Roads were closed and residents evacuated after a gas leak in Launceston. Image credit: Meshcube, Freepik Tasmanian emergency services closed roads and evacuated residents of an inner Launceston suburb after a gas line ruptured on Friday morning. The leak saw high pressure gas “spewing” out of a broken pipe, according to witnesses. Video footage showed…
Rupert Murdoch steps down as the head of Fox Corporation and News Corp. Image credit: David Shankbone, Wikimedia Commons Billionaire Rupert Murdoch announced that he is stepping down as the chairman of Fox Corporation and News Corp, leaving his son in line to take over. “For my entire professional life, I have been engaged daily…
Protesters gathered in Derna, Libya, setting fire to the mayor’s home and calling for the removal of officials following devastating floods. Image: Marco Allasio, via Pexels Hundreds of protesters gathered in the city of Derna, Libya, following last week’s devastating floods, setting fire to the mayor’s home and calling for the removal of government officials.…
The study, conducted by researchers at UQ, investigated the psychology of those who practiced manifestation in the pursuit of success. Image: Michael Burrows via Pexels The study, conducted by researchers at The University of Queensland, investigated the psychology of those who practiced “manifestation” in the pursuit of financial success and other material aspirations. The…
Documents provided in the Microsoft vs. FTC trial revealed plans for the future of Xbox, including the company’s desire to acquire Nintendo. Image: Dinosaur 918, via Wikimedia Commons Documents provided in the Microsoft versus Federal Trade Commission (FTC) trial were published on September 19, revealing some long-term plans for Xbox, including company head Phil Spencer’s…
From October 1, a new fast-acting insulin product, Fiasp Penfill, will replace the outgoing Fiasp and Fiasp Flextouch products on Australia’s PBS. Image source: xb100 on Freepik The federal government has listed a new form of fast-acting insulin to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), beginning on October 1. The new listing comes after the…
The Gold Coast man was fined for breaching his permit for keeping native animals by taking his pet python, Shiza, out into public without permission. Image source: skymonkey5 via Instagram A Gold Coast man who filmed himself surfing with his pet python has been fined $2,322 for breaching his permit to keep native animals. …
Dating apps and websites have until mid-next year to develop and implement a voluntary code of conduct, or the Australian government will pursue legislative options. Image source: Freepik The federal government has issued a warning to online dating platforms — lift your standards and improve safety for users or face Australian regulation. The Government…
Florida man, Reza Baluchi was arrested after a multi-day standoff where he threatened to harm himself if the Coast Guard attempted to remove him from his vessel. Image source: Flagler County Sheriff’s Office via Facebook Early this month, the United States Coast Guard arrested Reza Baluchi, a Florida man, during his attempt to run across…
China Evergrande Group’s woes continue as part of its wealth management unit were detained. Image source: Dinkun Chen via Wikimedia Shares of China Evergrande Group dropped sharply by 25% yesterday after police detained some of its wealth management staff. The news suggests an additional investigation for the world’s most indebted property company. Evergrande…