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

October 13, 2026

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

Aviation·Canada

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

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 an engine problem over the Atlantic. The diversion interrupted a transatlantic journey and meant passengers had

October 13, 2026

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

Sydney’s outdoor BBQ plans up in smoke as RFS bans all open fires across 13 NSW regions

Australia·Environment·News

A Total Fire Ban is in place for Greater Sydney and Greater Hunter on Monday 12 October. The NSW Rural Fire Service rated Greater

Representative Image.Photo source: Thomas Nugent (CC BY-SA 2.0)

Aviation·Europe

Bristol Airport Ranks Third in UK for Car Park Quality with 4.5 Star Average Rating

Bristol Airport has secured third place among UK airports for car park quality and safety, according to a recent study by motoring company Blackcircles. With 82% of its car parks rated four

Sonali Tiwary

March 23, 2025

Climate·World

WMO’s 75th Anniversary: Closing the Early Warning Gap Together

World Meteorological Day is observed on March 23 to emphasize the importance of the Meteorological organization. Weather forecast is a routine affair now. We can plan our day as per the weather

Govind Tekale

March 23, 2025

Representative Image. A person doing legal proceeding in a court room. Photo Source - Towfiqu barbhuiya (CCO 1.0)

Australia·Business·Energy·News

Origin Energy Fined $17.6M for Violations Impacting Nearly 670,000 Customers

Origin Energy has been ordered to pay $17.6 million after admitting to breaches of Victoria’s energy rules that affected nearly 670,000 customers. The record penalty, handed down in the Victorian Supreme Court,

Sunita Somvanshi

March 23, 2025

Tesla's 2025 Model Y.Photo Source:Teslaaunz (Instagram)

Australia·Business·Mobility·News

2025 Tesla Model Y: Price Cuts, Faster Acceleration, Feature Changes

Tesla has finally brought its refreshed 2025 Model Y (codenamed “Juniper”) to Australian shores, debuting at the Everything Electric Show in Sydney. The company’s configurator now reveals comprehensive details about standard variants

Rahul Somvanshi

March 22, 2025

a Virgin Australia airplane gracefully flying over a vibrant cityscape during sunset. Photo Source - Virgin Australia

Australia·Aviation·News

Virgin Australia’s 25% Off Flash Sale Features $45 Flights and Qatar Airways Partnership Benefits

Virgin Australia has unveiled a major flash sale slashing fares by up to 25% across 35 domestic and international destinations. The time-limited promotion features one-way fares starting from just $45 between Sydney

Sonali Tiwary

March 22, 2025

Representative Image. A tap and go card being used to pay the trip.

Australia

NSW Regional Buses Adopt Tap-and-Go Payments by 2027

After years of lagging behind city services, more than 400 regional buses across NSW will finally offer contactless payment options by the end of 2027. The rollout follows successful trials in Bathurst

Rahul Somvanshi

March 22, 2025

The National Centre of Indigenous Excellence, Photo Source : @Facebook

Australia·Indigenous

Close the Gap Day 2025: Indigenous Australians Twice as Likely to Die from Preventable Diseases

The biggest loss due to the arrival of modern civilization is the regression of aboriginal people or ‘Adivasis’ all over the world. An example of this phenomenon is the struggle between two

Govind Tekale

March 21, 2025

Representative Image. A man shopping in Supermarket.

Australia·Business

ACCC: Coles, Woolworths, ALDI Profits Rise with 24% Grocery Price Increase

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released its final 441-page report on the supermarket sector, revealing that Australian supermarkets—particularly Coles, Woolworths, and ALDI—rank among the most profitable globally. The report

Sunita Somvanshi

March 21, 2025

Representative Image. AI Generated Image: Large-scale deforestation, showing a once-lush forest that has been cleared, leaving behind barren, terraced land with tree stumps and remnants of fallen trees.

Forest·Nature·World

International Day of Forests 2025: How “Forests and Food” Theme Links 1.6 Billion Livelihoods to Ecosystem Protection

In India the forests are a part of our daily life. The revered sages used to live in forests. They used to run residential schools. Krishna, whose advice to Arjuna has become

Govind Tekale

March 21, 2025

News·World

Finland Leads Global Happiness; US Hits Record Low

Finland has maintained its position as the world’s happiest country for the eighth year in a row, according to the 2025 World Happiness Report released March 20. With an average score of

Karmactive Staff

March 21, 2025

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