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IEA Agrees to Release Largest Ever 400 Million Barrels From Reserves
Global oil prices pared their gains following the organization’s announcement.
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French City Defies Beijing’s Demand to Cancel Taiwan-Themed Play
The mayor also condemned the Chinese communist regime’s attack on artistic freedom in France.
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Australia Temporarily Shuts 3 Embassies Amid Iran War
Missions in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Tel Aviv shut as missile and drone attacks intensify across the region.
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Three Ships Hit by Projectiles in Strait of Hormuz as Iran Attacks Escalate
One vessel caught fire and crews evacuated after overnight strikes on cargo ships, underscoring mounting threats to global shipping routes amid the Iran war.
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Victoria Introduces Daily Cap Amid Concerns of Fuel Price Surge
Petrol stations must lock in prices for 24 hours under Victoria’s new anti–price gouging laws.
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How AI Is Skewing Perception of the Iran Conflict
Fake videos and photos posted by Iranian-backed media outlets have been going viral online through platforms such as X.
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Scott Morrison Cleared by Anti-Corruption Commission in Robodebt Probe
Two public servants found to have engaged in serious corrupt conduct but will not face criminal prosecution.
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Alleged Spy Claims He Was Stringing Handlers Along, Prosecutor Says He Was Valuable to the CCP
Alexander Csergo argues he was only assisting two Chinese contacts over fears he could not leave China.
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Value of Australia’s Housing Market Reaches $12 Trillion
The largest price gains were recorded in Western Australia, South Australia and Queensland in the December 2025 quarter.
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Covert Police Probe Uncovers Online Child Exploitation Group, 35 Arrested in Australia
A year-long operation has dismantled an online group that exchanged child abuse material and sought to source children for sexual abuse.
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Chinese Money Laundering Ring Moves $97 Million via Student Bank Accounts: Police
The AFP cautions international students against selling bank accounts or ID to strangers, warning it could lead to criminal charges and visa cancellations.
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Hundreds of Homes Inundated as 7.6 Metre Floods Swamp Bundaberg
Premier David Crisafulli praised the community spirit in an interview with The Epoch Times.
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Over 43,000 American Citizens Return Home From Middle East
Many Americans who requested assistance from the U.S. government have eventually declined help, choosing to stay or book commercial flights.
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Nearly 700,000 People Displaced in Lebanon Amid Israeli Strikes: UN
The U.N. saw an increase of 100,000 in one day.
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Nationwide NAPLAN Outage Disrupts Online Testing in Schools
The ACARA has apologised for the incident and confirmed that the test has returned to normal following an investigation.
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Iranian Soccer Player Changes Mind After Being Granted Asylum in Australia
U.S. President Donald Trump personally stepped in to push the Australian government to offer asylum.
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IEA Agrees to Release Largest Ever 400 Million Barrels From Reserves
Global oil prices pared their gains following the organization’s announcement.
|
French City Defies Beijing’s Demand to Cancel Taiwan-Themed Play
The mayor also condemned the Chinese communist regime’s attack on artistic freedom in France.
|
Australia Temporarily Shuts 3 Embassies Amid Iran War
Missions in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Tel Aviv shut as missile and drone attacks intensify across the region.
|
Three Ships Hit by Projectiles in Strait of Hormuz as Iran Attacks Escalate
One vessel caught fire and crews evacuated after overnight strikes on cargo ships, underscoring mounting threats to global shipping routes amid the Iran war.
|
Victoria Introduces Daily Cap Amid Concerns of Fuel Price Surge
Petrol stations must lock in prices for 24 hours under Victoria’s new anti–price gouging laws.
|
How AI Is Skewing Perception of the Iran Conflict
Fake videos and photos posted by Iranian-backed media outlets have been going viral online through platforms such as X.
|
Scott Morrison Cleared by Anti-Corruption Commission in Robodebt Probe
Two public servants found to have engaged in serious corrupt conduct but will not face criminal prosecution.
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Alleged Spy Claims He Was Stringing Handlers Along, Prosecutor Says He Was Valuable to the CCP
Alexander Csergo argues he was only assisting two Chinese contacts over fears he could not leave China.
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Value of Australia’s Housing Market Reaches $12 Trillion
The largest price gains were recorded in Western Australia, South Australia and Queensland in the December 2025 quarter.
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Covert Police Probe Uncovers Online Child Exploitation Group, 35 Arrested in Australia
A year-long operation has dismantled an online group that exchanged child abuse material and sought to source children for sexual abuse.
|
Chinese Money Laundering Ring Moves $97 Million via Student Bank Accounts: Police
The AFP cautions international students against selling bank accounts or ID to strangers, warning it could lead to criminal charges and visa cancellations.
|
Hundreds of Homes Inundated as 7.6 Metre Floods Swamp Bundaberg
Premier David Crisafulli praised the community spirit in an interview with The Epoch Times.
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Over 43,000 American Citizens Return Home From Middle East
Many Americans who requested assistance from the U.S. government have eventually declined help, choosing to stay or book commercial flights.
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Nearly 700,000 People Displaced in Lebanon Amid Israeli Strikes: UN
The U.N. saw an increase of 100,000 in one day.
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Nationwide NAPLAN Outage Disrupts Online Testing in Schools
The ACARA has apologised for the incident and confirmed that the test has returned to normal following an investigation.
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Iranian Soccer Player Changes Mind After Being Granted Asylum in Australia
U.S. President Donald Trump personally stepped in to push the Australian government to offer asylum.
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