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Australian Dollar to Pakistani Rupee Rate Today- June 21, 2025
ARY News
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June 21, 2025
Karachi/Sydney, June 21, 2025 — The Australian Dollar (AUD) has seen a modest rise against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR), trading at 183.67 PKR as of today, up from 183.36 PKR on June 18 and a notable increase from 180.17 PKR earlier this month. This...
Illegal fishing boats double in five-month surge off Australian waters with 60 destroyed
The West Australian
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June 21, 2025
Maritime patrols have intercepted a sharp rise in illegal fishing activity off Australia’s northern waters, with the number of foreign vessels more than doubling in the past five months. The recent surge — where one boat was caught with more than...
Most Australians aren’t ‘good with money’. It’s time that changed
The Sydney Morning Herald
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June 21, 2025
Meanwhile, in the United Kingdom, Mexico, Japan and South Africa, women’s literacy on all things money isn’t just as good as the gents, it’s better. But what was easily the most concerning finding was that among those aged 15 to 24, the score out...
Twenty must-visit bars in the world’s top cities (plus five in Australia)
The Sydney Morning Herald
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June 21, 2025
Save Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Got it Normal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text size What makes a good bar? The answer, of course, is subjective: one man or woman’s dry martini is...
Billionaire FAS president Forrest Li has the financial means and the zeal, but are these enough to revive Singapore football?
Channel News Asia
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Fans and commentators also pointed to organisational development as another area that Mr Li and his team can address in the near term. Mr Yeo the football observer said: “FAS has been critically short on technical staff, and marketing and...
Australia needs a financial warfare command
The Spectator Australia
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June 21, 2025
We’ve long accepted that modern warfare isn’t solely fought with tanks and missiles, but Australia is only recently waking up to the uncomfortable reality that money itself has become a weapon – and right now, we’re dangerously under-prepared to...
When do the British and Irish Lions play Australia? Full tour schedule, kick-off times and how to watch on TV
The Independent (U.S.)
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June 21, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
‘A bomb thrown into the middle of science’: Trump cuts hurt Australian medical research
The Sydney Morning Herald
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June 21, 2025
Beeson is also concerned that the cuts – which have involved US agency the National Institutes of Health terminating billions of dollars in funding for research organisations outside the US – will wreak havoc on the way researchers from around the...
Tell us: what are your experiences of buying a home in Australia?
The Guardian
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June 21, 2025
Australia has one of the most unaffordable property markets in the world, arguably made worse by tax breaks for investors. The share of investors buying homes has consistently grown over the past 25 years at the expense of prospective...
3 common investing mistakes with ASX shares (and how to avoid them)
The Motley Fool Australia
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June 21, 2025
Investing in ASX shares is one of the most effective ways to build long-term wealth. But even seasoned investors make mistakes — and some of them can significantly impact your returns over time. If you're just getting started, or even if you've...
Australian business considering bid for embattled Darwin Port
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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June 20, 2025
The business behind two major new West Australian marine infrastructure projects is considering a bid for the Darwin Port, as the federal government seeks a buyer to get it "back under Australian control". The Darwin Port was controversially...
Poor mental health is ‘new normal’ for half of Australian women: Report
Scimex Newsfeed
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June 20, 2025
From: George Institute for Global Health 21 June 2025 Creeping rates of poor mental health show depressed, anxious state is ‘new normal’ for half of Australian women A new report showing high levels of depression (52%), anxiety (44%), body image...
Italy Golden Visa Program: Investment options for foreign investors applying for a residence permit
Financial Express
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The Italy Residence by Investment Program, also known as the Italy Golden Visa or the Investor Visa for Italy, is intended for international investors who are willing to invest in the country’s economy. Italy golden visa holders get access to an...
Yarra Valley Water named on Financial Times Climate Leaders list for the third year in a row
Ferntree Gully Belgrave Star Mail
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June 21, 2025
Yarra Valley Water has been listed as a top-performing company in the prestigious Financial Times Asia-Pacific Climate Leaders list for the third consecutive year. Positioned alongside other major brands such as LG Electronics, Nissan Motor and...
New digital MOU and cable talks signal closer PNG-Australia tech collaboration
NBC PNG
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Australian Minister for Communications & Sports, Anika Wells (left) and PNG ICT Minister Timothy Masiu during the meeting in Australia this week (NBC News) Papua New Guinea and Australia have strengthened their digital partnership following an...
Lawrence Ellyard's IICT: Professionalising Australia's Wellness Sector for Global Impact
International Business Times - Australia
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June 21, 2025
As Australia's wellness market grows, the International Institute for Complementary Therapists is bringing structure and credibility to an industry traditionally overlooked by regulators and insurers. The wellness economy in Australia is...
Australia Share Market: ASX 200 Banks in Focus Amid Global Tensions
Kalkine Media
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June 20, 2025
Highlights Australia share market opens cautiously as financials dominate sentiment Big four banks CBA, NAB, WBC, and ANZ experience active trade Geopolitical tension draws attention to the ASX 200 financial segment The Australia share market...
CPPIB investing in student housing, Ontario Teachers’ selling European airport assets
Benefits Canada
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June 20, 2025
“Livensa is a high quality [purpose-built student accommodation] platform and the acquisition complements Nido’s position in Iberia, a growing market with attractive outlook.” Read: CPPIB establishes student housing real estate investment...
Nepal Rastra Bank updates foreign exchange rates for Saturday
Khabarhub
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June 20, 2025
KATHMANDU: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has released the official foreign currency exchange rates for today, Saturday. According to the central bank, the value of some foreign currencies, including the US dollar, Kuwaiti dinar, and Bahraini dinar, has...
Australia: Unemployment rate unchanged for fifth consecutive month as expected in May
FocusEconomics
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June 19, 2025
Latest reading: The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.1% in May for the fifth month running and in line with market estimates. Still, the number of employed people fell by 2,500 in April in seasonally adjusted terms,...