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Optus CEO Admits ‘Culture of Carelessness’ After Triple Zero Outage Linked to Four Deaths
Stephen Rue said Optus is restructuring leadership and emergency systems after a 14-hour outage disrupted 000 calls.
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New Zealand Reserve Bank Weighs Mandating Cash Services, Trials Rural ATM
As banks close branches, New Zealand’s central bank is considering ways to ensure cash remains accessible, including providing it directly.
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Zelenskyy Praises Australian PM for Sanctions Targeting Russian Shadow Fleet
February 2026 marks the fourth anniversary of the full-scale war in Ukraine initiated by Russia.
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Gaming Platforms Like Roblox Used by Crime Gangs to Groom Children, Victoria Warns
Organised networks are targeting teens through gaming chats, social media and encrypted apps.
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CCP Deletes Questions on Shen Yun Bomb Threat From Official Press Conference Transcript
CCP spokesperson Mao Ning spoke about the recent bomb threat against the Australian PM, which was later doctored from the transcript.
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Inconsistent State Retail Laws Costing Households $9.4 Billion Over 10 Years: Report
Transport and logistics, environment and waste regulation are among the major drivers of hidden costs for Australian businesses and consumers.
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Australia Directs Families of Diplomats to Leave Israel and Lebanon
The Australian government is calling back the families of officials in the Middle East and urging other citizens to avoid the region.
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Kidnapped Grandfather Murdered at Rural Stronghold: Police
Two Sydney men, aged 29 and 24, appeared via video link in a court on Feb. 26 charged with kidnapping and killing 85-year-old Chris Baghsarian.
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US Court Sentences Australian Man to 7 Years for Selling Hacking Tools to Russia
U.S. prosecutors described Peter Williams’ crime as not just theft, but also a national security offence.
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Vance Says US Sees Evidence Iran Is Trying to Pursue a Nuclear Weapon
As a member of the Non-Proliferation Treaty, Iran has said it has a right to pursue a civilian nuclear program, but denies seeking a weapon.
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Minns Flags Tougher Laws After ISIS-Inspired Attacks on Gay Teens
NSW Premier Chris Minns has signalled tough new penalties.
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Beijing May Be Changing How Case Against Top Generals Is Framed, Insiders Say
After accusing two top officers of undermining CCP leader Xi Jinping’s authority, Beijing now appears to be pursuing bribery charges instead.
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Melbourne Protest Listing Offers $100 to Attend Rally
A job listing on an online odd-jobs site offered $100 for individuals to attend a pro-Palestine event for at least one hour.
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Survey Finds Falling Parental Confidence Driving Lower Childhood Vaccination
More than half of parents of partially vaccinated children doubted vaccine safety in 2025, according to new national survey data.
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Greens Senator Calls for Investigation Into Australians Mentioned in Epstein Files
‘The Epstein files have named a number of prominent Australians, including politicians and business leaders,’ Shoebridge said.
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Truck Catches Fire in Tunnel on Beijing–Kunming Expressway, Causing Panic
The fire was accompanied by 3 loud bangs and thick smoke in the tunnel, witnesses said.
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Optus CEO Admits ‘Culture of Carelessness’ After Triple Zero Outage Linked to Four Deaths
Stephen Rue said Optus is restructuring leadership and emergency systems after a 14-hour outage disrupted 000 calls.
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New Zealand Reserve Bank Weighs Mandating Cash Services, Trials Rural ATM
As banks close branches, New Zealand’s central bank is considering ways to ensure cash remains accessible, including providing it directly.
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Zelenskyy Praises Australian PM for Sanctions Targeting Russian Shadow Fleet
February 2026 marks the fourth anniversary of the full-scale war in Ukraine initiated by Russia.
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Gaming Platforms Like Roblox Used by Crime Gangs to Groom Children, Victoria Warns
Organised networks are targeting teens through gaming chats, social media and encrypted apps.
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CCP Deletes Questions on Shen Yun Bomb Threat From Official Press Conference Transcript
CCP spokesperson Mao Ning spoke about the recent bomb threat against the Australian PM, which was later doctored from the transcript.
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Inconsistent State Retail Laws Costing Households $9.4 Billion Over 10 Years: Report
Transport and logistics, environment and waste regulation are among the major drivers of hidden costs for Australian businesses and consumers.
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Australia Directs Families of Diplomats to Leave Israel and Lebanon
The Australian government is calling back the families of officials in the Middle East and urging other citizens to avoid the region.
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Kidnapped Grandfather Murdered at Rural Stronghold: Police
Two Sydney men, aged 29 and 24, appeared via video link in a court on Feb. 26 charged with kidnapping and killing 85-year-old Chris Baghsarian.
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US Court Sentences Australian Man to 7 Years for Selling Hacking Tools to Russia
U.S. prosecutors described Peter Williams’ crime as not just theft, but also a national security offence.
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Vance Says US Sees Evidence Iran Is Trying to Pursue a Nuclear Weapon
As a member of the Non-Proliferation Treaty, Iran has said it has a right to pursue a civilian nuclear program, but denies seeking a weapon.
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Minns Flags Tougher Laws After ISIS-Inspired Attacks on Gay Teens
NSW Premier Chris Minns has signalled tough new penalties.
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Beijing May Be Changing How Case Against Top Generals Is Framed, Insiders Say
After accusing two top officers of undermining CCP leader Xi Jinping’s authority, Beijing now appears to be pursuing bribery charges instead.
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Melbourne Protest Listing Offers $100 to Attend Rally
A job listing on an online odd-jobs site offered $100 for individuals to attend a pro-Palestine event for at least one hour.
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Survey Finds Falling Parental Confidence Driving Lower Childhood Vaccination
More than half of parents of partially vaccinated children doubted vaccine safety in 2025, according to new national survey data.
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Greens Senator Calls for Investigation Into Australians Mentioned in Epstein Files
‘The Epstein files have named a number of prominent Australians, including politicians and business leaders,’ Shoebridge said.
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Truck Catches Fire in Tunnel on Beijing–Kunming Expressway, Causing Panic
The fire was accompanied by 3 loud bangs and thick smoke in the tunnel, witnesses said.
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