Man who lost home in battery fire builds fireproof charging station

Amid calls for regulatory changes for lithium battery disposal, one man has taken matters into his own hands to safely store devices on charge. On August 31 last year, Rodney Mulder put... Read more »

Four-and-a-half years’ jail for Moerewa mother who caused lifelong brain injury to her baby

“What you said and did, and what actually happened to your son, is unknowingly opaque because of your constant and, in my assessment, continued lies,” he said. After charges were laid in... Read more »

Donald Trump’s war on statistics is an authoritarian attack on democracy and countries like Australia should call it out | Greg Jericho

Whether it be the judicial system, universities, or health organisations, Donald Trump cannot abide by anything that does not confirm his world view. So it was not a shock when late last... Read more »

Confidential DFAT document warns government on Israel stance

A confidential Australian government document reveals internal concerns that Western nations face credible accusations of double standards over their response to Israel’s assault on Gaza. Allowing the crisis to worsen “with apparent... Read more »

SmartCompany readers speak out on ban proposal

The federal government’s plans to clamp down on non-compete clauses have spooked some employers, who fear new restrictions could make it easier for former staff to acquire their hard-won clients. Labor intends... Read more »

PM accused of ‘weakness’ as China, Russia team up in the Indo-Pacific

The opposition says China and Russia are “testing” Australia with joint naval drills in the Western Pacific due to Anthony Albanese’s “weakness” on defence. China and Russia are carrying out joint patrols... Read more »

Global profits plunge amid Trump’s latest tariffs — what’s at stake for Australia?

Some of the largest and wealthiest companies in the world have reported losses equalling US$15 billion ($23.1 billion) this quarter, as the United States’ latest tariffs eat into global profits.Meanwhile, the Australian... Read more »

Jeremy Rockliff reappointed Tasmanian premier, Opposition Leader Dean Winter promises another no-confidence motion

Tasmanian Opposition Leader Dean Winter has promised another no-confidence motion against Jeremy Rockliff, after the Liberal leader was reappointed as premier this morning. Two months after a successful no-confidence motion against him,... Read more »

What are the most useful (and useless) kitchen cooking gadgets?

From the perfect peeler to the pathetic garlic press, Katrina Meynink rummages through her crowded kitchen drawer to find those that cut it, and those that don’t. Save You have reached your... Read more »

7 signs you’re dealing with a sociopath, according to psychologists

Sumeet Grover, a British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy-registered psychotherapist, says: “Pulling you into their world gives them power and a sense of grandiosity. And it deflects what is really going on... Read more »