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Trump Says He Is ‘Surprised’ by Australia’s Stance on Securing Strait of Hormuz
Australian ministers maintain they were never formally asked.
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Alaska Mine Testing Shows Ore Exceeds Military-Grade Quality
The domestically sourced stibnite ore can be processed into antimony needed for U.S. military ammunition and other applications.
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Queensland Man Charged Over Alleged Trip to Burma to Fight in Armed Conflict
The man was charged with one count of entering a foreign country with intent to engage in hostile activities, an offence punishable by life imprisonment.
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Australia Bars Entry of More Than 7,000 Iranian Visa Holders
Iranian temporary visa holders will be blocked from entering Australia over concerns they may not return home.
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Minister Blocks Alleged Name Change Push, Urges James Cook University to Focus on Education
The LNP government has acted after media reports of an apparent name change being considered by James Cook University.
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Australia Ranked 3rd Globally for Top-Tier Education and Residency
From the new $4,600 visa fee to the National Innovation Visa, here is the 2026 reality for graduates.
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One Nation MP Joyce Says Australia Needs to Begin Fuel Rationing
Fuel supply continues to dominate national debate as Energy Minister Chris Bowen revealed 500 petrol stations had experienced shortages.
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Australian Labor Government Pushes for Minimum Wage Increase Above Inflation
Unions want a 5 percent boost, while industry wants 3.5 percent, while the federal government wants the minimum wage to go up by more than inflation.
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Over 500 Fuel Stations Run Dry In Australia Despite Government Assurances
Meanwhile, Energy Minister Chris Bowen said six cancelled fuel shipments to Australia had been replaced with cargo from other countries.
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Australia, Germany Seal New Space Defence Pact Amid China and Russia Threat
German Minister Boris Pistorius warned against China and Russia’s increasing threats in space.
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$7 Billion Crime Wave: Canberra Moves to Choke Black Market Tobacco
Research tracking 178,000 people estimates that smoking now kills more than 24,000 Australians each year—equivalent to 66 deaths a day.
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Meat Producers Criticise Australia–EU Trade Deal Despite Minister’s Call for Support
Australian farmers called the Australia-EU free trade agreement the “worst ever,” saying it is no better than an earlier, rejected version.
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Premier Says 72 Petrol Stations out of Diesel in Victoria
Regional areas have been hardest hit by the supply shortage of petrol and diesel.
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Life Expectancy Can Differ by 20 Years Within 5 km: Study
Living in a ‘better-off’ neighbourhood can help you live much longer—even if it’s only a short distance away from a poorer one.
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Parliamentary Committee Urges Australia Adopt UN Framework on Climate ‘Misinformation’
The Committee’s report made 21 recommendations on how to deal with climate misinformation, while 3 right-leaning senators dissented.
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Bondi Terror Attack Hero Unlocks More Keys to the City
Ahmed Al Ahmed was awarded a Key to the City and presented with a lifetime beach parking permit by Waverley Mayor Will Nemesh on March 26.
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Skilled Migrants More Likely to Be Employed, Earning More Compared to Average Aussies: ABS
ABS data showed 88 percent of skilled permanent migrants reported a personal income, compared to 79 percent of the total Australian population.
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Disabled Woman ‘Fatally Betrayed’ by NDIS Provider
The mother of a 28-year-old disabled woman told a court about the suffering she endured after the death of her beloved daughter.
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Australian Police Charge 16 and 17-Year-Old With Terrorism Offences
One youth posted extremist threats online and had illegal weapons, while the other imported an ISIS flag.
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Long-Term Social Media Use Linked to Depression, Self-Harm in Young People: Study
The international study examined over 350,000 children and young people around the world aged 2 to 19 years of age.
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Trump Says He Is ‘Surprised’ by Australia’s Stance on Securing Strait of Hormuz
Australian ministers maintain they were never formally asked.
|
Alaska Mine Testing Shows Ore Exceeds Military-Grade Quality
The domestically sourced stibnite ore can be processed into antimony needed for U.S. military ammunition and other applications.
|
Queensland Man Charged Over Alleged Trip to Burma to Fight in Armed Conflict
The man was charged with one count of entering a foreign country with intent to engage in hostile activities, an offence punishable by life imprisonment.
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Australia Bars Entry of More Than 7,000 Iranian Visa Holders
Iranian temporary visa holders will be blocked from entering Australia over concerns they may not return home.
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Minister Blocks Alleged Name Change Push, Urges James Cook University to Focus on Education
The LNP government has acted after media reports of an apparent name change being considered by James Cook University.
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Australia Ranked 3rd Globally for Top-Tier Education and Residency
From the new $4,600 visa fee to the National Innovation Visa, here is the 2026 reality for graduates.
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One Nation MP Joyce Says Australia Needs to Begin Fuel Rationing
Fuel supply continues to dominate national debate as Energy Minister Chris Bowen revealed 500 petrol stations had experienced shortages.
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Australian Labor Government Pushes for Minimum Wage Increase Above Inflation
Unions want a 5 percent boost, while industry wants 3.5 percent, while the federal government wants the minimum wage to go up by more than inflation.
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Over 500 Fuel Stations Run Dry In Australia Despite Government Assurances
Meanwhile, Energy Minister Chris Bowen said six cancelled fuel shipments to Australia had been replaced with cargo from other countries.
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Australia, Germany Seal New Space Defence Pact Amid China and Russia Threat
German Minister Boris Pistorius warned against China and Russia’s increasing threats in space.
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$7 Billion Crime Wave: Canberra Moves to Choke Black Market Tobacco
Research tracking 178,000 people estimates that smoking now kills more than 24,000 Australians each year—equivalent to 66 deaths a day.
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Meat Producers Criticise Australia–EU Trade Deal Despite Minister’s Call for Support
Australian farmers called the Australia-EU free trade agreement the “worst ever,” saying it is no better than an earlier, rejected version.
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Premier Says 72 Petrol Stations out of Diesel in Victoria
Regional areas have been hardest hit by the supply shortage of petrol and diesel.
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Life Expectancy Can Differ by 20 Years Within 5 km: Study
Living in a ‘better-off’ neighbourhood can help you live much longer—even if it’s only a short distance away from a poorer one.
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Parliamentary Committee Urges Australia Adopt UN Framework on Climate ‘Misinformation’
The Committee’s report made 21 recommendations on how to deal with climate misinformation, while 3 right-leaning senators dissented.
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Bondi Terror Attack Hero Unlocks More Keys to the City
Ahmed Al Ahmed was awarded a Key to the City and presented with a lifetime beach parking permit by Waverley Mayor Will Nemesh on March 26.
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Skilled Migrants More Likely to Be Employed, Earning More Compared to Average Aussies: ABS
ABS data showed 88 percent of skilled permanent migrants reported a personal income, compared to 79 percent of the total Australian population.
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Disabled Woman ‘Fatally Betrayed’ by NDIS Provider
The mother of a 28-year-old disabled woman told a court about the suffering she endured after the death of her beloved daughter.
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Australian Police Charge 16 and 17-Year-Old With Terrorism Offences
One youth posted extremist threats online and had illegal weapons, while the other imported an ISIS flag.
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Long-Term Social Media Use Linked to Depression, Self-Harm in Young People: Study
The international study examined over 350,000 children and young people around the world aged 2 to 19 years of age.
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