Kyrgios and Tomljanović winning means Australia has two quarter-finalists at the US Open for the first time this century. Source: US Open Tennis, Twitter. It was a great night in New York for the Aussies as Nick Kyrgios and Ajla Tomljanović both progressed to the US Open quarter-finals. Fresh off her big win against Serena…
The president of Ukraine said Russia will look to strike a “decisive energy blow” this winter. President of Ukraine, Flickr. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned Europe of the upcoming winter as Russia cuts oil and gas exports. Zelenskyy was speaking after Russia shut down one of the main pipelines supplying gas to the continent…
“We want to ensure Australia has a strong social security safety net to protect our most disadvantaged,” said Minister for Social Services Amanda Rishworth. Source: Wikimedia Commons. Over 4.7 million Australians will receive an increase to their social security payments beginning 20 September from a large indexation rise. The government announced the largest indexation increase…
“Whether mammals, including humans, could ever benefit from partially blocking the insulin pathway remains an open question,” says Yan. Source: Wikimedia Commons. Research from the University of Florida has suggested that ant queens can out live normal ants because they can increase their production of insulin. Biologist Hua Yan along with researchers from University of…
David Jones. Source: Shutterstock. Billionaire Andrew Forrest is reportedly in talks to take over David Jones after another year proves unsuccessful for the business. His private investment company Tattarang, confirmed to The Australian that they are in talks with Woolworth Holdings’, the company who owns all David Jones stores. The news comes after the companies…
Bonza will have a fleet of eight 787-Max 8 by the end of the year. Source: Bonza. Bonza will be Australia’s new domestic airline that specializes in underutilized routes and destinations around the country. Founded by former Virgin Blue administrator Tim Jordan, the independent airline will start operations most likely sometime in September, flying to…
Crypto.com has yet to comment on the matter. She was supposed to receive a $100 refund but instead was transferred $10.5 million by Crypto.com and it took them seven months to realise the mistake. The Singapore based crypto exchange company launched legal action in the Supreme Court, against two women. Thevamanogari Manivel and her sister…
Authorities are still undertaking tests to determine if the patient died as a result of a monkeypox infection. Source: Wikimedia Commons. The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has confirmed that a person has died while they were positive with monkeypox. It’s been revealed that the adult patient was severely immunocompromised and it’s unclear…
As well as this latest record, Madonna is also the highest-grossing solo touring artist having earned more than $1.3 billion on tour since the 80s. source: Wikimedia Commons. Iconic singer and actress Madonna has become the first woman to have an album on the Billboard 200 chart in the top 10 since the 80s. Billboard…
“The discovery of the tusk detached from the skull and the rest of the body, raises questions,” said the IAA. Source: Israel Antiquities Authority. A team of archaeologists in southern Israel have uncovered the tusk of a prehistoric elephant thought to have roamed the earth some 500,000 years ago. Biologist Dr Eitan Mor said he…