Man charged after allegedly attempting to open plane door on flight to Sydney

by Alison Rabbecca | Apr 6, 2025 | Google Finance News

Man charged after allegedly attempting to open plane door on flight to Sydney

Source: The Guardian

Australian federal police say the man, 46, allegedly tried to open the rear emergency exit door of the plane from Malaysia on Saturday

A Jordanian national has been charged after he allegedly attempted to open the doors of a Sydney-bound plane mid-flight.
Australian federal police (AFP) say the man, 46, allegedly tried to open the rear emergency exit door of the plane, travelling fr… [1782 chars]

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Starmer vows to protect UK businesses from tariff ‘storm’

by Alison Rabbecca | Apr 6, 2025 | Google Finance News

Starmer vows to protect UK businesses from tariff 'storm'

Source: BBC

Starmer says he will take a "cool-headed" approach on tariffs but all options remain on the table.

Starmer vows to protect UK businesses from tariff 'storm'
"But we simply cannot cling on to old sentiments when the world is turning this fast."
"Some people may feel uncomfortable about this – the idea the state should intervene directly to shape th… [2738 chars]

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Tangney is a federal seat on a knife edge as both Labor and Liberals pitch to voters

by Alison Rabbecca | Apr 6, 2025 | Google Finance News

Tangney is a federal seat on a knife edge as both Labor and Liberals pitch to voters

Source: Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Winning back Tangney will be the Liberals' "number one" target in WA, according to one political expert, but Labor — buoyed by its success in the area in the recent state election, won't be handing it back without a fight.

If Roger Cook's recent state election triumph is anything to go by, Anthony Albanese could rightly be expecting to hold on to his most marginal seat in the west — but it won't be without a fight.
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As Europe rearms, where is Australia’s Future Fund investing?

by Alison Rabbecca | Apr 6, 2025 | Google Finance News

As Europe rearms, where is Australia's Future Fund investing?

Source: Australian Broadcasting Corporation

As defence spending ramps up across Europe, Australia's Future Fund is investing in weapons manufacturers, Tesla and Palantir Technologies.

It's worth watching.
With everything that's happening in the world, where is Australia's sovereign wealth fund (the Future Fund) investing on behalf of Australians?
It recently released its six monthly investment update.
The update shows what stocks … [6841 chars]

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AFL makes call over late Rankine decision

by Alison Rabbecca | Apr 6, 2025 | Google Finance News

AFL makes call over late Rankine decision

Source: afl.com.au

The AFL says Izak Rankine should have been paid a mark, or free kick, late in the Crows' loss to the Suns

The AFL says Izak Rankine should have been paid a mark, or free kick, late in the Crows' loss to the Suns
Izak Rankine handballs during Adelaide's clash against Gold Coast in round four, 2025. Picture: Getty Images
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Four people rushed to hospital after mine explosion

by Alison Rabbecca | Apr 6, 2025 | Google Finance News

Four people rushed to hospital after mine explosion

Source: Daily Express

Four people have been rescued and rushed to hospital after being trapped in rubble following an explosion at a mine in Douglas Park, Australia

Four people have been rescued and rushed to hospital after an explosion at a mine caused a roof to partially collapse, with one man "thrown three metres into the air before he was buried in rubble".
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Fashion brand pays tribute after death of ‘pioneering’ founder Perri Cutten

by Alison Rabbecca | Apr 6, 2025 | Google Finance News

Fashion brand pays tribute after death of 'pioneering' founder Perri Cutten

Source: Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Opening her first store in 1982, Ms Cutten's fashion line graced the wardrobes of Australians for more than four decades.

Iconic Melbourne fashion designer Perri Cutten has died at the age of 73.
She was the founder of the Perri Cutten brand, which has been a mainstay of women's wardrobes for more than 40 years.
The Austin Group, which acquired the brand, said Ms Cutten… [804 chars]

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Two British MPs refused entry into Israel, UK foreign ministry says

by Alison Rabbecca | Apr 6, 2025 | Google Finance News

Two British MPs refused entry into Israel, UK foreign ministry says

Source: Australian Broadcasting Corporation

The British foreign ministry has criticised Israel after the country detained two UK MPs.

Israel has detained two British members of parliament and refused entry to the officials who were visiting as part of a parliamentary delegation, the UK foreign secretary said in a statement.
Labour MPs Yuan Yang and Abtisam Mohamed were rejected and… [1364 chars]

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Labor’s battery subsidy; Liberal candidate named in settlement; ‘Dad vote’ crucial for Albanese

by Alison Rabbecca | Apr 6, 2025 | Google Finance News

Labor’s battery subsidy; Liberal candidate named in settlement; ‘Dad vote’ crucial for Albanese

Source: Brisbane Times

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton are into the second week of their campaigns. Follow our rolling coverage here.

Dutton has shared a memory of when he got his dad a car racing experience as a Fathers’ Day gift and thought he nearly killed him as the car did 360s.
The Coalition’s pledge of $18 million to upgrade the racetrack in Tasmania prompted Dutton to share… [1133 chars]

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UK’s Jaguar Land Rover to pause shipments to US over tariffs

by Alison Rabbecca | Apr 6, 2025 | Google Finance News

UK's Jaguar Land Rover to pause shipments to US over tariffs

Source: Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Jaguar Land Rover will pause shipments of its Britain-made cars to the United States for a month as it considers how to mitigate the cost of Trump's 25 per cent tariff.

Jaguar Land Rover will pause shipments of its Britain-made cars to the United States for a month as it considers how to mitigate the cost of President Donald Trump's 25 per cent tariff.
The company, which is owned by India's Tata Motors, confirmed th… [2778 chars]

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