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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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Sydney Man Charged With $3.5 Million NDIS Fraud
The director of an NDIS provider is accused of laundering cash defrauded from the NDIS by withdrawing large amounts of cash between 2022 and 2025.
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New Zealand Minister Blames ‘Ethnic Vacuum Cleaner’ for Stripping Beaches of Sea Life
Fisheries Minister Shane Jones has blamed immigration and assimilation problems after local authorities complained of beaches being stripped bare of sea life.
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Police Probe Death of Canadian Woman Found Surrounded by Dingoes
‘We simply can’t confirm whether she drowned or died as a result of being attacked by dingo,’ said Queensland Police Service Inspector Paul Algie.
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Car Driven at Jewish Teenagers in Melbourne in Alleged Anti-Semitic Incident
The incident occurred on Jan. 19 when a white ute passed a group of Jewish boys and its occupants reportedly yelled ‘Heil Hitler’ at them.
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Australia Passes New Bills for Tougher Gun Control and Anti-Hate Speech Laws
Both laws were passed in response to the Bondi Beach terrorist attack that targeted a Jewish celebration and killed 15 people.
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Pauline Hanson Says Her Politics Came Before Trump, Farage as One Nation Edges Coalition
‘I’ve been around long before Nigel Farage and long before Trump, so therefore I’ve set the record,’ Pauline Hanson said.
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Operation of Australia’s Largest Coal Power Station Extended to 2029
Origin Energy has extended the deadline for the closure of the Eraring power station. It was originally slated to shut down in 2025.
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Fourth Shark Attack Confirmed in NSW as More Beaches Close
A swathe of Sydney’s beaches have been closed after four suspected shark attacks in little more than 24 hours have left two people in critical conditions.
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Show Us the Money: Top Tennis Players Want More Share of the Spoils
Australian Open players are calling on organisers to increase the prize pool from its current $111.5 million, arguing it would help the sport grow.
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Which Australian Region Is Absorbing the Most Local Migrants?
Australian city slickers continue to vote with their feet and are moving to the country for a quieter and more affordable lifestyle.
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Parents of Young Matilda Hope for Footbridge to Be Painted Yellow as a Memorial
The parents of Matilda have outlined their wishes at Bondi Beach to honour the victims of the terrorist shooting.
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PM Confirms Invitation to Gaza Peace Board, Decision Pending
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the proposal will be considered through proper government processes.
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Parliament Pays Tribute to Bondi Victims With National Condolence Motion
As victims’ families look on from the public gallery, leaders honoured those killed.
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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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Sydney Man Charged With $3.5 Million NDIS Fraud
The director of an NDIS provider is accused of laundering cash defrauded from the NDIS by withdrawing large amounts of cash between 2022 and 2025.
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New Zealand Minister Blames ‘Ethnic Vacuum Cleaner’ for Stripping Beaches of Sea Life
Fisheries Minister Shane Jones has blamed immigration and assimilation problems after local authorities complained of beaches being stripped bare of sea life.
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Police Probe Death of Canadian Woman Found Surrounded by Dingoes
‘We simply can’t confirm whether she drowned or died as a result of being attacked by dingo,’ said Queensland Police Service Inspector Paul Algie.
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Car Driven at Jewish Teenagers in Melbourne in Alleged Anti-Semitic Incident
The incident occurred on Jan. 19 when a white ute passed a group of Jewish boys and its occupants reportedly yelled ‘Heil Hitler’ at them.
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Australia Passes New Bills for Tougher Gun Control and Anti-Hate Speech Laws
Both laws were passed in response to the Bondi Beach terrorist attack that targeted a Jewish celebration and killed 15 people.
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Pauline Hanson Says Her Politics Came Before Trump, Farage as One Nation Edges Coalition
‘I’ve been around long before Nigel Farage and long before Trump, so therefore I’ve set the record,’ Pauline Hanson said.
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Operation of Australia’s Largest Coal Power Station Extended to 2029
Origin Energy has extended the deadline for the closure of the Eraring power station. It was originally slated to shut down in 2025.
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Fourth Shark Attack Confirmed in NSW as More Beaches Close
A swathe of Sydney’s beaches have been closed after four suspected shark attacks in little more than 24 hours have left two people in critical conditions.
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Show Us the Money: Top Tennis Players Want More Share of the Spoils
Australian Open players are calling on organisers to increase the prize pool from its current $111.5 million, arguing it would help the sport grow.
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Which Australian Region Is Absorbing the Most Local Migrants?
Australian city slickers continue to vote with their feet and are moving to the country for a quieter and more affordable lifestyle.
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Parents of Young Matilda Hope for Footbridge to Be Painted Yellow as a Memorial
The parents of Matilda have outlined their wishes at Bondi Beach to honour the victims of the terrorist shooting.
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PM Confirms Invitation to Gaza Peace Board, Decision Pending
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the proposal will be considered through proper government processes.
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Parliament Pays Tribute to Bondi Victims With National Condolence Motion
As victims’ families look on from the public gallery, leaders honoured those killed.
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