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Treasurer Downplays Recession Fears After RBA Warns of Downturn Risk
‘The Reserve Bank’s forecasts are not forecasting a recession in our economy. Neither are the government’s,’ said Treasurer Jim Chalmers.
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Iranian Strikes Damage Australian Base in the UAE, Prime Minister Responds
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says no casualties were reported.
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Academic Claims Police Silenced After Break-Ins Tied to CCP Interference Research
‘I had some good police officers who knew straight away, and they saw what was going on, but they couldn’t ... say it out loud,’ Anne-Marie Brady said.
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Australian Treasurer Says US Made No Formal Request for Naval Help in Strait of Hormuz
In recent days, President Trump has reached out to international allies to assist with securing commercial traffic through the Strait.
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Australia Falling Behind on R&D, Spending 43 Percent Below OECD Average
A new report found Australia ranked near the bottom among advanced economies for R&D spending, ahead of only Ireland.
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Education Cuts Chance of Youth Offending by 18 Percent: Legal Service
‘Every single thing that we can do to help to keep kids in school, and help schools keep them there is the solution,’ said the co-director of Wejustice.
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Majority of Young Australians Turning to ‘Finfluencers’ for Investment Advice
One in five are also relying on AI for guidance on where to put their money.
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Australia’s Reserve Bank Delivers 2nd Straight Interest Rate Rise
This is the first series of rate increases since December 2024.
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One Nation Pushes for Senate Inquiry Into NDIS Waste and Fraud
Pauline Hanson also wants to examine the ‘distortionary impacts’ of NDIS wage rates on the labour market and its affect on housing.
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New Zealand Formally Rejects WHO Pandemic Treaty
The country’s government has formally written to the World Health Organisation rejecting the rules around international standards and cooperation.
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Minister Asks Australians to Stop Panic Buying As Fuel Prices Climb
‘Panic buying does not help the situation, panic buying very much causes the situation,’ said Energy Minister Chris Bowen.
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NSW Introduces New Laws to Tackle LGBT Hate Crimes
‘If you target someone out of hatred or try to lure someone into harm, you will face serious consequences,’ said NSW Premier Chris Minns.
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South Australia Liberals to Preference One Nation Ahead of Labor in Key Seat
Ashton Hurn said the decision was a tactical one aimed at unseating Labor.
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Queensland Man Charged Over Alleged Anti-Semitic Online Threats
The man now faces two charges, with a total maximum penalty of seven years’ imprisonment.
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Raid on Comancheros in New Zealand Uncovers Semi-Automatic Weapon, Drugs
A raid on the Comancheros gang in New Zealand has uncovered an AR15 rifle along with drugs and cash.
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NSW Premier Says Fuel Supply Not the Issue, Distribution Is
A NSW emergency roundtable says only 32 service stations are currently affected.
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King Frederik, Queen Mary in Australia to Push Closer Economic, Climate Cooperation
Royal couple meet Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the governor-general as part of a six day tour.
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New Poll Shows Conservative-Leaning Party Surge Ahead of Key By-Election
The Coalition’s vote has fallen in another poll as it fights to retain the seat it has held since 2001.
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Queensland Police Officer Sued for Allegedly Disparaging Indian Migrants
The Queensland Police Service is being sued in the federal court over comments made by an officer called out to an incident.
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Treasurer Downplays Recession Fears After RBA Warns of Downturn Risk
‘The Reserve Bank’s forecasts are not forecasting a recession in our economy. Neither are the government’s,’ said Treasurer Jim Chalmers.
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Iranian Strikes Damage Australian Base in the UAE, Prime Minister Responds
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says no casualties were reported.
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Academic Claims Police Silenced After Break-Ins Tied to CCP Interference Research
‘I had some good police officers who knew straight away, and they saw what was going on, but they couldn’t ... say it out loud,’ Anne-Marie Brady said.
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Australian Treasurer Says US Made No Formal Request for Naval Help in Strait of Hormuz
In recent days, President Trump has reached out to international allies to assist with securing commercial traffic through the Strait.
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Australia Falling Behind on R&D, Spending 43 Percent Below OECD Average
A new report found Australia ranked near the bottom among advanced economies for R&D spending, ahead of only Ireland.
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Education Cuts Chance of Youth Offending by 18 Percent: Legal Service
‘Every single thing that we can do to help to keep kids in school, and help schools keep them there is the solution,’ said the co-director of Wejustice.
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Majority of Young Australians Turning to ‘Finfluencers’ for Investment Advice
One in five are also relying on AI for guidance on where to put their money.
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Australia’s Reserve Bank Delivers 2nd Straight Interest Rate Rise
This is the first series of rate increases since December 2024.
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One Nation Pushes for Senate Inquiry Into NDIS Waste and Fraud
Pauline Hanson also wants to examine the ‘distortionary impacts’ of NDIS wage rates on the labour market and its affect on housing.
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New Zealand Formally Rejects WHO Pandemic Treaty
The country’s government has formally written to the World Health Organisation rejecting the rules around international standards and cooperation.
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Minister Asks Australians to Stop Panic Buying As Fuel Prices Climb
‘Panic buying does not help the situation, panic buying very much causes the situation,’ said Energy Minister Chris Bowen.
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NSW Introduces New Laws to Tackle LGBT Hate Crimes
‘If you target someone out of hatred or try to lure someone into harm, you will face serious consequences,’ said NSW Premier Chris Minns.
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South Australia Liberals to Preference One Nation Ahead of Labor in Key Seat
Ashton Hurn said the decision was a tactical one aimed at unseating Labor.
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Queensland Man Charged Over Alleged Anti-Semitic Online Threats
The man now faces two charges, with a total maximum penalty of seven years’ imprisonment.
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Raid on Comancheros in New Zealand Uncovers Semi-Automatic Weapon, Drugs
A raid on the Comancheros gang in New Zealand has uncovered an AR15 rifle along with drugs and cash.
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NSW Premier Says Fuel Supply Not the Issue, Distribution Is
A NSW emergency roundtable says only 32 service stations are currently affected.
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King Frederik, Queen Mary in Australia to Push Closer Economic, Climate Cooperation
Royal couple meet Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the governor-general as part of a six day tour.
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New Poll Shows Conservative-Leaning Party Surge Ahead of Key By-Election
The Coalition’s vote has fallen in another poll as it fights to retain the seat it has held since 2001.
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Queensland Police Officer Sued for Allegedly Disparaging Indian Migrants
The Queensland Police Service is being sued in the federal court over comments made by an officer called out to an incident.
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