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Queensland Labor Leans on ‘Right-Wing’ Label to Undermine Premier
From pastries to policies, nothing is sacred as former premier starts an early fight to reclaim his ground.
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Monique Ryan Pushes for Tougher Lobbying Rules to Restore Public Trust
Bill seeks to expose ministerial meetings, close revolving door between politics and industry.
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Australian University Delegation Heads to China Amid Financial Pressure
As of March 2024, Chinese students comprised 22 percent of all international students in Australia.
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‘Difficult Job’: eSafety Commissioner Honoured to Make a Difference in Lives of Young Australians
Julie Inman Grant revealed she had recently been doxxed.
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Queensland Labor Takes Aim at LNP Pause on Puberty Blockers Amid Legal Action
The health minister says the Queensland government’s temporary block on puberty blockers is justified.
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Queensland LNP Government Restores Biological Definition of ‘Woman’
The stance overturns existing Labor government guidance that a woman includes ‘all people who identify as a woman or girl.’
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Queensland Council Votes Fluoride out of Its Water Supply
After 15 years, a regional city north of Brisbane will go fluoride-free.
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Scientists Observe Signs of H5 Bird Flu in Antarctic Wildlife
Australian scientists say they have found potential signs of H5 avian influenza in elephant seals on sub-Antarctic Heard Island.
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Labor’s Proposed Environmental Protection Agency Faces Tough Run Through Senate
Coalition warns the plan will hurt jobs and investment, while the Greens say it hands too much power to industry and fails to protect nature.
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Andrew Hastie Says He Will Remain With the Liberal Party Following Joyce Decision
‘I wouldn’t be elected if it wasn’t for the Liberal Party,’ Hastie said.
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Home Affairs Bans Officials From Disclosing Security Clearances on Social Media
Don’t post your clearance online, the Australian government warns — it could help foreign spies find you.
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Lockheed Martin, NioCorp to Partner in Pentagon-Funded Scandium Project
NioCorp CEO and Chairman Mark Smith called the new development a “game changer” for rare earths.
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eSafety Commission Probes AI Chatbot Developers on How They Protect Children
Companies that fail to respond to eSafety’s child-safety inquiry could face fines of up to $825,000 per day.
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China Emits Australia’s Annual Carbon Output Every 12 Days, New Research Finds
China’s emissions have more than doubled since 2004, sabotaging global efforts to combat climate change.
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Retail Power Prices Set to Rise as Wholesale Market Volatility Deepens, Report Warns
Every factor that influences power prices is trending in the wrong direction, says the Centre for Independent Studies.
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NSW Opposition Plans High Density Housing in Sydney Labor-Greens Heartland
‘Our plan is about making sure the next generation can afford to live here too,’ Opposition leader Mark Speakman said.
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Push to Expand Veterans ‘Gold Card’ Services to Ease DVA Pressure and Boost Retention
One doctor has called the situation ‘heartbreaking and frustrating.’
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Victorian Opposition Push Again for Tougher Protest Laws After Weekend of Violence
The state’s parties have debated whether to introduce a ban on face masks during protests and a registration system.
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Queensland Labor Leans on ‘Right-Wing’ Label to Undermine Premier
From pastries to policies, nothing is sacred as former premier starts an early fight to reclaim his ground.
|
Monique Ryan Pushes for Tougher Lobbying Rules to Restore Public Trust
Bill seeks to expose ministerial meetings, close revolving door between politics and industry.
|
Australian University Delegation Heads to China Amid Financial Pressure
As of March 2024, Chinese students comprised 22 percent of all international students in Australia.
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‘Difficult Job’: eSafety Commissioner Honoured to Make a Difference in Lives of Young Australians
Julie Inman Grant revealed she had recently been doxxed.
|
Queensland Labor Takes Aim at LNP Pause on Puberty Blockers Amid Legal Action
The health minister says the Queensland government’s temporary block on puberty blockers is justified.
|
Queensland LNP Government Restores Biological Definition of ‘Woman’
The stance overturns existing Labor government guidance that a woman includes ‘all people who identify as a woman or girl.’
|
Queensland Council Votes Fluoride out of Its Water Supply
After 15 years, a regional city north of Brisbane will go fluoride-free.
|
Scientists Observe Signs of H5 Bird Flu in Antarctic Wildlife
Australian scientists say they have found potential signs of H5 avian influenza in elephant seals on sub-Antarctic Heard Island.
|
Labor’s Proposed Environmental Protection Agency Faces Tough Run Through Senate
Coalition warns the plan will hurt jobs and investment, while the Greens say it hands too much power to industry and fails to protect nature.
|
Andrew Hastie Says He Will Remain With the Liberal Party Following Joyce Decision
‘I wouldn’t be elected if it wasn’t for the Liberal Party,’ Hastie said.
|
Home Affairs Bans Officials From Disclosing Security Clearances on Social Media
Don’t post your clearance online, the Australian government warns — it could help foreign spies find you.
|
Lockheed Martin, NioCorp to Partner in Pentagon-Funded Scandium Project
NioCorp CEO and Chairman Mark Smith called the new development a “game changer” for rare earths.
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eSafety Commission Probes AI Chatbot Developers on How They Protect Children
Companies that fail to respond to eSafety’s child-safety inquiry could face fines of up to $825,000 per day.
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China Emits Australia’s Annual Carbon Output Every 12 Days, New Research Finds
China’s emissions have more than doubled since 2004, sabotaging global efforts to combat climate change.
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Retail Power Prices Set to Rise as Wholesale Market Volatility Deepens, Report Warns
Every factor that influences power prices is trending in the wrong direction, says the Centre for Independent Studies.
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NSW Opposition Plans High Density Housing in Sydney Labor-Greens Heartland
‘Our plan is about making sure the next generation can afford to live here too,’ Opposition leader Mark Speakman said.
|
Push to Expand Veterans ‘Gold Card’ Services to Ease DVA Pressure and Boost Retention
One doctor has called the situation ‘heartbreaking and frustrating.’
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Victorian Opposition Push Again for Tougher Protest Laws After Weekend of Violence
The state’s parties have debated whether to introduce a ban on face masks during protests and a registration system.
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