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Opposition Unveils New All-Liberal Shadow Cabinet After Coalition Split
Ley has reapportioned responsibilities among existing spokespeople, with new appointments delayed until Parliament sits in February
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Lawyer for Mysterious Chinese Heiress Firmly Rejects ‘Body Double’ Claims
The lawyer also rejected speculation that Yang’s wealth could exempt her from legal consequences.
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Questions Raised After MPs Mark India Republic Day on Australia Day
Both national holidays coincide on Jan. 26.
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Queensland Pulls Support for Major Wind Farm Project
State-owned generator CleanCo said the project no longer aligned with its current strategic activities, commercial portfolio and investment priorities.
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Anti-Jewish Graffiti Discovered Near Site of Bondi Beach Massacre
A Jewish community leader says the incident is proof that anti-Semitism efforts are not working.
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Teenage Boy’s Body Found in Blue Mountains Creek
A teenager has been found dead in a mountain creek after he became separated from his friend on a camping trip in the region.
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Residents in Regional Town Forced to Use Gas Bottles as Network Faces Decommissioning
‘Albany is a city of nearly 40,000 people. It’s embarrassing that we are looking at making everyone use gas bottles,’ said a local resident.
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Senator Says Resolution Needed as Leadership Questions Embroil Both Liberal and Nationals
‘I think we just need to bring a resolution to this so we can get on with the job,’ said senior Liberal Senator Jonathon Duniam.
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Gold Surges to New High as US Dollar Fades
Market analysts said the surge was unlikely to be associated with a gold bubble.
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Australia Pledges Millions to Strengthen Security, Business Ties With Timor-Leste
The agreement is another step towards developing a defence treaty with the Southeast Asian nation, which gained independence from Indonesia in 2022.
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Australia’s Imams Council Criticises Former PM’s Call for Better Regulated Muslim Teaching
‘It is time that Islamic institutions in Australia adopted nationally consistent, self-regulated standards,’ former Prime Minister Scott Morrison said.
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‘Invasion Day’ Bomb Attack Now Deemed Potential Terrorist Act
A device containing nails and screws, intended to injure an Aboriginal performance group and onlookers, was thrown into a crowd but failed to explode.
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Jailed Anti-Semitic Vandal Expresses Remorse, Sympathy for Bondi Victims
The barrister representing the vandal said he had shown remorse for his actions and expressed sympathy for the Jewish community following the Bondi attack.
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Israeli President’s Australia Visit Confirmed, Pro-Palestine Groups Pledge to Protest
Jewish groups say Herzog’s visit will strengthen community solidarity and bilateral ties.
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Toxic Metals and Cancerous Compounds Found in Australian Tattoo Inks: Study
Each of the 15 tattoo inks analysed failed at least one EU safety regulation for tattoo inks, researchers found.
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Beijing Warns It Will ‘Take Measures’ If Australia Axes 99-year Chinese Lease
Both major parties in Australia pledged to axe the Port of Darwin lease in the lead-up to the federal election.
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Theatres Overturn Cancellation of One Nation’s ‘A Super Progressive Movie’
The venues in Melbourne and Hobart overturned their cancellation hours after Pauline Hanson went public with the news.
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Australia’s Inflation Now 3.8 Percent, Power Prices Jump 21 Percent Over the Year
Power prices and housing costs pushed December inflation above the RBA’s target range, fuelling speculation of a rate hike next week.
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Hospital Changed Identity of Bondi Shooting Victim Amid Patient Safety Concerns
The NSW health minister says hospital staff acted with good intentions when they changed a Jewish patient’s name to ‘Karen Jones.’
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Boyce Challenges Littleproud for Nationals Party Leadership, Points to Coalition Split
‘The National party now faces a right-flank onslaught from One Nation if they go it alone to the next election,’ said Nationals MP Colin Boyce.
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Opposition Unveils New All-Liberal Shadow Cabinet After Coalition Split
Ley has reapportioned responsibilities among existing spokespeople, with new appointments delayed until Parliament sits in February
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Lawyer for Mysterious Chinese Heiress Firmly Rejects ‘Body Double’ Claims
The lawyer also rejected speculation that Yang’s wealth could exempt her from legal consequences.
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Questions Raised After MPs Mark India Republic Day on Australia Day
Both national holidays coincide on Jan. 26.
|
Queensland Pulls Support for Major Wind Farm Project
State-owned generator CleanCo said the project no longer aligned with its current strategic activities, commercial portfolio and investment priorities.
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Anti-Jewish Graffiti Discovered Near Site of Bondi Beach Massacre
A Jewish community leader says the incident is proof that anti-Semitism efforts are not working.
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Teenage Boy’s Body Found in Blue Mountains Creek
A teenager has been found dead in a mountain creek after he became separated from his friend on a camping trip in the region.
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Residents in Regional Town Forced to Use Gas Bottles as Network Faces Decommissioning
‘Albany is a city of nearly 40,000 people. It’s embarrassing that we are looking at making everyone use gas bottles,’ said a local resident.
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Senator Says Resolution Needed as Leadership Questions Embroil Both Liberal and Nationals
‘I think we just need to bring a resolution to this so we can get on with the job,’ said senior Liberal Senator Jonathon Duniam.
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Gold Surges to New High as US Dollar Fades
Market analysts said the surge was unlikely to be associated with a gold bubble.
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Australia Pledges Millions to Strengthen Security, Business Ties With Timor-Leste
The agreement is another step towards developing a defence treaty with the Southeast Asian nation, which gained independence from Indonesia in 2022.
|
Australia’s Imams Council Criticises Former PM’s Call for Better Regulated Muslim Teaching
‘It is time that Islamic institutions in Australia adopted nationally consistent, self-regulated standards,’ former Prime Minister Scott Morrison said.
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‘Invasion Day’ Bomb Attack Now Deemed Potential Terrorist Act
A device containing nails and screws, intended to injure an Aboriginal performance group and onlookers, was thrown into a crowd but failed to explode.
|
Jailed Anti-Semitic Vandal Expresses Remorse, Sympathy for Bondi Victims
The barrister representing the vandal said he had shown remorse for his actions and expressed sympathy for the Jewish community following the Bondi attack.
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Israeli President’s Australia Visit Confirmed, Pro-Palestine Groups Pledge to Protest
Jewish groups say Herzog’s visit will strengthen community solidarity and bilateral ties.
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Toxic Metals and Cancerous Compounds Found in Australian Tattoo Inks: Study
Each of the 15 tattoo inks analysed failed at least one EU safety regulation for tattoo inks, researchers found.
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Beijing Warns It Will ‘Take Measures’ If Australia Axes 99-year Chinese Lease
Both major parties in Australia pledged to axe the Port of Darwin lease in the lead-up to the federal election.
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Theatres Overturn Cancellation of One Nation’s ‘A Super Progressive Movie’
The venues in Melbourne and Hobart overturned their cancellation hours after Pauline Hanson went public with the news.
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Australia’s Inflation Now 3.8 Percent, Power Prices Jump 21 Percent Over the Year
Power prices and housing costs pushed December inflation above the RBA’s target range, fuelling speculation of a rate hike next week.
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Hospital Changed Identity of Bondi Shooting Victim Amid Patient Safety Concerns
The NSW health minister says hospital staff acted with good intentions when they changed a Jewish patient’s name to ‘Karen Jones.’
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Boyce Challenges Littleproud for Nationals Party Leadership, Points to Coalition Split
‘The National party now faces a right-flank onslaught from One Nation if they go it alone to the next election,’ said Nationals MP Colin Boyce.
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