Greens Block RBA Reforms, Demand Labor Push for Rate Cuts | Mirage News

The Australian Greens have said they won’t pass Labor’s Reserve Bank reforms until interest rates are cut. The Reserve Bank should lower interest rates tomorrow and if they don’t, the Treasurer should use his existing powers to bring down interest rates and relieve pressure on mortgage holders. By cutting rates by 25 basis points, repayments

GOLF ROUNDUP: Horschel wins again at Wentworth, Ko extends LPGA hot streak

Author of the article: Published Sep 22, 2024  •  5 minute read Billy Horschel of the United States celebrates on the 18th green with Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland following victory after the second playoff hole during Day 4 of the BMW PGA Championship 2024 at Wentworth Club on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Virginia

WATCH | Home Affairs | The process to phase out green barcoded ID books

JOHANNESBURG – The Department of Home Affairs has started a process to eliminate widespread  ID fraud. They aim to achieve this by phasing out the notorious green barcoded ID books. And to get the process going, the department has extended its services to Saturdays until 12 October. This initiative, which began this weekend, also targets first-time applicants and

How JD Vance’s hometown has won millions in climate investment that he calls a ‘green scam’

This story was originally published by The Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. A hulking steel plant in Middletown, Ohio, is the city’s economic heartbeat as well as a keystone origin story of J.D. Vance, the hometown senator now running to be Donald Trump’s vice president. Its future, however, may hinge upon $500 million in funding from landmark

Why blue-green algae is still a problem in Quebec’s Eastern Townships

Why blue-green algae is still a problem in Quebec’s Eastern Townships11 days ago Duration 2:23 11 days agoNewsDuration 2:23Over the summer some municipalities in the region didn’t have drinking water because of the amount of blue-green algae in the lakes and rivers. They’re asking the Quebec government to step in. More from News Video 20:20

SEC Greenlights Options Trading for BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF

TLDR: SEC approves options trading for BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) Options will be physically settled and follow ETF trading rules 25,000 contract cap set for IBIT options Approval marks significant step for Bitcoin integration in traditional finance Enhanced surveillance and anti-manipulation measures implemented The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the listing

Recycled mulch trial improving wine grape growth, reducing chemical use

Waste from suburban green bins across Melbourne is being reused as mulch on vineyards in central Victoria — with results showing more vibrant grape growth and reduced chemical use. Hew and Diana Richards began planting their vineyard, Midhill, in Romsey, north of Melbourne 30 years ago. The winery co-owners are hosting part of the trial