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Queensland LNP Government Restores Biological Definition of ‘Woman’
The stance overturns existing Labor government guidance that a woman includes ‘all people who identify as a woman or girl.’
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Queensland Council Votes Fluoride out of Its Water Supply
After 15 years, a regional city north of Brisbane will go fluoride-free.
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Scientists Observe Signs of H5 Bird Flu in Antarctic Wildlife
Australian scientists say they have found potential signs of H5 avian influenza in elephant seals on sub-Antarctic Heard Island.
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Labor’s Proposed Environmental Protection Agency Faces Tough Run Through Senate
Coalition warns the plan will hurt jobs and investment, while the Greens say it hands too much power to industry and fails to protect nature.
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Andrew Hastie Says He Will Remain With the Liberal Party Following Joyce Decision
‘I wouldn’t be elected if it wasn’t for the Liberal Party,’ Hastie said.
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Home Affairs Bans Officials From Disclosing Security Clearances on Social Media
Don’t post your clearance online, the Australian government warns — it could help foreign spies find you.
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Lockheed Martin, NioCorp to Partner in Pentagon-Funded Scandium Project
NioCorp CEO and Chairman Mark Smith called the new development a “game changer” for rare earths.
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eSafety Commission Probes AI Chatbot Developers on How They Protect Children
Companies that fail to respond to eSafety’s child-safety inquiry could face fines of up to $825,000 per day.
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China Emits Australia’s Annual Carbon Output Every 12 Days, New Research Finds
China’s emissions have more than doubled since 2004, sabotaging global efforts to combat climate change.
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Retail Power Prices Set to Rise as Wholesale Market Volatility Deepens, Report Warns
Every factor that influences power prices is trending in the wrong direction, says the Centre for Independent Studies.
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NSW Opposition Plans High Density Housing in Sydney Labor-Greens Heartland
‘Our plan is about making sure the next generation can afford to live here too,’ Opposition leader Mark Speakman said.
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Push to Expand Veterans ‘Gold Card’ Services to Ease DVA Pressure and Boost Retention
One doctor has called the situation ‘heartbreaking and frustrating.’
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Victorian Opposition Push Again for Tougher Protest Laws After Weekend of Violence
The state’s parties have debated whether to introduce a ban on face masks during protests and a registration system.
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‘Not Going to Happen’: Pauline Hanson on Barnaby Joyce Leading One Nation
Pauline Hanson has a message for anyone betting on Joyce’s next move.
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‘Churlish’: Liberal Senator Plays Down Calls to Remove US Ambassador Rudd
Hume said Rudd should be acknowledged for opening doors in Washington for Australian rare earths companies.
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Masks, Violence, and Marxism: Antifa’s Playbook Takes Hold in Melbourne’s Streets
A former Marxist organiser says 11 far-left groups mobilised against the “March for Australia.”
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Queensland Trade Visit to Major Chinese Transplant Hospital Spurs Concern Over Organ Harvesting Links
Lawyer and investigator David Matas is in Australia and has raised concerns about the matter.
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Optus to Block Older Samsung Phones That Could Miss Emergency Calls
Optus will notify affected customers from Oct. 22, with older Samsung models to be blocked within 35 days to ensure Triple Zero access.
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Judge Finds Tax Office, Prosecutors Misused Powers and Falsified Evidence in Tax Case
A Queensland judge has blown the whistle on abuses of power inside the ATO and CDPP, warning their conduct threatens the foundations of justice.
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Australian Businesses to Get Priority Tendering for $100 Billion in Government Contracts
From November, new procurement rules will lift the tender threshold and favour local suppliers.
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Queensland LNP Government Restores Biological Definition of ‘Woman’
The stance overturns existing Labor government guidance that a woman includes ‘all people who identify as a woman or girl.’
|
Queensland Council Votes Fluoride out of Its Water Supply
After 15 years, a regional city north of Brisbane will go fluoride-free.
|
Scientists Observe Signs of H5 Bird Flu in Antarctic Wildlife
Australian scientists say they have found potential signs of H5 avian influenza in elephant seals on sub-Antarctic Heard Island.
|
Labor’s Proposed Environmental Protection Agency Faces Tough Run Through Senate
Coalition warns the plan will hurt jobs and investment, while the Greens say it hands too much power to industry and fails to protect nature.
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Andrew Hastie Says He Will Remain With the Liberal Party Following Joyce Decision
‘I wouldn’t be elected if it wasn’t for the Liberal Party,’ Hastie said.
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Home Affairs Bans Officials From Disclosing Security Clearances on Social Media
Don’t post your clearance online, the Australian government warns — it could help foreign spies find you.
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Lockheed Martin, NioCorp to Partner in Pentagon-Funded Scandium Project
NioCorp CEO and Chairman Mark Smith called the new development a “game changer” for rare earths.
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eSafety Commission Probes AI Chatbot Developers on How They Protect Children
Companies that fail to respond to eSafety’s child-safety inquiry could face fines of up to $825,000 per day.
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China Emits Australia’s Annual Carbon Output Every 12 Days, New Research Finds
China’s emissions have more than doubled since 2004, sabotaging global efforts to combat climate change.
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Retail Power Prices Set to Rise as Wholesale Market Volatility Deepens, Report Warns
Every factor that influences power prices is trending in the wrong direction, says the Centre for Independent Studies.
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NSW Opposition Plans High Density Housing in Sydney Labor-Greens Heartland
‘Our plan is about making sure the next generation can afford to live here too,’ Opposition leader Mark Speakman said.
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Push to Expand Veterans ‘Gold Card’ Services to Ease DVA Pressure and Boost Retention
One doctor has called the situation ‘heartbreaking and frustrating.’
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Victorian Opposition Push Again for Tougher Protest Laws After Weekend of Violence
The state’s parties have debated whether to introduce a ban on face masks during protests and a registration system.
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‘Not Going to Happen’: Pauline Hanson on Barnaby Joyce Leading One Nation
Pauline Hanson has a message for anyone betting on Joyce’s next move.
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‘Churlish’: Liberal Senator Plays Down Calls to Remove US Ambassador Rudd
Hume said Rudd should be acknowledged for opening doors in Washington for Australian rare earths companies.
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Masks, Violence, and Marxism: Antifa’s Playbook Takes Hold in Melbourne’s Streets
A former Marxist organiser says 11 far-left groups mobilised against the “March for Australia.”
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Queensland Trade Visit to Major Chinese Transplant Hospital Spurs Concern Over Organ Harvesting Links
Lawyer and investigator David Matas is in Australia and has raised concerns about the matter.
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Optus to Block Older Samsung Phones That Could Miss Emergency Calls
Optus will notify affected customers from Oct. 22, with older Samsung models to be blocked within 35 days to ensure Triple Zero access.
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Judge Finds Tax Office, Prosecutors Misused Powers and Falsified Evidence in Tax Case
A Queensland judge has blown the whistle on abuses of power inside the ATO and CDPP, warning their conduct threatens the foundations of justice.
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Australian Businesses to Get Priority Tendering for $100 Billion in Government Contracts
From November, new procurement rules will lift the tender threshold and favour local suppliers.
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