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ASIO Chief Puts CCP on Notice in Foreign Interference Warning
Burgess says Beijing remains firmly in focus of the intelligence agency.
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Defence Industry Minister Says ‘Bravery’ and Speed Needed in Military Build-Up
Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy spoke about Australia’s acquisition of new military hardware to deal with potential threats from the CCP.
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‘Lethal Targeting’: ASIO Warns 3 Foreign States Poised for Assassination Attempt
The ASIO chief warned of a ’realistic possibility' a foreign government could attempt to assassinate a dissident on Australian soil.
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Reddit and Kick Added to Australia’s Social Media Ban for Under 16s
‘This is a dynamic list and will always change,’ eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant said.
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Using AI to Create Humiliating Deepfakes Could Lead to 4 Years in Jail in SA
Attorney General Kyam Maher warned about the dark side of AI.
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Stillbirth Parental Leave Bill Passes Senate, Abortion Amendment Defeated
Liberal Senator Alex Antic and One Nation Senator Malcolm Roberts moved amendments to stop intentional terminations of pregnancy being treated as stillbirths.
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PM Award Goes to Scientist for COVID-Related Airborne Virus Research
Professor Lidia Morawska proved COVID could spread through the air, prompting worldwide shifts in ventilation and health policy.
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Global Pilot Shortage, ‘Golden Triangle’ Misstep Grounded Rex: Administrators
Rex Airlines and multiple subsidiaries are all now in administration, owing money to thousands of creditors, and may have traded while insolvent.
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RBA Holds Interest Rates Steady After September Inflation Jump
Governor Michele Bullock says a stronger-than-forecast inflation jump limited the board’s options on rates.
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Patrolling Australia’s Trade Routes ‘Increasingly Risky’, Defence Minister Warns
China’s military build-up demand a response from Australia and other nations in the region, Richard Marles told the Indo Pacific Conference.
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Laws Passed, Super to Be Paid at the Same Time as Wages From 2026
CPA Australia warned that the shift will not be without challenges.
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Australia Plummets in Global Rankings for Digital Competitiveness
The country has fallen 8 places to 23rd, down from 15th in 2024.
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Joyce Keeps Future Plans Vague Despite Nationals’ Shift Away From Net-Zero
Barnaby Joyce praises Matt Canavan as the spark behind the Nationals’ push to scrap net zero, saying he just ’threw a bit of petrol on the fire.’
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10 Pro Palestine Protestors Arrested Outside Sydney Weapons Expo
Police say they will maintain a presence throughout the two-day event.
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South Australian Liberals Introduce Victorian-Inspired ‘Break Bail, Face Jail’ Policy
Liberal leader Vincent Tarzia said, ‘if an offender breaks their bail, they will face jail.’
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One Nation Leader Visits Mar-a-Lago Ahead of CPAC Speech in Florida
One Nation has seen a surge of support at the polls in the months since the May election.
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Queensland’s Largest Petition Does Not Sway Government on Home Defence Laws
Katter’s Australian Party says it won’t back down on fighting to introduce ‘Castle Law’ in the state.
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Radical Trans Movement Needs to Be Separated From Genuine Care: Senator
‘In some cases, treatments and surgeries have been foisted upon children by ideologically driven clinicians or parents,’ said Henderson.
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Teal MP Tries to Ban Political Parties From Handling Postal Vote Applications
Under current laws, voters can receive unsolicited postal vote applications from political parties containing reply-paid envelopes.
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ASIO Chief Puts CCP on Notice in Foreign Interference Warning
Burgess says Beijing remains firmly in focus of the intelligence agency.
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Defence Industry Minister Says ‘Bravery’ and Speed Needed in Military Build-Up
Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy spoke about Australia’s acquisition of new military hardware to deal with potential threats from the CCP.
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‘Lethal Targeting’: ASIO Warns 3 Foreign States Poised for Assassination Attempt
The ASIO chief warned of a ’realistic possibility' a foreign government could attempt to assassinate a dissident on Australian soil.
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Reddit and Kick Added to Australia’s Social Media Ban for Under 16s
‘This is a dynamic list and will always change,’ eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant said.
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Using AI to Create Humiliating Deepfakes Could Lead to 4 Years in Jail in SA
Attorney General Kyam Maher warned about the dark side of AI.
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Stillbirth Parental Leave Bill Passes Senate, Abortion Amendment Defeated
Liberal Senator Alex Antic and One Nation Senator Malcolm Roberts moved amendments to stop intentional terminations of pregnancy being treated as stillbirths.
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PM Award Goes to Scientist for COVID-Related Airborne Virus Research
Professor Lidia Morawska proved COVID could spread through the air, prompting worldwide shifts in ventilation and health policy.
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Global Pilot Shortage, ‘Golden Triangle’ Misstep Grounded Rex: Administrators
Rex Airlines and multiple subsidiaries are all now in administration, owing money to thousands of creditors, and may have traded while insolvent.
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RBA Holds Interest Rates Steady After September Inflation Jump
Governor Michele Bullock says a stronger-than-forecast inflation jump limited the board’s options on rates.
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Patrolling Australia’s Trade Routes ‘Increasingly Risky’, Defence Minister Warns
China’s military build-up demand a response from Australia and other nations in the region, Richard Marles told the Indo Pacific Conference.
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Laws Passed, Super to Be Paid at the Same Time as Wages From 2026
CPA Australia warned that the shift will not be without challenges.
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Australia Plummets in Global Rankings for Digital Competitiveness
The country has fallen 8 places to 23rd, down from 15th in 2024.
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Joyce Keeps Future Plans Vague Despite Nationals’ Shift Away From Net-Zero
Barnaby Joyce praises Matt Canavan as the spark behind the Nationals’ push to scrap net zero, saying he just ’threw a bit of petrol on the fire.’
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10 Pro Palestine Protestors Arrested Outside Sydney Weapons Expo
Police say they will maintain a presence throughout the two-day event.
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South Australian Liberals Introduce Victorian-Inspired ‘Break Bail, Face Jail’ Policy
Liberal leader Vincent Tarzia said, ‘if an offender breaks their bail, they will face jail.’
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One Nation Leader Visits Mar-a-Lago Ahead of CPAC Speech in Florida
One Nation has seen a surge of support at the polls in the months since the May election.
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Queensland’s Largest Petition Does Not Sway Government on Home Defence Laws
Katter’s Australian Party says it won’t back down on fighting to introduce ‘Castle Law’ in the state.
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Radical Trans Movement Needs to Be Separated From Genuine Care: Senator
‘In some cases, treatments and surgeries have been foisted upon children by ideologically driven clinicians or parents,’ said Henderson.
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Teal MP Tries to Ban Political Parties From Handling Postal Vote Applications
Under current laws, voters can receive unsolicited postal vote applications from political parties containing reply-paid envelopes.
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