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Geopolitics

Australia's 38-Day Fuel Buffer: Why We're the Most Exposed Developed Economy

Japan has 254 days. The US has 125. We have 38.
4 min read 3 months ago
Australia's 38-Day Fuel Buffer: Why We're the Most Exposed Developed Economy
Geopolitics

Fifty Thousand March Against Far Right in London

The Together Alliance mobilised more than 100 charities and unions in a counter-demonstration that organisers claim is the biggest anti-racist march in UK history.
7 min read 3 months ago
Fifty Thousand March Against Far Right in London
Geopolitics

Tiger Woods Arrested on DUI Charge After Rollover Crash in Florida

The golfer refused urinalysis after breathalyzer showed no alcohol. He had surgery on torn Achilles and lumbar disc in 2025.
5 min read 3 months ago
Tiger Woods Arrested on DUI Charge After Rollover Crash in Florida
Cybersecurity

Check Your Medicare Account: $272 Million in Rebates Unclaimed

Nearly 1 million Australians are owed an average of $280 each. More than 300 people are owed over $10,000.
5 min read 3 months ago
Check Your Medicare Account: $272 Million in Rebates Unclaimed
Geopolitics

7 Australian Dividend Stocks for Passive Income in 2026

Reliable dividend payers with strong yields and sustainable payout ratios
5 min read 3 months ago
7 Australian Dividend Stocks for Passive Income in 2026
Geopolitics

8 Ways to Cut Your Energy Bill This Winter

Practical changes that actually reduce heating costs without freezing
5 min read 3 months ago
8 Ways to Cut Your Energy Bill This Winter
Geopolitics

The Last Sugar Hit: Why China's $120 Iron Ore Rally Is a Trap

Prices have surged to $120 a tonne on Beijing's latest stimulus, but beneath the headline numbers, the structure of Chinese demand has fundamentally changed.
5 min read 3 months ago
The Last Sugar Hit: Why China's $120 Iron Ore Rally Is a Trap
Geopolitics

The Cattle Trade: How One Nation’s SA Surge Just Rewrote Federal Strategy

Barnaby Joyce’s ‘cattle’ comments aren’t a gaffe. They are a calculated response to a structural breach in the Liberal Party’s right flank.
7 min read 3 months ago
The Cattle Trade: How One Nation’s SA Surge Just Rewrote Federal Strategy
Geopolitics

Australia-EU Trade Deal Signed as China Tensions Rise

Eight years of negotiations finally produced a deal that eliminates tariffs on champagne, EVs, and critical minerals. But the real driver is both sides' desire to reduce dependence on Beijing.
6 min read 3 months ago
Australia-EU Trade Deal Signed as China Tensions Rise
Geopolitics

Apple iOS 26.4 Software Update Expected to Launch This Week Across All Devices

Based on previous year trends, update anticipated between March 23-25 with improvements across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Watch, and Vision Pro.
4 min read 3 months ago
Apple iOS 26.4 Software Update Expected to Launch This Week Across All Devices
Geopolitics

Houthis Fire Missiles at Israel, Join Iran War

The Yemen rebels claimed a barrage of missiles at Israeli military sites. If they resume attacks on commercial shipping, oil prices will spike further and global trade through Suez could be disrupted.
5 min read 3 months ago
Houthis Fire Missiles at Israel, Join Iran War
AI

AI Policy in 2026: The Year States and Feds Go to War

Federal preemption, child safety lawsuits, and the end of voluntary governance are reshaping the regulatory landscape.
12 min read 3 months ago
AI Policy in 2026: The Year States and Feds Go to War