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Opposition Leader Says He Has ‘Moral Duty’ to Restore Cheap Energy, Rejects Net Zero
Taylor also said he would soon appoint a new shadow energy minister, ‘who will take the energy policy fight to Labor with grit and gravitas.’
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Glass Half Full: Penfolds Owner ‘Excited’ Despite Loss
Treasury Wine Estates posted a first-half net loss of $649.4 million, driven by significant impairment of its U.S. assets.
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Coles Accused of ‘Utterly Misleading’ Grocery Prices
The ACCC has sued Coles, alleging the supermarket inflated prices before applying discounts, effectively misleading customers.
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‘An Old Stunt’: Treasurer Dismisses Opposition Call for Government Spending Review
The Coalition said a cross-party taskforce could deliver spending restraint, but Chalmers argued that Taylor should be ‘nowhere near a budget.’
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Bondi Shooter Breaks Silence at Court Hearing
While Naveed Akram made his first remarks at a court hearing on Feb. 16, his solicitor said it was too early for him to indicate any intention of pleas.
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New Zealand First Party Calls for Referendum to Abolish Dedicated Māori Seats
‘The time has come for a decision on the future of the Māori seats,’ New Zealand First leader Winston Peters said.
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State of Origin Eligibility Expanded as NZ, England Players Get Green Light
The issue has come to a head in recent years due to the sheer volume of Pacific Islander-born players in the system.
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2,000 Years On: The Tradition That Continues to Roar Right on Our Doorsteps
‘When those drums start playing, I feel a really strong sense of familiarity, and I would say a sense of home,’ says Gabriel Yakub.
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US Man Linked to Police Killings Sentenced to 3 Years’ Jail
An American man in communication with an Australian trio who gunned down 2 police officers has been sentenced in an Arizona court.
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Australian Postal Service Flags Another Price Increase, This Time for Stamps
The basic postage fee for small letters is expected to rise from $1.70 to $1.85, as Australia Post cites falling volumes and a $230.4 million loss in 2025.
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What the New Opposition Leader Said About Immigration, Net Zero
‘We take the Liberal Party forward, not left, not right,’ said new Deputy Leader Jane Hume.
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Security Bill Expands ASIO Questioning Warrants, Removes Sunset Clause
A sunset clause is a built-in expiry date that forces parliament to revisit extraordinary powers and decide whether they should continue.
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PM Pledges $87 Million for Stolen Generations on Anniversary of National Apology
The move comes on the 18th anniversary of Kevin Rudd’s national apology.
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New Opposition Leader Vows Immigration Cut in 1st Speech
The move comes amid a surge in support for One Nation.
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More Than 22,000 ‘Serious Incidents’ Recorded at Australian Childcare Services
Two deaths in early childhood centres were also recorded, as per the report.
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Opposition Leader Says He Has ‘Moral Duty’ to Restore Cheap Energy, Rejects Net Zero
Taylor also said he would soon appoint a new shadow energy minister, ‘who will take the energy policy fight to Labor with grit and gravitas.’
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Glass Half Full: Penfolds Owner ‘Excited’ Despite Loss
Treasury Wine Estates posted a first-half net loss of $649.4 million, driven by significant impairment of its U.S. assets.
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Coles Accused of ‘Utterly Misleading’ Grocery Prices
The ACCC has sued Coles, alleging the supermarket inflated prices before applying discounts, effectively misleading customers.
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‘An Old Stunt’: Treasurer Dismisses Opposition Call for Government Spending Review
The Coalition said a cross-party taskforce could deliver spending restraint, but Chalmers argued that Taylor should be ‘nowhere near a budget.’
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Bondi Shooter Breaks Silence at Court Hearing
While Naveed Akram made his first remarks at a court hearing on Feb. 16, his solicitor said it was too early for him to indicate any intention of pleas.
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New Zealand First Party Calls for Referendum to Abolish Dedicated Māori Seats
‘The time has come for a decision on the future of the Māori seats,’ New Zealand First leader Winston Peters said.
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State of Origin Eligibility Expanded as NZ, England Players Get Green Light
The issue has come to a head in recent years due to the sheer volume of Pacific Islander-born players in the system.
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2,000 Years On: The Tradition That Continues to Roar Right on Our Doorsteps
‘When those drums start playing, I feel a really strong sense of familiarity, and I would say a sense of home,’ says Gabriel Yakub.
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US Man Linked to Police Killings Sentenced to 3 Years’ Jail
An American man in communication with an Australian trio who gunned down 2 police officers has been sentenced in an Arizona court.
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Australian Postal Service Flags Another Price Increase, This Time for Stamps
The basic postage fee for small letters is expected to rise from $1.70 to $1.85, as Australia Post cites falling volumes and a $230.4 million loss in 2025.
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What the New Opposition Leader Said About Immigration, Net Zero
‘We take the Liberal Party forward, not left, not right,’ said new Deputy Leader Jane Hume.
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Security Bill Expands ASIO Questioning Warrants, Removes Sunset Clause
A sunset clause is a built-in expiry date that forces parliament to revisit extraordinary powers and decide whether they should continue.
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PM Pledges $87 Million for Stolen Generations on Anniversary of National Apology
The move comes on the 18th anniversary of Kevin Rudd’s national apology.
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New Opposition Leader Vows Immigration Cut in 1st Speech
The move comes amid a surge in support for One Nation.
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More Than 22,000 ‘Serious Incidents’ Recorded at Australian Childcare Services
Two deaths in early childhood centres were also recorded, as per the report.
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