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Tech Giant Atlassian to Cut 1,600 Jobs in Artificial Intelligence Drive
‘We fundamentally believe people and AI create the best outcomes,’ CEO Mike Cannon-Brookes said.
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Minister Says Oil Won’t Leave Australia Amid IEA’s Massive Stockpile Release
‘What I want to make really clear ... is all that fuel remains in Australia. It doesn’t go anywhere because of [the IEA’s] request,’ said Madeleine King.
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Australia Eases Fuel Standards to Boost Supply Amid Shortage Fears
The Labor government expects the move to add 100 million litres of petrol per month to the market, with priority for regional areas.
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Australia’s Public Hospitals Need $34 Billion Boost, Medical Association Warns
Emergency departments performance has fallen to record lows, bed capacity has barely risen, and surgery wait times have grown by 55 percent.
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China’s Aggression Risks Turning Yellow Sea Into Next Flashpoint: Analysts
The interception of an Australian aircraft exposes the strategic waters as a testing ground for Beijing’s coercive gray-zone operations.
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Queensland Electoral Boundaries Could Be Redrawn, Labor and KAP Likely to Lose Seats
Two new seats will be added to keep in line with population growth.
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Air New Zealand Suspends Earnings Guidance, Raises Fares in Response to Soaring Fuel Prices
The airline said the ‘unprecedented volatility’ in global jet fuel markets meant it could not be certain about future profits.
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$5,500 a Day for ‘Research’: Former Spy Chief Quits Royal Commission Into Bondi Terror Attack
Dennis Richardson said he had full confidence in the Royal Commission’s ability to get to the bottom of the Bondi terror attacks.
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Poll Finds One Nation Leading Race for Farrer
The poll from the progressive-leaning Australia Institute found 28.7 percent of respondents would vote One Nation.
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Queensland Police Charge 2 Under New Laws Banning ‘From the River to the Sea’ Chant
A Brisbane man has been charged after allegedly chanting a banned slogan during a protest.
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Who Is the New Nationals Leader and How Will He Confront the One Nation Surge?
“We need more Australian everything. We don’t need to look overseas for our solutions,” Matt Canavan said on his first day as leader of the Nationals.
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Australia Temporarily Shuts 3 Embassies Amid Iran War
Missions in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Tel Aviv shut as missile and drone attacks intensify across the region.
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Victoria Introduces Daily Cap Amid Concerns of Fuel Price Surge
Petrol stations must lock in prices for 24 hours under Victoria’s new anti–price gouging laws.
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Scott Morrison Cleared by Anti-Corruption Commission in Robodebt Probe
Two public servants found to have engaged in serious corrupt conduct but will not face criminal prosecution.
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Alleged Spy Claims He Was Stringing Handlers Along, Prosecutor Says He Was Valuable to the CCP
Alexander Csergo argues he was only assisting two Chinese contacts over fears he could not leave China.
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Value of Australia’s Housing Market Reaches $12 Trillion
The largest price gains were recorded in Western Australia, South Australia and Queensland in the December 2025 quarter.
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Covert Police Probe Uncovers Online Child Exploitation Group, 35 Arrested in Australia
A year-long operation has dismantled an online group that exchanged child abuse material and sought to source children for sexual abuse.
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Chinese Money Laundering Ring Moves $97 Million via Student Bank Accounts: Police
The AFP cautions international students against selling bank accounts or ID to strangers, warning it could lead to criminal charges and visa cancellations.
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Hundreds of Homes Inundated as 7.6 Metre Floods Swamp Bundaberg
Premier David Crisafulli praised the community spirit in an interview with The Epoch Times.
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Tech Giant Atlassian to Cut 1,600 Jobs in Artificial Intelligence Drive
‘We fundamentally believe people and AI create the best outcomes,’ CEO Mike Cannon-Brookes said.
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Minister Says Oil Won’t Leave Australia Amid IEA’s Massive Stockpile Release
‘What I want to make really clear ... is all that fuel remains in Australia. It doesn’t go anywhere because of [the IEA’s] request,’ said Madeleine King.
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Australia Eases Fuel Standards to Boost Supply Amid Shortage Fears
The Labor government expects the move to add 100 million litres of petrol per month to the market, with priority for regional areas.
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Australia’s Public Hospitals Need $34 Billion Boost, Medical Association Warns
Emergency departments performance has fallen to record lows, bed capacity has barely risen, and surgery wait times have grown by 55 percent.
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China’s Aggression Risks Turning Yellow Sea Into Next Flashpoint: Analysts
The interception of an Australian aircraft exposes the strategic waters as a testing ground for Beijing’s coercive gray-zone operations.
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Queensland Electoral Boundaries Could Be Redrawn, Labor and KAP Likely to Lose Seats
Two new seats will be added to keep in line with population growth.
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Air New Zealand Suspends Earnings Guidance, Raises Fares in Response to Soaring Fuel Prices
The airline said the ‘unprecedented volatility’ in global jet fuel markets meant it could not be certain about future profits.
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$5,500 a Day for ‘Research’: Former Spy Chief Quits Royal Commission Into Bondi Terror Attack
Dennis Richardson said he had full confidence in the Royal Commission’s ability to get to the bottom of the Bondi terror attacks.
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Poll Finds One Nation Leading Race for Farrer
The poll from the progressive-leaning Australia Institute found 28.7 percent of respondents would vote One Nation.
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Queensland Police Charge 2 Under New Laws Banning ‘From the River to the Sea’ Chant
A Brisbane man has been charged after allegedly chanting a banned slogan during a protest.
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Who Is the New Nationals Leader and How Will He Confront the One Nation Surge?
“We need more Australian everything. We don’t need to look overseas for our solutions,” Matt Canavan said on his first day as leader of the Nationals.
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Australia Temporarily Shuts 3 Embassies Amid Iran War
Missions in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Tel Aviv shut as missile and drone attacks intensify across the region.
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Victoria Introduces Daily Cap Amid Concerns of Fuel Price Surge
Petrol stations must lock in prices for 24 hours under Victoria’s new anti–price gouging laws.
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Scott Morrison Cleared by Anti-Corruption Commission in Robodebt Probe
Two public servants found to have engaged in serious corrupt conduct but will not face criminal prosecution.
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Alleged Spy Claims He Was Stringing Handlers Along, Prosecutor Says He Was Valuable to the CCP
Alexander Csergo argues he was only assisting two Chinese contacts over fears he could not leave China.
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Value of Australia’s Housing Market Reaches $12 Trillion
The largest price gains were recorded in Western Australia, South Australia and Queensland in the December 2025 quarter.
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Covert Police Probe Uncovers Online Child Exploitation Group, 35 Arrested in Australia
A year-long operation has dismantled an online group that exchanged child abuse material and sought to source children for sexual abuse.
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Chinese Money Laundering Ring Moves $97 Million via Student Bank Accounts: Police
The AFP cautions international students against selling bank accounts or ID to strangers, warning it could lead to criminal charges and visa cancellations.
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Hundreds of Homes Inundated as 7.6 Metre Floods Swamp Bundaberg
Premier David Crisafulli praised the community spirit in an interview with The Epoch Times.
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