Australians cutting off friends, reducing social circles to cope with cost of living

The rebuilding Kookaburras upset the Netherlands 4-2 in a FIH Pro League men's hockey win with goals from Harvie, Atkin, Burns, and Willott, avenging their Olympic quarterfinal loss. The match marked a squad upheaval led by new coach Mark Hager, who introduced several debutants. Australia's victory came after a penalty flick controversy and a spectacular goal, securing their win over the world's number one side. Full Article

The Trump administration suspended the US Refugee Admissions Program, impacting asylum seekers who arrived in Australia by boat, like Mohammad Mehdipour who described his journey to America as a sense of freedom from Indonesia's "green hell". Many refugees in Indonesia faced rejection by Australia and the US, with the Trump administration halting the resettlement of 1,250 refugees from PNG and Nauru processing centres. Asylum seekers like Reza and Nikki have endured years of limbo and...

Premier David Crisafulli is providing immediate support for flood-affected communities in North Queensland by ensuring grocery supply restocking and coordinating deliveries to towns with limited supplies. State and federal authorities, including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, are offering financial assistance, deploying military helicopters, and building temporary bridges to aid in recovery efforts. Despite challenges, communities like Ingham are beginning clean-up efforts while authorities work to confirm the welfare of individuals impacted by the floods, with the...

The proposed Honda-Nissan merger is at risk of falling apart as the two Japanese carmakers struggle to agree on partnership terms, with Nissan reportedly planning to withdraw from talks due to disagreements over the proposed structure of the deal. Honda, with a market value of 7.92 trillion Yen, sees Nissan, valued at 1.44 trillion Yen and facing financial difficulties, as having less to offer in the partnership. While merger talks may potentially restart, Honda's request...

President Donald Trump proposed that the United States "take over" the Gaza Strip and resettle its Palestinian residents, a plan swiftly rejected by American allies and adversaries. Trump suggested the US would be responsible for dismantling weapons, leveling the site, and creating economic development, sparking criticism from countries such as Saudi Arabia and opposition from politicians who support a two-state solution. The proposal has divided the Republican party, with some expressing concern over potential US...

Palestinians will commemorate the 77th anniversary of their mass expulsion from what is now Israel, known as the Nakba, as they return to their homes in the northern Gaza Strip for the first time since the 15-month war with Hamas. Around 700,000 Palestinians were displaced during the 1948 Arab-Israeli war, creating a refugee community now numbering six million, with many living in refugee camps in various countries. The ongoing conflict over the right of return...