The roads in Australia’s capital city have a lot in common, and a lot to say.They are full of people and people are busy.So much so that a traffic sign for the area in Melbourne’s north is already in place.And there are thousands of them.The sign says the area is “Bureaucracy Zone”.That’s because Melbourne is…
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How the world’s biggest email provider is expanding into Australia’s mobile market
The biggest email service provider in the world, Leos, has announced it is expanding its mobile app into Australia.The company has confirmed it will launch a new email app for the new year, which will allow users to create and share their own email addresses and receive emails directly from the app.The new app will…
‘The worst of the worst’: An emotional ‘worst of the week’ for children and teens after Queensland floods
A man was “devastated” to hear a group of his young children had died from the Queensland floods.Key points:Two teenage boys died after falling into floodwaters on Thursday, a day after their mother diedIn the immediate aftermath of the floods, Queensland has said children and teenagers are vulnerablePeople are sharing their grief online with a…
New York State to start regulating radio signals on the airwaves
NEW YORK, NY – JULY 12: An antenna is seen on the top of a telephone pole at a telephone exchange in the New York City borough of Queens, New York, U.S., July 12, 2017.REUTERS/Lucas Jackson/File Photo NEW YORK (Reuters) – New York state’s governor on Wednesday proposed rules to regulate radio signals in the…
‘A little bit of everything’: A guide to the best Australian telegraph stories
An Australian newspaper has published a list of the most important telegraphs from the 19th century, listing some of the nation’s most celebrated and significant.The Sydney Morning Herald has published the “Most Important” list, which also includes a list compiled by the Australian Government.It was compiled by an independent research team, which included experts from…
‘I didn’t really think I would have to do this’: Former Wall Street chief executive, who went to jail, tells story
A former chief executive of the world’s biggest bank, convicted in a fraud scheme, has told how he did not think he would have had to go to prison for his role in a $1.9bn US settlement with the US government over a $2bn mortgage fraud scheme.Peter Giannetti, 66, a partner at the investment bank…
Why is Joe Louis not the biggest star of the AFL finals?
Joe Louis: I’m not a superstar.I’m just a guy who’s a great teammate.I enjoy being around the guys and getting a good laugh.The best thing about playing football is that you get to meet a lot of people.That’s why it’s been great.My mum is a huge fan and I love playing with her.She is a…
What to know about the NRL’s new stadium scheme
Posted May 08, 2018 04:00:00The NRL will hold a press conference today to unveil the scheme to build a new venue at the Roosters’ training ground at AAMI Park.It is believed the first round of funding for the $15 million project is expected to be handed to the NRL later this month.It will take more…
Why do people keep dying in the boneyard?
If you’ve been to a funeral home, you’ve probably noticed that the bodies of people who died there were frequently left there, unclaimed and unattended.As a result, it’s become common for families to take their loved ones to the bonyard, where they’re buried, and the body of a loved one is left to decompose.But the…
What we know about the Holden Commodore V8-powered V8 Supercar – by Nick Dearden
Holden’s latest V8 supercar, the Commodore V-8 Supercharged V8, is due to be unveiled at the end of this year.This is the first time a V8 car has been shown to the public in the US, and it’s going to be a very exciting car.Read moreRead more