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Key PointsThe promise of work-from-home freedom is in fact delivering the opposite outcome, researchers say.Unnecessary and non-urgent after hours contact linked to elevated stress levels and depressive moods among employees.The results were relevant across industries from administration and finance to construction and plumbing.Managers should let up on their constant barrage

Key Points:The RBA expects 880,000 fixed-term mortgages will end this year, meaning higher repayments for those behind them.These customers will likely face “horribly uncompetitive” revert rates.Here’s what you can do to try and get a better deal.Hundreds of thousands of fixed-rate mortgages established during a period of ultra-low interest rates

Key PointsNorth Korea says it has tested a new nuclear-capable underwater attack drone.It reportedly cruised underwater for more than 59 hours and dentonated a non-nuclear payload in waters off the country’s east coast.A South Korean military official said they were analysing North Korea’s claims.North Korea has tested a new nuclear-capable

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Key PointsMore than one million protested across France over proposed changes the the aged pension qualification age.The pension rule changes will raise the retirement age in France from 62 to 64.There have been calls for more protests next week.More than one million people have demonstrated across France against unpopular pension

KEY POINTS:Millions of fish have been killed in Menindee, NSW.An expert claims NSW is deliberately sabotaging the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.Locals demanded Water NSW officials drink the water to prove it’s safe.As authorities continue the mammoth task of cleaning up millions of decomposing fish from the Darling-Baaka River at Menindee, NSW,

KEY POINTS:The National Women’s Soccer League made its first official appearance in FIFA 23 on Wednesday.Several players were unhappy with their FIFA 23 avatars on social media.The game makers have been accused of not “actually watching” the league.Players from the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) in the US are unhappy

Former Sydney school teacher Chris Dawson will face a trial over allegations he had a sexual relationship with one of his teenage students in the 1980s.Dawson, 74, has been charged with one count of carnal knowledge by a teacher of a girl between the ages of 10 and 17.The former

KEY POINTS:A Liberal senator has burst into tears during a debate on Nazi symbols.The Coalition is seeking a ban on Nazi symbols after last weekend’s rally in Melbourne.Victorian MP Moira Deeming is fighting expulsion from the party.A Liberal senator has burst into tears in parliament, claiming a Labor counterpart said

Earlier this month, regulators flagged power price rises in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia. Like many people, you’re probably wondering how you can minimise financial pain. Getting rid of gas and electrifying everything in your home can save you money.Modelling by not-for-profit organisation Renew showed annual bills

Key PointsWorld Athletics has announced a ban on transgender women competing in female categories. There are also new rules for athletes with differences in sex development. The new rules will come into effect from 31 March.Track and field has banned transgender athletes from international competition while adopting new regulations that