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Chris Hemsworth's popular fitness and wellness app Centr has cut a number of Australian jobs, but says the majority of staff in its Melbourne office remain.

A spokesperson confirmed the restructuring to 9News.com.au

The spokesperson said just "a small number of people" had been impacted by the move and added the majority of workers in the Melbourne office are still employed, however did not provide any detail about how many staff remain.

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"As a result of a few voluntary resignations in Centr's Melbourne office, the company has made the strategic decision to rethink some functions to foster greater efficiencies and collaboration as Centr expands its platform connecting digital coaching with transformational in-home fitness equipment," the spokesperson said.

"High-quality, stand out content has been the hallmark of Centr, and our efforts in Melbourne have been the heart of our content production.

"Our Melbourne office will continue to be the global hub for all content and customer service, and will also be home to all sales and marketing for Australia, New Zealand and Asia."

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Centr was launched by Marvel star Hemsworth in early 2019, and, as of March last year, had gone on to amass more than 200,000 subscribers.

That was when it was sold to HighPost Capital, a private equity firm co-founded by Jeff Bezos's younger brother, Mark.

At the time, it was valued at $290 million.

The Centr spokesperson said the company was grateful to the laid-off employees who had helped build the app.

"We are immensely grateful for the valuable contributions of those who were impacted and have helped build Centr, a health and wellness ecosystem that has been loved by athletes around the world," they said.

"We thank them for everything they have brought to both the company and to our consumers."

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North Korea fired an intercontinental ballistic missile this week, just days after Pyongyang threatened to shoot down US military reconnaissance planes flying over nearby waters.

The launch follows several other recent tests of North Korea's intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM), which have raised alarm among international observers and experts as the isolated authoritarian nation ramps up its efforts to develop weapons capable of potentially striking major US cities.

Wednesday's test was of the Hwasong-18, a powerful solid-fueled ICBM of a type that Pyongyang last launched in April, according to the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).

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Leader Kim Jong Un said at the time the Hwasong-18 would provide the country with a "powerful strategic attack means" and boost its nuclear capabilities.

Pyongyang tested the liquid-fueled Hwasong-17 in March.

The ICBM fired on Wednesday flew about 1000km, staying airborne for 74 minutes, according to Japan's Defence Ministry – a marginal advancement on the ballistic missiles it tested earlier this year.

Here's what we know about the ICBMs in North Korea's arsenal.

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Liquid vs solid-fueled missiles

The Hwasong-17 is a liquid-fueled ICBM unveiled in 2022, when North Korea held its first long-range missile test in more than four years. Liquid-fuel technology is comparatively easier to master.

The Hwasong-18, meanwhile, is a solid-fueled missile, according to Pyongyang – which makes it far more advanced, and would allow North Korea to launch long-range nuclear strikes more quickly.

Solid-fueled ICBMs are more stable, and can be moved more easily to avoid detection before a launch that can be initiated in a matter of minutes, experts say – compared to liquid-fueled missiles that may need hours before launch, giving time for adversaries to detect and neutralise the weapon.

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North Korea's advancement from the Hwasong-17 last year to the Hwasong-18 this year suggests its missile program is making progress, experts say, reflecting Kim's goal of matching the military capabilities of other nations like the US or European countries.

Successive launches allow North Korea to gather more data to refine its missile technology.

Can it carry a nuclear warhead?

ICBMs could, at least theoretically, put the entire US mainland in range of a North Korean nuclear warhead – but there's a lot of unknowns about the missile's capability to deliver a nuclear payload on target.

Past tests have shown the possible range of North Korea's missiles – the tests in March and April all travelled about 1000km. And the Hwasong-17 test last year flew 1090km, lasting 68 minutes before landing in the sea.

The 74-minute flight time of the latest missile is a few minutes longer than those tested in March and April.

It's not clear what kind of payloads were involved in these tests. The weight of the payload affects how far a missile can fly, so without this information, observers cannot know for sure the missile's actual range.

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Another question is whether a North Korean nuclear warhead could survive reentry into Earth's atmosphere.

ICBMs are fired into space, where they speed along outside Earth's atmosphere before their payloads undergo a fiery reentry process, much like a space shuttle or space capsule, before plunging down on their targets.

If the process of reentering the atmosphere isn't executed with pinpoint accuracy and with materials that can withstand the immense heat generated, the warhead will burn up before reaching its target. The angle at which the warhead reenters the atmosphere can make the process more difficult.

"The launch of Hwasong-18 shows that it has a range of about 15,000km based on the altitude, distance and the flight time of the missile," said Yang Wook, a researcher at Asan Institute for Policy Studies in Seoul.

"However, it cannot be evaluated that North Korea has succeeded in obtaining full technology of an ICBM as it hasn't proved the functions for reentry and accuracy using multi-warheads that are required for the use of the missile," Yang said.

What's next in North Korea's missile program?

Kim has laid out an ambitious plan to give North Korea a credible nuclear deterrent, meaning an arsenal powerful enough to prevent any adversary, most notably the US, from attacking.

Experts have said the leader has set a long list of weapons modernizations in recent years that he is now working through – with ICBMs only one of those items. Other goals may include launching a military satellite, or putting a nuclear-powered submarine to sea.

Previously, North Korea has announced plans to enhance the accuracy of its missiles and increase the range up to 15,000km.

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These ambitions were made clear last year when Kim dramatically ramped up the frequency and intensity of weapons testing, which eased slightly this year, but remains at much higher levels than in past years.

The country fired more missiles in 2022 than any other year on record – at one point launching 23 missiles in a single day.

These tests also refocused attention on North Korea's nuclear goals, with Kim vowing to develop his nuclear forces at the "highest possible" speed last year. The US and international observers began warning last year that an underground nuclear test could be imminent, after satellite imagery showed new activity at North Korea's nuclear test site. Such a test would be the country's first since 2017.

How has the US and its allies responded?

The most recent test sparked condemnation from neighbouring countries.

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, currently at the NATO summit in Lithuania, said he would call for "strong international solidarity" among bloc members in response to the launch. On Wednesday morning, he presided over an emergency National Security Council meeting from Lithuania.

US and South Korean officials met shortly after the test to share information, according to South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS). Both countries are analysing the launch.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, speaking from the sidelines of the NATO summit, said the missile launch was "unacceptable" and a threat to regional stability and the international community.

The Japanese chief cabinet secretary lodged a protest against North Korea through embassy channels in Beijing.

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Two prominent Melbourne restaurant and cafe businesses have been placed into administration as cost-of-living struggles continue to hit hard.

Calia Australia, which operates Calia venues at the Emporium on Lonsdale Street and Chadstone, appointed voluntary administrators on June 28, according to documents listed by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.

Puzzle Coffee, which has four cafes across Melbourne's CBD and links to Calia, also entered administration the same day.

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Jirsch Sutherland partner Glenn Crisp confirmed the practice had been appointed as the administrator of both businesses.

Calia Australia was co-founded by Jason Chang and Ricky Thien in 2016.

Chang, who is also a City of Melbourne councillor, took to social media to inform customers of the difficulties facing the business two weeks ago.

"I tried to be strong for the community and my team but it has taken a huge toll on my mental health and family," Chang said.

"In the end I am human, we are all human.

"Like many other struggling small business owners in Melbourne, my own hospitality businesses have been faced with many financial challenges with the rise of operational costs."

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A Calia and Puzzle spokesperson said the team would be working closing with Jirsch Sutherland to "actively explore solutions" moving forward.

"Similar to many small hospitality businesses in Melbourne, the past few years have brought significant challenges to our company due to the impacts of COVID-19," the spokesperson said.

"Calia and Puzzle Coffee venues are operating as normal, and are fully committed to providing regular updates to all stakeholders as it works through the voluntary administration process."

Administrators will now compile a Deed of Company Arrangement (DOCA) proposal to creditors for both businesses.

"With regards to Calia Australia, it's still early days in the appointment and investigations," Crisp said in a statement.

"If the (DOCA) is accepted by creditors, the business will be restructured and continue on.

"A report to creditors is expected the week ending July 28.

"The Jirsch Sutherland team is currently collating information and working on the report."

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Both businesses will remain open during the process.

Puzzle Coffee has locations across the city, including at Southern Cross and Melbourne Central stations.

Crisp said the business was "severely impacted by the COVID lockdowns in Melbourne".

"Jirsch Sutherland is also trading the Puzzle Coffee business on with the intention of restructuring it via a DOCA," he said.

"Trading has improved since (lockdown but) it's not sufficient to clear the backlog of debt, and this must be dealt with."

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