Homeland Security inspector general investigates Secret Service handling of security at Trump rally

Nearly half of the advertising budget of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) since 2022 has been allocated to promoting the live sheep export ban, according to the Australian Live Export Council (ALEC). A $2.3 million tender awarded to Universal McCann is highlighted, with DAFF's total advertising spending exceeding $4.66 million in this period, including campaigns for Bird Flu and biosecurity. Critics, including ALEC's CEO Mark Harvey-Sutton, argue the campaign primarily targets urban...

SummaryJeanswest collapsed for the second time last month, with just $13 million in assets against approximately $53 million in debts, including $4.1 million owed to its 600 staff and nearly $776,000 in unclaimed gift vouchers. The brand's Hong Kong backers appointed Pitcher Partners as administrators, who are considering an online-only future for the 53-year-old retailer, which has struggled amid cost-of-living pressures and competition from online retailers. Despite previous efforts to revitalize the brand, the owners...

A tobacco store in Tullamarine was firebombed for the second time in eight days, with police believing the offenders used a vehicle to smash through a roller door and set the shop ablaze, causing extensive damage. This incident follows another arson attack on the same store just over a week prior, leading detectives to link the two attacks. Meanwhile, police are investigating a fifth suspicious fire at a Williamstown ice cream store, urging the public...

Rio2 Limited Fenix Gold Project Update Rio2 Limited is on track for its first gold pour at the Fenix Gold project in Chile's Atacama region by early 2026, with construction currently 19% complete and on budget. The project, hosting 389 million tonnes of ore with a total of 4.8 million ounces of gold, aims to produce 91,000 ounces annually at a low all-in sustaining cost of US$1250 per ounce, utilizing a heap leach operation to...

SummaryAll Nippon Airways is offering a flash sale called “Waku waku,” which reflects the excitement of travel, for flights from Perth to Tokyo in 2025. Starting at $1053, travelers can secure economy fares for select departure dates and receive a complimentary domestic side trip within Japan to destinations like Osaka or Sapporo, subject to availability. This offer is valid for booking from April 25 to May 31, 2025, with domestic add-ons requiring purchase alongside international...

The Queensland Reds' coaching position is set to become one of the most desirable roles in rugby following Les Kiss's planned transition to the Wallabies, as stated by QRU boss David Hanham. Kiss will complete his contract with the Reds, who are currently aiming for a finals run, before taking over from Joe Schmidt, who agreed to extend his tenure to accommodate Kiss. Hanham believes the Reds offer a world-class environment and that Kiss's coaching...