Australia removes the British monarchy from its banknotes

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia is removing the British monarchy from its bank notes. The country’s central bank said Thursday that its new $5 bill will feature an original design rather than a portrait of King Charles III. But the monarch is still expected to appear on coins that currently bear the image of the … Read more

Australian mining company loses ‘highly radioactive’ small device: ‘This is very concerning and we’re sorry’

(Kitco News) Mining giant Rio Tinto Group has lost a “highly radioactive” capsule in the Australian desert where the small device could have fallen from a truck along a 1,400-kilometre (870-mile) transport route that winds through the Western Australian desert. The authorities are looking for the capsule. The fear is that it could have settled … Read more

Australian Open 2023: TV ratings fall off a cliff after $500m broadcast deal Channel 9 Nick Kyrgios Ash Barty

The Australian Open was a living nightmare for Channel 9 with damned numbers highlighting just how bleak things really are. Nine set out $500m to extend the Australian Open deal through 2030, but viewership plummeted in 2023. Watch tennis live with beIN SPORTS on Kayo. Live coverage of the ATP + WTA Tour tournaments including … Read more

Stocks rose in the Asia-Pacific region as inflation in Tokyo approached a 42-year high

Adani shares fell further for the second straight day of losses Shares of Adani Group companies extended sharp losses for the second consecutive trading session in India after the short selling company Hindenburg made her stand short in conglomerate firms earlier this week. Adani denied the allegations in two separate statements, Jatin Jalondwala, head of … Read more

Five bucket-list luxury lodges for wildlife lovers

All extant giraffes were once considered a single species, although recent research suggests this is the case … [+] There may be eight different types. Kim Chim Safari With the travel industry approaching pre-pandemic strength, there’s no better time than the present to plan the ultimate vacation list—and for serious animal lovers, there’s a treasure … Read more

Trade mixed in Asia Pacific markets as the region kicks off in 2023

“Rough front half, better second half for tech stocks”: Jefferies shares outlook for 2023 Brent Thiel, managing director and chief analyst at investment firm Jefferies, told CNBC that the first half of 2023 will be a “tough setup” for technology stocks.street signs asia” Tuesday. “You still have an economic burden that will hit earnings as … Read more