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Shen Yun Performance to Ignite the Spiritual ‘Spark’ Across Aussie Audiences
Oliver Perrett, an MC for performing arts company Shen Yun and a fellow Australian, says watching the revival of traditional culture will enrich peoples’ lives.
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‘Tackling Anti-Semitism’: Bell Signals Tough Path Ahead for Royal Commission into Bondi Terror Attacks
‘Other religions and ethnicities are also subject to prejudice in Australia,’ said Commissioner Virginia Bell.
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Australian Prime Minister Evacuated From Residence After Chinese Bomb Threat Over Shen Yun Performance
The bomb threat sent to local presenters said, ‘If you insist on proceeding with the performance, then the prime minister’s Lodge will be blown into ruins.’
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Canadian Prime Minister to Visit Australia, Trade Talks on the Table
There is over $240 billion of investment between the two countries.
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Australians Going Deeper Into Debt Amid Rising Mortgage Costs, Credit Card Demand
Credit card demand recorded the largest year-on-year (YOY) increase among all debt categories, rising 15.5 percent.
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Human Remains Found in Search for Kidnapped Sydney Grandfather
NSW detectives found what is believed to be human remains near a golf club in Pitt Town at 8 a.m. on Feb. 24.
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Albanese Backs Move to Remove Prince Andrew From Line of Succession
PM says the UK must initiate the change with agreement from all 14 Commonwealth realms.
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New Zealand Parliament to Cease Posting on X, Cites Concerns With AI ‘Nudification’
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters claims ’moral virtue signalling' is behind the move, and that the Parliament’s Clerk has overstepped his authority.
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Albanese Calls Former Prince Andrew’s Arrest ‘Extraordinary Fall From Grace’
While the prime minister lamented Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest, he ruled out any move to accelerate Australia’s transition to a republic.
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Poll Suggests Conservative-Leaning One Nation Most Popular in Australia's Most Populous State
The Pauline Hanson-led party surged 28 points to hold 30 percent of the state’s voting intention—overtaking Labor and Liberal.
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Trump Tower Confirmed for Australia’s Gold Coast, Set to be Country’s Tallest
The developer claims the worth of the Trump brand is ‘greater than the entire state tourism budget’ of Queensland.
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No Face-to-Face ID Checks Planned for 34 ISIS ‘Brides’ and Children, Burke Says
The minister said the government had a good grasp of the cohort’s information, thus eliminating the need for further face-to-face interviews.
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Man Charged With Hate Crime Over Alleged Ramming of Brisbane Synagogue Gates
‘Investigations continue, however, it is believed the man acted alone and there is no ongoing threat to the community,’ said Queensland police.
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Australia Urges ‘High Degree of Caution’ for Mexico After Cartel Leader Killed
A Smarttraveller warns of unrest, transport disruption, and has asked residents to shelter-in-place.
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Ex-PM Ensnared in Legal Battle over Higgins Scandal
Scott Morrison is among dozens of people being sought by government lawyers in response to a lawsuit filed by Higgins’ former boss.
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NSW Police Stands by Acquisition of New Chinese Drones for Aerial Surveillance
In 2020, the U.S. Commerce Department added DJI to its export control list, citing its involvement in supporting the CCP’s human rights violations.
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Man dead, Another under Guard at Mental Health Facility in Victoria
Homicide detectives are investigating an alleged altercation at Barwon Health’s Swanston Centre in Geelong, which has a history of controversy.
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Australia’s Home Affairs Minister to Ban Pan-Islamic Group Hizb ut-Tahrir
The organisation has been under the spotlight since the Bondi Beach terror attack that killed 15 people and injured 40.
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Labor Dismisses Coalition Plan to Criminalise Help for ISIS ‘Brides’ and Children
Ted O’Brien says third parties should not facilitate returns of ISIS-linked Australians.
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Shen Yun Performance to Ignite the Spiritual ‘Spark’ Across Aussie Audiences
Oliver Perrett, an MC for performing arts company Shen Yun and a fellow Australian, says watching the revival of traditional culture will enrich peoples’ lives.
|
‘Tackling Anti-Semitism’: Bell Signals Tough Path Ahead for Royal Commission into Bondi Terror Attacks
‘Other religions and ethnicities are also subject to prejudice in Australia,’ said Commissioner Virginia Bell.
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Australian Prime Minister Evacuated From Residence After Chinese Bomb Threat Over Shen Yun Performance
The bomb threat sent to local presenters said, ‘If you insist on proceeding with the performance, then the prime minister’s Lodge will be blown into ruins.’
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Canadian Prime Minister to Visit Australia, Trade Talks on the Table
There is over $240 billion of investment between the two countries.
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Australians Going Deeper Into Debt Amid Rising Mortgage Costs, Credit Card Demand
Credit card demand recorded the largest year-on-year (YOY) increase among all debt categories, rising 15.5 percent.
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Human Remains Found in Search for Kidnapped Sydney Grandfather
NSW detectives found what is believed to be human remains near a golf club in Pitt Town at 8 a.m. on Feb. 24.
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Albanese Backs Move to Remove Prince Andrew From Line of Succession
PM says the UK must initiate the change with agreement from all 14 Commonwealth realms.
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New Zealand Parliament to Cease Posting on X, Cites Concerns With AI ‘Nudification’
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters claims ’moral virtue signalling' is behind the move, and that the Parliament’s Clerk has overstepped his authority.
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Albanese Calls Former Prince Andrew’s Arrest ‘Extraordinary Fall From Grace’
While the prime minister lamented Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest, he ruled out any move to accelerate Australia’s transition to a republic.
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Poll Suggests Conservative-Leaning One Nation Most Popular in Australia's Most Populous State
The Pauline Hanson-led party surged 28 points to hold 30 percent of the state’s voting intention—overtaking Labor and Liberal.
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Trump Tower Confirmed for Australia’s Gold Coast, Set to be Country’s Tallest
The developer claims the worth of the Trump brand is ‘greater than the entire state tourism budget’ of Queensland.
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No Face-to-Face ID Checks Planned for 34 ISIS ‘Brides’ and Children, Burke Says
The minister said the government had a good grasp of the cohort’s information, thus eliminating the need for further face-to-face interviews.
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Man Charged With Hate Crime Over Alleged Ramming of Brisbane Synagogue Gates
‘Investigations continue, however, it is believed the man acted alone and there is no ongoing threat to the community,’ said Queensland police.
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Australia Urges ‘High Degree of Caution’ for Mexico After Cartel Leader Killed
A Smarttraveller warns of unrest, transport disruption, and has asked residents to shelter-in-place.
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Ex-PM Ensnared in Legal Battle over Higgins Scandal
Scott Morrison is among dozens of people being sought by government lawyers in response to a lawsuit filed by Higgins’ former boss.
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NSW Police Stands by Acquisition of New Chinese Drones for Aerial Surveillance
In 2020, the U.S. Commerce Department added DJI to its export control list, citing its involvement in supporting the CCP’s human rights violations.
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Man dead, Another under Guard at Mental Health Facility in Victoria
Homicide detectives are investigating an alleged altercation at Barwon Health’s Swanston Centre in Geelong, which has a history of controversy.
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Australia’s Home Affairs Minister to Ban Pan-Islamic Group Hizb ut-Tahrir
The organisation has been under the spotlight since the Bondi Beach terror attack that killed 15 people and injured 40.
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Labor Dismisses Coalition Plan to Criminalise Help for ISIS ‘Brides’ and Children
Ted O’Brien says third parties should not facilitate returns of ISIS-linked Australians.
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