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Iran War Should End Now US Has Achieved Objective: Albanese
Now that Tehran has been prevented from developing nuclear weapons, the prime minister expects hostilities to come to an end.
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Australia Joins Global Condemnation of Iran’s Strait of Hormuz Attacks
The declaration was made at an emergency meeting of the UN’s International Maritime Organisation in London on March 18.
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Unemployment Rises to 4.3 Percent With 35,000 More Out of Work
ABS figures show the unemployment rate was 4.1 percent in January.
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New Zealand and Pacific Nations Vow to Combat Flow of Drugs Through South Pacific
In 2009, Fiji had only 148 drug-related policing cases (including arrests for cocaine and heroin). But by 2018, this had risen to almost 1,400 arrests.
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EU Commission President to Visit Australia as Trade Deal Edges Closer
Talks around an Australian trade agreement with the EU have gained renewed momentum amid shifting global trade dynamics, but farmers remain cautious.
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Immigration Detainee Murderer Freed from Monitoring After High Court Decision
Australia’s High Court struck down government-imposed monitoring and curfews on immigration detainees as unconstitutional.
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Treasurer Downplays Recession Fears After RBA Warns of Downturn Risk
‘The Reserve Bank’s forecasts are not forecasting a recession in our economy. Neither are the government’s,’ said Treasurer Jim Chalmers.
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Iranian Strikes Damage Australian Military Hub in the UAE, Prime Minister Responds
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says no casualties were reported.
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Academic Claims Police Silenced After Break-Ins Tied to CCP Interference Research
‘I had some good police officers who knew straight away, and they saw what was going on, but they couldn’t ... say it out loud,’ Anne-Marie Brady said.
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Australian Treasurer Says US Made No Formal Request for Naval Help in Strait of Hormuz
In recent days, President Trump has reached out to international allies to assist with securing commercial traffic through the Strait.
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Australia Falling Behind on R&D, Spending 43 Percent Below OECD Average
A new report found Australia ranked near the bottom among advanced economies for R&D spending, ahead of only Ireland.
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Education Cuts Chance of Youth Offending by 18 Percent: Legal Service
‘Every single thing that we can do to help to keep kids in school, and help schools keep them there is the solution,’ said the co-director of Wejustice.
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Majority of Young Australians Turning to ‘Finfluencers’ for Investment Advice
One in five are also relying on AI for guidance on where to put their money.
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Australia’s Reserve Bank Delivers 2nd Straight Interest Rate Rise
This is the first series of rate increases since December 2024.
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One Nation Pushes for Senate Inquiry Into NDIS Waste and Fraud
Pauline Hanson also wants to examine the ‘distortionary impacts’ of NDIS wage rates on the labour market and its affect on housing.
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New Zealand Formally Rejects WHO Pandemic Treaty
The country’s government has formally written to the World Health Organisation rejecting the rules around international standards and cooperation.
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Minister Asks Australians to Stop Panic Buying As Fuel Prices Climb
‘Panic buying does not help the situation, panic buying very much causes the situation,’ said Energy Minister Chris Bowen.
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NSW Introduces New Laws to Tackle LGBT Hate Crimes
‘If you target someone out of hatred or try to lure someone into harm, you will face serious consequences,’ said NSW Premier Chris Minns.
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South Australia Liberals to Preference One Nation Ahead of Labor in Key Seat
Ashton Hurn said the decision was a tactical one aimed at unseating Labor.
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Iran War Should End Now US Has Achieved Objective: Albanese
Now that Tehran has been prevented from developing nuclear weapons, the prime minister expects hostilities to come to an end.
|
Australia Joins Global Condemnation of Iran’s Strait of Hormuz Attacks
The declaration was made at an emergency meeting of the UN’s International Maritime Organisation in London on March 18.
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Unemployment Rises to 4.3 Percent With 35,000 More Out of Work
ABS figures show the unemployment rate was 4.1 percent in January.
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New Zealand and Pacific Nations Vow to Combat Flow of Drugs Through South Pacific
In 2009, Fiji had only 148 drug-related policing cases (including arrests for cocaine and heroin). But by 2018, this had risen to almost 1,400 arrests.
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EU Commission President to Visit Australia as Trade Deal Edges Closer
Talks around an Australian trade agreement with the EU have gained renewed momentum amid shifting global trade dynamics, but farmers remain cautious.
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Immigration Detainee Murderer Freed from Monitoring After High Court Decision
Australia’s High Court struck down government-imposed monitoring and curfews on immigration detainees as unconstitutional.
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Treasurer Downplays Recession Fears After RBA Warns of Downturn Risk
‘The Reserve Bank’s forecasts are not forecasting a recession in our economy. Neither are the government’s,’ said Treasurer Jim Chalmers.
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Iranian Strikes Damage Australian Military Hub in the UAE, Prime Minister Responds
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says no casualties were reported.
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Academic Claims Police Silenced After Break-Ins Tied to CCP Interference Research
‘I had some good police officers who knew straight away, and they saw what was going on, but they couldn’t ... say it out loud,’ Anne-Marie Brady said.
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Australian Treasurer Says US Made No Formal Request for Naval Help in Strait of Hormuz
In recent days, President Trump has reached out to international allies to assist with securing commercial traffic through the Strait.
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Australia Falling Behind on R&D, Spending 43 Percent Below OECD Average
A new report found Australia ranked near the bottom among advanced economies for R&D spending, ahead of only Ireland.
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Education Cuts Chance of Youth Offending by 18 Percent: Legal Service
‘Every single thing that we can do to help to keep kids in school, and help schools keep them there is the solution,’ said the co-director of Wejustice.
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Majority of Young Australians Turning to ‘Finfluencers’ for Investment Advice
One in five are also relying on AI for guidance on where to put their money.
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Australia’s Reserve Bank Delivers 2nd Straight Interest Rate Rise
This is the first series of rate increases since December 2024.
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One Nation Pushes for Senate Inquiry Into NDIS Waste and Fraud
Pauline Hanson also wants to examine the ‘distortionary impacts’ of NDIS wage rates on the labour market and its affect on housing.
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New Zealand Formally Rejects WHO Pandemic Treaty
The country’s government has formally written to the World Health Organisation rejecting the rules around international standards and cooperation.
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Minister Asks Australians to Stop Panic Buying As Fuel Prices Climb
‘Panic buying does not help the situation, panic buying very much causes the situation,’ said Energy Minister Chris Bowen.
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NSW Introduces New Laws to Tackle LGBT Hate Crimes
‘If you target someone out of hatred or try to lure someone into harm, you will face serious consequences,’ said NSW Premier Chris Minns.
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South Australia Liberals to Preference One Nation Ahead of Labor in Key Seat
Ashton Hurn said the decision was a tactical one aimed at unseating Labor.
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