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Labor Moves To Double Penalties For Fuel Price Gouging
The new bill will raise maximum penalties for misconduct from $50 million to $100 million and expands enforcement powers for the consumer watchdog.
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Over 1,000 Staff at Australian National Broadcaster Strike for Better Pay, Conditions
About 60 percent of ABC staff rejected management’s offer that included a 10-percent pay rise across three years.
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Government Fast-Tracks Emergency Process to Aid Truck Drivers Amid Fuel Price Surge
New amendments will allow truck drivers to apply for emergency orders more quickly to ensure they are paid enough to cover fuel costs.
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One Nation Continues to Lead Vote Count in 4 South Australian Seats
The party is also projected to win three seats in the Legislative Council, with two already secured.
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One Nation Push for NDIS Inquiry Voted Down by Labor, Greens
Labor says the government is running its own inquiry into the troubled NDIS.
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Labor Marginally Eases Diesel Standards To Boost Supply
The adjustment is expected to make it easier to import from the United States, Canada and Europe, where lower flashpoint standards apply.
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EU President Warns China Flooding Global Markets, Calls for Joint Action
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen addressed Australia’s federal parliament for the first time.
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Australia, European Union Sign New Free Trade and Defence Deal
The deal means 98 percent of the current value of Australia’s exports entering the European Union will be duty free.
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NSW Moves To Seize, Destroy Illegal E-Bikes In Major Crackdown
Queensland is also expected to introduce stricter e-mobility laws this week to address a sharp rise in injuries and fatalities linked to e-mobility devices.
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Australia Outlines New Net Zero, Water Requirements for Data Centre Growth
The opposition says renewables cannot support data centres alone.
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Migration, Cost of Living, or the MotoGP: What Mattered to South Australian Voters?
‘I love that Peter Malinauskas is bringing a lot of people to our state to support our businesses,’ said one voter.
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Uber, DiDi to Raise Australian Fares Amid Fuel Price Surge for Drivers
‘Rising fuel prices have a real impact on all Aussies, particularly those who are making deliveries,’ said DoorDash VP Simon Rossi.
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1 Stabbed, 3 Hospitalised After 30-Man Brawl During Muslim Celebration
The incident comes amid broader scrutiny of assimilation and Australia’s migration policy.
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Obesity to Cost Australia Tens of Billions in Productivity Loss: Research
Without intervention, obesity is projected to cost the economy $87.7 billion annually by 2032 and $158 billion by 2060.
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Man Jailed for ISIS Rocket Research to Be Released Under Police Monitoring
The conditions of Haisem Zahab’s release include electronic monitoring, therapeutic programs, and educational support.
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Senator Admits ‘Voters Rejected’ Liberal Party After Massive One Nation Swing in SA
‘It’s very grim, but it could have been worse. So we’ve got to rebuild. We’ve got to think about what this means for us in South Australia,’ said Leah Blyth.
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Liberal Senator Alex Antic Keeps One Nation Door Ajar
Counting continues in the South Australia election where One Nation received 1 in 5 primary votes.
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Labor Wins South Australian Election Emphatically Amid Conservative One Nation's Surge
The story of the night is One Nation achieving an 18.8 percent swing towards it with the Liberals suffering a 17 percent swing against it.
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Labor Moves To Double Penalties For Fuel Price Gouging
The new bill will raise maximum penalties for misconduct from $50 million to $100 million and expands enforcement powers for the consumer watchdog.
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Over 1,000 Staff at Australian National Broadcaster Strike for Better Pay, Conditions
About 60 percent of ABC staff rejected management’s offer that included a 10-percent pay rise across three years.
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Government Fast-Tracks Emergency Process to Aid Truck Drivers Amid Fuel Price Surge
New amendments will allow truck drivers to apply for emergency orders more quickly to ensure they are paid enough to cover fuel costs.
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One Nation Continues to Lead Vote Count in 4 South Australian Seats
The party is also projected to win three seats in the Legislative Council, with two already secured.
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One Nation Push for NDIS Inquiry Voted Down by Labor, Greens
Labor says the government is running its own inquiry into the troubled NDIS.
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Labor Marginally Eases Diesel Standards To Boost Supply
The adjustment is expected to make it easier to import from the United States, Canada and Europe, where lower flashpoint standards apply.
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EU President Warns China Flooding Global Markets, Calls for Joint Action
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen addressed Australia’s federal parliament for the first time.
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Australia, European Union Sign New Free Trade and Defence Deal
The deal means 98 percent of the current value of Australia’s exports entering the European Union will be duty free.
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NSW Moves To Seize, Destroy Illegal E-Bikes In Major Crackdown
Queensland is also expected to introduce stricter e-mobility laws this week to address a sharp rise in injuries and fatalities linked to e-mobility devices.
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Australia Outlines New Net Zero, Water Requirements for Data Centre Growth
The opposition says renewables cannot support data centres alone.
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Migration, Cost of Living, or the MotoGP: What Mattered to South Australian Voters?
‘I love that Peter Malinauskas is bringing a lot of people to our state to support our businesses,’ said one voter.
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Uber, DiDi to Raise Australian Fares Amid Fuel Price Surge for Drivers
‘Rising fuel prices have a real impact on all Aussies, particularly those who are making deliveries,’ said DoorDash VP Simon Rossi.
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1 Stabbed, 3 Hospitalised After 30-Man Brawl During Muslim Celebration
The incident comes amid broader scrutiny of assimilation and Australia’s migration policy.
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Obesity to Cost Australia Tens of Billions in Productivity Loss: Research
Without intervention, obesity is projected to cost the economy $87.7 billion annually by 2032 and $158 billion by 2060.
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Man Jailed for ISIS Rocket Research to Be Released Under Police Monitoring
The conditions of Haisem Zahab’s release include electronic monitoring, therapeutic programs, and educational support.
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Senator Admits ‘Voters Rejected’ Liberal Party After Massive One Nation Swing in SA
‘It’s very grim, but it could have been worse. So we’ve got to rebuild. We’ve got to think about what this means for us in South Australia,’ said Leah Blyth.
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Liberal Senator Alex Antic Keeps One Nation Door Ajar
Counting continues in the South Australia election where One Nation received 1 in 5 primary votes.
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Labor Wins South Australian Election Emphatically Amid Conservative One Nation's Surge
The story of the night is One Nation achieving an 18.8 percent swing towards it with the Liberals suffering a 17 percent swing against it.
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