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Senator Says Resolution Needed as Leadership Questions Embroil Both Liberal and Nationals
‘I think we just need to bring a resolution to this so we can get on with the job,’ said senior Liberal Senator Jonathon Duniam.
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Precious Metals Surge Ever Higher as US Dollar Fades
Market analysts said the surge was unlikely to be associated with a gold bubble.
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Australia Pledges Millions to Strengthen Security, Business Ties With Timor-Leste
The agreement is another step towards developing a defence treaty with the Southeast Asian nation, which gained independence from Indonesia in 2022.
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Australia’s Imams Council Criticises Former PM’s Call for Better Regulated Muslim Teaching
‘It is time that Islamic institutions in Australia adopted nationally consistent, self-regulated standards,’ former Prime Minister Scott Morrison said.
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‘Invasion Day’ Bomb Attack Now Deemed Potential Terrorist Act
A device containing nails and screws, intended to injure an Aboriginal performance group and onlookers, was thrown into a crowd but failed to explode.
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Jailed Anti-Semitic Vandal Expresses Remorse, Sympathy for Bondi Victims
The barrister representing the vandal said he had shown remorse for his actions and expressed sympathy for the Jewish community following the Bondi attack.
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Israeli President’s Australia Visit Confirmed, Pro-Palestine Groups Pledge to Protest
Jewish groups say Herzog’s visit will strengthen community solidarity and bilateral ties.
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Toxic Metals and Cancerous Compounds Found in Australian Tattoo Inks: Study
Each of the 15 tattoo inks analysed failed at least one EU safety regulation for tattoo inks, researchers found.
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Beijing Warns It Will ‘Take Measures’ If Australia Axes 99-year Chinese Lease
Both major parties in Australia pledged to axe the Port of Darwin lease in the lead-up to the federal election.
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Theatres Overturn Cancellation of One Nation’s ‘A Super Progressive Movie’
The venues in Melbourne and Hobart overturned their cancellation hours after Pauline Hanson went public with the news.
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Australia’s Inflation Now 3.8 Percent, Power Prices Jump 21 Percent Over the Year
Power prices and housing costs pushed December inflation above the RBA’s target range, fuelling speculation of a rate hike next week.
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Hospital Changed Identity of Bondi Shooting Victim Amid Patient Safety Concerns
The NSW health minister says hospital staff acted with good intentions when they changed a Jewish patient’s name to ‘Karen Jones.’
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Boyce Challenges Littleproud for Nationals Party Leadership, Points to Coalition Split
‘The National party now faces a right-flank onslaught from One Nation if they go it alone to the next election,’ said Nationals MP Colin Boyce.
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Australia’s Northern Territory Mandates Students Sing Full National Anthem
‘We are bringing back the national pride into the school community,’ said NT Education Minister Jo Hersey.
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Fears New Zealand’s Proposed Telco Law May Broaden State Powers Over Encrypted Messaging
‘New Zealanders will no longer be able to rely on overseas-based networks or applications ... for private or encrypted communications,’ said the FSU.
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Police Ask Schools to Be on Alert as Number of Forced Marriages in Australia Increase
Police say forced marriage has historically been an under-reported crime in Australia and are asking schools to look for warning signs as students return.
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The Creative Ways Criminal Gangs Are Getting Drugs Into Australia
Authorities said concealment methods are becoming more devious amid a high number of drug-related hospitalisations and incarcerations.
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Has a Bondi Beach Hero’s US Trip Triggered a Familiar Aussie Reflex? Tall Poppy Syndrome
Do Australians struggle to celebrate their heroes?
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Rock Band’s Harsh Rebuke After Cover Band Plays Song at Immigration Rally
Australian classic rockers the Hoodoo Gurus are the latest band to take issue with their music being played at rallies against high immigration.
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Man Charged For Throwing Suspected Explosive Device at Perth ‘Invasion Day’ Rally
A follow-up search of the man’s residence uncovered a range of chemicals and materials consistent with those used in the production of homemade explosives.
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Senator Says Resolution Needed as Leadership Questions Embroil Both Liberal and Nationals
‘I think we just need to bring a resolution to this so we can get on with the job,’ said senior Liberal Senator Jonathon Duniam.
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Precious Metals Surge Ever Higher as US Dollar Fades
Market analysts said the surge was unlikely to be associated with a gold bubble.
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Australia Pledges Millions to Strengthen Security, Business Ties With Timor-Leste
The agreement is another step towards developing a defence treaty with the Southeast Asian nation, which gained independence from Indonesia in 2022.
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Australia’s Imams Council Criticises Former PM’s Call for Better Regulated Muslim Teaching
‘It is time that Islamic institutions in Australia adopted nationally consistent, self-regulated standards,’ former Prime Minister Scott Morrison said.
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‘Invasion Day’ Bomb Attack Now Deemed Potential Terrorist Act
A device containing nails and screws, intended to injure an Aboriginal performance group and onlookers, was thrown into a crowd but failed to explode.
|
Jailed Anti-Semitic Vandal Expresses Remorse, Sympathy for Bondi Victims
The barrister representing the vandal said he had shown remorse for his actions and expressed sympathy for the Jewish community following the Bondi attack.
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Israeli President’s Australia Visit Confirmed, Pro-Palestine Groups Pledge to Protest
Jewish groups say Herzog’s visit will strengthen community solidarity and bilateral ties.
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Toxic Metals and Cancerous Compounds Found in Australian Tattoo Inks: Study
Each of the 15 tattoo inks analysed failed at least one EU safety regulation for tattoo inks, researchers found.
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Beijing Warns It Will ‘Take Measures’ If Australia Axes 99-year Chinese Lease
Both major parties in Australia pledged to axe the Port of Darwin lease in the lead-up to the federal election.
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Theatres Overturn Cancellation of One Nation’s ‘A Super Progressive Movie’
The venues in Melbourne and Hobart overturned their cancellation hours after Pauline Hanson went public with the news.
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Australia’s Inflation Now 3.8 Percent, Power Prices Jump 21 Percent Over the Year
Power prices and housing costs pushed December inflation above the RBA’s target range, fuelling speculation of a rate hike next week.
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Hospital Changed Identity of Bondi Shooting Victim Amid Patient Safety Concerns
The NSW health minister says hospital staff acted with good intentions when they changed a Jewish patient’s name to ‘Karen Jones.’
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Boyce Challenges Littleproud for Nationals Party Leadership, Points to Coalition Split
‘The National party now faces a right-flank onslaught from One Nation if they go it alone to the next election,’ said Nationals MP Colin Boyce.
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Australia’s Northern Territory Mandates Students Sing Full National Anthem
‘We are bringing back the national pride into the school community,’ said NT Education Minister Jo Hersey.
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Fears New Zealand’s Proposed Telco Law May Broaden State Powers Over Encrypted Messaging
‘New Zealanders will no longer be able to rely on overseas-based networks or applications ... for private or encrypted communications,’ said the FSU.
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Police Ask Schools to Be on Alert as Number of Forced Marriages in Australia Increase
Police say forced marriage has historically been an under-reported crime in Australia and are asking schools to look for warning signs as students return.
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The Creative Ways Criminal Gangs Are Getting Drugs Into Australia
Authorities said concealment methods are becoming more devious amid a high number of drug-related hospitalisations and incarcerations.
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Has a Bondi Beach Hero’s US Trip Triggered a Familiar Aussie Reflex? Tall Poppy Syndrome
Do Australians struggle to celebrate their heroes?
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Rock Band’s Harsh Rebuke After Cover Band Plays Song at Immigration Rally
Australian classic rockers the Hoodoo Gurus are the latest band to take issue with their music being played at rallies against high immigration.
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Man Charged For Throwing Suspected Explosive Device at Perth ‘Invasion Day’ Rally
A follow-up search of the man’s residence uncovered a range of chemicals and materials consistent with those used in the production of homemade explosives.
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