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Australia and Indonesia Ink Defence Pact to Respond Together to Security Threats
Australia has now inked or upgraded security deals with Singapore, India, Papua New Guinea, and Indonesia.
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Australian Spy Chief Warns Chinese Hackers Trying to Breach Critical Networks
Mike Burgess says Beijing’s intent has shifted from espionage to sabotage, with billions in losses already recorded.
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Rape and Death Threats: Son of Former Teal MP Tells Inquiry of Abuse During Elections
Arkin Daniel-Reid tells MPs of death threats, stalking, and doxing during the 2025 campaign, urging tougher rules to protect candidates and their families.
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Jacinta Allan Announces ‘Adult Time for Violent Crime’
‘There are no easy solutions to youth crime, and the best approach is always to stop crime before it starts,’ the attorney general said.
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NSW Parliament Passes Planning Reform Bill to Fast-Track Housing and Major Projects
New laws create a single planning gateway and enshrine housing delivery targets to speed approvals and cut red tape across NSW.
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$8 Billion Needed to Upgrade 3 Major Deterioriating Melbourne Hospitals
‘The Alfred, Royal Melbourne and Austin hospitals have needed renewal for nearly a decade,’ Jonathan Spear said.
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Indonesia’s President Arrives for Talks with Albanese
This is the first official visit since Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto took office as president.
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Flight Crew Error Caused 2 Near Misses in 2 Weeks at Melbourne Airport
Aircrew did not properly review the warning notice issued by the airport, an investigation has found.
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NSW to Penalise Landlords Who Allow Illegal Vape and Tobacco Sales
Landlords who allow illegal vape or tobacco sales face up to one year in jail or $165,000 fines under NSW’s new public health offence.
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Commonwealth Bank Books $2.6 Billion Quarterly Profit, up 2 Percent
CBA recorded $9.3 billion in new home loans, outpacing industry competitors at 1.1 times the system average.
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New Zealand to Spend $50 Million to Stem the Tide of Meth
The amount of meth seized at New Zealand’s borders and in the country has increased by 266 percent over the past 5 years.
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‘Not Something We’re Planning’: Taylor Not Focused on Leadership Challenge
Amanda Rishworth however, said Taylor did not sound convincing.
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3 Hours of Free Electricity: Labor Pitches Solar Sharer Plan for Households
The new scheme offers a 3 hour window in the middle of the day for Aussies to use electricity free.
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Iran-Backed Hackers Steal Australian Military Secrets From Israeli Manufacturer
It is believed the group have accessed classified plans for as many as 36 Australian-Israeli joint military projects.
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Victoria Remains Australia’s Least Competitive State, Dragging National Growth
South Australia tops the nation for a third year.
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Can One Nation’s Latest Surge Last?
Polling analyst Antony Green says the latest surge could be more permanent, calling One Nation the ‘4th force’ in Australian politics.
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NSW MP Deactivates X Account After Threats After Condemning Neo-Nazi Protest
NSW Premier Chris Minns is now looking to change hate speech laws to include ‘Nazi speech’ and ‘Nazi behaviours on Sydney streets.’
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Aboriginal Group Lodges Massive Native Title Claim Over Greater Melbourne
The Wurundjeri Woi say their claim will grant decision-making power over areas of cultural significance and resources.
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Former Premier Jay Weatherill to be Australia’s Next High Commissioner to the UK
Weatherill served as South Australia’s 45th premier for more than 6 years.
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Australia and Indonesia Ink Defence Pact to Respond Together to Security Threats
Australia has now inked or upgraded security deals with Singapore, India, Papua New Guinea, and Indonesia.
|
Australian Spy Chief Warns Chinese Hackers Trying to Breach Critical Networks
Mike Burgess says Beijing’s intent has shifted from espionage to sabotage, with billions in losses already recorded.
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Rape and Death Threats: Son of Former Teal MP Tells Inquiry of Abuse During Elections
Arkin Daniel-Reid tells MPs of death threats, stalking, and doxing during the 2025 campaign, urging tougher rules to protect candidates and their families.
|
Jacinta Allan Announces ‘Adult Time for Violent Crime’
‘There are no easy solutions to youth crime, and the best approach is always to stop crime before it starts,’ the attorney general said.
|
NSW Parliament Passes Planning Reform Bill to Fast-Track Housing and Major Projects
New laws create a single planning gateway and enshrine housing delivery targets to speed approvals and cut red tape across NSW.
|
$8 Billion Needed to Upgrade 3 Major Deterioriating Melbourne Hospitals
‘The Alfred, Royal Melbourne and Austin hospitals have needed renewal for nearly a decade,’ Jonathan Spear said.
|
Indonesia’s President Arrives for Talks with Albanese
This is the first official visit since Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto took office as president.
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Flight Crew Error Caused 2 Near Misses in 2 Weeks at Melbourne Airport
Aircrew did not properly review the warning notice issued by the airport, an investigation has found.
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NSW to Penalise Landlords Who Allow Illegal Vape and Tobacco Sales
Landlords who allow illegal vape or tobacco sales face up to one year in jail or $165,000 fines under NSW’s new public health offence.
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Commonwealth Bank Books $2.6 Billion Quarterly Profit, up 2 Percent
CBA recorded $9.3 billion in new home loans, outpacing industry competitors at 1.1 times the system average.
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New Zealand to Spend $50 Million to Stem the Tide of Meth
The amount of meth seized at New Zealand’s borders and in the country has increased by 266 percent over the past 5 years.
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‘Not Something We’re Planning’: Taylor Not Focused on Leadership Challenge
Amanda Rishworth however, said Taylor did not sound convincing.
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3 Hours of Free Electricity: Labor Pitches Solar Sharer Plan for Households
The new scheme offers a 3 hour window in the middle of the day for Aussies to use electricity free.
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Iran-Backed Hackers Steal Australian Military Secrets From Israeli Manufacturer
It is believed the group have accessed classified plans for as many as 36 Australian-Israeli joint military projects.
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Victoria Remains Australia’s Least Competitive State, Dragging National Growth
South Australia tops the nation for a third year.
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Can One Nation’s Latest Surge Last?
Polling analyst Antony Green says the latest surge could be more permanent, calling One Nation the ‘4th force’ in Australian politics.
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NSW MP Deactivates X Account After Threats After Condemning Neo-Nazi Protest
NSW Premier Chris Minns is now looking to change hate speech laws to include ‘Nazi speech’ and ‘Nazi behaviours on Sydney streets.’
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Aboriginal Group Lodges Massive Native Title Claim Over Greater Melbourne
The Wurundjeri Woi say their claim will grant decision-making power over areas of cultural significance and resources.
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Former Premier Jay Weatherill to be Australia’s Next High Commissioner to the UK
Weatherill served as South Australia’s 45th premier for more than 6 years.
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