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Father of Deceased Canadian Backpacker Says She Wouldn’t Want to See Dingoes Culled
‘I don’t think Piper would be supportive of any animals being put to sleep or euthanised because of a mistake that she made,’ said Todd James.
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Australia Day Unity Call amid Celebrations and Protests
‘Whilst this summer has tested our nation, once again, as ever, in the worst of times, we have seen the very best of the Australian character,’ said Albanese.
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Astronaut Reaches for Stars with Major Honour
Australian of the Year Katherine Bennell-Pegg said she wanted to use the next 12 months to encourage people to pursue a career in STEM.
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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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Father of Deceased Canadian Backpacker Says She Wouldn’t Want to See Dingoes Culled
‘I don’t think Piper would be supportive of any animals being put to sleep or euthanised because of a mistake that she made,’ said Todd James.
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Australia Day Unity Call amid Celebrations and Protests
‘Whilst this summer has tested our nation, once again, as ever, in the worst of times, we have seen the very best of the Australian character,’ said Albanese.
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Astronaut Reaches for Stars with Major Honour
Australian of the Year Katherine Bennell-Pegg said she wanted to use the next 12 months to encourage people to pursue a career in STEM.
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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.’
|
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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