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‘If It Wasn’t Leaked’: The Secret Pact That Nearly Put Chinese PLA Troops on Australia’s Doorstep
Paul Johnstone, security and intelligence expert, says Beijing’s hold over the Solomons is tight, but reveals locals are far from happy.
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Australia Backs UK Sanctions on Chinese Cyber Firms Linked to Global Hacking
On Dec. 10, the UK sanctioned Chinese firm i-Soon for targeting over 80 government and private networks worldwide.
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Queensland Winds Back Renewable Policies for ‘Affordable, Reliable’ Power
The Greens said the Liberal-National Party is undoing all progress in the renewable transition as the government introduces new guidelines for energy.
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Australia’s Social Media Ban Begins, but Culture Shift ‘Could Take a Generation’
Apps are locking out under-16s as Australia’s new social media ban rolls out nationwide.
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Over 60,000 Jobs at Risk: Senator Questions Labor’s Signing of Climate Change Declaration
The declaration is non-binding but does signal a country’s support for implementing policies to limit global warming.
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Could You Out-Read a Victorian Coal Miner? (Spoiler: Probably Not)
Britain’s working class once read Milton underground. We, meanwhile, have TikTok.
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Australia’s Social Media Ban for Under-16s Comes Into Effect
Other countries, including Malaysia and Denmark, as well as various states across the United States, are either bringing in similar controls or attempting to.
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PM Rejects Calls for Minister to Resign Over Travel Expenses Controversy
Family travels and a $100,000 US trip triggered scrutiny as Opposition demands tougher rules.
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Doctors Back Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban Citing Youth Mental Health Issues
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described Dec. 10 as a ‘proud day’ for parents and a significant step in reclaiming childhoods from technology giants.
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Up to 500 Short-Term Rentals Flagged as Brisbane Acts to Curb Airbnb Rentals
Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner is set to introduce tough new measures in the Brisbane suburbs.
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Sydney David Jones Store Cancels Historic Christmas Window Displays
Shoppers were left scratching their heads as they searched for the iconic displays.
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Australian, US Parents Support a Social Media Ban but Their Children Don’t, New Study Finds
There are areas of agreement across the age divide, including support for teen-specific privacy protections and opposition to smartphone use in classrooms.
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Kmart Recalls Bluey, Frozen, Paw Patrol Play Kits Over Asbestos Risk
The licensed products were supplied by a Hong Kong-based supplier.
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Reserve Bank of Australia Holds Interest Rates
Headline inflation climbed to 3.8 percent in October, outside the RBA’s 2–3 percent target band.
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Data Centres Could Swallow 40 Million Litres of Water per Day, That’s About 80,000 Households
Australia’s AI boom is facing a water reality check.
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Former Envoy Defends Japan’s Taiwan Warning as ‘Common Sense’
Former Ambassador Shingo Yamagami also said Australia was no longer on the same page as Japan regarding the CCP.
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AUKUS in Full Swing, Australia-US Alliance Fortified in AUSMIN Meeting
Australia and the US have both confirmed the other as their nation’s strongest ally.
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Victorian Government Formally Apologises to Aboriginals
The move was backed by the Greens, and was met halfway by the state’s new Liberal leader.
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Australia Loans $45 Million Sweetener to Fund Tim Tam’s Global Expansion
Support will refinance $1.75 billion in debt maturing in 2026 and back Arnott’s growth plans.
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Reddit Preps Lawsuit Against Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban
Reddit pledges to follow rules but said they infringed on users’ freedom of expression and privacy.
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‘If It Wasn’t Leaked’: The Secret Pact That Nearly Put Chinese PLA Troops on Australia’s Doorstep
Paul Johnstone, security and intelligence expert, says Beijing’s hold over the Solomons is tight, but reveals locals are far from happy.
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Australia Backs UK Sanctions on Chinese Cyber Firms Linked to Global Hacking
On Dec. 10, the UK sanctioned Chinese firm i-Soon for targeting over 80 government and private networks worldwide.
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Queensland Winds Back Renewable Policies for ‘Affordable, Reliable’ Power
The Greens said the Liberal-National Party is undoing all progress in the renewable transition as the government introduces new guidelines for energy.
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Australia’s Social Media Ban Begins, but Culture Shift ‘Could Take a Generation’
Apps are locking out under-16s as Australia’s new social media ban rolls out nationwide.
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Over 60,000 Jobs at Risk: Senator Questions Labor’s Signing of Climate Change Declaration
The declaration is non-binding but does signal a country’s support for implementing policies to limit global warming.
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Could You Out-Read a Victorian Coal Miner? (Spoiler: Probably Not)
Britain’s working class once read Milton underground. We, meanwhile, have TikTok.
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Australia’s Social Media Ban for Under-16s Comes Into Effect
Other countries, including Malaysia and Denmark, as well as various states across the United States, are either bringing in similar controls or attempting to.
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PM Rejects Calls for Minister to Resign Over Travel Expenses Controversy
Family travels and a $100,000 US trip triggered scrutiny as Opposition demands tougher rules.
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Doctors Back Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban Citing Youth Mental Health Issues
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described Dec. 10 as a ‘proud day’ for parents and a significant step in reclaiming childhoods from technology giants.
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Up to 500 Short-Term Rentals Flagged as Brisbane Acts to Curb Airbnb Rentals
Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner is set to introduce tough new measures in the Brisbane suburbs.
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Sydney David Jones Store Cancels Historic Christmas Window Displays
Shoppers were left scratching their heads as they searched for the iconic displays.
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Australian, US Parents Support a Social Media Ban but Their Children Don’t, New Study Finds
There are areas of agreement across the age divide, including support for teen-specific privacy protections and opposition to smartphone use in classrooms.
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Kmart Recalls Bluey, Frozen, Paw Patrol Play Kits Over Asbestos Risk
The licensed products were supplied by a Hong Kong-based supplier.
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Reserve Bank of Australia Holds Interest Rates
Headline inflation climbed to 3.8 percent in October, outside the RBA’s 2–3 percent target band.
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Data Centres Could Swallow 40 Million Litres of Water per Day, That’s About 80,000 Households
Australia’s AI boom is facing a water reality check.
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Former Envoy Defends Japan’s Taiwan Warning as ‘Common Sense’
Former Ambassador Shingo Yamagami also said Australia was no longer on the same page as Japan regarding the CCP.
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AUKUS in Full Swing, Australia-US Alliance Fortified in AUSMIN Meeting
Australia and the US have both confirmed the other as their nation’s strongest ally.
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Victorian Government Formally Apologises to Aboriginals
The move was backed by the Greens, and was met halfway by the state’s new Liberal leader.
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Australia Loans $45 Million Sweetener to Fund Tim Tam’s Global Expansion
Support will refinance $1.75 billion in debt maturing in 2026 and back Arnott’s growth plans.
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Reddit Preps Lawsuit Against Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban
Reddit pledges to follow rules but said they infringed on users’ freedom of expression and privacy.
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