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Shadow Minister Says Lack of ‘Stop and Search’ Powers Slowing Victoria Police
David Southwick says justice in his state has become mired in bureaucratic red tape.
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Doctor Who Fought COVID Jab Issue, Takes Aim at Victoria’s Abortion Laws
Suspended general practitioner says an urgent review is needed into the laws.
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Australian Race Commissioner Calls for First National Probe Into Workplace Racism
A national survey found 93 percent of workers want stronger action on racism, but only 27 percent say their employers are taking meaningful steps.
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Flood of AI Deepfakes Creating the Perfect Alibi for Wrongdoers: Research
Not only are deepfakes capable of misleading, they’re also providing cover for people to be ‘weaponising doubt.’
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‘Just Here for the Music,’ Fans Stand by Band Amid Pro-Palestine Protests
Supporters of Israeli electronic dance group say allegations that they ’support genocide' are unfounded.
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Sussan Ley Is ‘Losing Support,’ Victorian Liberal Senator Says
Ley has received backing from multiple members of her leadership team.
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Senator Warns Australia Giving Away Millions of Tonnes of Gas Royalty Free
Senator David Pocock cited the example of INPEX, which exports around 9 million tonnes of LNG each year without paying any royalty.
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Youth Smoking Gains Have Stalled in the Vaping Era, Study Finds
Tracking nearly 600,000 Year 10 students over 21 years, researchers found the decline in smoking slowed after vaping emerged.
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Pro-Palestine Musician’s Case Against Melbourne Symphony to Be Heard in May
Jayson Gillham’s second performance was cancelled after he used his first appearance to make remarks about the war in Gaza.
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Australia’s Environment Protection Bill Clears Lower House, Tough Road Ahead in Senate
The law sets up a new federal-level Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and introduces a ‘net environmental gain’ rule for projects like mining.
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Australian Centre for Disease Control Passes Parliament With Mandatory Climate-Health Reporting
The new CDC will face climate-health reporting obligations and must include disability and Indigenous representation on its board.
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Jacinta Price Responds to Defamation Case by Aboriginal Land Council Chief
NT Senator Jacinta Price has lodged an affidavit defending herself in a Federal Court defamation case
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First ‘Ghost Shark’ Unmanned Underwater Vehicle Rolls Off the Production Line
As part of Australia’s accelerated shipbuilding programme, the autonomous underwater vehicle went from concept to delivery in less than 3 years.
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Government to Launch Public Register Tracking Employers of Skilled Migrants
A UN rapporteur has warned of wage theft and abuse of skilled migrants in Australia.
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Australia Passes Law Allowing IRGC to Be Listed as a Terrorist Group
The power was previously limited to non-state entities.
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Ctrl+Alt+Create: Tech Veteran Says Art the Cure for Isolation in the Digital Era
People are more connected and more lonely than ever. Could art be the key to restoring human connection?
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Australian Public Sector Payroll Grows Again—Now Worth Nearly $250 Billion
The federal government was the fastest growing sector with the average public servant wage now hovering around $100,000 per year.
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Australia to Set Quota on Local Content Spend for Netflix and Prime
New laws would compel streaming platforms to invest in Australian content, ending their exemption from local screen quotas.
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Australian Group Urges Global Ban on ‘Nudifying’ Apps After Disturbing AI Findings
Research finds AI apps are being used to sexually exploit women and girls, including minors.
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Microsoft Apologies for Price Rise, Offers Refund to Nearly 3 Million Aussie Customers
This comes 10 days after the ACCC filed a lawsuit against the company, alleging that consumers were misled to pay for more expensive Office app subscriptions.
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Shadow Minister Says Lack of ‘Stop and Search’ Powers Slowing Victoria Police
David Southwick says justice in his state has become mired in bureaucratic red tape.
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Doctor Who Fought COVID Jab Issue, Takes Aim at Victoria’s Abortion Laws
Suspended general practitioner says an urgent review is needed into the laws.
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Australian Race Commissioner Calls for First National Probe Into Workplace Racism
A national survey found 93 percent of workers want stronger action on racism, but only 27 percent say their employers are taking meaningful steps.
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Flood of AI Deepfakes Creating the Perfect Alibi for Wrongdoers: Research
Not only are deepfakes capable of misleading, they’re also providing cover for people to be ‘weaponising doubt.’
|
‘Just Here for the Music,’ Fans Stand by Band Amid Pro-Palestine Protests
Supporters of Israeli electronic dance group say allegations that they ’support genocide' are unfounded.
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Sussan Ley Is ‘Losing Support,’ Victorian Liberal Senator Says
Ley has received backing from multiple members of her leadership team.
|
Senator Warns Australia Giving Away Millions of Tonnes of Gas Royalty Free
Senator David Pocock cited the example of INPEX, which exports around 9 million tonnes of LNG each year without paying any royalty.
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Youth Smoking Gains Have Stalled in the Vaping Era, Study Finds
Tracking nearly 600,000 Year 10 students over 21 years, researchers found the decline in smoking slowed after vaping emerged.
|
Pro-Palestine Musician’s Case Against Melbourne Symphony to Be Heard in May
Jayson Gillham’s second performance was cancelled after he used his first appearance to make remarks about the war in Gaza.
|
Australia’s Environment Protection Bill Clears Lower House, Tough Road Ahead in Senate
The law sets up a new federal-level Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and introduces a ‘net environmental gain’ rule for projects like mining.
|
Australian Centre for Disease Control Passes Parliament With Mandatory Climate-Health Reporting
The new CDC will face climate-health reporting obligations and must include disability and Indigenous representation on its board.
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Jacinta Price Responds to Defamation Case by Aboriginal Land Council Chief
NT Senator Jacinta Price has lodged an affidavit defending herself in a Federal Court defamation case
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First ‘Ghost Shark’ Unmanned Underwater Vehicle Rolls Off the Production Line
As part of Australia’s accelerated shipbuilding programme, the autonomous underwater vehicle went from concept to delivery in less than 3 years.
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Government to Launch Public Register Tracking Employers of Skilled Migrants
A UN rapporteur has warned of wage theft and abuse of skilled migrants in Australia.
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Australia Passes Law Allowing IRGC to Be Listed as a Terrorist Group
The power was previously limited to non-state entities.
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Ctrl+Alt+Create: Tech Veteran Says Art the Cure for Isolation in the Digital Era
People are more connected and more lonely than ever. Could art be the key to restoring human connection?
|
Australian Public Sector Payroll Grows Again—Now Worth Nearly $250 Billion
The federal government was the fastest growing sector with the average public servant wage now hovering around $100,000 per year.
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Australia to Set Quota on Local Content Spend for Netflix and Prime
New laws would compel streaming platforms to invest in Australian content, ending their exemption from local screen quotas.
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Australian Group Urges Global Ban on ‘Nudifying’ Apps After Disturbing AI Findings
Research finds AI apps are being used to sexually exploit women and girls, including minors.
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Microsoft Apologies for Price Rise, Offers Refund to Nearly 3 Million Aussie Customers
This comes 10 days after the ACCC filed a lawsuit against the company, alleging that consumers were misled to pay for more expensive Office app subscriptions.
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