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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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US Sanctions 30 Individuals and Entities Tied to Iranian Arms, Oil Industries
These new sanctions came a day before U.S. and Iranian delegations were due to meet in Geneva for a round of negotiations.
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Day in Photos: Fire in Massachusetts, Protests in the Philippines, and Air Taxi
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
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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.
|
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.
|
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.
|
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.
|
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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US Sanctions 30 Individuals and Entities Tied to Iranian Arms, Oil Industries
These new sanctions came a day before U.S. and Iranian delegations were due to meet in Geneva for a round of negotiations.
|
Day in Photos: Fire in Massachusetts, Protests in the Philippines, and Air Taxi
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
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