Bentleys, brawls and bad loans: Jailed ex-lawyer battles failed property tycoon
The two, each with criminal convictions, are fighting in the Supreme Court over an alleged $3 million loan. ⌘ Read more
Bentleys, brawls and bad loans: Jailed ex-lawyer battles failed property tycoon
The two, each with criminal convictions, are fighting in the Supreme Court over an alleged $3 million loan. ⌘ Read more
Switzerland Rejects Measure to Cap Its Population at 10 Million
The referendum was about limiting migration after the number of residents rose by more than a quarter since 2000, but it was framed around affordability and sustainability. ⌘ Read more
Switzerland Rejects Measure to Cap Its Population at 10 Million
The referendum was about limiting migration after the number of residents rose by more than a quarter since 2000, but it was framed around affordability and sustainability. ⌘ Read more
Swiss voters reject proposal to cap population at ten million
Article URL: https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-politics/swiss-voters-reject-proposal-to-cap-population-at-ten-million/91548146
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Switzerland Rejects Measure to Cap Population at 10 Million, Projections Show
The referendum was about limiting migration after the number of residents rose by more than a quarter since 2000, but it was framed around affordability and sustainability. ⌘ Read more
Wind farm plan tipped to risk billions in energy investment and 26,000 jobs
An analysis estimates the Coalition’s proposed policy would put $3.9 billion in local wages and more than $200 million in landholder and community payments at risk. ⌘ Read more
Switzerland Rejects Measure to Cap Population at 10 Million, Projections Show
The referendum was about limiting migration after the number of residents rose by more than a quarter since 2000, but it was framed around affordability and sustainability. ⌘ Read more
Switzerland Rejects Measure to Cap Population at 10 Million, Projections Show
The referendum was about limiting migration after the number of residents rose by more than a quarter since 2000, but it was framed around affordability and sustainability. ⌘ Read more
Switzerland Rejects Measure to Cap Population at 10 Million, Projections Show
The referendum was about limiting migration after the number of residents rose by more than a quarter since 2000, but it was framed around affordability and sustainability. ⌘ Read more
Multi-million-dollar boost to save Great Barrier Reef
Queensland’s state government will commit a multi-million-dollar funding boost to preserve the Great Barrier Reef. ⌘ Read more
Multi-million-dollar boost to save Great Barrier Reef
Queensland’s state government will commit a multi-million-dollar funding boost to preserve the Great Barrier Reef. ⌘ Read more
The Strait of Hormuz Has Been Closed for 100 Days. Why Aren’t Oil Prices Higher?
President Donald Trump says a secret mission moved 100 million barrels of oil through the blocked Strait of Hormuz. That number is impossible to verify. ⌘ Read more
Should Switzerland Cap Its Population at 10 Million? Voters Will Decide.
One of the world’s richest countries is about to hold a referendum on a measure that would curb migration and most likely the economy. It is being sold in warm tones. ⌘ Read more
Should Switzerland Cap Its Population at 10 Million? Voters Will Decide.
One of the world’s richest countries is about to hold a referendum on a measure that would curb migration and most likely the economy. It is being sold in warm tones. ⌘ Read more
Should Switzerland Cap Its Population at 10 Million? Voters Will Decide.
One of the world’s richest countries is about to hold a referendum on a measure that would curb migration and most likely the economy. It is being sold in warm tones. ⌘ Read more
Former Rabbitohs and EPL sponsor cops largest ever fine from ASIC case
The former Australian sponsor of the Sydney Rabbitohs and Sheffield United FC has been hit with $300 million in fines – a record for any case brought by the corporate watchdog. ⌘ Read more
‘Amazon.com of South Korea’ Is Fined a Record $409 Million
South Korea’s regulatory investigation of Coupang, an e-commerce giant incorporated in the United States, has led to diplomatic tension between Seoul and Washington. ⌘ Read more
Stage set for White House UFC fight
A huge $85 million stage has been completed at the White House ahead of Donald Trump’s UFC bout. ⌘ Read more
A state-first trial was trying to save WA’s prized reefs, until a cyclone threatened months of hard work
Millions of coral eggs and embryos during two separate spawning events – one in Exmouth and the other in Coral Bay – to save the reefs after a mass bleaching event. But Cyclone Narelle threatened to derail the project. ⌘ Read more
Dinosaur-killing asteroid created a subterranean haven for life
Despite bringing about the extinction of the dinosaurs, the apocalyptic asteroid actually had an unexpected positive effect. 66 million years ago, an … ⌘ Read more
‘Amazon.com of South Korea’ Is Fined a Record $409 Million
South Korea’s regulatory investigation of Coupang, an e-commerce giant incorporated in the United States, has led to diplomatic tension between Seoul and Washington. ⌘ Read more
I Was Scammed Buying GLP-1s Online. I’m Not Alone
Customers have complained that a telehealth network selling compounded GLP-1s has been ripping them off—even after it had to pay $5 million to clients as part of a settlement with the US government. ⌘ Read more
‘Amazon.com of South Korea’ Is Fined a Record $409 Million
South Korea’s regulatory investigation of Coupang, an e-commerce giant incorporated in the United States, has led to diplomatic tension between Seoul and Washington. ⌘ Read more
Australia news as it happened: Coalition leaders rubbish idea of One Nation non-compete clause; Optus breached privacy rules; JB Hi-Fi to refund customers over misleading prices
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‘Amazon.com of South Korea’ Is Fined a Record $409 Million
South Korea’s regulatory investigation of Coupang, an e-commerce giant incorporated in the United States, has led to diplomatic tension between Seoul and Washington. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Coalition leaders rubbish backbencher’s suggestion of seat sharing deal with rising One Nation; Optus breached privacy rules in White Pages data bungle
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Australia news LIVE: One Nation continues to dominate political debate; Optus breached privacy rules in White Pages data bungle
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Australia news LIVE: Hanson’s fundraising blitz raises more than $1.5 million on first day; One Nation continues to dominate political debate
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Australia news LIVE: Hanson’s fundraising blitz raises more than $1.5 million on first day; JB Hi-Fi to refund 200 customers over misleading prices
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Australia news LIVE: Hanson’s fundraising blitz raises more than $1.5 million on first day; Experts demand inquest for Epstein survivor Giuffre
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Australia news LIVE: Hanson’s fundraising blitz raises more than $1.5 million on first day; Chalmers launches most impassioned defence of budget yet
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Australia news LIVE: Hanson’s fundraising blitz raises more than $1.5 million on first day; Iranian officials confirm Strait of Hormuz closed as US strikes Iran
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Australia news LIVE: Hanson’s fundraising blitz raises more than $1.5 million on first day; Iranian officials confirm Strait of Hormuz closed as US strikes Iran
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Bluey’s World pulls in half a million visitors
Brisbane can expect 19 more months of duck cake and keepy-uppy as the attraction announces an extension to 2028. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Hanson’s fundraising blitz raises more than $1.5 million on first day; Iranian officials confirm Strait of Hormuz closed as US strikes Iran
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Australia news LIVE: Hanson’s fundraising blitz raises more than $1.5 million on first day; Iranian officials confirm Strait of Hormuz closed as US strikes Iran
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Australia news LIVE: Hanson’s fundraising blitz raises more than $1.5 million on first day; Iranian officials confirm Strait of Hormuz closed as US strikes Iran
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Hot Cars and Stolen Crypto: A Canadian Teen Pocketed Millions, Prosecutors Say
A case illustrates both the low-hanging opportunities new financial technologies offer to scammers and the downside of speeding in a Rolls-Royce. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Hanson’s fundraising blitz raises more than $1.5 million on first day; Iranian officials confirm Strait of Hormuz closed as US strikes Iran
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Australia news LIVE: Hanson’s fundraising blitz raises more than $1.5 million on first day; Iranian officials confirm Strait of Hormuz closed as US strikes Iran
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Australia news LIVE: Hanson’s fundraising blitz raises more than $1.5 million on first day; Trump threatens to hit Iran again
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Australia news LIVE: Hanson’s fundraising blitz raises more than $1.5 million on first day; Trump threatens to hit Iran again
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Australia news LIVE: Hanson’s fundraising blitz raises more than $1.5 million on first day; Trump threatens to hit Iran again
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South Australian smelter thrown a lifeline
The Port Pirie smelter has again been thrown a lifeline to the tune of $105 million. ⌘ Read more
One Nation says anti-Albanese campaign raised nearly $1m in one day
One Nation claims its anti-Albanese fundraiser has raked in nearly $1 million in a single day. ⌘ Read more
Great White Sharks Have Been in the Mediterranean Sea for Millions of Years—but Sightings Are Incredibly Rare
A recent video of a great white shark in the Mediterranean Sea offers the possibility of deriving valuable information for conservation strategies. ⌘ Read more
Maths camps and coding programs in $75m boost for Victoria’s brightest students
Extra programs on botany, music and dance are also part of a $75 million state government announcement of free extension programs for prep to year 12. ⌘ Read more
Solar Energy Saves Europeans $135M a Day
Article URL: https://cleantechnica.com/2026/06/08/solar-energy-saves-europeans-135-million-a-day/
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Couple donate $40 million to MND research
Queensland couple Quentin and Kylie Birt donated $40 million to motor neurone disease charity Fight MND after Neale Daniher’s death. ⌘ Read more
Google to pay SpaceX $920M a month for compute capacity at xAI data centers
Article URL: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/05/google-to-pay-spacex-920-million-a-month-for-xai-compute-capacity.html
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ANU’s $100 million drama: Effect on staff revealed in fiery Senate hearing
There were nine reported incidents at the Australian National University’s College of Arts and Social Sciences during the Renew ANU rollout. ⌘ Read more
Former director seeks $10 million from WA rare earths developer
The former chairman of a major WA-based mineral explorer is suing the company for performance rights worth around $10 million. ⌘ Read more
Perth house relocator leaves trail of clients, contractors claiming he owes millions
A group of aggrieved clients claim James Thomson owes them money. He claims he is the victim of an online smear campaign. ⌘ Read more
Scientists may know why people keep hearing mysterious humming sounds
A pervasive phenomenon reported all across the world has impacted millions of people at one time or another. Over the years, we’ve reported on several… ⌘ Read more
Meta Silently Added Face-Recognition Code for Its Smart Glasses to Millions of Phones
Code reviewed by WIRED uncovered an unreleased face-recognition system embedded in Meta’s smart glasses platform. It’s designed to identify people via biometric data stored on users’ phones. ⌘ Read more
Jeff Bezos Is Funding a Wild Hunt for the Brain’s ‘Core Algorithm’
With $500 million in funding and a reported $2.5 billion valuation, Flourish wants to reinvent AI by putting real neurons under the microscope. ⌘ Read more
Queensland demands assurances from scandal-plagued KPMG
The Queensland government, along with other states, wrote to the embattled firm to confirm contracts worth tens of millions of dollars were managed appropriately. ⌘ Read more
Quantum Computing Is Having Its Public Market Moment
Quantinuum, a quantum computing startup, is losing millions. Investors want in anyway. ⌘ Read more
Fresh feud people: Woolworths sues Suburban Rail Loop for $70 million
The retail giant is taking action over the compulsory acquisition of land after a series of financial offers it says are too low. ⌘ Read more
Mansion of cult streetwear brand founder firebombed
A $19 million mansion belonging to the founder of a cult streetwear brand has been firebombed. ⌘ Read more
How Melbourne became car theft capital of the country
Insurance payouts for stolen cars in Victoria last year totalled $243 million – more than the rest of Australia combined. ⌘ Read more
How Melbourne became car theft capital of the country
Insurance payouts for stolen cars in Victoria last year totalled $243 million – more than the rest of Australia combined. ⌘ Read more
More cars stolen in Melbourne than in all other capital cities combined
Insurance payouts for stolen cars in Victoria last year totalled $243 million – more than the rest of Australia combined. ⌘ Read more
WA is ahead of the pack for solar uptake. But what happens to panels at the end of their lives?
The WA government will tip $17.8 million into a program to recycle solar panels and lithium-ion batteries in a bid to recover valuable materials and reduce the waste being sent to landfill. ⌘ Read more
Border Force busts multi-million-dollar illicit NT tobacco operation
Australian Border Force officers have seized hundreds of thousands of illegal cigarettes and vapes worth millions of dollars from a Northern Territory storage facility. ⌘ Read more
Massive debugging project: Why Google plans to release 32 million mosquitoes
It’s a plan Australia might need to replicate with the arrival of a new and aggressive species. ⌘ Read more
Meet the Accidental Editor in Chief of Muslim Media
Ameer Al-Khatahtbeh was just trying to find an outlet for Muslim news. Now he has more than 12 million followers. ⌘ Read more
Millions to get pay rise
Millions of Aussies will get a pay rise amounting to nearly $3000 a year after the Fair Work Commission raised the minimum wage. ⌘ Read more
Australia’s population hits 28 million
Australia’s population has just passed 28 million, according to estimates by the ABS. ⌘ Read more
Millions to get pay rise
Millions of Aussies will get a pay rise amounting to nearly $3000 a year after the Fair Work Commission raised the minimum wage. ⌘ Read more
Asbestos, construction costs blamed for $25 million Fremantle Hospital blowout
Construction on the expansion kicked off in January 2024, when the government said the redevelopment was set to cost $63 million. ⌘ Read more
Millions to get pay rise
Millions of Aussies will get a pay rise amounting to nearly $3000 a year after the Fair Work Commission raised the minimum wage. ⌘ Read more
Australia’s population hits 28 million
Australia’s population has just passed 28 million, according to estimates by the ABS. ⌘ Read more
Australia’s population hits 28 million
Australia’s population has just passed 28 million, according to estimates by the ABS. ⌘ Read more
Atherton spent $145K to delay train electrification. The rest of us paid $400M
Article URL: https://peninsulaforeveryone.org/blog/atherton-spent-145k-to-delay-caltrain-electrification-the-rest-of-us-paid-400-million-and-waited-3-extra-years/
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‘TBC’: How $190 million was blown on Circular Quay revamp before the first sod is even turned
A breakdown of costs seen by the Herald shows for the first time how huge amounts of money has already been spent on the ill-fated project. ⌘ Read more
Border Force uncover 34kg of cocaine in Fremantle bus search
An ABF spokesman said the amount of cocaine, had it reached the Australian community, had an estimated street value up to $11 million, with the potential for 170 000 street-level deals. ⌘ Read more
Millions of Bees Have Thrived Under a New York Cemetery for More Than a Century
A walk in the cemetery led to Cornell researchers discovering an underground colony of bees with an estimated population of 5.5 million—one of the largest ever recorded. ⌘ Read more
Millions of Bees Have Thrived Under a New York Cemetery for More Than a Century
A walk in the cemetery led to Cornell researchers discovering an underground colony of bees with an estimated population of 5.5 million—one of the largest ever recorded. ⌘ Read more
Why builders can’t stack up affordable housing despite being needed more than ever
The average entry-level price was more than $2 million for off-the-plan developments in Brisbane on sale during May. ⌘ Read more
Drug kingpin’s suspected links to Vietnam assassination of Sydney cartel leader
Authorities believe Lorenzo Lemalu’s murder in Ho Chi Minh City is connected to a $120 million methamphetamine seizure. ⌘ Read more
BHP workers strike could cost WA $7 million a day
WA’s iron-ore mining could be halted as BHP workers look set to strike in a move that could cost the state $7 million dollars a day in lost royalties. ⌘ Read more
Drone carrying drugs, phone intercepted at Queensland prison
Authorities have intercepted a drone carrying more than $1 million of contraband into Townsville Correctional Complex in North Queensland. ⌘ Read more
Google Security Engineer Arrested in Million-Dollar Polymarket Trading Scheme
According to federal prosecutors, Michele Spagnuolo made more than $1 million on the prediction market platform using confidential information about Google Search traffic. ⌘ Read more
ICE Awards $25M Iris-Scanning Contract to Bi2 Technologies
Article URL: https://www.projectsaltbox.com/p/ice-awards-25-million-iris-scanning
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‘Creepy’ Listening Tool for Targeted Ads Didn’t Actually Work, FTC Says
Three firms will pay nearly $1 million for selling “Active Listening” technology that they claimed tapped people’s phones for advertising. The FTC alleges the “tech” was just pricey email lists. ⌘ Read more
SpaceX Listed Grok’s ‘Spicy’ Mode as a Risk in Its IPO Filing
The rocket company has set aside more than $500 million for potential litigation losses, in part to account for complaints alleging Grok created sexualized images. ⌘ Read more
From cask to car, could red wine be Australia’s next fuel?
Australia’s wine industry is investigating whether its current 263 million litre glut of wine would be better used as biofuel to power cars, trucks or even aircraft. ⌘ Read more
A Chevron Texas Power Plant Seeks School District Tax Break
The move could save the oil company hundreds of millions, even as Texas lawmakers start looking at reining in incentives for data centers. ⌘ Read more
A Library Dedicated Solely to the Epstein Files Is Opening in New York
The Institute for Primary Facts has compiled more than 3.5 million pages of the Epstein files for public display at the newly opened Donald J. Trump and Jeffrey Epstein Memorial Reading Room. ⌘ Read more
Apple Will Pay $250 Million to Settle Lawsuit Over Siri’s AI Features
If you bought an iPhone 15 or 16 in the US, you could be set to pocket up to $95 per device as Apple settles class-action lawsuit. ⌘ Read more
What to Know About Sony’s $7.85 Million PlayStation Settlement
Are you eligible for a payout? Probably, but it might take a while and will likely be pretty small. ⌘ Read more
Sniffies’ Users Worry About a ‘Straightification’ of the Gay Hookup App
Tinder and Hinge parent company Match Group invested $100 million into the queer cruising app Sniffies. The move has left users feeling uneasy about what happens next. ⌘ Read more
Horticultural production losses reach $25 million after cyclone
Growers across Western Australia’s Gascoyne take a huge financial hit after four natural disasters in the first four months of 2026. ⌘ Read more
The real-life Kraken: whale-sized giant octopuses actually existed
Millions of years ago, enormous octopuses up to 62ft in length roamed the Earth’s prehistoric oceans. Huge multi-tentacled horrors lurking in the dept… ⌘ Read more
Prehistoric fossil discovery proves that early mammals laid eggs
The remarkable find shows that the distant ancestors of mammals laid eggs instead of giving birth to live young. 250 million years ago, just after one… ⌘ Read more
Man pleads guilty to dealing with millions of dollars from illegal tobacco
Malek Alhmedai’s hire car had $4 million stashed inside, with the money linked to illegal tobacco sales. ⌘ Read more
Major fire destroys huge toilet paper supply warehouse in California
An unexpected disaster has managed to destroy a 1.2 million-square-foot toilet roll storage facility. Eyebrows were raised along the West Coast this w… ⌘ Read more
World’s biggest astronomy camera begins to reveal its discoveries
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory will catalog millions of supernovae and asteroids as well as billions of stars. Joshua Weston: The Vera C. Rubin Observa… ⌘ Read more