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Queensland to Build First New Gas Power Plant in a Decade by 2028
The project is the latest to go ahead under the LNP government, which has backed coal and gas to power its future.
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Witkoff and Kushner to Meet Putin for Peace Talks: Kremlin
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the peace plan ‘looks better’ following his team’s most recent discussions with the Americans.
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Trump to Host Netanyahu at White House, Prime Minister’s Office Says
Trump and Netanyahu discussed demilitarization of Hamas and expansion of peace agreements during a phone call on Dec. 1.
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Albanese Government Scrutinised for Spending $1.6 Million on Climate Delegation
The average cost of the delegation was $38,000 per person.
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Mum Sues Government Over Bestiality, Incest Content in Diversity Class
A South Australian mother claims her young daughter was subjected to teachings on bestiality and incest and shown graphic images of transgender surgery.
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Petrol Vehicles Are 5-20 Times More Likely to Catch Fire than EVs: Peak Body
Meanwhile, a 2025 report by Fire and Rescue NSW stated that EV fire risk accelerated with higher uptake.
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Review Finds ‘Patronage and Nepotism’ in Australian Ministerial Appointments
The government will not be adopting the recommendations of the report.
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US Lowers Tariffs on South Korean Cars to 15 Percent
Shares of Korean car companies rose on the announcement, which followed South Korea’s move to codify into law its investment commitments to the United States.
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Asbestos Now Found in Turbines at Newly Opened $1 Billion Queensland Wind Farm
Air quality testing is being carried out as investigations continue into Australian wind farms using Chinese-made components.
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Oil Prices Inch Higher as US-Venezuela Tensions Grow
OPEC decided to maintain current production levels into 2026 on fears of a global glut.
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What’s the Response to Australia’s National AI Plan?
The government announced in August that AI would become a priority, and the plan is an attempt to keep people safe while still leveraging the technology.
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e-Bike Rider Killed in Sydney Collision With Garbage Truck
E-bike limits may drop from 60km/h to 30km/h under proposed rules, with the premier indicating the change would be made through regulation, not legislation.
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Queensland to Build First New Gas Power Plant in a Decade by 2028
The project is the latest to go ahead under the LNP government, which has backed coal and gas to power its future.
|
Witkoff and Kushner to Meet Putin for Peace Talks: Kremlin
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the peace plan ‘looks better’ following his team’s most recent discussions with the Americans.
|
Trump to Host Netanyahu at White House, Prime Minister’s Office Says
Trump and Netanyahu discussed demilitarization of Hamas and expansion of peace agreements during a phone call on Dec. 1.
|
Albanese Government Scrutinised for Spending $1.6 Million on Climate Delegation
The average cost of the delegation was $38,000 per person.
|
Mum Sues Government Over Bestiality, Incest Content in Diversity Class
A South Australian mother claims her young daughter was subjected to teachings on bestiality and incest and shown graphic images of transgender surgery.
|
Petrol Vehicles Are 5-20 Times More Likely to Catch Fire than EVs: Peak Body
Meanwhile, a 2025 report by Fire and Rescue NSW stated that EV fire risk accelerated with higher uptake.
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Review Finds ‘Patronage and Nepotism’ in Australian Ministerial Appointments
The government will not be adopting the recommendations of the report.
|
US Lowers Tariffs on South Korean Cars to 15 Percent
Shares of Korean car companies rose on the announcement, which followed South Korea’s move to codify into law its investment commitments to the United States.
|
Asbestos Now Found in Turbines at Newly Opened $1 Billion Queensland Wind Farm
Air quality testing is being carried out as investigations continue into Australian wind farms using Chinese-made components.
|
Oil Prices Inch Higher as US-Venezuela Tensions Grow
OPEC decided to maintain current production levels into 2026 on fears of a global glut.
|
What’s the Response to Australia’s National AI Plan?
The government announced in August that AI would become a priority, and the plan is an attempt to keep people safe while still leveraging the technology.
|
e-Bike Rider Killed in Sydney Collision With Garbage Truck
E-bike limits may drop from 60km/h to 30km/h under proposed rules, with the premier indicating the change would be made through regulation, not legislation.
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