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Trump Confirms Meeting With Albanese, Says He Will Flag ABC Reporting Issue
Trump told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s John Lyons he was setting a ‘bad tone’ for the upcoming meeting.
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Victoria Delays Offshore Wind Auction Amid Funding Uncertainty
Developers refuse to bid without government funding guarantees, as D’Ambrosio urges Canberra to step up.
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One Nation’s Replacement Senator to Focus on ‘Ending Mass Immigration’
Sean Bell’s nomination comes after Warwick Stacey quit the Senate citing health challenges.
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Australian Government Slashes Offshore Wind Turbine Fees to Revive Struggling Sector
The energy minister revealed the $300,000 application fee will be cut to just $20,000.
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Sexual Assault and Retail Theft Surge as Youth Crime Falls in Regional NSW
New crime figures show sexual assault up 136 percent since 2015 and retail theft climbing steadily, even as property offences like break-ins and car theft fall.
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Australian Officer Investigated for Online Comments About Kirk Assassination
Several individuals have come under the spotlight for their public commentary on Kirk’s murder.
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Ninth Australia-China High Level Dialogue Announced
The Dialogue comes after Former Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews attended the CCP’s military parade in Tiananmen Square on Sept. 3.
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Platforms Won’t Be Required to Age Check Every User Under New Social Media Guidelines
Australia’s eSafety Commissioner has handed down its guidelines for banning under-16s from social media.
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Pacific Island Leaders Test China’s Influence—Here’s What Happened
One area of contention at the recent Pacific Islands Forum was the inclusion of Taiwan in the annual meeting.
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Jacinta Allan Provides $10,000 Scholarships for Students to Study in China
‘In five years’ time, we want one in every five international visitors to Victoria to come from China,’ Allan said.
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Katter MP Says It’s High Time the Government ‘Had a Crack’ at Saving Smelter
Robbie Katter says billions of dollars could be poured into the state if negotiations became more ‘fierce.’
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‘Colours to the Mast’: Hastie Says He Will Quit Frontbench Over Net Zero
Hastie also took aim at the recently released National Climate Risk Assessment, which predicts substantial economic and societal risks for Australia.
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3 Earthquakes Rattle Regional NSW in 9 Hours
Residents across NSW woke to an unsettling night as three separate earthquakes rippled through communities.
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Anti-Social Public Housing Tenants on Notice With New ‘Good Neighbour’ Rules
A man with a disability was killed in his own home at a South Australian public housing property in June.
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Victorian Opposition Pledges Extra Police Powers to Search for Weapons, Here’s Why
The announcement on the weekend comes after the alleged murder of two children in Melbourne by a machete-wielding gang.
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Big Four Banks Regain Public Trust While the ABC Loses It: Trust Survey
The latest survey of Australians’ trust in businesses holds a few surprises, though Woolworths and Coles remain the most distrusted brands in Australia.
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Rooftop Solar Now Powering 12.8 Percent of Australia’s Electricity: Clean Energy Body
Battery sales surge 191 percent on back of federal rebates, though researchers warn waste and reliability challenges must be addressed.
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Defence Focusing on PFAS Clean-Up at 28 Contaminated Sites
Amid its efforts to tackle PFAS contamination at defence bases, the department said it’s not realistic to completely remove the chemicals.
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Victorian Liberals Latest to Vote Against Net Zero
During the Victoria Liberal conference, party leaders re-emphasised their focus on crime.
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Trump Confirms Meeting With Albanese, Says He Will Flag ABC Reporting Issue
Trump told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s John Lyons he was setting a ‘bad tone’ for the upcoming meeting.
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Victoria Delays Offshore Wind Auction Amid Funding Uncertainty
Developers refuse to bid without government funding guarantees, as D’Ambrosio urges Canberra to step up.
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One Nation’s Replacement Senator to Focus on ‘Ending Mass Immigration’
Sean Bell’s nomination comes after Warwick Stacey quit the Senate citing health challenges.
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Australian Government Slashes Offshore Wind Turbine Fees to Revive Struggling Sector
The energy minister revealed the $300,000 application fee will be cut to just $20,000.
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Sexual Assault and Retail Theft Surge as Youth Crime Falls in Regional NSW
New crime figures show sexual assault up 136 percent since 2015 and retail theft climbing steadily, even as property offences like break-ins and car theft fall.
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Australian Officer Investigated for Online Comments About Kirk Assassination
Several individuals have come under the spotlight for their public commentary on Kirk’s murder.
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Ninth Australia-China High Level Dialogue Announced
The Dialogue comes after Former Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews attended the CCP’s military parade in Tiananmen Square on Sept. 3.
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Platforms Won’t Be Required to Age Check Every User Under New Social Media Guidelines
Australia’s eSafety Commissioner has handed down its guidelines for banning under-16s from social media.
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Pacific Island Leaders Test China’s Influence—Here’s What Happened
One area of contention at the recent Pacific Islands Forum was the inclusion of Taiwan in the annual meeting.
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Jacinta Allan Provides $10,000 Scholarships for Students to Study in China
‘In five years’ time, we want one in every five international visitors to Victoria to come from China,’ Allan said.
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Katter MP Says It’s High Time the Government ‘Had a Crack’ at Saving Smelter
Robbie Katter says billions of dollars could be poured into the state if negotiations became more ‘fierce.’
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‘Colours to the Mast’: Hastie Says He Will Quit Frontbench Over Net Zero
Hastie also took aim at the recently released National Climate Risk Assessment, which predicts substantial economic and societal risks for Australia.
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3 Earthquakes Rattle Regional NSW in 9 Hours
Residents across NSW woke to an unsettling night as three separate earthquakes rippled through communities.
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Anti-Social Public Housing Tenants on Notice With New ‘Good Neighbour’ Rules
A man with a disability was killed in his own home at a South Australian public housing property in June.
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Victorian Opposition Pledges Extra Police Powers to Search for Weapons, Here’s Why
The announcement on the weekend comes after the alleged murder of two children in Melbourne by a machete-wielding gang.
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Big Four Banks Regain Public Trust While the ABC Loses It: Trust Survey
The latest survey of Australians’ trust in businesses holds a few surprises, though Woolworths and Coles remain the most distrusted brands in Australia.
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Rooftop Solar Now Powering 12.8 Percent of Australia’s Electricity: Clean Energy Body
Battery sales surge 191 percent on back of federal rebates, though researchers warn waste and reliability challenges must be addressed.
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Defence Focusing on PFAS Clean-Up at 28 Contaminated Sites
Amid its efforts to tackle PFAS contamination at defence bases, the department said it’s not realistic to completely remove the chemicals.
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Victorian Liberals Latest to Vote Against Net Zero
During the Victoria Liberal conference, party leaders re-emphasised their focus on crime.
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