The Daily Aus

A powerful Category 4 cyclone has made landfall in northern Queensland, with reports of destructive gusts and major impacts. New air strikes have been reported between Israel and Iran, raising regional tensions and market ripples. FIFA is enforcing a rule that all women’s national teams at world tournaments must include a woman as head or assistant coach. A Hawaii university recovered over 84,000 kilos of ocean waste.

A legal fight in France over whether an ultra-fast fashion platform should be suspended after disturbing listings. How the platform operates and why third-party sellers complicate accountability. Details on France’s proposed rules, age checks and potential temporary bans. Broader moves to tax, restrict ads and crack down on ultra-fast fashion across countries.

A new national fuel supply taskforce is created to tackle shortages tied to Middle East disruptions. Investigations probe major fuel firms over possible anti-competitive behaviour. A Category 5 cyclone, Narelle, is barreling toward far north Queensland with rare historic significance. The ASX200 tumbles amid energy-related shocks. The World Happiness Report names Finland top again.

A deep dive into proposed taxes on Australia's superannuation and capital gains. Coverage of how super funds are taxed and who would face new higher rates. Discussion of the origins of the 50% capital gains discount and its links to housing inequality. Breakdown of timing, revisions and political context for the changes.

A report on minor damage to an Australian military base in the Middle East after an Iranian missile strike. Coverage of NSW outlawing symbols tied to Hizb ut-Tahrir and penalties for displaying them. An update on Cuba reconnecting its national power grid and restarting its largest oil-fired plant. A heartwarming story about an 11-year-old designing glasses to help people with dyslexia.

A look at how a viral-first media company rose on quizzes and listicles and then moved into serious reporting. They trace the financial highs, missed targets and painful cutbacks that followed. The story covers a risky IPO, the pivot to AI apps, and whether short-form platforms changed young audiences' attention.

A central bank raises the cash rate to 4.1% and what that means for loans and prices. NSW rolls out digital birth certificates for young people. A lawsuit claims an AI image tool enabled sexualised images from real photos. Researchers find wearable data could help detect insulin resistance early.

A deep dive into how a 33km waterway in the Middle East can ripple into Australian petrol supplies. How rising oil prices and disrupted shipping are already squeezing regional towns. The effects of relaxed fuel rules, government supply measures and rationing talk. Why remote communities are more vulnerable and how electric vehicle adoption could shift the long-term picture.

Coverage of Australia’s decision not to send naval ships to the Strait of Hormuz. Reporting on new criminal charges faced by award-winning author Craig Silvey. Recovery of three fishermen after a large search off South Australia. Celebration of a historic first woman winner for cinematography at the Academy Awards.

A breakdown of recent mass tech job cuts and why AI is being blamed. Personal stories from affected employees and how other industries are also restructuring. Which roles are most exposed to automation and the unequal risks across gender and socioeconomic lines. Practical paths for upskilling and how newsrooms are debating ethical uses of AI.