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Optus CEO Admits ‘Culture of Carelessness’ After Triple Zero Outage Linked to Four Deaths
Stephen Rue said Optus is restructuring leadership and emergency systems after a 14-hour outage disrupted 000 calls.
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New Zealand Reserve Bank Weighs Mandating Cash Services, Trials Rural ATM
As banks close branches, New Zealand’s central bank is considering ways to ensure cash remains accessible, including providing it directly.
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Zelenskyy Praises Australian PM for Sanctions Targeting Russian Shadow Fleet
February 2026 marks the fourth anniversary of the full-scale war in Ukraine initiated by Russia.
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Gaming Platforms Like Roblox Used by Crime Gangs to Groom Children, Victoria Warns
Organised networks are targeting teens through gaming chats, social media and encrypted apps.
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CCP Deletes Question on Australian Prime Minister’s Evacuation From Official Press Conference Transcript
CCP spokesperson Mao Ning spoke about the recent bomb threat against the Australian prime minister, which was later doctored from the transcript.
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Inconsistent State Retail Laws Costing Households $9.4 Billion Over 10 Years: Report
Transport and logistics, environment and waste regulation are among the major drivers of hidden costs for Australian businesses and consumers.
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Australia Directs Families of Diplomats to Leave Israel and Lebanon
The Australian government is calling back the families of officials in the Middle East and urging other citizens to avoid the region.
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Kidnapped Grandfather Murdered at Rural Stronghold: Police
Two Sydney men, aged 29 and 24, appeared via video link in a court on Feb. 26 charged with kidnapping and killing 85-year-old Chris Baghsarian.
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US Court Sentences Australian Man to 7 Years for Selling Hacking Tools to Russia
U.S. prosecutors described Peter Williams’ crime as not just theft, but also a national security offence.
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Minns Flags Tougher Laws After ISIS-Inspired Attacks on Gay Teens
NSW Premier Chris Minns has signalled tough new penalties.
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Melbourne Protest Listing Offers $100 to Attend Rally
A job listing on an online odd-jobs site offered $100 for individuals to attend a pro-Palestine event for at least one hour.
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Survey Finds Falling Parental Confidence Driving Lower Childhood Vaccination
More than half of parents of partially vaccinated children doubted vaccine safety in 2025, according to new national survey data.
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Greens Senator Calls for Investigation Into Australians Mentioned in Epstein Files
‘The Epstein files have named a number of prominent Australians, including politicians and business leaders,’ Shoebridge said.
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Police Probe 2nd Bomb Threat Linked to Shen Yun’s Australian Tour
The news comes barely a day after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was forced to evacuate after violent threats were made against him.
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NSW Police to Include Permanent Heavily Armed Police Units Going Forward
The decision is part of the ongoing response to the Bondi Beach terror attack that killed 15 and injured 40 others.
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MPs React to Prime Minister’s Evacuation Due to Bomb Threat Linked to Shen Yun
Finance Minister Katy Gallagher says politicians in Australia are facing an increasing number of threats.
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NZ Man Arrested at Perth Airport for Allegedly Possessing Violent Extremist Material
Police said the man allegedly had videos of multiple overseas terrorist incidents on his phone.
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Liberal Party Deny Plans to Preference One Nation Last in South Australia
‘There has been no discussion of such deal and there will not be,’ SA Liberal State Director Alex Hyde said.
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New Zealand Introduces Move-On Orders to Deal With Homelessness
While the government said the new powers would address anti-social behaviours in city centres, advocates feared they would unfairly target homeless people.
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Optus CEO Admits ‘Culture of Carelessness’ After Triple Zero Outage Linked to Four Deaths
Stephen Rue said Optus is restructuring leadership and emergency systems after a 14-hour outage disrupted 000 calls.
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New Zealand Reserve Bank Weighs Mandating Cash Services, Trials Rural ATM
As banks close branches, New Zealand’s central bank is considering ways to ensure cash remains accessible, including providing it directly.
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Zelenskyy Praises Australian PM for Sanctions Targeting Russian Shadow Fleet
February 2026 marks the fourth anniversary of the full-scale war in Ukraine initiated by Russia.
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Gaming Platforms Like Roblox Used by Crime Gangs to Groom Children, Victoria Warns
Organised networks are targeting teens through gaming chats, social media and encrypted apps.
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CCP Deletes Question on Australian Prime Minister’s Evacuation From Official Press Conference Transcript
CCP spokesperson Mao Ning spoke about the recent bomb threat against the Australian prime minister, which was later doctored from the transcript.
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Inconsistent State Retail Laws Costing Households $9.4 Billion Over 10 Years: Report
Transport and logistics, environment and waste regulation are among the major drivers of hidden costs for Australian businesses and consumers.
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Australia Directs Families of Diplomats to Leave Israel and Lebanon
The Australian government is calling back the families of officials in the Middle East and urging other citizens to avoid the region.
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Kidnapped Grandfather Murdered at Rural Stronghold: Police
Two Sydney men, aged 29 and 24, appeared via video link in a court on Feb. 26 charged with kidnapping and killing 85-year-old Chris Baghsarian.
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US Court Sentences Australian Man to 7 Years for Selling Hacking Tools to Russia
U.S. prosecutors described Peter Williams’ crime as not just theft, but also a national security offence.
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Minns Flags Tougher Laws After ISIS-Inspired Attacks on Gay Teens
NSW Premier Chris Minns has signalled tough new penalties.
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Melbourne Protest Listing Offers $100 to Attend Rally
A job listing on an online odd-jobs site offered $100 for individuals to attend a pro-Palestine event for at least one hour.
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Survey Finds Falling Parental Confidence Driving Lower Childhood Vaccination
More than half of parents of partially vaccinated children doubted vaccine safety in 2025, according to new national survey data.
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Greens Senator Calls for Investigation Into Australians Mentioned in Epstein Files
‘The Epstein files have named a number of prominent Australians, including politicians and business leaders,’ Shoebridge said.
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Police Probe 2nd Bomb Threat Linked to Shen Yun’s Australian Tour
The news comes barely a day after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was forced to evacuate after violent threats were made against him.
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NSW Police to Include Permanent Heavily Armed Police Units Going Forward
The decision is part of the ongoing response to the Bondi Beach terror attack that killed 15 and injured 40 others.
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MPs React to Prime Minister’s Evacuation Due to Bomb Threat Linked to Shen Yun
Finance Minister Katy Gallagher says politicians in Australia are facing an increasing number of threats.
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NZ Man Arrested at Perth Airport for Allegedly Possessing Violent Extremist Material
Police said the man allegedly had videos of multiple overseas terrorist incidents on his phone.
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Liberal Party Deny Plans to Preference One Nation Last in South Australia
‘There has been no discussion of such deal and there will not be,’ SA Liberal State Director Alex Hyde said.
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New Zealand Introduces Move-On Orders to Deal With Homelessness
While the government said the new powers would address anti-social behaviours in city centres, advocates feared they would unfairly target homeless people.
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