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Virgin Australia charts new path, launches Middle Seat Lottery schem...

On 24 October 2022, Australian airline business Virgin Australia announced the launch of its Middle Seat Lottery scheme.

Saliva test to help reduce greenhouse gas

<p>Researchers say new technology will help Australia meet its global pledge to cut methane emissions in the cattle industry by 30 per cent over the n...

100 companies support electric car changes

<p>More than 100 companies are calling for policy changes to put more than one million electric cars on the road by 2027.</p>

Who is Parag Agrawal whom Elon Musk fired after acquiring Twitter?

After Tesla CEO Elon Musk confirmed buying Twitter, he reportedly fired its CEO Parag Agrawal along with some other top executives of the company.

Robinson plots France's league renaissance

<p>France have been a stagnant rugby league nation for some time, but Trent Robinson is hoping he can spark them from their slumbers.</p>

A timeline of Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s bid to acquire Twitter

Last night, SpaceX founder Elon Musk formally closed the long-awaited Twitter acquisition in a US$44 billion deal and commenced his authority by firin...

Elon Musk takes over Twitter, sacks CEO Parag Agrawal, other top exe...

As per reports, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has taken complete control of Twitter. Musk is said to have fired CEO Parag Agarwal along with some other top exec...

Cashless gaming resisted by NSW industry

<p>The NSW premier and man who wants to replace him at the next election have pledged to work with industry after a recommendation for mandatory cashl...

Electric incentives: how to save on an EV

<p>Australians could soon save more than $11,000 on the cost of an electric vehicle but the discounts will depend on where they live and drive.</p>

Bringing musicals to the deaf community

<p>As the arts sector makes its post-COVID return, theatres have made it their mission to welcome all audiences - including members of the deaf commun...

China aid targeting Solomons, Kiribati

<p>A new report from the Lowy Institute has revealed that despite lower aid from China toward the Pacific, Beijing is targeting the Solomon Islands an...

Exhibition casts Tassie as invisible state

<p>An obscure exhibition featuring objects in the shape of Australia minus Tasmania sets out to prove the island state, in fact, "does not exist". </p...

Regions need to rise up after budget

<p>Community grant programs have become a political football after Labor's first budget, as regions are encouraged to take control of their own destin...

NSW government grants 1.4 GWh superbattery contract to Akaysha Energ...

Earlier this week, the New South Wales (NSW) government chose Australian battery service provider Akaysha Energy to construct a large-scale battery en...

High flying duo revolutionise circus arts

<p>Performers Reed Kelly and Jack Dawson are taking the aerial straps circus act to new heights.</p>

Voyage uncovers Indian Ocean mysteries

<p>Melbourne researchers have discovered towering underwater mountains and new animal species as part of a voyage to learn about life in the Indian Oc...

Victoria on teal tsunami watch in election

<p>The federal political landscape was reshaped by a teal wave and the Victorian election will be the first real test of whether the states are on not...

Wait for new Vic female premier drags on

<p>Middle-aged white men lead Victoria's major parties as a decades-long wait goes on for an answer to Joan Kirner, the state's first and only female...

Andrews redefined by crises-plagued term

<p>Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has Labor in the box seat to win a third consecutive state election come November 26 despite a string of crises.</...

New Guy but Vic coalition face same woes

<p>In his second tilt to become alternative premier, Matthew Guy is selling a more compelling election narrative but has been hamstrung by scandal and...