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Balcony escape, neighbour rescue from deadly house fire
35+ min ago (466+ words) Two people have jumped for their lives from a balcony to escape a suspicious house fire that killed a resident and left two rescuers critically injured. The duo leapt from the balcony after being trapped on an upper level by…...
Peers to vote on future of MP after 'headlock' dispute
1+ hour, 10+ min ago (390+ words) The Victorian Liberal party will meet before the end of the week to consider whether MP Moira Deeming will be able stand at the upcoming state election. Ms Deeming made headlines over claims she was assaulted by colleague Matthew Guy…...
UN agency for Palestinian refugees near breaking point
3+ hour, 6+ min ago (522+ words) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged countries to cover a $US100 million ($A145 million) gap in funding for the UN Palestinian refugee "agency UNRWA, saying the body is nearing a breaking point after deep cost-cutting and austerity measures. Guterres told an ad…...
Aussie AI boost: $500m network planned for major cities
9+ hour, 11+ min ago (443+ words) Australia's artificial intelligence backbone could get a $500 million boost after a telco revealed plans to expand its fibre network, starting in Sydney and Melbourne. But the announcement came with a warning that the nation could fall behind in the global…...
NYSE Content Update: Klaviyo Launches AI Agents to Elevate Consumer Brands
16+ hour, 2+ min ago (217+ words) NEW YORK, June 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today's NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. Ashley Mastronardi delivers the pre-market update on June…...
Artists sing out as Australian songbook slurped by AI
11+ hour, 41+ min ago (284+ words) Some of Australia's best known writers and performers are calling on the federal government not to allow copyright exemptions for AI companies. Musicians including Mark Seymour, William Barton, Paul Dempsey and Mahalia Barnes, and authors such as Anna Funder and…...
'Cool tattoo' comments levelled at dead Jewish grandma
10+ hour, 11+ min ago (376+ words) A human rights lawyer has revealed he endured a torrent of anti-Semitic comments when he tried to sell the house of his late grandparents." The man, known by the pseudonym ACH, featured in a 2024 news article about the home's "unique…...
'Privilege, not a right': cops to curb who can own guns
11+ hour, 41+ min ago (455+ words) Stronger safeguards for gun holders are being ushered in after the worst terror attack in modern Australian history. The NSW government measures starting on Wednesday come after 15 people were killed by a father and son at a Hanukkah celebration at…...
Casio to Release Automatic Mechanical EDIFICE with a Look That Changes with the Light
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (239+ words) Case Design Showcases Refined Curves and Finishes TOKYO, June 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Casio Computer Co. , Ltd. announced today the release of the latest addition to the EDIFICE line of timepieces. The new EFK-200 with automatic mechanical movement features a case polished with…...
More Washing, Less Sun, More Stress: Winter laundry
19+ hour, 48+ min ago (443+ words) New consumer insights from Samsung Australia reveals 62% of Australians avoid using dryers in winter due to energy cost concerns with 22% skipping social gatherings as a result[1]. According to Phil Gaut, Director " Consumer Electronics at Samsung Australia, new heat pump technology…...