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Why Victorian Firefighters Say They’re Fighting Fires Without Water
Senior members say it’s only a matter of time before a fatality occurs if new trucks and equipment are not rolled out.
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Prosecutors Withdraw More Than a Dozen Sex Abuse Charges Against Alan Jones
More than a dozen allegations against the 84-year-old radio veteran were abandoned.
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The Great Cull: Australian Kangaroos, Koalas, and Brumbies
They are national treasures, so why are so many ending up in the crosshairs?
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Australian Government Reveals New 2035 Emissions Target, $9 Billion in Spending
Labor ministers unveiled the six-sector roadmap towards trying to achieve a 62 to 70 percent cut by 2035.
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Kmart Found to Have Used Facial Recognition ‘Indiscriminately’ at 28 Stores
Kmart’s use of facial recognition to stop refund fraud was ruled unlawful, with the Privacy Commissioner calling it ‘disproportionate’ surveillance.
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Abu Dhabi Group Pulls out of $19 Billion Santos Acquisition
Santos says the consortium would not abide by conditions it felt would protect shareholders.
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Digital ID Concerns Emerge Ahead of Australia’s Under 16 Social Media Ban
‘There’s potential for digital ID to be used,’ Shadow Communications Minister Melissa McIntosh said.
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$50,000 Per Minute: Ley Issues Warning on Debt, Culture of Dependency
In her first economic address, Ley said rising welfare reliance and unsustainable spending threaten jobs, growth and intergenerational fairness.
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The Movement That Teaches Kids to Learn From History’s Greats Instead of Cancelling Them
‘We don’t read Shakespeare to find out all the problems with him. We read Shakespeare to find out about ourselves,’ one principal says.
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UTS to Axe Teacher Training and Public Health School, Another 134 Jobs to Go
A total of 167 courses are proposed for discontinuation, many of which had already stopped taking new enrolments.
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Senator Payman Criticised for Video Comments on Charlie Kirk’s Death
Several Australians have been in the spotlight for their response to Kirk’s murder.
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BHP to Cut 750 Jobs Over Mining Royalties Woes in Queensland
‘The Queensland coal industry is approaching a crisis point,’ a BHP leader said.
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Victoria to Push Ahead With Chinese-Backed ‘Mega’ Battery Despite Local Protests
Labor says the mega-battery will drive jobs and renewables; locals warn it endangers farms, communities and ecosystems.
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Alan Jones Facing 5 Additional Charges Ahead of Court Appearance
Veteran broadcast Alan Jones is now facing 44 charges in total as his trial starts to move through the courts.
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Confusion in Papua New Guinea Delays Signing of Defence Treaty With Australia
The 2 countries’ leaders have signed a communiqué agreeing to continue work on the treaty, which may be ratified next week.
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Teen Charged After Cars Stolen, Balaclava-Clad Machete Rampage
A teenager has been charged after police allege a group of youths stole cars and wielded machetes in a NSW country town while filming video.
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Victorians Surrender 1,300 Machetes and Knives in 2 Weeks
The government is telling Victorians to put machetes and dangerous knives in bins.
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Inquiry Hears Millions Face Uninsurable Future If Climate Change Not Dealt With
Parliamentary inquiry hears climate risks could push premiums beyond reach.
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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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Why Victorian Firefighters Say They’re Fighting Fires Without Water
Senior members say it’s only a matter of time before a fatality occurs if new trucks and equipment are not rolled out.
|
Prosecutors Withdraw More Than a Dozen Sex Abuse Charges Against Alan Jones
More than a dozen allegations against the 84-year-old radio veteran were abandoned.
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The Great Cull: Australian Kangaroos, Koalas, and Brumbies
They are national treasures, so why are so many ending up in the crosshairs?
|
Australian Government Reveals New 2035 Emissions Target, $9 Billion in Spending
Labor ministers unveiled the six-sector roadmap towards trying to achieve a 62 to 70 percent cut by 2035.
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Kmart Found to Have Used Facial Recognition ‘Indiscriminately’ at 28 Stores
Kmart’s use of facial recognition to stop refund fraud was ruled unlawful, with the Privacy Commissioner calling it ‘disproportionate’ surveillance.
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Abu Dhabi Group Pulls out of $19 Billion Santos Acquisition
Santos says the consortium would not abide by conditions it felt would protect shareholders.
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Digital ID Concerns Emerge Ahead of Australia’s Under 16 Social Media Ban
‘There’s potential for digital ID to be used,’ Shadow Communications Minister Melissa McIntosh said.
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$50,000 Per Minute: Ley Issues Warning on Debt, Culture of Dependency
In her first economic address, Ley said rising welfare reliance and unsustainable spending threaten jobs, growth and intergenerational fairness.
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The Movement That Teaches Kids to Learn From History’s Greats Instead of Cancelling Them
‘We don’t read Shakespeare to find out all the problems with him. We read Shakespeare to find out about ourselves,’ one principal says.
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UTS to Axe Teacher Training and Public Health School, Another 134 Jobs to Go
A total of 167 courses are proposed for discontinuation, many of which had already stopped taking new enrolments.
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Senator Payman Criticised for Video Comments on Charlie Kirk’s Death
Several Australians have been in the spotlight for their response to Kirk’s murder.
|
BHP to Cut 750 Jobs Over Mining Royalties Woes in Queensland
‘The Queensland coal industry is approaching a crisis point,’ a BHP leader said.
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Victoria to Push Ahead With Chinese-Backed ‘Mega’ Battery Despite Local Protests
Labor says the mega-battery will drive jobs and renewables; locals warn it endangers farms, communities and ecosystems.
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Alan Jones Facing 5 Additional Charges Ahead of Court Appearance
Veteran broadcast Alan Jones is now facing 44 charges in total as his trial starts to move through the courts.
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Confusion in Papua New Guinea Delays Signing of Defence Treaty With Australia
The 2 countries’ leaders have signed a communiqué agreeing to continue work on the treaty, which may be ratified next week.
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Teen Charged After Cars Stolen, Balaclava-Clad Machete Rampage
A teenager has been charged after police allege a group of youths stole cars and wielded machetes in a NSW country town while filming video.
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Victorians Surrender 1,300 Machetes and Knives in 2 Weeks
The government is telling Victorians to put machetes and dangerous knives in bins.
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Inquiry Hears Millions Face Uninsurable Future If Climate Change Not Dealt With
Parliamentary inquiry hears climate risks could push premiums beyond reach.
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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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