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October 13, 2026

The EV that charges from 30 to 80% in under ten minutes is heading to Australia — Avatr has named its local distributor

Avatr, the Chinese electric vehicle brand backed by Changan Automobile, CATL, and Huawei, has confirmed a three-model rollout for Australia. Carsales reports the Avatr 07L SUV is expected first in H1 2027,

The Reserve Bank of Australia building in Canberra featuring structured concrete and glass architecture under daylight.

Australia·Business·Policy

RBA banned private surcharges from October 2026 and the government had to step in to keep credit card payments alive at the ATO

The Australian Taxation Office’s planned ban on credit card tax payments has been temporarily delayed until 30 June 2027 after the federal government confirmed it will fund card processing costs during a transitional period. The move follows backlash from business

October 13, 2026

United UA-946 Diverts to St. John’s After Engine Problem Over Atlantic

Aviation·Canada

A United Airlines Boeing 767-300 operating flight UA-946 from Washington Dulles to Amsterdam diverted to St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, on October 12 after

3.2 million Australians over 65 are paying up to $250 more a year as the government’s private health rebate falls short

Australia·Health·Policy

Australians aged 65 and older holding private hospital insurance are set to lose their age-based rebate tier under proposed federal government reforms, with the

Australia·News

Sydney Light Rail Hits 150M Trips as L1 Dulwich Hill Adds 48 Weekend Services

Sydney’s growing light rail network has passed a major milestone of 150 million passenger trips, prompting the NSW Government to add more weekend services on the L1 Dulwich Hill line. Weekend ridership

Rahul Somvanshi

March 31, 2025

Australia·Health·News

NSW Health Urges Caution as Nitazene-Laced Fake Oxycodone Circulates

NSW Health has issued an urgent warning about dangerous counterfeit oxycodone tablets circulating in NSW. These fake pills contain nitazenes – extremely potent synthetic opioids that can be hundreds of times stronger

Tejal Somvanshi

March 31, 2025

Canada·News

Royal Gourmet Hummus Recall: 18 Varieties Pulled for Undeclared Peanuts in Canada

A significant food recall has been triggered across parts of Canada as Royal Gourmet Foods pulls multiple hummus products from store shelves due to undeclared peanuts, posing serious health risks to those

Karmactive Staff

March 30, 2025

Australia·News

NSW Passes Law to Protect Gig Workers and Owner-Drivers

The NSW Minns Labor Government has passed legislation aimed at improving working conditions for gig workers and owner-drivers in the road transport sector. This move addresses long-standing concerns about precarious employment conditions

Govind Tekale

March 30, 2025

Representative Image. A pink bowl filled with fresh green lettuce leaves. Photo Source - Pxhere (CCO 1.0)

Australia·News

E. coli Fears: Over 20 Salad Products Recalled from Coles and IGA Across Australia

A major recall of packaged salad products has been expanded across Australia after health authorities discovered potential E. coli contamination. The recall now affects numerous mixed salad leaf products sold at Coles

Tejal Somvanshi

March 30, 2025

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Australia·News

Claim Farming Banned: NSW Imposes $55K Fines for Soliciting Claims

The NSW Government has passed new legislation banning ‘claim farming’ – a predatory practice where vulnerable people are pressured into making compensation claims. The Claim Farming Practices Prohibition Bill 2025 aims to

Rahul Somvanshi

March 30, 2025

Representative Image, Loggerhead sea turtle. Photo Source: Nataša Stuper ( CC BY 2.0)

Australia·Conservation·Marine Life

1,000+ Loggerhead Turtle Eggs Rescued from Cyclone Alfred’s Path

A rapid response team has successfully completed New South Wales’ largest-ever sea turtle rescue operation, saving more than 1,000 endangered loggerhead turtle eggs from the destructive path of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. The

Rahul Somvanshi

March 29, 2025

Australia·News

Woolworths Recalls Grinny Pea Puffs Due to Glass Contamination Risk

Woolworths has issued an urgent recall for Grinny Pea Puffs Chicken Flavour due to potential glass contamination, affecting approximately 8,000 products sold across Australia. Recall Details The specific product being recalled is:

Tejal Somvanshi

March 29, 2025

Representative Image. Cereal dish frosted flakes.

Africa·News

Shoprite, Checkers Recall Heartland Foods Cereals Over Labeling Errors

Shoprite Checkers has pulled multiple cereal products from store shelves across South Africa due to inaccurate nutritional labeling. The retailer announced on March 20, 2025 that all cereal products manufactured by its

Karmactive Staff

March 28, 2025

Representative Image: Two person holding baby shoes Photo Source: Pickpik.com

Australia·News

NSW Bans Future Public-Private Partnerships in Acute Hospitals Following Toddler’s Death

The NSW government has introduced “Joe’s Law,” legislation that will ban future public-private partnerships (PPPs) for hospitals providing emergency, surgical, and inpatient services. The law is named after two-year-old Joe Massa, who

Govind Tekale

March 28, 2025

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