Tag: australia
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Australia’s Greatest Fish & Chips Shops Announced
The winners of the 2021 Great Australian Fish & Chip Awards, organised by Seafood Industry Australia (SIA), have been announced, with the country’s best fish & chippers in each state and territory crowned. “In every town, across every state and territory, people spruik their fish & chips as number one. So, we’ve listened to the people, and crowned the…
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Australian Universities Face Crisis over Funding Reforms and Loss of Revenue
Australia’s university sector is facing turmoil due to severe revenue losses and government reform of tertiary funding. The University of Melbourne’s Centre of Higher Education has found that Australia’s public universities have collectively lost approximately $3.8 billion dollars in revenue. The dramatic reduction in international student enrolments and hardship caused by COVID-19 has been attributed…
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12 month nicotine ban on all imported products.
As of July 1st, all imported nicotine products such as e-cigarettes, vapes, and all vape refills will be effectively banned for the next 12 months. This will allow the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) to gain public consultation on the future of vaping in Australia. On the new ban, people will no longer be able to…
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Freelancers talk: How Coronavirus is affecting the most vulnerable jobs
As the unprecedented Corona crisis hits, Australian freelancers are struggling to keep their jobs. In Australia, freelancers occupy 10% of the job market, providing highly skilled, independent labour for the Australian workforce. Unlike traditional job roles, freelancing works on a project to project basis, offering virtually no job security. Without paid leave, consistent wages, and long-term…
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Social/Political Commentator Bettina Arndt’s Order of Australia under review after heinous remarks in Clarke case
In a move that, in all honesty, should have already been made, controversial writer and social/political commentator Bettina Arndt’s recently bestowed Order of Australia medal will come under review after her abhorrent remarks in the wake of the murders of Queensland mother Hannah Clarke and her three children. No stranger to having her misogynistic and…
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Amidst the devastation of Australia’s bushfires, comedian Celeste Barber emerges to rally help from around the world
Comedy queen and newly crowned face of the fundraising effort born out of the bushfire crisis, Celeste Barber, has reportedly raised more than $50 million for the state’s Rural Fire Service through her Facebook crowdfunding campaign to help battle the ongoing blazes ravaging up and down New South Wales. The public figure, famed for her…
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Disney Plus Has Just Launched Down Under
Both Australia and New Zealand were in for a treat this month as Disney Plus launched this morning (November 19) and by the looks of things, it is already giving Netflix a run for its money as the new platform is becoming one of its biggest competitors. Disney’s new platform is already cheaper in comparison…
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Everything You Need To Know About Dental Implants & Post Op Care
A straight smile can give you the confidence you need to take on the world! We spoke with Dr Helen about Full Mouth Dental Implants and the benefits of having your treatment in Australia with locally made dental implants, rather than overseas. Why do patients get treatment overseas? When a patient is considering getting one,…
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Northern Territory Paying Aussies to Make the Move Up North
Financial incentives are being offered to Australians who buy a house in the Northern Territory in a bid to attract more people to the state. The government is pledging $9.3 million towards plans to try and lure people, including migrants, up north. The announcement is a part of the Northern Territory Population Growth Strategy 2018-2028…
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Hay Exportations Continue Through Drought as Farmers Call Government to Action
Hay exports to Japan and China are continuing despite farmers’ pleas for the government to call the drought a state of emergency. 600,000 tonnes of hay are currently awaiting exportation to the Asian countries, with farmers calling the state and the federal government to action to seize the hay. Demand for fodder has increased in…