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The Ugg brand name dispute is almost as ugly as the boots

“It’s extremely hard to fight a lawsuit against a multi-billion dollar company."

Creative Bloq · Feb 4, 2025

Rideshare Car Rentals: Ideal for Flexible Income Opportunities

Are you looking for a flexible way to earn income in Australia without the stress of owning a vehicle? Renting a rideshare car could be your ideal solution. With rideshare car rentals, you can start earning quickly, whether through rideshare driving ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 4, 2025

Sydney traditional Chinese medicine practitioner found guilty of professional misconduct after tourist dies

Chinese national, 57, staying with her daughter in Australia died after Yun Sen Luo’s advice to cease all ‘western medicine’

The Guardian - AU · Feb 4, 2025

Yes, energy prices are hurting the food sector. But burning more fossil fuels is not the answer

Months out from a federal election, the industry lobby is gearing up in opposition to the Albanese government’s renewable energy targets. In a salvo on Monday, food distributors urged the government to increase fossil fuel production, as a way to purportedly tackle high energy prices.

The Conversation · Feb 4, 2025

AI angst - workers fear bosses will prioritise profit

Australian workers are reluctant to embrace artificial intelligence, with fewer than one in three believing it will have a positive impact.

AAP · Feb 4, 2025

Hate speech laws go to vote as anti-Semitism denounced

Hate will be stopped at its source if tougher amendments are made to proposed laws to crackdown on the rise of anti-Semitism, an advocate says.

AAP · Feb 4, 2025

Korean golf gun the star attraction at Vic Open

South Korean Jiyai Shin will feel right at home as the red-hot favourite to win a second Vic Open title this weekend at 13th Beach.

AAP · Feb 4, 2025

Do big tech companies have a ‘duty of care’ for users? A new report says they do – but leaves out key details

Large social media companies should have to proactively remove harmful content from their platforms, undergo regular “risk assessments” and face hefty fines if they don’t comply, according to an independent review of online safety laws in Australia.

The Conversation · Feb 4, 2025

17-Year-Old Girl Dies After Shark Attack In Australia

Tragic shark attack at Woorim Beach, Bribie Island claims the life of 17-year-old Charlize Zmuda, sparking concerns about beach safety and shark deterrence.

Top News · Feb 4, 2025

Australia won’t escape the fallout of the Trump trade chaos

In a hectic 24 hours of trade diplomacy, US President Donald Trump has paused his threatened 25% tariffs on US imports from Canada and Mexico, while keeping 10% tariffs on imports from China.

The Conversation · Feb 4, 2025