Jakara Anthony, Australia’s defending Olympic moguls champion, competed prominently at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics in Livigno, Italy. Despite topping women’s moguls qualifications and finishing eighth in the final, she eyes redemption in the debut women’s dual moguls event today. Event Background The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, running from February 6 to 22, … Read more
AMP Limited unveiled robust full-year 2025 results in February 2026, showcasing a twenty percent surge in underlying net profit after tax to $285 million, fueled by a revitalized superannuation and investments arm. Total assets under management climbed nine percent to $161.7 billion, signaling a strong rebound for the wealth giant after years of challenges. FY25 … Read more
Australia’s latest Closing the Gap report for 2026 exposes persistent inequalities, with only a few targets on track despite years of commitments. Released amid calls for urgent reform, it underscores shortfalls in health, justice, and education for First Nations peoples. Understanding the Closing the Gap Framework The Closing the Gap initiative, launched in 2008, aims … Read more
Australia’s Liberal Party faces its deepest internal turmoil in decades as a leadership challenge engulfs the opposition. Sussan Ley, the nation’s first female Liberal leader, confronts a direct assault from Angus Taylor, exposing fractures over strategy, polling woes, and factional loyalties. This high-stakes drama, peaking in February 2026, threatens to redefine the centre-right’s path ahead … Read more
Medicare bulk billing rates in Australia have climbed to new heights in 2026, reaching over 81 percent nationally for general practitioner services. Government incentives and targeted reforms are driving this resurgence, easing cost-of-living pressures for millions while reshaping primary care access. What is Bulk Billing? Bulk billing occurs when healthcare providers accept the full Medicare … Read more
February 2026 brings a vibrant burst of creativity to Australia’s art scene, with Canberra’s Enlighten Festival leading as the premier light and culture extravaganza. Running through early March, this event transforms the capital into a nocturnal wonderland of projections, performances, and immersive experiences. Festival Overview Enlighten Festival captivates with its fusion of technology, art, and … Read more
Australians face escalating out-of-pocket costs for specialist care in 2026, with new transparency measures aiming to empower patients through better fee disclosure. Government upgrades to tools like the Medical Costs Finder promise average fee data for every eligible specialist, helping curb surprise bills amid rising healthcare inflation. Understanding Out-of-Pocket Costs Out-of-pocket expenses arise when specialists … Read more
Western Australia braces for Tropical Cyclone Mitchell, a formidable category three system barreling toward the Pilbara coast. As of early February, the storm sits just offshore from Karratha, packing sustained winds near its core and gusts up to 170 kilometers per hour. Forecast models predict landfall between Exmouth and Onslow late tonight or early tomorrow, … Read more
Australia’s international education sector, once a golden goose generating billions, now faces a reckoning over rampant visa system abuse. Non-genuine students flood universities and colleges, enrolling only to drop out, hop courses, and linger on bridging visas while working full-time. Dropout rates soar past half in some institutions, fake degrees circulate, and migration agents profit … Read more
Tony Mokbel, once a notorious figure in Melbourne’s underworld drug trade, has transitioned from a life behind bars to the heart of a high-stakes legal battle for compensation. After nearly two decades in prison, his recent release and the dismissal of key charges have thrust him into a new fight against the Victorian state government, … Read more