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Are you seeing new ‘service fees’ since the card surcharge ban? Here are the rules
Businesses can’t just give the card surcharges a different name. Some are putting up their prices instead.
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Month: October 2026
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Counterfeit cash is at an 8-year high in Australia, new figures show. Here’s how to spot it
More than 40,000 fake notes – mostly $50 and $100 in cash – were detected in the past year alone. Authorities warn of a ‘concerning improvement’ in quality.
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Why are new wind farms stuck in the doldrums in Australia?
Solar and batteries are powering ahead – but wind farms are struggling. There are multiple reasons for this, from politics to construction costs.
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NZ’s next government could be a four-party coalition. Get used to the new normal
As National and Labour slide in the polls to the benefit of smaller parties, politicians, political media and voters will need to adapt to new ways of thinking.
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Digger channels Kubrick’s Dr. Strangelove for the climate crisis – until its twist
Digger’s hat is borrowed from Major ‘King’ Kong (Slim Pickens), a character in Stanley Kubrick’s film masterpiece.
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How geopolitical tensions tainted the 2026 Asian Games
As world politics has become more divisive, international sporting contests are often turning into a stage for political contention.
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HIV treatment has transformed lives in the UK, but stigma lingers
Effective treatment means people with HIV can live long lives and cannot sexually transmit the virus when undetectable, yet stigma persists.
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From food to fuel, AI helps pinpoint how to grow ‘microalgae’ at scale
AI can be used to predict microalgal growth, monitor cultivation and, in some cases, control operating conditions.
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How Canada could defend itself against an American invasion
Beyond Donald Trump’s anti-Canada rhetoric, there are many material and geo-strategic reasons why Canada must take his threats to Canadian sovereignty very seriously.
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Measles is spreading across the US – and officials can’t agree on the death toll
Pennsylvania counts five measles deaths this year, the CDC two. Without an agreed definition, the confusion hits hardest where vaccination rates are lowest.
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Remittances can help African countries adapt to climate change
Governments and international organizations should develop policy that incorporates remittances into how we respond to climate change.
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What a Chinese pollution crackdown can teach Canada about carbon pricing
Canada has lowered its planned industrial carbon price. Research from China shows why the effects of environmental rules depend on firms’ ability to adapt.