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How Much Are Prisoners Costing Each Australian?
The Productivity Commission reveals the number of prisoners increasing, the police force not growing fast enough, and a new high in court case volume.
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Green’s Gambling Ban Push Stumbles Again
The Australian Greens moved a motion for a Senate committee to scrutinise the gambling ban bill failed 29–19.
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Inquest Finds Schizophrenia, Cannabis Likely Factors in Bondi Junction Stabbing Rampage
A coroner found Joel Cauchi’s psychiatrist did not adequately monitor his condition after taking him off medication.
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Bougainville Rejects China and Turns to India to Reopen Massive Copper Mine
President Ishmael Toroama says his government has rejected a proposal which would have diluted his government’s stake in its copper mining company.
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Labor Moves to Make National Indigenous Children’s Commission Permanent
Minister Tanya Plibersek said the bill would strengthen accountability for decisions affecting Indigenous children and address systemic failures.
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How the New US Food Guide Differs From Australia’s
The US has redrawn its food pyramid with a new emphasis on protein, in stark contrast to Australia’s current recommendations.
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Court Hearing for Woman Accused of Killing Grandsons Paused for Psychiatric Assessment
A NSW woman is facing two counts of domestic violence murder over the deaths of her two grandsons, aged seven and six.
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Attempted Bombing of Perth ‘Invasion Day’ Protest Deemed Terrorist Act
Premier says alleged device could have caused mass casualties.
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Australian Government Offers New $321 Million Round of Grants to Cut Emissions
The new grants are aimed at helping trade-exposed companies cut their emissions.
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NSW Teen Arrested for Allegedly Threatened to Kill Israeli President
A prosecutor said the teen posed a risk to the community due to the violent nature of the threats.
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Thai Authorities Uncover Fake Police Stations in Global Scam Operation
Thailand’s military uncovered the deceptive office and the Australian Federal Police is now engaging with Thai authorities.
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13-Year-Old Swims 4 Kilometres to Save Stranded Family, Credits God for Survival
The teenager swam 4 kilometres and ran another 2 in dramatic rescue effort.
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Man Accused of Mimicking Shooting at Bondi Attack Site
NSW Police said 23-year-old man allegedly pretended to fire at people near the bridge and abused bystanders when confronted.
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2nd Australian Dies in Japan Skiing Incident This Season
The man has been identified as 27-year-old Michael Hurst from Melbourne. Japanese authorities are investigating the cause of his death.
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2-Year Beer Excise Freeze Clears Lower House
The bill will suspend indexation of the beer excise retrospectively from Aug. 1, 2025, preventing the usual twice-yearly increases linked to inflation.
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Victorian Liberal MP Sam Groth Steps Down, Forcing By-Election
In a statement, Groth wished Opposition Leader Jess Wilson and the party the ’very best' for the November 2026 election.
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RSL Calls for Less Haste With Mass Defence Asset Sell-Off, Points to Historic Value
The peak body for Australian veterans says once these defence bases are sold, they’re gone forever.
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Hanson Open to Backing Another One Nation PM
Hanson flagged cutting funding to Climate Department, Indigenous funding bodies, and the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
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Left and Right Wing: Artist Downplays Imitation Posters Featuring Alleged Bondi Gunman
The street artist whose work was imitated says the culprits ‘not to be taken seriously.’
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Calls for Relocation to Curb Indigenous Clan Violence in Remote NT Town
The social unrest in the township caused by clan rivalry has been going on for weeks, prompting the deployment of extra police.
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How Much Are Prisoners Costing Each Australian?
The Productivity Commission reveals the number of prisoners increasing, the police force not growing fast enough, and a new high in court case volume.
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Green’s Gambling Ban Push Stumbles Again
The Australian Greens moved a motion for a Senate committee to scrutinise the gambling ban bill failed 29–19.
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Inquest Finds Schizophrenia, Cannabis Likely Factors in Bondi Junction Stabbing Rampage
A coroner found Joel Cauchi’s psychiatrist did not adequately monitor his condition after taking him off medication.
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Bougainville Rejects China and Turns to India to Reopen Massive Copper Mine
President Ishmael Toroama says his government has rejected a proposal which would have diluted his government’s stake in its copper mining company.
|
Labor Moves to Make National Indigenous Children’s Commission Permanent
Minister Tanya Plibersek said the bill would strengthen accountability for decisions affecting Indigenous children and address systemic failures.
|
How the New US Food Guide Differs From Australia’s
The US has redrawn its food pyramid with a new emphasis on protein, in stark contrast to Australia’s current recommendations.
|
Court Hearing for Woman Accused of Killing Grandsons Paused for Psychiatric Assessment
A NSW woman is facing two counts of domestic violence murder over the deaths of her two grandsons, aged seven and six.
|
Attempted Bombing of Perth ‘Invasion Day’ Protest Deemed Terrorist Act
Premier says alleged device could have caused mass casualties.
|
Australian Government Offers New $321 Million Round of Grants to Cut Emissions
The new grants are aimed at helping trade-exposed companies cut their emissions.
|
NSW Teen Arrested for Allegedly Threatened to Kill Israeli President
A prosecutor said the teen posed a risk to the community due to the violent nature of the threats.
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Thai Authorities Uncover Fake Police Stations in Global Scam Operation
Thailand’s military uncovered the deceptive office and the Australian Federal Police is now engaging with Thai authorities.
|
13-Year-Old Swims 4 Kilometres to Save Stranded Family, Credits God for Survival
The teenager swam 4 kilometres and ran another 2 in dramatic rescue effort.
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Man Accused of Mimicking Shooting at Bondi Attack Site
NSW Police said 23-year-old man allegedly pretended to fire at people near the bridge and abused bystanders when confronted.
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2nd Australian Dies in Japan Skiing Incident This Season
The man has been identified as 27-year-old Michael Hurst from Melbourne. Japanese authorities are investigating the cause of his death.
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2-Year Beer Excise Freeze Clears Lower House
The bill will suspend indexation of the beer excise retrospectively from Aug. 1, 2025, preventing the usual twice-yearly increases linked to inflation.
|
Victorian Liberal MP Sam Groth Steps Down, Forcing By-Election
In a statement, Groth wished Opposition Leader Jess Wilson and the party the ’very best' for the November 2026 election.
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RSL Calls for Less Haste With Mass Defence Asset Sell-Off, Points to Historic Value
The peak body for Australian veterans says once these defence bases are sold, they’re gone forever.
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Hanson Open to Backing Another One Nation PM
Hanson flagged cutting funding to Climate Department, Indigenous funding bodies, and the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
|
Left and Right Wing: Artist Downplays Imitation Posters Featuring Alleged Bondi Gunman
The street artist whose work was imitated says the culprits ‘not to be taken seriously.’
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Calls for Relocation to Curb Indigenous Clan Violence in Remote NT Town
The social unrest in the township caused by clan rivalry has been going on for weeks, prompting the deployment of extra police.
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