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Assault Leaves Falun Gong Practitioner Bloodied, Days After Bomb Threat
‘[He] hit me on the forehead, striking my left eyebrow, and the bridge of my nose,’ said Kun Li.
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Native Title Claim Over 25,000 Square Kilometres Back On, After Rare Court Ban
The claim was rejected last year and any further claims blocked.
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Australian Military Tech Supplier Linked to CCP United Front, Inquiry Hears
A federal senator has questioned defence contracts with Pioneer Computers, alleging its CEO has ties to organisations linked to Beijing’s United Front.
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Further Tests Show EVs Still Travelling Less Than Their Advertised Range
Real-world testing found several electric vehicles travelled 3 to 31 percent less than their advertised driving range.
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Beijing Winning the PR War With Megaprojects in Pacific Nation, Australian CEO Warns
Medical technology CEO Nick Coyle says Chinese businesses largely dominate sectors like mining and infrastructure.
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Australia ‘Working Through’ Finalised Pentagon Review of AUKUS
The government says it’s ‘full steam ahead’ on initiatives including nuclear subs.
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New South Wales Council Votes Against Indigenous Flags, Welcome to Country
A New South Wales council has ruled against mandating the flying of the three flags, while requests for a Welcome to Country will need to be approved.
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Tony Burke Held ‘Secret’ Meetings on Return of ISIS-Linked Australians
A minister who said he was not involved in helping the ISIS-linked women and children return, is now under scrutiny after leaked documents show he was.
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6 Undocumented Chinese Arrivals Found Wandering Remote Western Australia
Authorities are believed to be searching for the boat they arrived on.
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New PBS Subsidies to Expand Access to Multiple Sclerosis, Rare Cancer Treatments
Australians with multiple sclerosis, rare cancers, and chronic immune disorders will see medicine costs fall.
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Victoria to Scrap 1,000 Public Sector Jobs, Consolidate Agencies to Cut Costs
Premier Jacinta Allan said the changes were designed to keep the public sector ‘laser focused.’
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Police File Extra 83 Charges Against Accused Childcare Paedophile
Four new alleged victims have been identified across three centres.
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EV Owners Can Recoup Purchase Costs in Under 10 Years, Inquiry Told
The EV Council also stated that people can earn $1,500 a year with their EV and solar panels using the vehicle-to-grid technology.
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Australia Deepens Military Backing for Ukraine With $95 Million Package
The news comes as New Zealand announced its own funding package, saying the nations were ‘working together’ in a challenging environment.
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Western Australia Shuts Down Fishing to Save Threatened Species
New stock assessments show key species, such as dhufish and pink snapper, are under threat and require government intervention.
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12 Years Apart: A Mother in Australia, a Family Still Trapped in Beijing’s Grip
An Australian woman still faces persecution from the CCP 12 years after fleeing China.
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Trump Praises Australia's Retirement Fund Scheme, 'Seriously' Considering Similar System for US
US President Donald Trump praised the plan saying it would be for working Americans.
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Chinese State-Owned Power Firm Could Receive Australian Taxpayer Funds for Local Project
Australia’s renewable investment scheme is underwriting projects run by CCP-backed companies, raising questions about foreign involvement.
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Australia’s eSafety to Track Teen Well-Being After Under-16 Social Media Ban
The study will track sleep, social activity, sport, reading, medication use, and academic shifts to gauge the ban’s impact on teens.
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Assault Leaves Falun Gong Practitioner Bloodied, Days After Bomb Threat
‘[He] hit me on the forehead, striking my left eyebrow, and the bridge of my nose,’ said Kun Li.
|
Native Title Claim Over 25,000 Square Kilometres Back On, After Rare Court Ban
The claim was rejected last year and any further claims blocked.
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Australian Military Tech Supplier Linked to CCP United Front, Inquiry Hears
A federal senator has questioned defence contracts with Pioneer Computers, alleging its CEO has ties to organisations linked to Beijing’s United Front.
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Further Tests Show EVs Still Travelling Less Than Their Advertised Range
Real-world testing found several electric vehicles travelled 3 to 31 percent less than their advertised driving range.
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Beijing Winning the PR War With Megaprojects in Pacific Nation, Australian CEO Warns
Medical technology CEO Nick Coyle says Chinese businesses largely dominate sectors like mining and infrastructure.
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Australia ‘Working Through’ Finalised Pentagon Review of AUKUS
The government says it’s ‘full steam ahead’ on initiatives including nuclear subs.
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New South Wales Council Votes Against Indigenous Flags, Welcome to Country
A New South Wales council has ruled against mandating the flying of the three flags, while requests for a Welcome to Country will need to be approved.
|
Tony Burke Held ‘Secret’ Meetings on Return of ISIS-Linked Australians
A minister who said he was not involved in helping the ISIS-linked women and children return, is now under scrutiny after leaked documents show he was.
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6 Undocumented Chinese Arrivals Found Wandering Remote Western Australia
Authorities are believed to be searching for the boat they arrived on.
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New PBS Subsidies to Expand Access to Multiple Sclerosis, Rare Cancer Treatments
Australians with multiple sclerosis, rare cancers, and chronic immune disorders will see medicine costs fall.
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Victoria to Scrap 1,000 Public Sector Jobs, Consolidate Agencies to Cut Costs
Premier Jacinta Allan said the changes were designed to keep the public sector ‘laser focused.’
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Police File Extra 83 Charges Against Accused Childcare Paedophile
Four new alleged victims have been identified across three centres.
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EV Owners Can Recoup Purchase Costs in Under 10 Years, Inquiry Told
The EV Council also stated that people can earn $1,500 a year with their EV and solar panels using the vehicle-to-grid technology.
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Australia Deepens Military Backing for Ukraine With $95 Million Package
The news comes as New Zealand announced its own funding package, saying the nations were ‘working together’ in a challenging environment.
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Western Australia Shuts Down Fishing to Save Threatened Species
New stock assessments show key species, such as dhufish and pink snapper, are under threat and require government intervention.
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12 Years Apart: A Mother in Australia, a Family Still Trapped in Beijing’s Grip
An Australian woman still faces persecution from the CCP 12 years after fleeing China.
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Trump Praises Australia's Retirement Fund Scheme, 'Seriously' Considering Similar System for US
US President Donald Trump praised the plan saying it would be for working Americans.
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Chinese State-Owned Power Firm Could Receive Australian Taxpayer Funds for Local Project
Australia’s renewable investment scheme is underwriting projects run by CCP-backed companies, raising questions about foreign involvement.
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Australia’s eSafety to Track Teen Well-Being After Under-16 Social Media Ban
The study will track sleep, social activity, sport, reading, medication use, and academic shifts to gauge the ban’s impact on teens.
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