Treasurer Jim Chalmers has cautioned that the Australian economy could suffer a significant blow if Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s plan to reduce migration by 25% is implemented. During his budget reply speech on Thursday, Dutton proposed a migration crackdown and a limit on foreign property investment as a solution to the housing supply crisis. The […]
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Metservice reports a slow-moving front in the southern parts of the Westland District, causing heavy rain in the Westland ranges. A MetService spokesperson states, “A subtropical low will develop northeast of the country on Monday, bringing heavy rain to the northern and eastern North Island.” The heaviest rain is anticipated in Gisborne and Hawke’s Bay […]
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Imagine a world where you can step into a virtual reality indistinguishable from real life, where your avatar interacts with friends and strangers alike in a boundless realm free from physical constraints. Welcome to the Metaverse, where reality and fantasy blur like never before. This emerging landscape revolutionizes social interactions, commerce, and entertainment on an […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin is in Harbin, China, a city once called “Little Moscow” due to its significant Russian population and architecture. This visit follows his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, where they pledged to deepen their military and economic ties. Putin praised the “warm and comradely” talks with Xi, who reciprocated by calling […]
French police shot and killed an armed man who was trying to set fire to a synagogue in Rouen on Friday, according to the Interior Ministry. Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin confirmed the suspect’s death in a post on X, praising the police officers for their quick response and courage. Police arrived at the scene at […]
In the ongoing hush money trial of former President Donald Trump, his defense team has been aggressively questioning the credibility of the prosecution’s key witness, Michael Cohen. Cohen, who was once a loyalist to Trump but has since become one of his biggest adversaries, testified about meetings and conversations he had with Trump regarding the […]
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Travis Hunter, a standout player for Colorado in 2023, is now a feature on the cover of the highly-anticipated EA Sports College Football 25. The game, set for release on July 19 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, includes all 134 FBS teams and the names, images, and likenesses of many current players. EA […]
NEW YORK (AP) – In the ongoing hush money case against Donald Trump, defense lawyers focused on discrediting the key witness, Michael Cohen, during Thursday’s proceedings. As the trial nears its conclusion, the defense is working to undermine Cohen’s testimony, which is pivotal to the prosecution’s case. Cohen, Trump’s former attorney, took the stand for […]
Jennifer Lopez, 54, was spotted without her husband, Ben Affleck, 51, on Wednesday, amidst rumors of a split. The Hustlers star donned a casual sporty look as she arrived at a dance studio in Los Angeles with her crew. Affleck was absent from the outing. The couple, known as ‘Bennifer,’ was last seen together seven […]
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Adrian Gore, CEO of Discovery, has reassured medical aid members that the recent signing of the National Health Insurance (NHI) into law will not affect their cover and benefits for a considerable time. Gore acknowledged that President Ramaphosa’s approval of the NHI Act has caused anxiety but urged members to focus on the facts. He […]
Businesses, investors, unions, and climate advocates have been urging for significant clean economy investments. The question is, did the 2024-25 federal budget address these calls? The government’s Future Made in Australia policy includes a strategic framework, $22.7bn in spending, and facilitation policies. The framework aims to provide discipline by supporting sectors crucial for net zero […]
The sun emitted its most powerful flare in nearly a decade, just days after severe solar storms created the captivating Aurora Australis in parts of Australia. The effects of this recent blast on Australian skies and technology remain uncertain. First detected on Tuesday, the solar magnetic storm, also known as a coronal mass ejection, sent […]
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What’s so important about learning to read better? Reading is the key that unlocks doors of knowledge and self-discovery – helping you learn new things, grow wiser, and broaden your view on life. But sometimes we get overwhelmed, or our brains don’t make sense of what we read easily. This article explores ways to improve […]
President Biden is open to debating former President Donald J. Trump at least twice before the election, as early as June, but his campaign has rejected the nonpartisan organization that has managed presidential debates since 1988. This was revealed in a letter obtained by The New York Times. The letter from the Biden campaign outlines […]
Asare Konadu Yamoah — President of the Ghana Book Publishers Association, addressing the press
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The Ghana Book Publishers Association (GPA) has called for the removal of the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) from its role in book assessment and approval. The GPA believes that Parliament should collaborate with the industry to establish a suitable body for the task, as they cannot trust NaCCA to be an impartial […]