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Close-up portrait of Australian former Olympic swimmer Stephanie Rice smiling at a Sydney public appearance.

October 13, 2026

Why does changing your legal name in NSW cost $203 and take up to five weeks, and what happens after BDM approves it?

Changing your legal name in Australia is a state-based process — times and fees vary by state and territory, and the registry certificate does not update any other record automatically. It is

Australia·Energy·Mobility

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, followed by the Avatr 06T electric station wagon

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

Australia·Business·Policy

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

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

Educational facility classroom environment showing student desk arrangements and learning infrastructure supporting academic instruction and attendance.

Sustainability·World

7 Solutions to Avoid Floods

2021 saw floods like never before. More than 35 countries across the world encountered floods at the same time, with over 900 fatalities within a month. Floods are the costliest natural disaster.

Karmactive Team

August 13, 2021

Science·Sustainability·World

Mussels Can Remove Micro-Plastic From Our Oceans

Microplastics are extremely small pieces of plastic debris less than 5 millimeters long in the environment.These microplastics are difficult to dispose of properly because of their size. And they are harmful to

Barkha Pawar

September 21, 2020

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