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Australia can prosper from global net zero targets, the IMF says – but lawmakers must allow green technology to thrive

Australia is uniquely poised to benefit from the global shirt to green energy, the International Monetary Fund says.
Rising prices for lithium, nickel, and cobalt could lift the GDP of major exporters, including Australia.
However lawmakers must first agree on climate strategies to avoid prices spiraling out of control, the lender notes.

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Markets Oct. 12, 2021, 1:46 PM

Australia’s retail traders won’t let their GameStop and AMC meme stocks go, new eToro data shows

Australia's retail investors are holding onto 'meme' stocks in companies GameStop and AMC Entertainment at higher rates than their international colleagues.

News 20 hours ago

Westfield is launching a new direct shipping service as Australia Post faces ongoing delays

Westfield has launched a new shopping service that ships directly to consumers, as Australia Post continues to face weeks-long delays.

Lifestyle 10 hours ago

I drove on some of the most haunted roads in the US, and my last stop was straight out of a horror movie

An Insider reporter visited three roads that are said to be haunted for a spooky Halloween road trip.

News 10 hours ago

R. Kelly’s lawyer defends his strategy of attacking the singer’s accusers: ‘I don’t even think it was a #MeToo issue’

One woman who lawyer Deveraux Cannick had cross-examined testified that R. Kelly sexually abused her for years and once made her eat feces.

News 10 hours ago

674 people have been charged in the Capitol insurrection so far. This searchable table shows them all.

Thousands of pro-Trump supporters descended on the US Capitol on January 6. Nine months later, 674 people have been charged with crimes.

US 10 hours ago

Protein-packed meal and snack ideas Megan Fox’s trainer recommends for his celebrity clients

Trainer Harley Pasternak, who has clients like Rihanna, said one of his favorite high-protein snacks is Greek yogurt with berries, nuts and seeds.

News 10 hours ago

A man armed with a bow and arrow attacked and killed several people in Norway: police

The suspect has been detained, Kongsberg Police Chief Oeying Aas told reporters. Police believe the suspect acted alone.

US 10 hours ago

Herschel Walker nixes fundraiser with supporter who had swastika featured on Twitter profile: report

Walker's campaign initially said the image - of syringes arranged in the shape of a swastika - was "clearly an anti-mandatory vaccination graphic."

US 10 hours ago

Everything Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly have said about their relationship, so far

The "Transformers" actress and the "Bloody Valentine" singer truly met in March 2020. Here is everything they've said about dating each other, so far.

Markets 11 hours ago

US stocks rise as investors digest Fed minutes showing tapering on track for November

Mega-cap tech led the market higher Wednesday as the yield on the 10-year Treasury note slipped. CPI data showed prices rising in September.

News

News Oct. 11, 2021, 11:28 AM

Victoria has launched a $500 million homebuyer fund that will see the government own a share of 3,000 homes

A new fund launched by the Victorian government will offer up $500 million in a bid to help more of the state’s residents buy a home, amid ongoing debate around mechanisms directed at helping Australians buy in the current hot housing market.

News Oct. 9, 2021, 11:50 AM

SpaceX astronaut says she was sick for the first 2 days of Inspiration4’s mission and thought the spaceflight wasn’t long enough, a report says

Dr. Sian Proctor, who launched on SpaceX's Inspiration4 mission, said her head was "stuffy" on the second day, per National Geographic.

Markets Oct. 12, 2021, 1:46 PM

Australia’s retail traders won’t let their GameStop and AMC meme stocks go, new eToro data shows

Australia's retail investors are holding onto 'meme' stocks in companies GameStop and AMC Entertainment at higher rates than their international colleagues.

Markets

Markets Oct. 11, 2021, 9:23 AM

Superannuation funds investing money into crypto is ‘inevitable’, according to one fund manager

One of Australia’s leading crypto fund managers has predicted a flood of investment into the sector from super funds and financial advisers.

Markets Oct. 11, 2021, 5:04 PM

Bitcoin just flashed a counter-trend signal that suggests a pullback is likely as crypto becomes overbought, according to Fairlead Strategies

The same DeMARK counter-trend signal flashed in January right before bitcoin fell about 25% from $40,000 to $30,000.

Markets Oct. 10, 2021, 10:10 AM

Meet a 33-year-old with nearly $400,000 in debt juggling 4 jobs to pay it all off: ‘I work more than I sleep’

A federal worker is carrying nearly $9,000 of monthly debt across credit cards, a mortgage, and student loans. His $95,000 annual income isn't enough.

Tech

Strategy Oct. 10, 2021, 8:40 AM

I tried Elon Musk’s productivity hack of breaking my entire day into 5-minute slots. It was annoyingly inflexible – but I got a lot more done.

Elon Musk works excessive hours and breaks his time into five-minute segments to get things done. I put it to the test - with a few adaptations.

News Apr. 8, 2021, 4:34 PM

Hackers scraped data from 500 million LinkedIn users – about two-thirds of the platform’s userbase – and have posted it for sale online

LinkedIn said "the posted dataset appears to include publicly viewable information that was scraped from LinkedIn," and it is investigating.

News Oct. 8, 2021, 9:26 PM

A homeless man’s response to an anti-vax protester is going viral

A viral video showed a man responding to an anti-vax protester asking why homeless people aren't "dead in the streets" because of COVID-19.

Strategy

Strategy Sep. 22, 2021, 2:27 PM

Here’s everything we know about ‘The Great Resignation,’ who’s quitting, and why

The US has seen millions of workers quit their jobs over the past several months, and it's not only about better pay, but being valued at work.

Strategy Oct. 10, 2021, 8:00 AM

I tried a TikTok trend to solve my bad procrastination habit – I can’t believe it worked

I actually overcame my procrastination by using a helpful hack I found on TikTok. It's been a game-changer.

Strategy Sep. 24, 2021, 1:24 PM

The pandemic hit Australian women hard. Now one social enterprise is helping them start businesses built for the future.

Mandy Richards runs a social enterprise that helps women start micro-businesses that enable remote and flexible work.

Lifestyle

Lifestyle Oct. 8, 2021, 12:53 PM

BWS is giving away free 6-packs this October. Here’s how to get yours.

The last (almost) two years have been a hard slog for all of us, and especially to those of us who have been in extended lockdown.

Lifestyle Oct. 12, 2021, 1:30 PM

This Australian startup is helping influencers replace ‘sponcon’ with products of their own

Atelier is a private manufacturing network that produces bespoke products for brands, and, increasingly, for influencers and creators.

Lifestyle Oct. 8, 2021, 9:18 AM

This Australian furniture subscription service lets you rent, keep or swap homewares. Here’s how it works.

Breeze Furniture is an Australian furniture subscription service.

Reviews

Reviews Feb. 26, 2021, 5:01 PM

The best gaming consoles in 2021

Every major console brand has something different to bring to the table, offering gamers plenty of options. The PlayStation 5 is our top pick for most buyers thanks to its exclusive franchises and powerful hardware. You can expect low stock for the PS5 through the early part of the year, […]

Reviews Mar. 1, 2021, 2:59 PM

Here’s which iPad is best for you, between the mini, Pro and Air

The 2020 10.2-inch iPad is best for most people with its sharp screen, fast processor, stylus support, and low price. The 2019 iPad Mini and 2020 iPad Air are also great choices if you want faster processors and better specs. Finally, the iPad Pro models are best for people who […]

Reviews Mar. 15, 2021, 4:00 PM

‘Zack Snyder’s Justice League’ is the movie fans deserved to see back in 2017

Snyder's vision of the DC group is the superior version of the film, filled with many never-before-seen moments and a new villain.

Lifestyle 10 hours ago

I drove on some of the most haunted roads in the US, and my last stop was straight out of a horror movie

An Insider reporter visited three roads that are said to be haunted for a spooky Halloween road trip.

News 10 hours ago

R. Kelly’s lawyer defends his strategy of attacking the singer’s accusers: ‘I don’t even think it was a #MeToo issue’

One woman who lawyer Deveraux Cannick had cross-examined testified that R. Kelly sexually abused her for years and once made her eat feces.

News 10 hours ago

674 people have been charged in the Capitol insurrection so far. This searchable table shows them all.

Thousands of pro-Trump supporters descended on the US Capitol on January 6. Nine months later, 674 people have been charged with crimes.

US 10 hours ago

Protein-packed meal and snack ideas Megan Fox’s trainer recommends for his celebrity clients

Trainer Harley Pasternak, who has clients like Rihanna, said one of his favorite high-protein snacks is Greek yogurt with berries, nuts and seeds.

News 10 hours ago

A man armed with a bow and arrow attacked and killed several people in Norway: police

The suspect has been detained, Kongsberg Police Chief Oeying Aas told reporters. Police believe the suspect acted alone.

US 10 hours ago

Herschel Walker nixes fundraiser with supporter who had swastika featured on Twitter profile: report

Walker's campaign initially said the image - of syringes arranged in the shape of a swastika - was "clearly an anti-mandatory vaccination graphic."

US 10 hours ago

Everything Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly have said about their relationship, so far

The "Transformers" actress and the "Bloody Valentine" singer truly met in March 2020. Here is everything they've said about dating each other, so far.

Markets 11 hours ago

US stocks rise as investors digest Fed minutes showing tapering on track for November

Mega-cap tech led the market higher Wednesday as the yield on the 10-year Treasury note slipped. CPI data showed prices rising in September.

News 11 hours ago

17 employees at a Florida school district have died from COVID-19 since August

A spokesman for the Polk County Public Schools said it is unclear how the employees might have gotten sick.

US 11 hours ago

An annuity is an insurance product that can provide a secure income stream for the rest of your life

Annuities are insurance and investment products that provide investors with retirement income in exchange for premium payments.

Lifestyle 11 hours ago

Jamie Lee Curtis pays tribute to late mom Janet Leigh with ‘Psycho’ costume at the ‘Halloween Kills’ premiere

Jamie Lee Curtis arrived at the "Halloween Kills" premiere on Tuesday dressed as the character Marion Crane from "Psycho."

News 11 hours ago

Supreme Court appears likely to side with the Biden administration and restore the death penalty for Boston Marathon bomber

The Biden administration, despite halting federal executions, has asked the Supreme Court to reinstate the bomber's death sentence.

News 11 hours ago

A longtime trans ‘Hamilton’ performer says their contract was not renewed after they asked for a gender-neutral dressing room

In a complaint filed Wednesday with the EEOC, Reid alleged "frequent incidents of discrimination and harassment from cast members and management."

US 11 hours ago

Netflix reportedly spent $21 million on ‘Squid Game,’ its all-time biggest hit. Here’s how that compares to other show budgets.

The cost of "Squid Game" was small compared to other Netflix hits and the movie-sized budgets at other companies.

Markets 11 hours ago

Jen Psaki says Biden still backs a $15 minimum wage, but he’s done little to prod Congress on it

Wages are climbing with employers scrambling for workers, but up to 32 million workers would benefit from a pay bump to $15 an hour.

News 11 hours ago

Companies are mentioning the words ‘supply chain’ more than ever before during earnings calls

Issues like labor shortages and port congestions are contributing to delays and disruptions retail companies face ahead of the 2021 holiday season.

US 11 hours ago

All of Ariana Grande’s scene-stealing outfits on ‘The Voice,’ so far

The Grammy-winning singer is a new coach on the competition show, delighting fans each week with playful outfits that go beyond her distinctive style.

US 11 hours ago

Polygel kit creates easy nail extensions

Polygel is a nail extension that's a beginner-friendly way to sculpt long nails that will last two weeks.

News 11 hours ago

Psaki says the Biden administration can’t ‘guarantee’ holiday packages will arrive on time because it’s ‘not the Postal Service’

Biden is working to address the pandemic-related global supply chain backlog, which has resulted in product shortages and higher prices.

US 11 hours ago

A group of nearly 50 nonprofits has launched a campaign to ‘effectively end Facebook’s current business model’ in the wake of whistleblower testimony

The organizations are calling for a data privacy law to "shut down Facebook's surveillance machine" following Frances Haugen's Senate testimony.

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