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OECD Warns Australian Industries Less Competitive Than the US
The OECD also advised the Australian government to reduce its reliance on income tax and shift to consumption, property and environmental taxes.
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Reporter Probes US Players on Politics at Australian Open, Most Decline to Comment
A freelance reporter quizzed multiple U.S. players on their political stance during media conferences at the Australian Open.
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Record Iron Ore Production Fails to Impress Fortescue Investors as Miner Ups China Investment
Higher-than-expected production costs mean market reaction to a second-quarter production record was not just muted, but share prices actually slid.
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Sussan Ley Claims Backing by Liberals and Open to Nationals Reunion
‘I’m backed by my Liberal Party and the decisions that I’ve made to date,’ Ley said after the second split of the Liberal–National Coalition since May 2025.
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Queensland Imam Issues Apology After Sermon Referring to Jews as ‘Sinister’
An Islamic leader who attended a vigil for Bondi shooting victims uploaded a video where he called Jews ’the greatest enemy of the prophet of Allah.’
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3 Shot Dead in Regional NSW Town, Gunman on the Loose
Two women and a man have been confirmed dead while another man has been taken to hospital in a serious condition.
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Pro-Palestine Figurehead and Socialist Appears Ready to Enter State Politics
Josh Lees is currently challenging a NSW law restricting protests in the wake of the Bondi terror shooting.
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Littleproud Declares Coalition ‘Untenable’ Under Ley’s Leadership
Labor Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the Coalition was a ’smoking ruin.’
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Man Allegedly Planned to Throw Molotov Cocktail at Australia Day Crowd in Terror Plot
Sepehr Saryazdi, 24, allegedly planned an attack in Queensland on Jan. 26 to promote a new phase of ‘civilisation’ powered by artificial intelligence.
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154-Year-Old Statue Destroyed and Sprayed With Hamas Symbol
Police have declared a crime scene after two statues were targeted, one with heavy machinery.
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Radical Islamist Group Goes Offline After Australia Passes New Hate Speech Laws
Hizb ut-Tahrir has been labelled as an ‘incubator’ for Islamic extremist radicalisation.
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‘Literally Unbelievable’: Families Mourn Bondi Victims
One month after the mass shooting, families of Bondi victims say they are struggling to return to normal life.
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The Hidden Maths Behind What We Find Beautiful
Now, I can hear the sceptics muttering, but music doesn’t feel mathematical. It feels emotional.
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State With 2nd Highest Volume of Guns Will Not Take Part in National Buyback Scheme
‘Queensland won’t be going down the path of a gun buyback because it doesn’t address anti-Semitism and hate,’ said Premier David Crisafulli.
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All Nationals MPs Withdraw From Opposition Frontbench After Split on Anti-Hate Laws
The move creates fresh challenges for the opposition, which had struggled to maintain traction against the Labor government last year.
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Barrister and Charity Boss Accused Over Child Abuse Chat
Police allegedly found an image of a boy, and explicit sexualised chats with and about minors on the man’s phone when he returned from a trip to Cambodia.
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Survey Finds Aussie Workers Confident Using AI at Home—Just Not in the Office
Uptake of artificial intelligence in Australian workplaces is lagging due to concerns over a lack of transparency and rules, a survey has found.
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Australian Home Affairs Minister Explains Why He Avoids the Term ‘Islamic Extremism’
‘The terrorists want the label because they think it gives them legitimacy in their world and that’s why I’ve always been reluctant to use it,’ said Burke.
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Former PM Responds After Albanese Says Coalition Did Little on Anti-Semitism
The prime minister was responding to questions on his government’s record on anti-Semitism amid the fallout of the Bondi massacre.
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What’s Changed for Taxpayer-Funded Travel for Australian MPs?
The move comes amid scrutiny late last year of several MPs spending thousands on travel for family members to official events.
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OECD Warns Australian Industries Less Competitive Than the US
The OECD also advised the Australian government to reduce its reliance on income tax and shift to consumption, property and environmental taxes.
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Reporter Probes US Players on Politics at Australian Open, Most Decline to Comment
A freelance reporter quizzed multiple U.S. players on their political stance during media conferences at the Australian Open.
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Record Iron Ore Production Fails to Impress Fortescue Investors as Miner Ups China Investment
Higher-than-expected production costs mean market reaction to a second-quarter production record was not just muted, but share prices actually slid.
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Sussan Ley Claims Backing by Liberals and Open to Nationals Reunion
‘I’m backed by my Liberal Party and the decisions that I’ve made to date,’ Ley said after the second split of the Liberal–National Coalition since May 2025.
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Queensland Imam Issues Apology After Sermon Referring to Jews as ‘Sinister’
An Islamic leader who attended a vigil for Bondi shooting victims uploaded a video where he called Jews ’the greatest enemy of the prophet of Allah.’
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3 Shot Dead in Regional NSW Town, Gunman on the Loose
Two women and a man have been confirmed dead while another man has been taken to hospital in a serious condition.
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Pro-Palestine Figurehead and Socialist Appears Ready to Enter State Politics
Josh Lees is currently challenging a NSW law restricting protests in the wake of the Bondi terror shooting.
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Littleproud Declares Coalition ‘Untenable’ Under Ley’s Leadership
Labor Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the Coalition was a ’smoking ruin.’
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Man Allegedly Planned to Throw Molotov Cocktail at Australia Day Crowd in Terror Plot
Sepehr Saryazdi, 24, allegedly planned an attack in Queensland on Jan. 26 to promote a new phase of ‘civilisation’ powered by artificial intelligence.
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154-Year-Old Statue Destroyed and Sprayed With Hamas Symbol
Police have declared a crime scene after two statues were targeted, one with heavy machinery.
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Radical Islamist Group Goes Offline After Australia Passes New Hate Speech Laws
Hizb ut-Tahrir has been labelled as an ‘incubator’ for Islamic extremist radicalisation.
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‘Literally Unbelievable’: Families Mourn Bondi Victims
One month after the mass shooting, families of Bondi victims say they are struggling to return to normal life.
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The Hidden Maths Behind What We Find Beautiful
Now, I can hear the sceptics muttering, but music doesn’t feel mathematical. It feels emotional.
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State With 2nd Highest Volume of Guns Will Not Take Part in National Buyback Scheme
‘Queensland won’t be going down the path of a gun buyback because it doesn’t address anti-Semitism and hate,’ said Premier David Crisafulli.
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All Nationals MPs Withdraw From Opposition Frontbench After Split on Anti-Hate Laws
The move creates fresh challenges for the opposition, which had struggled to maintain traction against the Labor government last year.
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Barrister and Charity Boss Accused Over Child Abuse Chat
Police allegedly found an image of a boy, and explicit sexualised chats with and about minors on the man’s phone when he returned from a trip to Cambodia.
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Survey Finds Aussie Workers Confident Using AI at Home—Just Not in the Office
Uptake of artificial intelligence in Australian workplaces is lagging due to concerns over a lack of transparency and rules, a survey has found.
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Australian Home Affairs Minister Explains Why He Avoids the Term ‘Islamic Extremism’
‘The terrorists want the label because they think it gives them legitimacy in their world and that’s why I’ve always been reluctant to use it,’ said Burke.
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Former PM Responds After Albanese Says Coalition Did Little on Anti-Semitism
The prime minister was responding to questions on his government’s record on anti-Semitism amid the fallout of the Bondi massacre.
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What’s Changed for Taxpayer-Funded Travel for Australian MPs?
The move comes amid scrutiny late last year of several MPs spending thousands on travel for family members to official events.
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