancholic fantasy’: Wong escalates Labor rhetoric against Hanson, condemning ‘monoculture’ comment Foreign affairs minister and first Asian-Australian to serve in federal cabinet to use Lowy Institute address to criticise politicians stoking racial divisions The Guardian - AU · Aug 13
Meta Deactivates Over 756,000 Suspected Under-16 Accounts in Australia as Regulators Weigh Enforcement—‘Meeting Our Obligations Under the Law’ Facebook and Instagram owner Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) said Thursday it has deactivated more than 756,000 Australian accounts suspected of belonging to users under 16, as the company works to comply with the country’s landmark social media ban. Benzinga · Aug 13
Australia vs Bangladesh Cricket: Hasan Mahmud takes 6 wickets in first innings Bangladesh's pacers outperformed Australia's renowned "Big Four" on day one. Hasan Mahmud took a career-best six wickets, dismissing the hosts for 198. Bangladesh responded well, finishing the day at 96 for one. Steve Smith was the top scorer for Australia with 71 runs. The visitors reduced the first-innings deficit to… The Economic Times · Aug 13
'Technology saved me': Smith rides his luck to prosper Steve Smith has saved Australia from embarrassment against Bangladesh with 71 in a team total of 198, but thought he was caught behind when on just seven. AAP · Aug 13
‘Lauf’ and ‘minceur’: the words that made a 13-year-old from Melbourne a world Scrabble champion Dineth Fernando – who moved to Australia with his family in February – says he just needed to ‘find the word and play – that’s all’ The Guardian - AU · Aug 13
Hunter students condemn rise of One Nation as thousands skip school A gathering in Civic Park on Thursday followed thousands of students walking out of class to protest Pauline Hanson's One Nation. Newcastle Herald · Aug 13
Australian jury convicts former Catholic bishop of sexually abusing 2 men An Australian jury has convicted former Catholic bishop Christopher Saunders of sexually abusing two young Indigenous men The Independent UK · Aug 13
Australia endure horror opening day against Bangladesh in first Test since Ashes triumph Bangladesh dominated the opening day of the first Test against Australia in Darwin The Independent UK · Aug 13
New laws to make tech companies pay for news will help, but there are 4 key problems The government has finally tabled its News Bargaining Incentive legislation to make big tech companies pay for the Australian journalism they use on their platforms. The Conversation · Aug 13
Pentagon official and former Aukus sceptic says deal is ‘full steam ahead’, echoing Trump Elbridge Colby, a US under secretary of war, says he is ‘very pleased’ with the nuclear submarine program’s progress The Guardian - AU · Aug 13
AAP · Aug 13 'Sorry for the pain': Gardner opens up on affair Australia vice-captain Ash Gardner has broken her silence on her affair with teammate Georgia Voll and thanked Cricket Australia's support of her leadership.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 13 ‘Everything is on the line’: students shun calls to stay in school and join anti-Hanson protests across Australia High schoolers join university walkouts in major cities and several smaller locations amid urge to fight against racism
AAP · Aug 13 Nationals push for stronger parental leave for fathers The party representing regional Australia wants more babies and has developed a policy to ensure men are present for life's big moment.
The Conversation · Aug 13 Grattan on Friday: Albanese doesn’t believe in admitting he’s stuffed up, and it costs him How unfortunate that Peter Malinauskas says he is not interested in running for federal politics. This week once again showed the South Australian premier’s class on the policy front when, after a fact-finding visit to the United States, he announced a state royal commission into Artificial Intelligence.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 13 My Brilliant Career review – a joyous heroine lights up this rare and beautiful period drama Phillipa Northeast is brilliant as a young woman rebelling against society’s expectations in 1890s Australia. It is witty, intelligent and absolutely glorious to watch
Livingetc · Aug 13 Asked to "Go Wild", This Australian Designer Built an Emotive Home Around 15 Complementary Colors — Each One a Nod to the Family's Personalities Energy, saturation, and cheekiness are the hallmarks of Ruby Shields' aptly named Joy Haus, a new striking coastal build where hues serve as architecture
AAP · Aug 13 AI boom, productivity malaise making RBA's job harder Investment in AI is supporting demand in the economy at a time when the Reserve Bank wants it to cool, but the housing downturn should help get inflation down.
inkl · Aug 13 NAATI-Certified vs. Standard Translation: Mitigating Legal and Regulatory Risks in Cross-Border Operations Learn when NAATI-certified translation is required for visas, courts, and official filings—and how to avoid costly delays and rejections.
The Conversation · Aug 13 As Brisbane 2032 gets closer, Australian girls are quitting organised sports. What can be done? It is now less than six years until the Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games.
AAP · Aug 13 Aussie swim star strikes gold and silver at Pan Pacs An Australian swim star has won two medals as the Dolphins claimed four golds on the opening night of the Pan Pacific championships in California.
Woman & Home · Aug 13 My Brilliant Career: Real influences behind the Netflix reimagining of a feminist classic The series is an unmissable take on Miles Franklin's novel that perfectly captures the plight of Australian women at the turn of the 20th century