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Venezuela Shuts Embassies in Norway, Australia
The move comes days after the Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded the Nobel Peace Prize to Venezuelan opposition politician María Corina Machado.
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Australia Promotes Impending Social Media Ban: ‘For the Good of Our Kids’
The ban will come into force on Dec. 10 and prohibit anyone under the age of 16 from setting up an account on social media.
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Prime Minister, Opposition Leader’s Private Phone Numbers Published Online
Contact information for other current and former world leaders including U.S. President Donald Trump, and former President Barack Obama.
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2 Years On, The Voice Still Divides
Anniversary reignites debate over race, unity, and unfinished reform
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Labor to Run National Advertising Campaign for Social Media Ban
Google recently said the social media ban would be extremely difficult to enforce, while X called for a delay recently.
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Climate Agency Concedes It Did Not Scrutinise Data Behind Major Climate Risk Report
Senator Dean Smith also raised questions over why a 2030 estimate of climate damage—just 5 years away—was not included.
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South Australia Lobster Exports Hits Record High After Beijing Lifted Trade Ban
SA lobster exports have more than doubled over the past year.
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Australian Leaders Praise Trump’s Middle East Peace Deal
Ceasefire hailed as breakthrough as hostages return home and nations pledge to end extremism.
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South Australia Becomes First State to Outlaw AI Deepfakes in Political Advertising
Fines of up to $10,000 now apply to the use of AI-generated fakes, as well as intrusive robocalls and robopolls.
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Doctors, Pharmacists Urge Crackdown on Unchecked Cannabis Prescriptions
A joint letter to the health minister calls for tougher oversight amid reports of coercion and patient harm.
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Google Warns Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban ‘Unworkable and Risky’
Google says the ban could remove key safety features and urges the government to refine laws to avoid harming young users.
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Gold Dealer Says ‘All-Time’ Records Broken as Aussies Rush to Buy Bullion
The 5,000 year old investment option is surging amid ongoing uncertainty with global tensions.
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Human Trafficking Reports Have Almost Doubled in 5 Years, Police Say
Police are concerned as reports of trafficking and modern slavery reach an all-time high, with women the majority of victims in some types of crime.
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In a Lonely Modern World, One Woman Finds Meaning in a Practice From the Past
‘I felt very, very grateful and blessed to find what I had been searching for and to fill the hole,’ said Amy Duncan from Sydney.
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20 Victorian Councils From Across Political Spectrum Unite Against $3 Billion Emergency Services Levy
Mayors and councillors have written to the premier calling for a public inquiry and moratorium on the tax.
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Climate, Energy Department Spends Over $1 Million Sending Officials Overseas in 2 Months
Between July and Aug. 31, 2025, DCCEEW officials made 73 trips to 25 countries to attend 31 international events.
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Government Backs Down, Drops Plan to Tax Unrealised Super Gains
The treasurer has unveiled a $10 million super tax tier, indexation, and will delay the start to July 2026.
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1 in 7 Australians Now Living in Poverty: Report
New report shows poverty rate up from 12.4 percent to 14.2 percent, highest since 2001.
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Australian Federal Police to Investigate Senator’s Threat to ‘Burn Down’ Parliament
Minister for Home Affairs Tony Burke says there’s no benefit in responding to Senator Lidia Thorpe’s comments angrily.
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Venezuela Shuts Embassies in Norway, Australia
The move comes days after the Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded the Nobel Peace Prize to Venezuelan opposition politician María Corina Machado.
|
Australia Promotes Impending Social Media Ban: ‘For the Good of Our Kids’
The ban will come into force on Dec. 10 and prohibit anyone under the age of 16 from setting up an account on social media.
|
Prime Minister, Opposition Leader’s Private Phone Numbers Published Online
Contact information for other current and former world leaders including U.S. President Donald Trump, and former President Barack Obama.
|
2 Years On, The Voice Still Divides
Anniversary reignites debate over race, unity, and unfinished reform
|
Labor to Run National Advertising Campaign for Social Media Ban
Google recently said the social media ban would be extremely difficult to enforce, while X called for a delay recently.
|
Climate Agency Concedes It Did Not Scrutinise Data Behind Major Climate Risk Report
Senator Dean Smith also raised questions over why a 2030 estimate of climate damage—just 5 years away—was not included.
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South Australia Lobster Exports Hits Record High After Beijing Lifted Trade Ban
SA lobster exports have more than doubled over the past year.
|
Australian Leaders Praise Trump’s Middle East Peace Deal
Ceasefire hailed as breakthrough as hostages return home and nations pledge to end extremism.
|
South Australia Becomes First State to Outlaw AI Deepfakes in Political Advertising
Fines of up to $10,000 now apply to the use of AI-generated fakes, as well as intrusive robocalls and robopolls.
|
Doctors, Pharmacists Urge Crackdown on Unchecked Cannabis Prescriptions
A joint letter to the health minister calls for tougher oversight amid reports of coercion and patient harm.
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Google Warns Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban ‘Unworkable and Risky’
Google says the ban could remove key safety features and urges the government to refine laws to avoid harming young users.
|
Gold Dealer Says ‘All-Time’ Records Broken as Aussies Rush to Buy Bullion
The 5,000 year old investment option is surging amid ongoing uncertainty with global tensions.
|
Human Trafficking Reports Have Almost Doubled in 5 Years, Police Say
Police are concerned as reports of trafficking and modern slavery reach an all-time high, with women the majority of victims in some types of crime.
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In a Lonely Modern World, One Woman Finds Meaning in a Practice From the Past
‘I felt very, very grateful and blessed to find what I had been searching for and to fill the hole,’ said Amy Duncan from Sydney.
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20 Victorian Councils From Across Political Spectrum Unite Against $3 Billion Emergency Services Levy
Mayors and councillors have written to the premier calling for a public inquiry and moratorium on the tax.
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Climate, Energy Department Spends Over $1 Million Sending Officials Overseas in 2 Months
Between July and Aug. 31, 2025, DCCEEW officials made 73 trips to 25 countries to attend 31 international events.
|
Government Backs Down, Drops Plan to Tax Unrealised Super Gains
The treasurer has unveiled a $10 million super tax tier, indexation, and will delay the start to July 2026.
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1 in 7 Australians Now Living in Poverty: Report
New report shows poverty rate up from 12.4 percent to 14.2 percent, highest since 2001.
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Australian Federal Police to Investigate Senator’s Threat to ‘Burn Down’ Parliament
Minister for Home Affairs Tony Burke says there’s no benefit in responding to Senator Lidia Thorpe’s comments angrily.
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