Chetan Sharma, Author at Swikblog

Petra Diamonds Puts Finsch Mine Into Business Rescue, 1,800 Jobs at Risk

Petra Diamonds has taken one of the most significant restructuring steps seen in South Africa's diamond industry in recent years, placing its Finsch Mine into business rescue while launching a…

Chetan Sharma June 18, 2026

Education News

Parent PLUS Borrowers Face July 1 Deadline to Keep Student Loan Forgiveness and PSLF Eligibility

A July 1, 2026 student loan deadline could change repayment choices for Parent PLUS borrowers who want to keep access to student loan forgiveness and PSLF eligibility. Parents with existing…

Chetan Sharma June 18, 2026

Business News

Intertek Accepts £9.5 Billion EQT Takeover Offer With 62% Premium

Intertek has agreed to a £9.5 billion takeover by Swedish private equity giant EQT, delivering a substantial windfall for shareholders and adding another high-profile name to the growing list of…

Chetan Sharma June 18, 2026

Australia News

New Dog Laws Could Cost Aussie Owners $863 in Fines From July 3

Thousands of dog owners on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast will need to rethink their daily walking routines from July 3, 2026, when a new set of council rules governing beaches, parks…

Chetan Sharma June 18, 2026

Education News

QS World University Rankings 2027: UNSW Named Australia’s Best University, Ranks 19th Globally

The University of New South Wales has moved to the top of Australia’s higher education table in the QS World University Rankings 2027, ranking 19th globally and pushing ahead of…

Chetan Sharma June 18, 2026

Australia News

How to Claim the $100 Fuel Support Payment in WA Before the July 1 Deadline

Western Australian motorists are being encouraged to prepare now for a new $100 Fuel Support Payment that becomes available on July 1, with the state government warning that early preparation…

Chetan Sharma June 18, 2026

Australia News

Origin Electricity Bills Rise as Daily Supply Charges Surge Up to 100% Despite Power Price Cuts

Millions of Australians have been told electricity prices are heading lower in 2026, but many Origin Energy customers are discovering that the reality may be more complicated. New pricing notices…

Chetan Sharma June 18, 2026

News Technology

Vodafone Network Outage Hits Australia, Millions Potentially Affected as Phones Switch to SOS Mode

A major Vodafone Australia network outage disrupted mobile services across the country on Thursday, leaving customers unable to make calls, send messages or access mobile data during one of the…

Chetan Sharma June 18, 2026

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