Oliver 
European military forces have begun a symbolic deployment to Greenland, signalling growing tension inside NATO as US President Donald Trump renews his push to bring the Arctic territory under American control. While the number of troops involved is small, the political message is large — and closely watched by allies, including Australia, as the Arctic … Read more
Australians with British or Irish ties are scrambling to salvage travel plans as sweeping passport rule changes by the UK government begin to bite, leaving many feeling blindsided, frustrated and stuck in limbo. With the deadline now looming, families across Australia say the new requirements are already forcing them to cancel reunions, miss milestone birthdays, … Read more
Astronauts train for years hoping they’ll never need their most extreme skills. But space is unforgiving, and when something goes wrong, there is no room for panic — only procedure. That reality came sharply into focus on 15 January, when all four members of Crew-11 were forced to leave the International Space Station (ISS) and … Read more
If you talk to retirees around Australia right now, one thing comes up again and again — money feels tighter than it used to. Not because they’re splurging, but because the basics are taking up more and more of their income. For many retirees, around 70% of what comes in now goes straight out on … Read more
For years, retirement in Australia was pictured as a slower, simpler chapter. A modest home, a bit of travel, lunches with friends, helping with the grandkids. Nothing flashy. Just comfortable. These days, that picture is getting harder to afford. You hear it when retirees talk quietly over coffee, or when people in their 40s and … Read more
There’s a moment many Aussies know well now. You’re standing at the supermarket, trolley half-full, doing a quick mental tally before heading to the checkout. Nothing fancy inside. Just basics. And still, you hesitate. It’s not panic. It’s not a shock. It’s that quiet, familiar tightening that’s crept back into everyday life. You hear it … Read more