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Trump’s Tariff Playbook Could Save Aussie Industry From China: Commercial Lawyer
‘You will never be able to produce a manufacturing industry of any consequence, as long as you have a [free] trade agreement with China,’ said Dan Ryan.
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Albanese Talks ‘Cute Koalas’ in China as Taiwan Defence Question Goes Unanswered
A top US defence official has asked Australian policymakers whether they will back Taiwan in the event of a conflict.
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NSW Blocks Transfer Application for Transgender Killer, Reaffirms Biological Sex Policy
A bid for a double murderer inmate identifying as a female to transfer to a women’s prison has been rejected.
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Canberra Has Not Got Washington’s Message on Defence Spending: Abbott
The Albanese government said they would not ‘pluck a figure out of the air and work out how to spend it.’
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Search Engines Subject to Age Check Laws in Australia
Logging into internet search engines in Australia will now come with a requirement to prove age.
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Queensland Cuts Cord on Languishing $300 Million Plan for Indigenous Arts Centres
Concepts for the centres had been suggested by Labor as early as the 1990s, but they never came to fruition.
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US, Australia, Japan Sign Naval Logistics Pact to Counter China’s Growing Reach
“Our adversaries face the undeniable reality that a fight against us would be unwinnable and costly,” Vice Adm. Jeff Jablon said at Friday’s signing ceremony.
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Solar Farms May Be Forced to Cut Output Due to Grid Constraints, AEMO Warns
AEMO’s modelling shows that unless new transmission projects are completed soon, the situation could get worse.
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Business Turnover Dips Slightly in May as Arts Sector Slumps
Manufacturing and retail trade slumped in May, but gains in electricity, gas, water, waste services, and wholesale trade helped soften the overall decline.
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Ardern to Face Questions at COVID Inquiry Over Lockdowns, Mandates
Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will appear before the country’s Royal Commission into the COVID response.
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PM Confirms Visa Applicants Already Screened for Anti-Semitic Views
A new plan to combat anti-Semitism has also received criticism for potentially impacting personal freedoms.
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Taxpayer-Supported Charity Offers $100,000 Role to Support Palestinian Refugees in Sydney
‘The role further focused on supporting refugees, migrants and humanitarian entrants from Palestine,’ the position requires.
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‘Watershed Moment’: Over 100 Jobs Cut in Higher Ed Shake-Up Across Australia
Australian universities announce deep staff cuts amid mounting financial pressures.
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Australian-Born Author Nominated as US Ambassador for Malaysia
US President Donald Trump has picked an Australian-born conservative commentator to serve the strategic role.
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UNESCO Orders Full Review of Great Barrier Reef Conservation Efforts
UNESCO orders detailed reef report by February, with possible ‘In Danger’ listing in 2026 if Australia fails to show stronger environmental progress.
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Report Alleges CFMEU Used Intimidation Tactics to Silence Opposition
The union’s conduct has come in for harsh criticism from a senior lawyer asked to investigate, but remains registered.
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Super Members Owed $446 Million After Major Fund Collapse: Liquidator
Liquidators and ASIC continue to investigate amid claims the failed company had purchased a luxury sports car.
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Universities That Ignore Anti-Semitism Could Lose Federal Funds Under New Plan
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the special envoy against anti-Semitism together released a new strategy outlining several recommendations.
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Trump’s Tariff Playbook Could Save Aussie Industry From China: Commercial Lawyer
‘You will never be able to produce a manufacturing industry of any consequence, as long as you have a [free] trade agreement with China,’ said Dan Ryan.
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Albanese Talks ‘Cute Koalas’ in China as Taiwan Defence Question Goes Unanswered
A top US defence official has asked Australian policymakers whether they will back Taiwan in the event of a conflict.
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NSW Blocks Transfer Application for Transgender Killer, Reaffirms Biological Sex Policy
A bid for a double murderer inmate identifying as a female to transfer to a women’s prison has been rejected.
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Canberra Has Not Got Washington’s Message on Defence Spending: Abbott
The Albanese government said they would not ‘pluck a figure out of the air and work out how to spend it.’
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Search Engines Subject to Age Check Laws in Australia
Logging into internet search engines in Australia will now come with a requirement to prove age.
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Queensland Cuts Cord on Languishing $300 Million Plan for Indigenous Arts Centres
Concepts for the centres had been suggested by Labor as early as the 1990s, but they never came to fruition.
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US, Australia, Japan Sign Naval Logistics Pact to Counter China’s Growing Reach
“Our adversaries face the undeniable reality that a fight against us would be unwinnable and costly,” Vice Adm. Jeff Jablon said at Friday’s signing ceremony.
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Solar Farms May Be Forced to Cut Output Due to Grid Constraints, AEMO Warns
AEMO’s modelling shows that unless new transmission projects are completed soon, the situation could get worse.
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Business Turnover Dips Slightly in May as Arts Sector Slumps
Manufacturing and retail trade slumped in May, but gains in electricity, gas, water, waste services, and wholesale trade helped soften the overall decline.
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Ardern to Face Questions at COVID Inquiry Over Lockdowns, Mandates
Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will appear before the country’s Royal Commission into the COVID response.
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PM Confirms Visa Applicants Already Screened for Anti-Semitic Views
A new plan to combat anti-Semitism has also received criticism for potentially impacting personal freedoms.
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Taxpayer-Supported Charity Offers $100,000 Role to Support Palestinian Refugees in Sydney
‘The role further focused on supporting refugees, migrants and humanitarian entrants from Palestine,’ the position requires.
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‘Watershed Moment’: Over 100 Jobs Cut in Higher Ed Shake-Up Across Australia
Australian universities announce deep staff cuts amid mounting financial pressures.
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Australian-Born Author Nominated as US Ambassador for Malaysia
US President Donald Trump has picked an Australian-born conservative commentator to serve the strategic role.
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UNESCO Orders Full Review of Great Barrier Reef Conservation Efforts
UNESCO orders detailed reef report by February, with possible ‘In Danger’ listing in 2026 if Australia fails to show stronger environmental progress.
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Report Alleges CFMEU Used Intimidation Tactics to Silence Opposition
The union’s conduct has come in for harsh criticism from a senior lawyer asked to investigate, but remains registered.
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Super Members Owed $446 Million After Major Fund Collapse: Liquidator
Liquidators and ASIC continue to investigate amid claims the failed company had purchased a luxury sports car.
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Universities That Ignore Anti-Semitism Could Lose Federal Funds Under New Plan
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the special envoy against anti-Semitism together released a new strategy outlining several recommendations.
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