Dominic Sirico

Long-Term Homelessness Surges In 5 Years, Prompts Government’s AU$10B Housing Response

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Long-Term Homelessness Surges In 5 Years, Prompts Government’s AUB Housing Response

The number of Australians facing long-term homelessness has risen by nearly 25% over the past five years, according to Productivity Commission’s latest report on government services. The report highlighted that in 2023-24, about 37,780 people were experiencing “persistent homelessness,” a jump from 30,306 in 2019-20. Persistent homelessness refers to those who have been without stable … Read more

Australia’s Major Banks Predict Interest Rate Cut Amid Easing Inflation

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Australia’s Major Banks Predict Interest Rate Cut Amid Easing Inflation

Reserve Bank of Australia chief Philip Lowe said the coronavirus is having a ‘significant’effect’ on the country’s economy Australia’s major banks were predicting that the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will slash the official interest rate from its current level of 4.35% during its Feb. 18 meeting. NAB said that the confirmation of weaker-than-forecast price … Read more

Hamas To Free Three Israeli Hostages In Next Ceasefire Swap

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Hamas To Free Three Israeli Hostages In Next Ceasefire Swap

Hamas and Israel will carry out their fourth hostage-prisoner swap of the Gaza ceasefire on Saturday, with the militant group to free three Israeli captives in exchange for 90 inmates in Israeli jails. Militants in Gaza began releasing hostages after the first 42-day phase of the ceasefire with Israel took effect on January 19. The … Read more

Stock Markets Close Out Turbulent Week With Gains

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Stock Markets Close Out Turbulent Week With Gains

European and Asian stock markets mostly rose Friday, the end of a week beset by volatility after China’s DeepSeek unveiled an artificial intelligence model to rival those of US tech giants. Confirmation from US President Donald Trump that the world’s biggest economy would impose hefty tariffs on Canada and Mexico from this weekend added to … Read more

Chipmaker Intel Beats Revenue Expectations Amidst Q4 Loss

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Chipmaker Intel Beats Revenue Expectations Amidst Q4 Loss

Intel reported a fourth-quarter loss on Tuesday, but better than expected revenue as the US chip giant continues to struggle to stake its place in the artificial intelligence revolution. The company posted a net loss of $126 million for the quarter ending December 28, compared to a profit of $2.67 billion in the same period … Read more

Grim Search For Plane Crash Bodies As Trump Doubles Down

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Grim Search For Plane Crash Bodies As Trump Doubles Down

Divers scoured for the remaining bodies from the Washington plane crash Friday as President Donald Trump posted his own politicized verdict on the deadliest US air disaster in almost a quarter century, with the investigation barely underway. Forty-one victims have been pulled from the icy depths of the Potomac River, and rescuers voiced confidence that … Read more

Why Trademark Protection Matters For Businesses

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Why Trademark Protection Matters For Businesses

A strong brand is one of a business’s most valuable assets — that is why it is crucial that companies safeguard that identity. A trademark can help. Trademarks legally protect the components that help brand a business including the entity’s name, logo, or tagline. Beyond the legal benefits, trademarks are also a practical tool to … Read more

German Election Favourite Vows To Pass Migrant Bill With Far-right Help

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German Election Favourite Vows To Pass Migrant Bill With Far-right Help

Germany’s conservative election frontrunner Friedrich Merz defiantly vowed Friday to pass a bill to restrict immigration with the support of the far-right AfD, repeating a tactic that has sparked an outcry and street protests. As MPs traded bitter recriminations in parliament, centre-left Chancellor Olaf Scholz warned that Merz could no longer be trusted and voiced … Read more