Rex Widerstrom
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Rex Widerstrom is a New Zealand-based reporter with over 40 years of experience in media, including radio and print. He is currently a presenter for Hutt Radio.
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Minister’s Visa Cancellation Powers to Increase in Response to Bondi Attack
There will be a new offence for aggravated hate speech, which will apply to preachers and other community leaders who promote violence.
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Bunnings Retains ‘Most Trusted Brand’ Title for Second Year in a Row
Bunnings is Australia’s most trusted brand while Woolworths and Coles are last.
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Keeping Teens in School Longer Reduced Child Harm, Study Finds
A major South Australian education reform led to sharp falls in child maltreatment reports and emergency hospital visits, according to new research.
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Sydney and Melbourne Remain in Top Third of ‘Global Power City’ Rankings
Both cities have, however, failed to regain the positions they held prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Australian Population Up 1.5 Percent, Overseas Migrants Account for Two-Thirds Net Growth
Several states and territories recorded net losses of residents due to interstate migration.
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Australians Spent Most of Their Free Time in Front of the TV in 2024
With 2025 drawing to a close, the Australian Bureau of Statistics has released data on how Australians spent their 2024.
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Australian Greens Release Website Revealing How Many Guns in Each NSW Postcode
A new online tool, developed by the Greens, allows Australians living in NSW to find out how many guns and gun owners are nearby.
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Multiple Charges Across Australia Over Neo-Nazi and Extremist Materials
AFP Assistant Commissioner said the agency would use a range of measures to address threats to Australia’s social cohesion.
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Known at 17, an Alleged Terrorist at 24: Did Australian Authorities Look Away Too Soon?
The younger shooter, Naveed Akram, was interviewed by authorities in 2019 but wasn’t deemed a threat at the time.
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Bondi Terror Suspects Confirmed to Have Visited Southern Philippines Before Attack
The Philippines is also home to a major ISIS network.
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Minister’s Visa Cancellation Powers to Increase in Response to Bondi Attack
There will be a new offence for aggravated hate speech, which will apply to preachers and other community leaders who promote violence.
|
Bunnings Retains ‘Most Trusted Brand’ Title for Second Year in a Row
Bunnings is Australia’s most trusted brand while Woolworths and Coles are last.
|
Keeping Teens in School Longer Reduced Child Harm, Study Finds
A major South Australian education reform led to sharp falls in child maltreatment reports and emergency hospital visits, according to new research.
|
Sydney and Melbourne Remain in Top Third of ‘Global Power City’ Rankings
Both cities have, however, failed to regain the positions they held prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.
|
Australian Population Up 1.5 Percent, Overseas Migrants Account for Two-Thirds Net Growth
Several states and territories recorded net losses of residents due to interstate migration.
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Australians Spent Most of Their Free Time in Front of the TV in 2024
With 2025 drawing to a close, the Australian Bureau of Statistics has released data on how Australians spent their 2024.
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Australian Greens Release Website Revealing How Many Guns in Each NSW Postcode
A new online tool, developed by the Greens, allows Australians living in NSW to find out how many guns and gun owners are nearby.
|
Multiple Charges Across Australia Over Neo-Nazi and Extremist Materials
AFP Assistant Commissioner said the agency would use a range of measures to address threats to Australia’s social cohesion.
|
Known at 17, an Alleged Terrorist at 24: Did Australian Authorities Look Away Too Soon?
The younger shooter, Naveed Akram, was interviewed by authorities in 2019 but wasn’t deemed a threat at the time.
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Bondi Terror Suspects Confirmed to Have Visited Southern Philippines Before Attack
The Philippines is also home to a major ISIS network.
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