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Funding Setback Puts $8 Billion Victorian Offshore Wind Project in Doubt
Another slated Australian wind farm project faces challenges getting off the ground.
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Liberal Senator Says Jacinta Price Did Not Deserve to Be Removed
Victorian Senator Sarah Henderson says senior Liberal women, including Jacinta Price, have been unfairly targeted.
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Woodside’s North West Shelf Gas Project Approved For Extension, With 48 Conditions
The extension of Woodside Energy’s North West Shelf gas project faced widespread opposition, including from Pacific Island nations currently meeting in Honiara.
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Dementia Leading Cause of Death for Australians: Research
The number of Australians living with dementia could exceed 1 million by 2065 unless there is significant intervention, a new government report says.
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Israeli Man Evicted from Melbourne Salon Speaks Out
Man kicked out of salon and called a “baby killer” questions the motives behind anti-Semitism, and its rise in Melbourne.
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Neo-Nazi Leader Faces Jail After Guilty Verdict Over Police Intimidation
The Melbourne magistrate found his threats went beyond political commentary and were intended to intimidate.
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China’s Pigment Dumping Blamed for Critical Minerals Mining Shutdown, 200 Jobs on the Line
Despite strong financial performance, the company will slow and then cease operation of some of its assets as international demand weakens.
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Call Continues for United Conservative Minor Party Ticket Ahead of Next Election
John Ruddick noted that most of the minor conservative parties agree on 90 percent of topics.
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Australia Warns Against Travel to Nepal Amid Unrest
Australians are warned against travelling to Nepal following violent demonstrations that left at least 19 dead and forced the prime minister to resign.
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Trump Says Australian PM Is a ‘Good Man’ Following Phone Call
It was the fourth call between the two leaders since Trump’s return to the White House.
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Bendigo Bank Restructure to Cut 150 Tech Jobs, Union Says
Bendigo Bank is making changes that a union says will cut 145 jobs and affect hundreds more.
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5 Million Cigarettes, 7 Tonnes of Tobacco: Smuggling Ring Busted as Police Raid Criminal Gang
Police have arrested 2 men, who they allege are members of a criminal syndicate, for importing large quantities of tobacco-related products.
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Australian Government Admits No Clear Answer on PFAS in Drinking Water
While health officials acknowledged the link between PFAS and health issues, they said the ‘forever chemicals’ couldn’t be confirmed as the direct cause.
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Sydney Universities Slash Costs in Face of Financial Pressure, From Top Executives to Regular Staff
Leaders of 3 universities explained their recent sweeping cost cutting measures.
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NSW Premier Chris Minns Rejects ‘Right to Hunt’ Over Gun Law Concerns
Minns has ruled out supporting changes to gun legislation in the state.
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Brisbane Teenager Charged With 2 Terror Offences
A joint operation by several law enforcement agencies found the teen allegedly in possession of violent extremist material on his electronic devices.
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Increased Police Presence Across Melbourne CBD Ahead of 4 Protests on Weekend
A senior officer has described people using legitimate protest to mask violent intent as ‘gutless’ and says there will be an increased presence this weekend.
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NDIS to Continue Covering Music and Art Therapy Costs
However, the price limit for art and music therapy will be cut to $156.16 per hour.
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Australia to Build $1.7 Billion Autonomous Underwater ‘Ghost Shark’ Drones
US defence company Anduril has won the $1.7 billion contract to develop the drones for the Australian Navy.
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Australian Politicians Condemn Assassination of Conservative Commentator Charlie Kirk
Australia’s acting prime minister is among many who have condemned the tragic shooting that killed the young father.
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Funding Setback Puts $8 Billion Victorian Offshore Wind Project in Doubt
Another slated Australian wind farm project faces challenges getting off the ground.
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Liberal Senator Says Jacinta Price Did Not Deserve to Be Removed
Victorian Senator Sarah Henderson says senior Liberal women, including Jacinta Price, have been unfairly targeted.
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Woodside’s North West Shelf Gas Project Approved For Extension, With 48 Conditions
The extension of Woodside Energy’s North West Shelf gas project faced widespread opposition, including from Pacific Island nations currently meeting in Honiara.
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Dementia Leading Cause of Death for Australians: Research
The number of Australians living with dementia could exceed 1 million by 2065 unless there is significant intervention, a new government report says.
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Israeli Man Evicted from Melbourne Salon Speaks Out
Man kicked out of salon and called a “baby killer” questions the motives behind anti-Semitism, and its rise in Melbourne.
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Neo-Nazi Leader Faces Jail After Guilty Verdict Over Police Intimidation
The Melbourne magistrate found his threats went beyond political commentary and were intended to intimidate.
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China’s Pigment Dumping Blamed for Critical Minerals Mining Shutdown, 200 Jobs on the Line
Despite strong financial performance, the company will slow and then cease operation of some of its assets as international demand weakens.
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Call Continues for United Conservative Minor Party Ticket Ahead of Next Election
John Ruddick noted that most of the minor conservative parties agree on 90 percent of topics.
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Australia Warns Against Travel to Nepal Amid Unrest
Australians are warned against travelling to Nepal following violent demonstrations that left at least 19 dead and forced the prime minister to resign.
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Trump Says Australian PM Is a ‘Good Man’ Following Phone Call
It was the fourth call between the two leaders since Trump’s return to the White House.
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Bendigo Bank Restructure to Cut 150 Tech Jobs, Union Says
Bendigo Bank is making changes that a union says will cut 145 jobs and affect hundreds more.
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5 Million Cigarettes, 7 Tonnes of Tobacco: Smuggling Ring Busted as Police Raid Criminal Gang
Police have arrested 2 men, who they allege are members of a criminal syndicate, for importing large quantities of tobacco-related products.
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Australian Government Admits No Clear Answer on PFAS in Drinking Water
While health officials acknowledged the link between PFAS and health issues, they said the ‘forever chemicals’ couldn’t be confirmed as the direct cause.
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Sydney Universities Slash Costs in Face of Financial Pressure, From Top Executives to Regular Staff
Leaders of 3 universities explained their recent sweeping cost cutting measures.
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NSW Premier Chris Minns Rejects ‘Right to Hunt’ Over Gun Law Concerns
Minns has ruled out supporting changes to gun legislation in the state.
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Brisbane Teenager Charged With 2 Terror Offences
A joint operation by several law enforcement agencies found the teen allegedly in possession of violent extremist material on his electronic devices.
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Increased Police Presence Across Melbourne CBD Ahead of 4 Protests on Weekend
A senior officer has described people using legitimate protest to mask violent intent as ‘gutless’ and says there will be an increased presence this weekend.
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NDIS to Continue Covering Music and Art Therapy Costs
However, the price limit for art and music therapy will be cut to $156.16 per hour.
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Australia to Build $1.7 Billion Autonomous Underwater ‘Ghost Shark’ Drones
US defence company Anduril has won the $1.7 billion contract to develop the drones for the Australian Navy.
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Australian Politicians Condemn Assassination of Conservative Commentator Charlie Kirk
Australia’s acting prime minister is among many who have condemned the tragic shooting that killed the young father.
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