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$16 Billion Student Debt Reduced for 3 Million Australians, Fiscal Concerns Remain
The ATO will process $16 billion in cuts over the next two weeks.
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Minister Orders Culture Reset at BOM After Website Blowout Soars to $96 Million
The Australian Bureau of Meteorology’s controversial website upgrade, initially costed at $4 million is now estimated at $96 million.
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Workplace Laws Too Confusing for Well-Meaning Employers: Costello
The former long-serving treasurer says most industrial awards are too complex, and the Productivity Commission is focused on anything but productivity.
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1,000 Spies for Every 10 From the West: Ex-Military Officer Lifts the Lid on CCP Spy Tactics
Paul Johnstone says tools like LinkedIn and even random USB sticks are being deployed by CCP spies to infiltrate the West.
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US Takeover of Australian Pharmaceutical Company Blocked by Treasurer
The proposal would be contrary to Australia’s national interest, Chalmers was advised.
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Asbestos Found in Chinese-Made Wind Turbine Parts Used in Australia
Australia has launched an emergency safety response after asbestos was discovered in Chinese-manufactured wind turbines parts.
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Coroner Finds Police Killers ‘Morally Insane’, Not Terrorists or Christian Extremists
A coroner’s report on the killing of two police officers and a nearby neighbour at a rural Queensland property in 2022 has been handed down.
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Indian Energy Giant Cuts Russia Oil Flow After Wong Urges Supply Chain Caution
On a diplomatic visit to India, Wong also spoke about China being a major regional force.
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The Medieval Soup Ingredient That Can Still Beat Your $150 Serum
Calendula: the cheap, low-risk skin fix hiding in plain sight.
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New Restrictions on Power Banks for Aussie Travellers Following Cabin Fire
Virgin’s ban begins Dec. 1, while Qantas and Jetstar will enforce stricter rules from Dec. 15.
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Twitch Added to Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban
Pinterest and Roblox remain exempt from the ban coming into effect from Dec. 10.
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Victoria to Waive $140 Fee for Changing Birth Certificates
Victorians identifying as trans or ‘gender diverse’ will no longer have to pay a fee to change sex on their documentation.
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Kellie Sloane Takes NSW Liberal Leadership Unopposed After Speakman Steps Aside
She replaces Mark Speakman, who formally resigned on Nov. 20 after mounting pressure inside the party.
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He Marched and Clashed for the Far-Left, Then a Single Phrase Shook His Convictions
Craig English spent 12 months in the thick of far-left agitation, before finding a practice older than any revolution.
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Meta Tells Australian Kids to Download Data Before Social Media Ban
The California tech giant became the first company to take such action ahead of the ban for under 16s coming into force on Dec. 10.
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Queensland Parliament Clash as Labor Moves Motion to Support Net Zero
Labor says some LNP members can’t even bring themselves to say the words ‘net zero.’
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After Victoria, NSW Liberal Party Also Loses Leader
Former TV presenter Kellie Sloane is expected to have the numbers within the moderate dominated party room to take the leadership.
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New Zealand Bans New Puberty Blocker Prescriptions for Kids With Gender Dysphoria
Access to the drugs will be withheld until the conclusion of a UK clinical trial, expected in 2031.
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Australia Sanctions Russian Entities Over Cyber Attacks
2 Russian cybercrime service providers and 2 individuals have been sanctioned.
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NSW Moves to Ban ‘Public Displays of Nazi Ideology’
‘The bill responds to the recent neo-Nazi activity that took place outside New South Wales Parliament,’ said Attorney General Michael Daley.
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$16 Billion Student Debt Reduced for 3 Million Australians, Fiscal Concerns Remain
The ATO will process $16 billion in cuts over the next two weeks.
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Minister Orders Culture Reset at BOM After Website Blowout Soars to $96 Million
The Australian Bureau of Meteorology’s controversial website upgrade, initially costed at $4 million is now estimated at $96 million.
|
Workplace Laws Too Confusing for Well-Meaning Employers: Costello
The former long-serving treasurer says most industrial awards are too complex, and the Productivity Commission is focused on anything but productivity.
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1,000 Spies for Every 10 From the West: Ex-Military Officer Lifts the Lid on CCP Spy Tactics
Paul Johnstone says tools like LinkedIn and even random USB sticks are being deployed by CCP spies to infiltrate the West.
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US Takeover of Australian Pharmaceutical Company Blocked by Treasurer
The proposal would be contrary to Australia’s national interest, Chalmers was advised.
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Asbestos Found in Chinese-Made Wind Turbine Parts Used in Australia
Australia has launched an emergency safety response after asbestos was discovered in Chinese-manufactured wind turbines parts.
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Coroner Finds Police Killers ‘Morally Insane’, Not Terrorists or Christian Extremists
A coroner’s report on the killing of two police officers and a nearby neighbour at a rural Queensland property in 2022 has been handed down.
|
Indian Energy Giant Cuts Russia Oil Flow After Wong Urges Supply Chain Caution
On a diplomatic visit to India, Wong also spoke about China being a major regional force.
|
The Medieval Soup Ingredient That Can Still Beat Your $150 Serum
Calendula: the cheap, low-risk skin fix hiding in plain sight.
|
New Restrictions on Power Banks for Aussie Travellers Following Cabin Fire
Virgin’s ban begins Dec. 1, while Qantas and Jetstar will enforce stricter rules from Dec. 15.
|
Twitch Added to Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban
Pinterest and Roblox remain exempt from the ban coming into effect from Dec. 10.
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Victoria to Waive $140 Fee for Changing Birth Certificates
Victorians identifying as trans or ‘gender diverse’ will no longer have to pay a fee to change sex on their documentation.
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Kellie Sloane Takes NSW Liberal Leadership Unopposed After Speakman Steps Aside
She replaces Mark Speakman, who formally resigned on Nov. 20 after mounting pressure inside the party.
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He Marched and Clashed for the Far-Left, Then a Single Phrase Shook His Convictions
Craig English spent 12 months in the thick of far-left agitation, before finding a practice older than any revolution.
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Meta Tells Australian Kids to Download Data Before Social Media Ban
The California tech giant became the first company to take such action ahead of the ban for under 16s coming into force on Dec. 10.
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Queensland Parliament Clash as Labor Moves Motion to Support Net Zero
Labor says some LNP members can’t even bring themselves to say the words ‘net zero.’
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After Victoria, NSW Liberal Party Also Loses Leader
Former TV presenter Kellie Sloane is expected to have the numbers within the moderate dominated party room to take the leadership.
|
New Zealand Bans New Puberty Blocker Prescriptions for Kids With Gender Dysphoria
Access to the drugs will be withheld until the conclusion of a UK clinical trial, expected in 2031.
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Australia Sanctions Russian Entities Over Cyber Attacks
2 Russian cybercrime service providers and 2 individuals have been sanctioned.
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NSW Moves to Ban ‘Public Displays of Nazi Ideology’
‘The bill responds to the recent neo-Nazi activity that took place outside New South Wales Parliament,’ said Attorney General Michael Daley.
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