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Australia’s Largest Vocational Training Cleanup Cancels 30,000 Qualifications
The crackdown has cancelled thousands of faulty certificates and forced multiple training providers to shut their doors.
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Stronger Support Needed so Chinese-Australians Can Freely Criticise Beijing: Academic
His comments come in response to Australian journalist Cheng Lei’s concerns that locals have a deep fear of Beijing.
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Anti-Abortion ‘Word Game’ Referred to Authorities for Investigation
A campaign that sought to gamify the debate on abortion by selling parliamentary buzzwords has triggered legal questions and been referred for review.
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LNP Pushes Payroll Tax Phase-Out—But Would It Actually Help Queensland?
The payroll tax in the state is currently 4.75 percent, rising to 4.95 percent for employers paying more than $6.5 million in Australian taxable wages.
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Mysterious Chinese Heiress Pleads Not Guilty in Major Rolls-Royce Crash
‘Obviously, the matter’s quite tough, and it’s drawn a lot of attention, but we’re getting through it,’ said Michael Korn, Yang Lanlan’s lawyer.
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Is the Transgender Debate a ‘Culture War’ Issue or Does It Matter to Broader Society?
The transgender debate is often categorised as a niche or ‘culture war’ political issue irrelevant to mainstream Australians.
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ACT Closes Over 20 Public Schools Over Asbestos Concerns in Play Sand
Several ACT schools have been closed—some entirely, others partially—after asbestos-contaminated coloured sand was detected in classrooms.
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South Korea Could Get Nuclear Subs 10 Years Earlier Than Australia: Analysts
Submarine building experience, a skilled workforce, and less red tape will likely give the Asian nation an advantage.
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Why Everyone’s Talking About ‘Ashwagandha’ (And Why You Should Know About It)
An Ayurvedic herb that strengthens the mind, body and spirit
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Opposition Cites Affordability Before Ideology in Move to Drop Net Zero Target
The Liberal Party’s shift comes amid pressure from its right faction, several membership votes against net zero, as well as One Nation.
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Alarm Raised Over Prison Safety After Claims of Assault by Trans Inmate
A leading Australian women’s rights group says the South Australian government has failed to act more than a month after a woman claimed to have been assaulted.
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Brisbane Grandma Murderer to Walk Free by 2033
A teenager who fatally stabbed a Queensland grandmother will serve just 60 percent of his sentence.
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Children’s Craft Sand Products Recalled After Asbestos Detected
Asbestos found in kids’ craft sand triggers recalls across Australia and New Zealand.
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Australian Liberal Party Walks Away From 2050 Net-Zero Commitment
The move marks a major win for conservatives and the right faction.
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Victoria’s Indigenous Treaty Signed Into Law, UN Calls It ‘Significant’
The Treaty Bill will see a permanent Indigenous advisory body set up alongside the state’s parliament.
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Liberal Party Signals Potential Axing of Net-Zero Policy After 5-Hour Climate Showdown
Tehan said Liberal Party members had united around two guiding priorities: energy affordability and reliability.
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Menulog Off the Menu Amid Fierce Delivery Market Rivalry
One academic says Menulog was fighting hard to stay in the ring against Uber Eats and DoorDash.
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Australia and Indonesia Ink Defence Pact to Respond Together to Security Threats
Australia has now inked or upgraded security deals with Singapore, India, Papua New Guinea, and Indonesia.
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Australia’s Largest Vocational Training Cleanup Cancels 30,000 Qualifications
The crackdown has cancelled thousands of faulty certificates and forced multiple training providers to shut their doors.
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Stronger Support Needed so Chinese-Australians Can Freely Criticise Beijing: Academic
His comments come in response to Australian journalist Cheng Lei’s concerns that locals have a deep fear of Beijing.
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Anti-Abortion ‘Word Game’ Referred to Authorities for Investigation
A campaign that sought to gamify the debate on abortion by selling parliamentary buzzwords has triggered legal questions and been referred for review.
|
LNP Pushes Payroll Tax Phase-Out—But Would It Actually Help Queensland?
The payroll tax in the state is currently 4.75 percent, rising to 4.95 percent for employers paying more than $6.5 million in Australian taxable wages.
|
Mysterious Chinese Heiress Pleads Not Guilty in Major Rolls-Royce Crash
‘Obviously, the matter’s quite tough, and it’s drawn a lot of attention, but we’re getting through it,’ said Michael Korn, Yang Lanlan’s lawyer.
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Is the Transgender Debate a ‘Culture War’ Issue or Does It Matter to Broader Society?
The transgender debate is often categorised as a niche or ‘culture war’ political issue irrelevant to mainstream Australians.
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ACT Closes Over 20 Public Schools Over Asbestos Concerns in Play Sand
Several ACT schools have been closed—some entirely, others partially—after asbestos-contaminated coloured sand was detected in classrooms.
|
South Korea Could Get Nuclear Subs 10 Years Earlier Than Australia: Analysts
Submarine building experience, a skilled workforce, and less red tape will likely give the Asian nation an advantage.
|
Why Everyone’s Talking About ‘Ashwagandha’ (And Why You Should Know About It)
An Ayurvedic herb that strengthens the mind, body and spirit
|
Opposition Cites Affordability Before Ideology in Move to Drop Net Zero Target
The Liberal Party’s shift comes amid pressure from its right faction, several membership votes against net zero, as well as One Nation.
|
Alarm Raised Over Prison Safety After Claims of Assault by Trans Inmate
A leading Australian women’s rights group says the South Australian government has failed to act more than a month after a woman claimed to have been assaulted.
|
Brisbane Grandma Murderer to Walk Free by 2033
A teenager who fatally stabbed a Queensland grandmother will serve just 60 percent of his sentence.
|
Children’s Craft Sand Products Recalled After Asbestos Detected
Asbestos found in kids’ craft sand triggers recalls across Australia and New Zealand.
|
Australian Liberal Party Walks Away From 2050 Net-Zero Commitment
The move marks a major win for conservatives and the right faction.
|
Victoria’s Indigenous Treaty Signed Into Law, UN Calls It ‘Significant’
The Treaty Bill will see a permanent Indigenous advisory body set up alongside the state’s parliament.
|
Liberal Party Signals Potential Axing of Net-Zero Policy After 5-Hour Climate Showdown
Tehan said Liberal Party members had united around two guiding priorities: energy affordability and reliability.
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Menulog Off the Menu Amid Fierce Delivery Market Rivalry
One academic says Menulog was fighting hard to stay in the ring against Uber Eats and DoorDash.
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Australia and Indonesia Ink Defence Pact to Respond Together to Security Threats
Australia has now inked or upgraded security deals with Singapore, India, Papua New Guinea, and Indonesia.
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