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2-Year Beer Excise Freeze Clears Lower House
The bill will suspend indexation of the beer excise retrospectively from Aug. 1, 2025, preventing the usual twice-yearly increases linked to inflation.
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Victorian Liberal MP Sam Groth Steps Down, Forcing By-Election
In a statement, Groth wished Opposition Leader Jess Wilson and the party the ’very best' for the November 2026 election.
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RSL Calls for Less Haste With Mass Defence Asset Sell-Off, Points to Historic Value
The peak body for Australian veterans says once these defence bases are sold, they’re gone forever.
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Hanson Open to Backing Another One Nation PM
‘My aim is to get what’s right for the country, and if it’s not me, then I’ll ensure that we do have the right person to fill that position,' said Hanson.
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Left and Right Wing: Artist Downplays Imitation Posters Featuring Alleged Bondi Gunman
The street artist whose work was imitated says the culprits ‘not to be taken seriously.’
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Calls for Relocation to Curb Indigenous Clan Violence in Remote NT Town
The social unrest in the township caused by clan rivalry has been going on for weeks, prompting the deployment of extra police.
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Like ‘Rabid Dogs’: Teen Slashed Amid Gang Car Attack
‘The offenders have no humanity, these offenders—behaviour like dogs, rabid dogs is what I’d call these behaviours,' said Detective Inspector Mark Patrick.
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Opposition Leader Says Coalition Could Reunite Within a Week
Sussan Ley dismissed rumours of a leadership challenge, saying they are media-driven and not reflected in party discussions.
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Cheaper Loans on the Way for Hyundai and Kia EV Buyers
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation will commit up to $60 million to provide discounted finance of between 0.5 and 1.0 percent for eligible EV models.
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Police Believe Destruction of 103-Year-Old Monument ‘Unintentional’
Tasmania Police have released photos of the individuals they believe can assist with investigations.
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Question Time Homes in on Inflation as Reserve Bank Lifts Rates
The shadow treasurer pushed the treasurer on ’the 13th interest rate rise under Labor.’
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Source of Global Milk Formula Recall Traced to Chinese Biotech Company
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has announced a nationwide recall of 2 batches of Alula infant formula products.
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Sydney Protest Restrictions Extended Ahead of Israeli President’s Visit
Pro-Palestine groups have vowed nationwide protests in response.
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New One Nation South Australia Leader Pledges to Be ‘Strongest Voice of Opposition’
‘Whether we have one seat, we have five seats, or 22 seats, we will be the strongest voice of opposition this government has ever faced,’ said Cory Bernardi.
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Labor Cuts Question Time for Opposition Following Split
Government cited ‘chaos’ on non-government benches as parliamentary procedure was reshaped to reflect the redrawn parliament.
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Reserve Bank of Australia Lifts Interest Rates Again After Cutting Them
In a unanimous decision on Feb. 3, the RBA board hiked interest rates by 25 basis points, six months after the last rate cut in August 2025.
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230 Million Year Old Footprint Rewrites Dinosaur History in Australia
The fossilised footprint was discovered by a Brisbane teenager in 1958 and is believed to have been made by a sauropodomorph.
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NSW Nurse Loses Registration After Striking Child With Wooden Spoon
A NSW tribunal ruled that the cancellation of the woman’s registration is appropriate and that she may not apply for a review for at least a year.
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‘Blind Spot’: Alarm Sounded on Lack of Research into Side Effects of Weight-Loss Drugs
‘The nutritional status is not on the radar and (it’s) putting people at long-term risk of nutrient deficiencies and or malnutrition,’ said a professor.
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Nationals MP Says It Would Take ‘Divine Intervention’ to Reunite Coalition
While Nationals Leader David Littleproud said work toward a reunion was under way, he did not provide a specific timeline.
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2-Year Beer Excise Freeze Clears Lower House
The bill will suspend indexation of the beer excise retrospectively from Aug. 1, 2025, preventing the usual twice-yearly increases linked to inflation.
|
Victorian Liberal MP Sam Groth Steps Down, Forcing By-Election
In a statement, Groth wished Opposition Leader Jess Wilson and the party the ’very best' for the November 2026 election.
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RSL Calls for Less Haste With Mass Defence Asset Sell-Off, Points to Historic Value
The peak body for Australian veterans says once these defence bases are sold, they’re gone forever.
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Hanson Open to Backing Another One Nation PM
‘My aim is to get what’s right for the country, and if it’s not me, then I’ll ensure that we do have the right person to fill that position,' said Hanson.
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Left and Right Wing: Artist Downplays Imitation Posters Featuring Alleged Bondi Gunman
The street artist whose work was imitated says the culprits ‘not to be taken seriously.’
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Calls for Relocation to Curb Indigenous Clan Violence in Remote NT Town
The social unrest in the township caused by clan rivalry has been going on for weeks, prompting the deployment of extra police.
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Like ‘Rabid Dogs’: Teen Slashed Amid Gang Car Attack
‘The offenders have no humanity, these offenders—behaviour like dogs, rabid dogs is what I’d call these behaviours,' said Detective Inspector Mark Patrick.
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Opposition Leader Says Coalition Could Reunite Within a Week
Sussan Ley dismissed rumours of a leadership challenge, saying they are media-driven and not reflected in party discussions.
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Cheaper Loans on the Way for Hyundai and Kia EV Buyers
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation will commit up to $60 million to provide discounted finance of between 0.5 and 1.0 percent for eligible EV models.
|
Police Believe Destruction of 103-Year-Old Monument ‘Unintentional’
Tasmania Police have released photos of the individuals they believe can assist with investigations.
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Question Time Homes in on Inflation as Reserve Bank Lifts Rates
The shadow treasurer pushed the treasurer on ’the 13th interest rate rise under Labor.’
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Source of Global Milk Formula Recall Traced to Chinese Biotech Company
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has announced a nationwide recall of 2 batches of Alula infant formula products.
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Sydney Protest Restrictions Extended Ahead of Israeli President’s Visit
Pro-Palestine groups have vowed nationwide protests in response.
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New One Nation South Australia Leader Pledges to Be ‘Strongest Voice of Opposition’
‘Whether we have one seat, we have five seats, or 22 seats, we will be the strongest voice of opposition this government has ever faced,’ said Cory Bernardi.
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Labor Cuts Question Time for Opposition Following Split
Government cited ‘chaos’ on non-government benches as parliamentary procedure was reshaped to reflect the redrawn parliament.
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Reserve Bank of Australia Lifts Interest Rates Again After Cutting Them
In a unanimous decision on Feb. 3, the RBA board hiked interest rates by 25 basis points, six months after the last rate cut in August 2025.
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230 Million Year Old Footprint Rewrites Dinosaur History in Australia
The fossilised footprint was discovered by a Brisbane teenager in 1958 and is believed to have been made by a sauropodomorph.
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NSW Nurse Loses Registration After Striking Child With Wooden Spoon
A NSW tribunal ruled that the cancellation of the woman’s registration is appropriate and that she may not apply for a review for at least a year.
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‘Blind Spot’: Alarm Sounded on Lack of Research into Side Effects of Weight-Loss Drugs
‘The nutritional status is not on the radar and (it’s) putting people at long-term risk of nutrient deficiencies and or malnutrition,’ said a professor.
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Nationals MP Says It Would Take ‘Divine Intervention’ to Reunite Coalition
While Nationals Leader David Littleproud said work toward a reunion was under way, he did not provide a specific timeline.
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