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Published on Jun 29, 2025

Australia news live: Nacc finds corrupt conduct by senior home affairs department employee

Albanese reaffirms US tariffs on Australia ‘should be zero’ Anthony Albanese says tariffs placed on Australia by the US Trump administration “should be zero” as leaders around the world prepare for a second “liberation day” announcement following a 90-day …

Source: The Guardian - Center-left
Published on Jun 29, 2025

Australian influencers warned after several accounts inadvertently promote illegal offshore bookmakers

Social media influencers have been inadvertently promoting a gambling company that poses as an Australian outfit but is instead licensed and regulated in a tiny island off the east coast of Africa. An Instagram post uploaded by a page called Leon Australia …

Source: The Guardian - Center-left
Published on 02:33 GMT

Unsafe products in online marketplaces among ACCC ‘product safety priorities’

Addressing the recent National Consumer Congress in Melbourne, Cass-Gottlieb outlined the importance of the ACCC’s role in protecting consumers from unsafe products and announced five priority areas, noting that among the priorities is addressing unsafe …

Source: iTWire - Neutral
Published on 02:05 GMT

Scam warning: Bupa in Court for unconscionable conduct and misleading consumers about health insurance benefits ...

The competition watchdog, the ACCC, has warned that it is aware that scammers may call, email or text to falsely offer to help get compensation from various businesses, The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission also warns that scammers may use …

Source: iTWire - Neutral
Published on Jun 29, 2025

Chinese authority scams fleece international students in Australia of $5m in five months

Scammers pretending to be Chinese authorities are increasingly targeting international students in Australia, threatening “serious trouble” and 24-hour surveillance and fleecing them of more than $5m in just five months. The scammers claim to be Chinese …

Source: The Guardian - Center-left
Published on Jun 29, 2025

Trump, Tariffs and the Australian Federal Election

Australian voters care mostly about domestic political issues, and international politics seldom feature highly in the minds of citizens in what Donald Horne famously called The Lucky Country, a continental state supposedly separated from the world’s …

Source: E-International Relations - Pending
Published on Jun 29, 2025

Australian exports to tumble as Trump’s tariff war hits home

In China, the top consumer of Australian iron ore by far, the tariffs come at a difficult time: steel production levels are already weakening amid a protracted downturn in the nation’s property sector, reducing the profits of ASX-listed mining giants BHP …

Source: The Sydney Morning Herald - Neutral
Published on Jun 29, 2025

Calls for Australia-wide crackdown on real estate ads that use AI to hide faults and lure in renters

The New South Wales tenants union has called for nationwide reforms to crack down on misleading rental advertisements after the state government introduced new laws in response to the growing use of artificial intelligence in real estate. The legislation, …

Source: The Guardian - Center-left
Published on Jun 29, 2025

The rise of mobile wallets: why Australian businesses must adapt

How often do you leave your home without a wallet or purse? More than a quarter of Australians (26%) have ditched physical wallets entirely, opting instead for the convenience of mobile payments, according to Adyen’s Retail Report. Whether it’s tapping a …

Source: iTWire - Neutral
Published on Jun 28, 2025

Consumer Protection warns of roof repair conmen swindling WA households out of tens of thousands of dollars

Door-knocking conmen are swindling WA households out of tens of thousands of dollars for minor roof repairs that they don’t complete. Consumer protection issued a warning on Wednesday after an elderly Hillman couple were approached at their home by two men …

Source: PerthNow - Neutral
Published on Jun 29, 2025

Fruit stickers are annoying and bad for the environment. So why did an Australian ban come unstuck?

Fruit stickers may be small, but they can be mighty annoying. Each year 5.62bn plastic labels are picked off fruit and vegetables in Australia, data shows. Those that are not accidentally eaten, washed down the sink or buried in compost, usually end up in …

Source: The Guardian - Center-left
Published on Jun 26, 2025

Australian consumer watchdog takes gas company to court alleging it misled consumers over renewables claim

Australia’s competition watchdog has launched federal court action against Australian Gas Networks, alleging the company misled consumers with its “Love Gas” campaign. The advertisements, which ran on free-to-air television, streaming and YouTube during …

Source: The Guardian - Center-left
Published on Jun 28, 2025

Lorne Gunter: Protectionist Canadian regulations drive up consumer costs, lower productivity

Breadcrumb Trail Links Columnists Published Jun 28, 2025 • Last updated 54 minutes ago • 3 minute read The Clareview Real Canadian Superstore is seen in Edmonton. Postmedia file Article content This week, Canada’s largest grocery retailer, Loblaws, …

Source: Edmonton Journal - Neutral
Published on Jun 28, 2025

Is it safe to use Wi-Fi at the airport?

Case Summary In this story A traveler at JFK Airport connects to a suspicious network named “JFK-Free-WiFi.” The network immediately tries to harvest her personal data by asking for her date of birth. Scammers create these “evil twin” networks to steal …

Source: Elliott Advocacy - Neutral
Published on Jun 28, 2025

Victoria’s Secret hired a superstar CEO to turn around the flagging brand. But a 50% stock drop has activist investors ...

As bras go, wireless is winning. On Victoria’s Secret’s latest earnings call earlier this month, CEO Hillary Super explained that the brand’s So Obsessed underwire-free push-up bra was a fast-growing hit, calling it “a standout,” with 30% year-over-year …

Source: Fortune - Neutral
Published on Jun 29, 2025

Oral Questions — Questions To Ministers | Sitting Date: 24 June 2025 (continued On Wednesday, 25 June 2025)

Monday, 30 June 2025, 7:58 am Press Release: Hansard ORAL QUESTIONS QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS Question No. 1—Prime Minister 1. Rt Hon CHRIS HIPKINS (Leader of the Opposition) to the Acting Prime Minister: Does he stand by all of his Government's …

Source: Scoop - Indeterminate
Published on Jun 29, 2025

GFN25 Celebrates Breakthrough Success In Tobacco Harm Reduction As Evidence Mounts Against WHO Opposition

The Coalition of Asia Pacific Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates (CAPHRA) celebrates the success of GFN25, the 12th Global Forum on Nicotine, which concluded in Warsaw on 21 June 2025, delivering compelling evidence that tobacco harm reduction continues …

Source: Scoop - Indeterminate
Published on Jun 29, 2025

WA cracks down on rent bidding in the regions

The Western Australian government is now actively monitoring compliance on rent bidding laws statewide, with inspections being extended to regional areas. The Cook Labor government is continuing to crack down on rent bidding by extending compliance …

Source: Real Estate Business - Pending
Published on Jun 27, 2025

‘We don’t want to go’: Australian couple told to pay $3,500 to postpone flights amid Middle East volatility

Sharon Latour and her husband are scheduled to fly through Abu Dhabi on an Etihad flight on Wednesday, just nine days after Iran launched a missile strike on a US base in nearby Qatar. As of Friday, the Australian couple’s flight was still scheduled for …

Source: The Guardian - Center-left

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Published on June 29, 2025 - 13:52 GMT

Mother buys vape for her children to protect them from addiction

(MENAFN) Emma never imagined she’d find herself buying vapes for her own children—but in a desperate effort to manage their addiction, that’s exactly what she’s doing. Feeling it’s the only way to keep her two teenagers safer and reduce the dangerously …

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Published on June 29, 2025 - 09:33 GMT

Mexican President states government will protect nationals in US

(MENAFN) Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum reaffirmed on June 27 that her administration is committed to protecting Mexican migrants in the United States following recent immigration raids that led to the arrest of 252 Mexican nationals. During her daily …

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Published on June 28, 2025 - 20:31 GMT

Audien Atom Hearing Aid Releases 2025 Accessibility Update: Wireless Charging, Invisible Fit & Direct-to-Consumer ...

LOS ANGELES, June 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Audien Hearing, a pioneering U.S.-based direct-to-consumer technology company, today announced its 2025 accessibility update for the Audien Atom Hearing Aid line. This update, driven by …

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Published on June 28, 2025 - 18:45 GMT

Pink Salt Recipe for Weight Loss Spotlighted in New Consumer Briefing on Metabolic Reset with ProZenith

Tampa, June 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In this 2025 consumer insight brief, ProZenith shares insight into the growing popularity of the "pink salt weight loss trick" and its surprising parallels with ProZenith's stimulant-free, hormone- …

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Published on June 28, 2025 - 16:54 GMT

HepatoBurn Releases 2025 Liver Health Supplement Update: Consumer Search Surge for Natural Detox and Metabolic Weight ...

Austin, June 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Introduction: Rising Consumer Focus on Liver Detox and Natural Weight Wellness Support In 2025, public interest in liver detoxification and metabolic weight support has accelerated across search engines, social …

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Published on June 29, 2025 - 20:00 GMT

SRPT INVESTOR ALERT: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Announces that Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc. Investors with ...

NEW YORK, June 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney Advertising -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized law firm, notifies investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc. (“Sarepta” or “ …

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Published on June 28, 2025 - 12:40 GMT

Mexican President Vows to Safeguard Mexican Migrants in U.S.

(MENAFN) Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum pledged Friday that her government would take all necessary measures to safeguard Mexican migrants in the United States, following a series of immigration raids that led to the arrest of 252 Mexican nationals. …

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Published on June 29, 2025 - 19:05 GMT

INVESTOR NOTICE: Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP Announces that Hims & Hers Health, Inc. (HIMS) Investors with ...

SAN DIEGO, June 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP announces that purchasers or acquirers of Hims & Hers Health, Inc. (NYSE: HIMS) securities between April 29, 2025 and June 23, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class …

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Published on June 29, 2025 - 18:59 GMT

The DAFT Visa Revolution: Thousands of Americans Relocate to the Netherlands Amid Political Turbulence

Amid US political tension, many Americans relocate to the Netherlands using the DAFT visa, establishing Dutch BVs with virtual offices for a stable future. AMSTERDAM, NEDERLAND, NETHERLANDS, June 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In today’s …

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Published on June 29, 2025 - 12:32 GMT

Texas quarry lawsuit heads to trial soon as Austin-area families cite noise, property damage and dust concerns

GEORGETOWN, TX, UNITED STATES, June 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CAUSE NO. 23-0911-C368 More than a dozen Austin-area families say a Texas limestone quarry has blanketed their neighborhood in harmful dust, nonstop noise, and house-shaking vibrations …

Distribution channels: Building & Construction Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on June 28, 2025 - 16:41 GMT

LA's Akopyan Law Firm, A.P.C. Fights for Victims of Wrongful Termination due to Diabetes in Southern California

Akopyan Law Firm defends employees in Southern California wrongfully fired due to diabetes-related discrimination. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Akopyan Law Firm, A.P.C., a prominent employment law firm in …

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Published on June 28, 2025 - 16:40 GMT

Federal Judge’s Dismissal in Smithsonian 'X' Formerly Twitter Case Draws Attention for Tone, Delay, and Critical Error

Free Speech - A federal judge’s curious ruling, a misspelled name, and a lingering constitutional question: Is the Smithsonian above the law—or bound by it? WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the nation digests …

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Published on June 28, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

PowerPatent Unveils Innovative AI-Driven Solutions for University Technology Transfer Office Patent Portfolio Management

PowerPatent Unveils Innovative AI-Driven Solutions for University Technology Transfer Office Patent Portfolio Management PALO ALTO, CA, UNITED STATES, June 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PowerPatent, a leader in AI-powered patent drafting and …

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Published on June 28, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

Unshackled Conference 2025: The largest and the most influential event for high-skilled immigrants in America

Welcome to the Coachella for Skilled Immigrants! Free legal consults + job fair with 50+ Bay Area startups. Your hero Journey starts here! SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, June 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Unshackled Conference 2025, a …

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Published on June 27, 2025 - 23:00 GMT

Multi-Million Dollar Settlements for Victims - Foyle Legal Wins Its Seventh ThreeBestRated® Award in 2025

PERTH, WESTERN AUSTRALIA, AUSTRALIA, June 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Accidents can be fatal and bring about life-altering changes to the victim, physically, emotionally, mentally, and financially. One cannot handle the situation all alone and …

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Published on June 27, 2025 - 18:13 GMT

Bob Hilliard Releases Statement Regarding the American Bank Center Naming Rights

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX, UNITED STATES, June 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Official Statement from Bob Hilliard: "We are honored to move forward with the exclusive, final negotiations with OVG to assume the naming rights to the American Bank …

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Published on June 27, 2025 - 17:28 GMT

Supporting Families This Summer – Parental Rights and Legal Planning for LGBTQ+ Families

Family law attorney Tiffany L. Andrews shares essential legal insights for co-parents navigating summer schedules and LGBTQ+ families planning for the future FOLSOM, CA, UNITED STATES, June 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As schools close for …

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Published on June 27, 2025 - 17:23 GMT

Introducing Tap2Read Christian Bracelet: A Wearable Tool for Daily Inspiration

Introducing Tap2Read Christian Bracelet: A Wearable Tool for Daily Inspiration LAGOS, LAGOS , NIGERIA, June 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a fast-paced world where stress, anxiety, and distraction are part of everyday life, maintaining mental …

Distribution channels: Automotive Industry, Companies ...
Published on June 27, 2025 - 16:58 GMT

AI Horizon Scanning: What Legal Needs to Know

Explore how horizon scanning can empower legal teams to not just adapt to change, but shape the future of AI. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, June 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As AI continues to evolve at speed, legal teams are facing unprecedented …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, IT Industry ...
Published on June 27, 2025 - 16:41 GMT

Perspectives on Litigation Funding: Key Takeaways from the Legal 500 GC Summit in Vienna

HAMBURG, GERMANY, June 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The recent Legal 500 GC Summit in Vienna highlighted a significant market disconnect: despite proven financial benefits, litigation funding remains underutilised by corporate legal departments …

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Published on June 27, 2025 - 16:05 GMT

SCOTUS in support of age verification for online pornography

Institute for Family Studies Research Backs the Win CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, UNITED STATES, June 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Free Speech, Inc. Coalition v. Paxton, 606 U.S 2 (2025) Today the United States Supreme Court published an opinion in …

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Published on June 27, 2025 - 15:15 GMT

Don Fountain Featured in CNET on National Recall of Fire-Prone Power Banks

Civil trial attorney and author of Defect Safety issues consumer warning after 1.1 million Anker chargers pulled for overheating risks BEVERLY HILLS, CA, UNITED STATES, June 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- National consumer safety advocate and civil …

Distribution channels: Book Publishing Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on June 27, 2025 - 14:11 GMT

HiHello Recognized in 67 G2 Reports with 24 Badges, Reinforcing Leadership as the Professional Presence Platform

PALO ALTO, CA, UNITED STATES, June 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- HiHello, the leading Professional Presence Platform, has been recognized across 67 G2 Summer 2025 Reports, earning 24 individual badges for category leadership, customer satisfaction, ROI, …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Building & Construction Industry ...
Published on June 27, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

Small Business Owners Urged to Seek Legal Counsel Before Considering Bankruptcy

RENO, NV, UNITED STATES, June 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- It's no secret that the economy is challenging, especially right now. Lately, small businesses, in particular, are really struggling to make ends meet and avoid bankruptcy. There …

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Published on June 27, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

Dmitry Shubov Attends Echelon Singapore 2025, Connecting With Southeast Asia's Top Innovators

SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, June 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dmitry Shubov, founder of Dmitry Shubov Consulting, attended the Echelon Singapore Conference on June 10th and 11th, 2025. This tech conference is dedicated to empowering startups and …

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Published on June 27, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

Gordon Law Launches New Website to Enhance Criminal Defense Services in Central Texas

Gordon Law PLLC launches new site to offer easier access to criminal defense for DWI, assault, drug charges, and more across Central Texas. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, June 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Austin Criminal Defense Firm Gordon Law PLLC has …

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Published on June 27, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

ROSALYN SIA BAKER-BARNES TO BE SWORN IN AS THE 77th PRESIDENT OF THE FLORIDA BAR

Trailblazing Attorney Becomes the First African American Woman President in Organization History WEST PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, June 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Leading Florida law firm Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley proudly …

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Published on June 27, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

AMMWEC to Honor Dr. Katrina Lantos Swett at Women Changemakers Conference in Washington, D.C.

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Muslim and Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council (AMMWEC) is proud to recognize Dr. Katrina Lantos Swett, President of the Lantos Foundation for Human Rights and …

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