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UTS to Axe Teacher Training and Public Health School, Another 134 Jobs to Go
A total of 167 courses are proposed for discontinuation, many of which had already stopped taking new enrolments.
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Senator Payman Criticised for Video Comments on Charlie Kirk’s Death
Several Australians have been in the spotlight for their response to Kirk’s murder.
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BHP to Cut 750 Jobs Over Mining Royalties Woes in Queensland
‘The Queensland coal industry is approaching a crisis point,’ a BHP leader said.
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Victoria to Push Ahead With Chinese-Backed ‘Mega’ Battery Despite Local Protests
Labor says the mega-battery will drive jobs and renewables; locals warn it endangers farms, communities and ecosystems.
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Alan Jones Facing 5 Additional Charges Ahead of Court Appearance
Veteran broadcast Alan Jones is now facing 44 charges in total as his trial starts to move through the courts.
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Confusion in Papua New Guinea Delays Signing of Defence Treaty With Australia
The 2 countries’ leaders have signed a communiqué agreeing to continue work on the treaty, which may be ratified next week.
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Teen Charged After Cars Stolen, Balaclava-Clad Machete Rampage
A teenager has been charged after police allege a group of youths stole cars and wielded machetes in a NSW country town while filming video.
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Victorians Surrender 1,300 Machetes and Knives in 2 Weeks
The government is telling Victorians to put machetes and dangerous knives in bins.
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Inquiry Hears Millions Face Uninsurable Future If Climate Change Not Dealt With
Parliamentary inquiry hears climate risks could push premiums beyond reach.
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Trump Confirms Meeting With Albanese, Says He Will Flag ABC Reporting Issue
Trump told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s John Lyons he was setting a ‘bad tone’ for the upcoming meeting.
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Victoria Delays Offshore Wind Auction Amid Funding Uncertainty
Developers refuse to bid without government funding guarantees, as D’Ambrosio urges Canberra to step up.
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One Nation’s Replacement Senator to Focus on ‘Ending Mass Immigration’
Sean Bell’s nomination comes after Warwick Stacey quit the Senate citing health challenges.
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Australian Government Slashes Offshore Wind Turbine Fees to Revive Struggling Sector
The energy minister revealed the $300,000 application fee will be cut to just $20,000.
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Sexual Assault and Retail Theft Surge as Youth Crime Falls in Regional NSW
New crime figures show sexual assault up 136 percent since 2015 and retail theft climbing steadily, even as property offences like break-ins and car theft fall.
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Australian Officer Investigated for Online Comments About Kirk Assassination
Several individuals have come under the spotlight for their public commentary on Kirk’s murder.
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Ninth Australia-China High Level Dialogue Announced
The Dialogue comes after Former Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews attended the CCP’s military parade in Tiananmen Square on Sept. 3.
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Platforms Won’t Be Required to Age Check Every User Under New Social Media Guidelines
Australia’s eSafety Commissioner has handed down its guidelines for banning under-16s from social media.
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Pacific Island Leaders Test China’s Influence—Here’s What Happened
One area of contention at the recent Pacific Islands Forum was the inclusion of Taiwan in the annual meeting.
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Victorian Premier to Provide $10,000 Scholarships for Students to Study in China
‘In five years’ time, we want one in every five international visitors to Victoria to come from China,’ Allan said.
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UTS to Axe Teacher Training and Public Health School, Another 134 Jobs to Go
A total of 167 courses are proposed for discontinuation, many of which had already stopped taking new enrolments.
|
Senator Payman Criticised for Video Comments on Charlie Kirk’s Death
Several Australians have been in the spotlight for their response to Kirk’s murder.
|
BHP to Cut 750 Jobs Over Mining Royalties Woes in Queensland
‘The Queensland coal industry is approaching a crisis point,’ a BHP leader said.
|
Victoria to Push Ahead With Chinese-Backed ‘Mega’ Battery Despite Local Protests
Labor says the mega-battery will drive jobs and renewables; locals warn it endangers farms, communities and ecosystems.
|
Alan Jones Facing 5 Additional Charges Ahead of Court Appearance
Veteran broadcast Alan Jones is now facing 44 charges in total as his trial starts to move through the courts.
|
Confusion in Papua New Guinea Delays Signing of Defence Treaty With Australia
The 2 countries’ leaders have signed a communiqué agreeing to continue work on the treaty, which may be ratified next week.
|
Teen Charged After Cars Stolen, Balaclava-Clad Machete Rampage
A teenager has been charged after police allege a group of youths stole cars and wielded machetes in a NSW country town while filming video.
|
Victorians Surrender 1,300 Machetes and Knives in 2 Weeks
The government is telling Victorians to put machetes and dangerous knives in bins.
|
Inquiry Hears Millions Face Uninsurable Future If Climate Change Not Dealt With
Parliamentary inquiry hears climate risks could push premiums beyond reach.
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Trump Confirms Meeting With Albanese, Says He Will Flag ABC Reporting Issue
Trump told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s John Lyons he was setting a ‘bad tone’ for the upcoming meeting.
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Victoria Delays Offshore Wind Auction Amid Funding Uncertainty
Developers refuse to bid without government funding guarantees, as D’Ambrosio urges Canberra to step up.
|
One Nation’s Replacement Senator to Focus on ‘Ending Mass Immigration’
Sean Bell’s nomination comes after Warwick Stacey quit the Senate citing health challenges.
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Australian Government Slashes Offshore Wind Turbine Fees to Revive Struggling Sector
The energy minister revealed the $300,000 application fee will be cut to just $20,000.
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Sexual Assault and Retail Theft Surge as Youth Crime Falls in Regional NSW
New crime figures show sexual assault up 136 percent since 2015 and retail theft climbing steadily, even as property offences like break-ins and car theft fall.
|
Australian Officer Investigated for Online Comments About Kirk Assassination
Several individuals have come under the spotlight for their public commentary on Kirk’s murder.
|
Ninth Australia-China High Level Dialogue Announced
The Dialogue comes after Former Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews attended the CCP’s military parade in Tiananmen Square on Sept. 3.
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Platforms Won’t Be Required to Age Check Every User Under New Social Media Guidelines
Australia’s eSafety Commissioner has handed down its guidelines for banning under-16s from social media.
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Pacific Island Leaders Test China’s Influence—Here’s What Happened
One area of contention at the recent Pacific Islands Forum was the inclusion of Taiwan in the annual meeting.
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Victorian Premier to Provide $10,000 Scholarships for Students to Study in China
‘In five years’ time, we want one in every five international visitors to Victoria to come from China,’ Allan said.
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