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After 20 years missing in action, ASIC has found its teeth
After 20 years in the wilderness, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission’s rehabilitation as a law enforcement agency seems almost complete. Source link
Protesters unite for 'stinky display' against demersal fishing ban
Hundreds of kilograms of shark heads have been left dumped outside the WA Fisheries minister’s office in Margaret River, just three days before a permanent commercial demersal fishing ban comes into effect. Source link
Stranded passengers to fly home from PNG after failed efforts to free cruise ship
Passengers on the Australian cruise ship stranded off the coast of Papua New Guinea will be flown out of the country after efforts to refloat the vessel failed. Source link
Certainty in the rearview mirror as 2025 economy goes wild
This year saw economies survive tariff shocks and markets burst through record highs, but it doesn’t feel like a party because so many people aren’t invited. Source link
Caravan customers furious ASIC ignored whistleblower before collapse
Anger is growing after revelations the corporate watchdog failed to investigate allegations against luxury caravan manufacturer Zone RV. Source link
Climate a bigger threat to biodiversity than renewables, experts say
As the green energy boom gathers pace, experts say climate change is a bigger threat to biodiversity than wind farms and other renewables projects. Source link
Cyber attacks that occurred this year and how you can protect your data
More than 500 data breaches were reported in Australia over the first half of 2025 alone, but there are some ways you can minimise your risk of being caught up in one. Source link
How AI and 'smart tourism' is changing the way we travel
Will new technology lead to streamlined service and stress-free travel, or will it fundamentally change tourism and tourist destinations? Source link
Victorian cities could face water restrictions as dam storages plummet
Victoria’s water storage levels have dropped to 61 per cent capacity after most of the state recorded below average rainfall in 2025. Source link
Aussie dollar jumps to 14-month high, ASX falls, gold and silver hit records — as it happened
The Australian share market is down on Christmas Eve, despite the value of US stocks, gold and silver climbing to their most expensive levels ever, while the Australian dollar has jumped to its highest level since October 2024. Source link