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Search Engines Subject to Age Check Laws in Australia
Logging into internet search engines in Australia will now come with a requirement to prove age.
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Queensland Cuts Cord on Languishing $300 Million Plan for Indigenous Arts Centres
Concepts for the centres had been suggested by Labor as early as the 1990s, but they never came to fruition.
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US, Australia, Japan Sign Naval Logistics Pact to Counter China’s Growing Reach
‘Our adversaries face the undeniable reality that a fight against us would be unwinnable and costly, Vice Adm. Jeff Jablon said at Friday’s signing ceremony.
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Solar Farms May Be Forced to Cut Output Due to Grid Constraints, AEMO Warns
AEMO’s modelling shows that unless new transmission projects are completed soon, the situation could get worse.
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Business Turnover Dips Slightly in May as Arts Sector Slumps
Manufacturing and retail trade slumped in May, but gains in electricity, gas, water, waste services, and wholesale trade helped soften the overall decline.
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Ardern to Face Questions at COVID Inquiry Over Lockdowns, Mandates
Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will appear before the country’s Royal Commission into the COVID response.
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PM Confirms Visa Applicants Already Screened for Anti-Semitic Views
A new plan to combat anti-Semitism has also received criticism for potentially impacting personal freedoms.
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Taxpayer-Supported Charity Offers $100,000 Role to Support Palestinian Refugees in Sydney
‘The role further focused on supporting refugees, migrants and humanitarian entrants from Palestine,’ the position requires.
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‘Watershed Moment’: Over 100 Jobs Cut in Higher Ed Shake-Up Across Australia
Australian universities announce deep staff cuts amid mounting financial pressures.
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Australian-Born Author Nominated as US Ambassador for Malaysia
US President Donald Trump has picked an Australian-born conservative commentator to serve the strategic role.
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UNESCO Orders Full Review of Great Barrier Reef Conservation Efforts
UNESCO orders detailed reef report by February, with possible ‘In Danger’ listing in 2026 if Australia fails to show stronger environmental progress.
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Report Alleges CFMEU Used Intimidation Tactics to Silence Opposition
The union’s conduct has come in for harsh criticism from a senior lawyer asked to investigate, but remains registered.
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Super Members Owed $446 Million After Major Fund Collapse: Liquidator
Liquidators and ASIC continue to investigate amid claims the failed company had purchased a luxury sports car.
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Universities That Ignore Anti-Semitism Could Lose Federal Funds Under New Plan
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the special envoy against anti-Semitism together released a new strategy outlining several recommendations.
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PM to Advocate for Detained Australian During China Visit, Questions Remain About Faith Group
The prime minister will continue to advocate for Yang’s interests and wellbeing, the prime minister’s office said.
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‘Tough Day’: After 100 Years, Australia’s Largest Peanut Processor to Shut Down
Around 150 people will lose their jobs when the operation closes.
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PM’s New Climate Change Secretary to Earn $930,000 a Year
The position is one of the highest paid within the Australian Public Service.
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Analyst: ‘Racism’ Claims Are Muzzling CCP Interference Warnings, And It’s Exactly What Beijing Wants
‘It’s critical to be able to talk about Beijing ... in a way that doesn’t allow the issue to be turned back on those who raise it,’ says one defence expert.
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Search Engines Subject to Age Check Laws in Australia
Logging into internet search engines in Australia will now come with a requirement to prove age.
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Queensland Cuts Cord on Languishing $300 Million Plan for Indigenous Arts Centres
Concepts for the centres had been suggested by Labor as early as the 1990s, but they never came to fruition.
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US, Australia, Japan Sign Naval Logistics Pact to Counter China’s Growing Reach
‘Our adversaries face the undeniable reality that a fight against us would be unwinnable and costly, Vice Adm. Jeff Jablon said at Friday’s signing ceremony.
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Solar Farms May Be Forced to Cut Output Due to Grid Constraints, AEMO Warns
AEMO’s modelling shows that unless new transmission projects are completed soon, the situation could get worse.
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Business Turnover Dips Slightly in May as Arts Sector Slumps
Manufacturing and retail trade slumped in May, but gains in electricity, gas, water, waste services, and wholesale trade helped soften the overall decline.
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Ardern to Face Questions at COVID Inquiry Over Lockdowns, Mandates
Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will appear before the country’s Royal Commission into the COVID response.
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PM Confirms Visa Applicants Already Screened for Anti-Semitic Views
A new plan to combat anti-Semitism has also received criticism for potentially impacting personal freedoms.
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Taxpayer-Supported Charity Offers $100,000 Role to Support Palestinian Refugees in Sydney
‘The role further focused on supporting refugees, migrants and humanitarian entrants from Palestine,’ the position requires.
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‘Watershed Moment’: Over 100 Jobs Cut in Higher Ed Shake-Up Across Australia
Australian universities announce deep staff cuts amid mounting financial pressures.
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Australian-Born Author Nominated as US Ambassador for Malaysia
US President Donald Trump has picked an Australian-born conservative commentator to serve the strategic role.
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UNESCO Orders Full Review of Great Barrier Reef Conservation Efforts
UNESCO orders detailed reef report by February, with possible ‘In Danger’ listing in 2026 if Australia fails to show stronger environmental progress.
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Report Alleges CFMEU Used Intimidation Tactics to Silence Opposition
The union’s conduct has come in for harsh criticism from a senior lawyer asked to investigate, but remains registered.
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Super Members Owed $446 Million After Major Fund Collapse: Liquidator
Liquidators and ASIC continue to investigate amid claims the failed company had purchased a luxury sports car.
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Universities That Ignore Anti-Semitism Could Lose Federal Funds Under New Plan
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the special envoy against anti-Semitism together released a new strategy outlining several recommendations.
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PM to Advocate for Detained Australian During China Visit, Questions Remain About Faith Group
The prime minister will continue to advocate for Yang’s interests and wellbeing, the prime minister’s office said.
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‘Tough Day’: After 100 Years, Australia’s Largest Peanut Processor to Shut Down
Around 150 people will lose their jobs when the operation closes.
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PM’s New Climate Change Secretary to Earn $930,000 a Year
The position is one of the highest paid within the Australian Public Service.
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Analyst: ‘Racism’ Claims Are Muzzling CCP Interference Warnings, And It’s Exactly What Beijing Wants
‘It’s critical to be able to talk about Beijing ... in a way that doesn’t allow the issue to be turned back on those who raise it,’ says one defence expert.
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