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Australia’s Economy Speeds Up, but Government Spending Still Doing the Heavy Lifting
Annual growth reaches 2.6 percent as government spending and investment drive activity.
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First Flight Departs Dubai for Australia After Middle East Airspace Shutdown
Flight tracking data shows the aircraft left Dubai earlier today and is expected to land in Sydney at about 10:30 p.m.
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Jacinta Allan Denies Using Taxpayer Funds to Boost Instagram Followers by 50,000
‘There’s not a dollar of taxpayer funds that’s been expended on this. They are bots, and I am focused on real people and Victorians,’ said Jacinta Allan.
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Energy Minister Says No Fuel Shortage, Urges Australians Not to Panic Buy
Energy Minister Chris Bowen said Australia currently holds more than a month’s worth of reserves, with oil supplies secured through May.
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Businesses Urge Further Red Tape Cuts as Australia Slips in Global Competitiveness Rankings
The 2026 Global Investment Competitiveness Index ranked Australia 21st out of 42 countries, down from 20th in 2024 and 18th in 2023.
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Hungry Panda Riders Cancel Sydney Strike Plan After Pressure From Chinese Police
There has been a long-standing dispute between the platform and some of its riders over pay cuts and lack of transparency in the Hungry Panda app’s algorithm.
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Gender Pay Gap Figures Suggest Women Earn About 89 Cents to Every Dollar a Man Does
Men are 1.8 times more likely to be in the highest-paid quartile, while women are 1.4 times more likely to be in the lowest-paid quartile.
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Wong Confirms UAE Support for Stranded Australians as Iran Conflict Escalates
According to the government, around 11,000 Australians transit through the Middle East each day, most via the UAE.
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Labor Blocks Coalition’s Proposed Bill to Criminalise Repatriation Assistance
Minister Tony Burke said the bill was a clumsy attempt by the Coalition that would do nothing to stop people it did not want from returning to Australia.
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Australian Government Rules Out Military Role in Iran Conflict
‘While Australia’s not directly involved in current military strikes, we’ve been clear of our utter rejection of the brutal Iranian regime,’ said Albanese.
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Prime Minister Calls Mourning of Khamenei ‘Inappropriate’
A number of mosques and religious groups across Australia have organised memorial services for the Iranian leader, sparking criticisms from politicians.
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Unexpected Job Offer Leads Retiree On A New Career Pathway
For this 74-year-old, retirement seems to be a thing of the past.
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NT Chief Minister Defends Administrator Appointment Despite ‘Offensive’ Social Media Posts
Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro highlighted David Connolly’s long involvement in NT’s primary industries and said it would contribute to the territory’s growth.
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Senate Censures One Nation’s Hanson for Saying ‘No Good Muslims’ in TV Slip-Up
The motion passed 36–17.
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Australian Opposition Moves Motion Commending US-Israel Strikes on Iran
Government splits vote and rejects “congratulations” clause as Greens brand major parties “war parties.”
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Hundreds Rally in Sydney Amid US-Israel Strikes on Iran, Death of Ayatollah
One attendee thanked U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Former Labor Minister Calls for Debate on Islam’s Role in Democracies
Gary Johns also said taxpayers should not support multiculturalism, and that visa conditions should consider anti-Semitism.
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WA Terror Suspect Allegedly Planned Extremist Attacks in Manifesto
According to a notebook seized by police, among the man’s targets were several mosques, WA Police headquarters and the state’s parliament.
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New Locations Sought for Aussie Beef Due to China Levy
A RaboResearch analyst said Southeast Asia may be the best destination for Australia’s additional beef production.
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Queensland Expands ‘Adult Crime, Adult Time’ List for Young Offenders
Twelve new offences have been added to the state’s ‘adult crime, adult time’ laws, bringing the total to 45.
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Australia’s Economy Speeds Up, but Government Spending Still Doing the Heavy Lifting
Annual growth reaches 2.6 percent as government spending and investment drive activity.
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First Flight Departs Dubai for Australia After Middle East Airspace Shutdown
Flight tracking data shows the aircraft left Dubai earlier today and is expected to land in Sydney at about 10:30 p.m.
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Jacinta Allan Denies Using Taxpayer Funds to Boost Instagram Followers by 50,000
‘There’s not a dollar of taxpayer funds that’s been expended on this. They are bots, and I am focused on real people and Victorians,’ said Jacinta Allan.
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Energy Minister Says No Fuel Shortage, Urges Australians Not to Panic Buy
Energy Minister Chris Bowen said Australia currently holds more than a month’s worth of reserves, with oil supplies secured through May.
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Businesses Urge Further Red Tape Cuts as Australia Slips in Global Competitiveness Rankings
The 2026 Global Investment Competitiveness Index ranked Australia 21st out of 42 countries, down from 20th in 2024 and 18th in 2023.
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Hungry Panda Riders Cancel Sydney Strike Plan After Pressure From Chinese Police
There has been a long-standing dispute between the platform and some of its riders over pay cuts and lack of transparency in the Hungry Panda app’s algorithm.
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Gender Pay Gap Figures Suggest Women Earn About 89 Cents to Every Dollar a Man Does
Men are 1.8 times more likely to be in the highest-paid quartile, while women are 1.4 times more likely to be in the lowest-paid quartile.
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Wong Confirms UAE Support for Stranded Australians as Iran Conflict Escalates
According to the government, around 11,000 Australians transit through the Middle East each day, most via the UAE.
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Labor Blocks Coalition’s Proposed Bill to Criminalise Repatriation Assistance
Minister Tony Burke said the bill was a clumsy attempt by the Coalition that would do nothing to stop people it did not want from returning to Australia.
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Australian Government Rules Out Military Role in Iran Conflict
‘While Australia’s not directly involved in current military strikes, we’ve been clear of our utter rejection of the brutal Iranian regime,’ said Albanese.
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Prime Minister Calls Mourning of Khamenei ‘Inappropriate’
A number of mosques and religious groups across Australia have organised memorial services for the Iranian leader, sparking criticisms from politicians.
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Unexpected Job Offer Leads Retiree On A New Career Pathway
For this 74-year-old, retirement seems to be a thing of the past.
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NT Chief Minister Defends Administrator Appointment Despite ‘Offensive’ Social Media Posts
Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro highlighted David Connolly’s long involvement in NT’s primary industries and said it would contribute to the territory’s growth.
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Senate Censures One Nation’s Hanson for Saying ‘No Good Muslims’ in TV Slip-Up
The motion passed 36–17.
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Australian Opposition Moves Motion Commending US-Israel Strikes on Iran
Government splits vote and rejects “congratulations” clause as Greens brand major parties “war parties.”
|
Hundreds Rally in Sydney Amid US-Israel Strikes on Iran, Death of Ayatollah
One attendee thanked U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Former Labor Minister Calls for Debate on Islam’s Role in Democracies
Gary Johns also said taxpayers should not support multiculturalism, and that visa conditions should consider anti-Semitism.
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WA Terror Suspect Allegedly Planned Extremist Attacks in Manifesto
According to a notebook seized by police, among the man’s targets were several mosques, WA Police headquarters and the state’s parliament.
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New Locations Sought for Aussie Beef Due to China Levy
A RaboResearch analyst said Southeast Asia may be the best destination for Australia’s additional beef production.
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Queensland Expands ‘Adult Crime, Adult Time’ List for Young Offenders
Twelve new offences have been added to the state’s ‘adult crime, adult time’ laws, bringing the total to 45.
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