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Koala ‘Misinformation’ Cry as Population Counts Soar
New research has uncovered a larger-than-expected population of koalas, raising questions about the need to expand the protection of the marsupial’s habitat.
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Greens Senator Scrutinised Over Nearly $50,000 in Family Travel Expenses
Hanson-Young has claimed 78 trips for her husband since 2022, even though current rules allow only 9 trips per year.
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‘Smash-Hit’ Battery Scheme Topped Up, Subsidies Trimmed
The Labor government will spend an additional $5 billion to support the scheme over the next 4 years.
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Supermarkets Say Price Gouging Ban Does Not Check Out
A fine of $10 million will be introduced when new changes to Australia’s Food and Grocery Code of Conduct take effect in April 2026.
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Major Australian University to Offer Aboriginal Staff ‘Colonial Load’ Leave
Indigenous employees of Monash University will be able to take an additional 3 days’ leave every year.
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1st Climate Refugees Arrive in Australia From Tuvalu
Australia will take up to 280 Tuvalu citizens every year amid concerns of worsening climate conditions on the tiny Pacific island nation.
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New South Australian Liberal Leader Unveils Shadow Cabinet
Meanwhile, Labor Premier Peter Malinauskas is touting his economic record ahead of the state election, due in less than 100 days
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Great Australian Party Nomineee Rod Culleton Sentenced for Election Fraud
The AFP charged him with lying about his bankruptcy status on a Senate nomination form for the 2022 federal election.
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Australia Greenlights Korean Giant’s Expanded Stake in Naval Shipbuilder
The government will allow Hanwha to increase its shareholding in Austal, the nation’s sovereign shipbuilder, from 9.9 percent to 19.9 percent.
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Reddit Launches Legal Action Against Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban
Social media platform Reddit says it should never have been included with the nine other banned platforms.
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Australian Schools Could Adopt Mandarin Immersion Amid Falling Asian Language Enrolments: Inquiry
Immersion language programmes aim to help learners to acquire the language naturally, much like how they would learn their first language.
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Dramatic Footage Shows Skydiver Snagged on Plane Tail by Parachute
The parachutist’s reserve chute had deployed unexpectedly, which dragged him into the air.
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Asbestos Recall Grows as More Sand Imported from China Tests Positive
Kmart pulls additional products as ACCC scrutiny intensifies and school closures spread.
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Aussies May Have to Hand Over 5 Years of Social Media History to Enter the US
Travellers would also be required to disclose five years of phone numbers used by themselves and their families, along with 10 years of email addresses.
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Energy Minister Launches Australia’s 1st Electric Truck Charging Hub
The facility will offer 44 fast chargers for light commercial trucks.
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NSW E-Bike Riders Could Require Licence Plates Under Opposition Plan
Premier Chris Minns is also looking to reduce e-bike power and speed.
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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 Officially Repeals 70, 80 Percent Renewable Targets
The law implements the LNP government’s energy agenda and removes other measures encouraging renewable development.
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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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Koala ‘Misinformation’ Cry as Population Counts Soar
New research has uncovered a larger-than-expected population of koalas, raising questions about the need to expand the protection of the marsupial’s habitat.
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Greens Senator Scrutinised Over Nearly $50,000 in Family Travel Expenses
Hanson-Young has claimed 78 trips for her husband since 2022, even though current rules allow only 9 trips per year.
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‘Smash-Hit’ Battery Scheme Topped Up, Subsidies Trimmed
The Labor government will spend an additional $5 billion to support the scheme over the next 4 years.
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Supermarkets Say Price Gouging Ban Does Not Check Out
A fine of $10 million will be introduced when new changes to Australia’s Food and Grocery Code of Conduct take effect in April 2026.
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Major Australian University to Offer Aboriginal Staff ‘Colonial Load’ Leave
Indigenous employees of Monash University will be able to take an additional 3 days’ leave every year.
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1st Climate Refugees Arrive in Australia From Tuvalu
Australia will take up to 280 Tuvalu citizens every year amid concerns of worsening climate conditions on the tiny Pacific island nation.
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New South Australian Liberal Leader Unveils Shadow Cabinet
Meanwhile, Labor Premier Peter Malinauskas is touting his economic record ahead of the state election, due in less than 100 days
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Great Australian Party Nomineee Rod Culleton Sentenced for Election Fraud
The AFP charged him with lying about his bankruptcy status on a Senate nomination form for the 2022 federal election.
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Australia Greenlights Korean Giant’s Expanded Stake in Naval Shipbuilder
The government will allow Hanwha to increase its shareholding in Austal, the nation’s sovereign shipbuilder, from 9.9 percent to 19.9 percent.
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Reddit Launches Legal Action Against Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban
Social media platform Reddit says it should never have been included with the nine other banned platforms.
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Australian Schools Could Adopt Mandarin Immersion Amid Falling Asian Language Enrolments: Inquiry
Immersion language programmes aim to help learners to acquire the language naturally, much like how they would learn their first language.
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Dramatic Footage Shows Skydiver Snagged on Plane Tail by Parachute
The parachutist’s reserve chute had deployed unexpectedly, which dragged him into the air.
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Asbestos Recall Grows as More Sand Imported from China Tests Positive
Kmart pulls additional products as ACCC scrutiny intensifies and school closures spread.
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Aussies May Have to Hand Over 5 Years of Social Media History to Enter the US
Travellers would also be required to disclose five years of phone numbers used by themselves and their families, along with 10 years of email addresses.
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Energy Minister Launches Australia’s 1st Electric Truck Charging Hub
The facility will offer 44 fast chargers for light commercial trucks.
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NSW E-Bike Riders Could Require Licence Plates Under Opposition Plan
Premier Chris Minns is also looking to reduce e-bike power and speed.
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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 Officially Repeals 70, 80 Percent Renewable Targets
The law implements the LNP government’s energy agenda and removes other measures encouraging renewable development.
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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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