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No Face-to-Face Checks Planned for 34 in Syrian Camp, Burke Says
The minister said the government had a good grasp of the cohort’s information, thus eliminating the need for further face-to-face interviews.
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Man Charged With Hate Crime Over Alleged Ramming of Brisbane Synagogue Gates
‘Investigations continue, however, it is believed the man acted alone and there is no ongoing threat to the community,’ said Queensland police.
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Australia Urges ‘High Degree of Caution’ for Mexico After Cartel Leader Killed
A Smarttraveller warns of unrest, transport disruption, and has asked residents to shelter-in-place.
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Ex-PM Ensnared in Legal Battle over Higgins Scandal
Scott Morrison is among dozens of people being sought by government lawyers in response to a lawsuit filed by Higgins’ former boss.
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NSW Police Stands by Acquisition of New Chinese Drones for Aerial Surveillance
In 2020, the U.S. Commerce Department added DJI to its export control list, citing its involvement in supporting the CCP’s human rights violations.
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Man dead, Another under Guard at Mental Health Facility in Victoria
Homicide detectives are investigating an alleged altercation at Barwon Health’s Swanston Centre in Geelong, which has a history of controversy.
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Australia’s Home Affairs Minister to Ban Pan-Islamic Group Hizb ut-Tahrir
The organisation has been under the spotlight since the Bondi Beach terror attack that killed 15 people and injured 40.
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Labor Dismisses Coalition Plan to Criminalise Help Given to ISIS ‘Brides’ and Children
Ted O’Brien says third parties should not facilitate returns of ISIS-linked Australians.
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State Premier Sells Optimism in Election Bid Amid One Nation Surge
‘Do we want the politics of division and discord driven by identity and tribalism?’ asked Peter Malinauskas at his campaign launch.
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Australian Federal Police Receive Complaint After Hanson ‘Good Muslims’ Remark
The One Nation leader says political opponents are attempting to use hate speech laws against her after comments about Muslims drew backlash.
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Jewish Leader Condemns Car Ramming of Synagogue Gates
Police have charged a man with forcibly reversing his Toyota Hilux utility into the gates of the synagogue
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The Unexpected 4-Way Slugfest That Could Define Conservative, or Teal, Politics in Australia
The Farrer byelection will test One Nation’s popularity, the staying power of the ‘Teals’, and whether the Liberal-National Coalition still appeal.
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State Premier Draws Criticism from Left and Right Over Comments on Aged Care Migrants
‘My message to One Nation voters is, who’s going to feed you and bathe you and wipe your bum when you’re 90, right?’ Malinauskas said.
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Sydney Mother Wins Court Battle With eSafety Commissioner Over ‘Queer Club’ Post
A Sydney mother’s post about a ‘queer club’ at a primary school remained online after the Federal Court ruled against eSafety’s attempt to take it down.
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Conservative-Leaning One Nation Now Most Popular Party in Australia's 2nd Most-Populous State: Poll
One professor has called the results ‘apocalyptic’ for the South Australian Liberals.
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New South Wales Moves to Set Minimum Age for E-Bike Riders
Review to recommend 12–16 age limit as the state adopts strict European e-bike power and speed standards.
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Two-Thirds of Car Companies Meeting Australian CO2 Emissions Targets
The CO2 targets are set to get harder every year until 2029.
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Police Raid Dural Property Linked to Mistaken Kidnapping of Sydney Grandfather
Videos of the restrained 85-year-old have surfaced as police hunt the men who allegedly abducted him.
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No Face-to-Face Checks Planned for 34 in Syrian Camp, Burke Says
The minister said the government had a good grasp of the cohort’s information, thus eliminating the need for further face-to-face interviews.
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Man Charged With Hate Crime Over Alleged Ramming of Brisbane Synagogue Gates
‘Investigations continue, however, it is believed the man acted alone and there is no ongoing threat to the community,’ said Queensland police.
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Australia Urges ‘High Degree of Caution’ for Mexico After Cartel Leader Killed
A Smarttraveller warns of unrest, transport disruption, and has asked residents to shelter-in-place.
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Ex-PM Ensnared in Legal Battle over Higgins Scandal
Scott Morrison is among dozens of people being sought by government lawyers in response to a lawsuit filed by Higgins’ former boss.
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NSW Police Stands by Acquisition of New Chinese Drones for Aerial Surveillance
In 2020, the U.S. Commerce Department added DJI to its export control list, citing its involvement in supporting the CCP’s human rights violations.
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Man dead, Another under Guard at Mental Health Facility in Victoria
Homicide detectives are investigating an alleged altercation at Barwon Health’s Swanston Centre in Geelong, which has a history of controversy.
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Australia’s Home Affairs Minister to Ban Pan-Islamic Group Hizb ut-Tahrir
The organisation has been under the spotlight since the Bondi Beach terror attack that killed 15 people and injured 40.
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Labor Dismisses Coalition Plan to Criminalise Help Given to ISIS ‘Brides’ and Children
Ted O’Brien says third parties should not facilitate returns of ISIS-linked Australians.
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State Premier Sells Optimism in Election Bid Amid One Nation Surge
‘Do we want the politics of division and discord driven by identity and tribalism?’ asked Peter Malinauskas at his campaign launch.
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Australian Federal Police Receive Complaint After Hanson ‘Good Muslims’ Remark
The One Nation leader says political opponents are attempting to use hate speech laws against her after comments about Muslims drew backlash.
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Jewish Leader Condemns Car Ramming of Synagogue Gates
Police have charged a man with forcibly reversing his Toyota Hilux utility into the gates of the synagogue
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The Unexpected 4-Way Slugfest That Could Define Conservative, or Teal, Politics in Australia
The Farrer byelection will test One Nation’s popularity, the staying power of the ‘Teals’, and whether the Liberal-National Coalition still appeal.
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State Premier Draws Criticism from Left and Right Over Comments on Aged Care Migrants
‘My message to One Nation voters is, who’s going to feed you and bathe you and wipe your bum when you’re 90, right?’ Malinauskas said.
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Sydney Mother Wins Court Battle With eSafety Commissioner Over ‘Queer Club’ Post
A Sydney mother’s post about a ‘queer club’ at a primary school remained online after the Federal Court ruled against eSafety’s attempt to take it down.
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Conservative-Leaning One Nation Now Most Popular Party in Australia's 2nd Most-Populous State: Poll
One professor has called the results ‘apocalyptic’ for the South Australian Liberals.
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New South Wales Moves to Set Minimum Age for E-Bike Riders
Review to recommend 12–16 age limit as the state adopts strict European e-bike power and speed standards.
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Two-Thirds of Car Companies Meeting Australian CO2 Emissions Targets
The CO2 targets are set to get harder every year until 2029.
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Police Raid Dural Property Linked to Mistaken Kidnapping of Sydney Grandfather
Videos of the restrained 85-year-old have surfaced as police hunt the men who allegedly abducted him.
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