A hybrid Lamborghini, an electric Rolls Royce, a convoy of low-emission people-movers and a rumble of battery-powered utes “that can actually tow things” will greet thousands of attendees to Australia’s latest motor show. More than 100 electric and hybrid vehicles are on display at the Melbourne...
KNIFE LAWS AROUND THE COUNTRY: VICTORIA: * An interim ban on sales of machetes in the state was instituted in May after a surge in high-profile stabbings in shopping centres, including a security guard stabbed outside a Melbourne Woolworths * Penalties range from one year in prison for...
Extremely hot days are not friendly to man’s best friend. Days above 32C have been linked to a nearly 10 per cent spike in dog death risk, research suggests. Older animals, pets with existing health conditions and flat-faced breeds are particularly vulnerable to extreme heat, but all...
Meta Platforms has had a legal win against a group of authors who argued that its use of their books without permission to train its artificial intelligence system infringed their copyrights. US District Judge Vince Chhabria, in San Francisco, said in his decision that the authors...
The beginning of a new financial year is the perfect opportunity for small business owners to reset, refocus, and plan for sustainable growth. It’s a time to take stock of your performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and ensure your financial and operational strategies are aligned with...
A new financial year presents the perfect opportunity to take stock, reset, and plan with purpose. Much like a new calendar year inspires resolutions, July 1 offers a financial “fresh start” to review your goals, refine your spending, and make sure your finances are working...