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Minister’s Expenses Scandal: Anika Wells Repays $10,000 After Audit Uncovers Four Breaches of Parliamentary Rules Embattled Sport Minister Anika Wells has repaid over $10,000 to taxpayers after an independent audit found she made four mistakes in claiming family travel expenses. The audit, which examined 250 trips taken by Ms Wells between 2022 and 2025, found breaches involving travel by the minister and her husband. Ms Wells claimed she made “sensible, cheaper options” but accepted the choices were not allowed according to parliamentary rules. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has backed the minister, saying she has apologised and paid back the money.…

Australia on High Alert as Measles Outbreak Spreads: The Deadly Virus That’s ‘Preventable but Lethal’ Measles cases surge globally, with 105 reported in Australia this year, mainly linked to travellers from South East Asia Health authorities warn of undetected spread in the community, fuelled by falling vaccination rates and overseas outbreaks New South Wales records 46 cases, the highest in 10 years, with alerts also issued in Victoria, Queensland, and Western Australia Doctors fear the number of cases will worsen due to misinformation and disinformation about vaccines Australians have been warned to be on high alert as the world grapples…

NT Child Protection Minister Announces Wide-Reaching Review After Tragic Death of Five-Year-Old Kumanjayi Little Baby A comprehensive review of the NT’s child protection system is set to be announced on Monday, following the tragic death of Kumanjayi Little Baby. The review will investigate the culture and resources within the department, with a focus on “uncomfortable truths” that need to be confronted. The NT government has stood down three child protection department staffers after an internal investigation into the circumstances surrounding Kumanjayi’s death. Special Envoy for Remote Communities Marion Scrymgour has welcomed the review, saying “nothing is off the table” in…

Fatal E-Bike Crash Reignites Calls for Action as Australia’s E-Rideable Laws Come Under Fire A 37-year-old man has died after his electric bicycle collided with a bus in Western Australia, sparking renewed calls for improved e-rideable safety laws The tragedy comes just months after a parliamentary inquiry made 33 recommendations to make e-rideables safer, but critics say the state government’s response has been too slow The incident highlights the growing concern over e-rideable safety in Australia, with many calling for tougher penalties for reckless riders and better infrastructure to separate e-rideables from pedestrians and cars As Australia grapples with the…

Coinbase Cuts 700 Jobs as AI Revolution ‘Rips Through’ Tech Industry, Leaving Employees Scrambling Coinbase to axe 14% of its workforce, roughly 700 jobs, as it restructures around artificial intelligence CEO Brian Armstrong says impacted employees will receive up to 18 weeks of pay, continued healthcare coverage, and next equity vest Move is part of a broader tech industry trend, with Oracle, Amazon, Meta, Block, and Atlassian also making significant cuts to focus on AI Coinbase’s valuation has been on a rollercoaster ride, plummeting after the post-pandemic crypto collapse before rebounding as Bitcoin hit record highs The cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase…