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Cohen joined the CBA in 2008 as general counsel, having left the same role at AMP, and was chief risk officer at the time of the financial services royal commission. He was appointed deputy chief executive in 2018 under then newly appointed chief Matt Comyn.Despite an 11.3 per cent fall in profit for the 2020…
CLOSE Disney holiday celebrations start on November 6. USA TODAYThe happiest place on Earth is a lot less happy this week after Disney announced it would be laying off 28,000 staffers from its parks division."As hard as they try to make those cutbacks only affect behind the scenes issues, it eventually comes to the guest," Dennis Speigel,…
ExclusiveSep 30, 2020 – 11.00pmPublic sentiment has shifted against key lockdown rules in Melbourne with a significant majority against the 5km travel limits and majority support for allowing families to reunite and cafes, restaurants and pubs to open for COVID-safe services.There are also growing calls to allow students in years 7-10 to return to school,…
It’s past time for the Apple Watch to add Qi wireless charging – The...
The Apple Watch Series 6 is officially out, with the latest entry to Apple’s smartwatch lineup adding new features like a blood oxygen sensor and a brighter display. But the company has once again punted on a long-overdue addition to the Apple Watch: support for the universal Qi wireless charging standard. It’s an incredibly frustrating…
Texas sheriff indicted on evidence tampering charges in death of Javier Ambler
Tony Plohetski, Austin American Statesman Published 12:54 p.m. ET Sept. 28, 2020 | Updated 1:20 p.m. ET Sept. 28, 2020CLOSEWilliamson County Sheriff Robert Chody, who pushed for years to have his office featured on a reality show, said his agency has dramatically reduced the use of vehicle pursuits in recent years. However, in 2016, the…
Pixel 5 phone announcement: Watch Google’s virtual event live today – CNET
It's been a busy month for virtual phone launches and now it's Google's turn. The company is today hosting its Sept. 30 Launch Night In. Google previously unveiled the Pixel 4A budget phone in August, confirming on the same day the existence of its next flagship, the Pixel 5, and the upcoming Pixel 4A 5G, both…
Mock debates? Briefing books? How Trump and Biden are preparing for their first debate...
CLOSEPresident Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden will face each other Tuesday night during their first debate in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo: USA TODAY Network)CLEVELAND – Ahead of the most important debate of his political career, Joe Biden huddled with his team of senior advisers in his hometown of Wilmington, Delaware, last week to try to predict…
US COVID-19 deaths near 200,000, one in five of global toll
The death toll from COVID-19 in the United States was nearing 200,000 on Tuesday - accounting for more than one in five deaths globally, putting US President Donald Trump's handling of the pandemic in the spotlight as he campaigns for a second term in office. According to Johns Hopkins University, the US has reported at least…
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Oct 1, 2020 – 6.15pmNSW pub baron and Financial Review Rich Lister Arthur Laundy has taken a swipe at COVID restrictions in his home state after selling the Swansea Hotel in Lake Macquarie for about $20 million.Mr Laundy, owner of Laundy Hotels which operates more than 20 venues in NSW including the Bells Hotel in…
ExclusiveOct 1, 2020 – 6.05pmThe world's second biggest asset manager, Vanguard, is gearing up to disrupt Australia's big superannuation funds by announcing it will return tens of billions of dollars it now invests on behalf of their members and instead compete for the money directly.The $8.9 trillion investment manager, described as the "Amazon of financial…
Editors, USA TODAY Published 4:10 a.m. ET Oct. 1, 2020 | Updated 4:40 a.m. ET Oct. 1, 2020CLOSEHouse to vote on coronavirus aid packageThe Democrat-run House plans to vote Thursday on a $2.2 trillion stimulus bill to help Americans struggling amid the coronavirus era. The proposal, a pared-down version of legislation approved in May, will likely pass,…
Astro is debuting its first set of in-ear headphones, the A03. It’s an unexpected step for the company, which traditionally makes over-ear gaming headsets, like the new A20 Gen 2 and the mainstay A40. They’re $49.99, so while not the most affordable wired option, it’s a reasonable price considering they offer punchy sound, and a…
Oct 1, 2020 – 5.57pmThe Coalition government's handling of the COVID-19 threat to Australians living in aged care was "insufficient" and suffered from confused and inconsistent messaging, a new report has found.Releasing a special report into the coronavirus crisis, the aged care royal commission warned a comprehensive, defined and consolidated plan to manage outbreaks in…
