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Labor MP Criticises Education Bill for Using ‘Gendered’ Language
Queensland Labor’s shadow education spokeswoman Di Farmer says the laws need to cut out words like ‘his’ and ’her.’
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Australia’s Indian Fuel Imports Spark Concerns Over Russia Sanction Loopholes
Senator Fatima Payman raised concerns Australia is inadvertently helping Russia in the war in Ukraine.
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Court Overturns Queensland’s Temporary Ban on ‘Puberty Blocker’ Drugs for Children
The court said there was inadequate consultation on the matter.
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What We Know: Cobar Mine Explosion Claims 2 Lives
A man in his 60s and a woman in her 20s were killed; another young woman has been hospitalised with hearing damage and shock.
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Australia’s Largest Aluminium Smelter Faces Uncertain Future Amid Soaring Energy Costs
Consultation begins as Rio Tinto warns rising power prices could force closure by 2028.
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Australian Lower House Passes Bill to Set up Local Centre for Disease Control
Health Minister Mark Butler said the CDC would serve as the ‘national leader and authoritative voice on public health.’
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Federal Police Raid Offices of Software Giant WiseTech
Officers executed a search warrant in the Sydney office.
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Sydney Airport Sees Surge in British, Chinese, and Indonesian Travellers
Overall, 10.68 million passengers arrived in the year to third quarter of 2025.
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Woman Charged Over Resisting Police at ‘March for Australia’ Counter-Rally in Melbourne
The violence took its cues from communist-led militant group Antifa, according to Eric Louw, a retired professor and former Marxist.
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No Bail for Knife Offenders, Victorian Opposition Leader Proposes
‘I think the biggest challenge is ... the government weakened these laws and won’t return them to the position they were in 2023,’ Brad Battin said.
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PM Confirms ‘Direct and Frank’ Exchange With CCP Leaders After Flare Incident
Albanese said open dialogue with China remained crucial for regional stability despite ‘clear disagreements.’
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Pauline Hanson’s One Nation Announces Change to Party Name
The move comes amid an increase in popular support for the conservative-leaning minor party.
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Coalition Pushes for Tougher Child Abuse Penalties to ‘Reflect Gravity of Their Crime’
The LNP is calling for an end to lenient sentencing, citing rise in child exploitation and abuse.
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One Nation Figures Say Barnaby Joyce ‘No Longer Belongs’ in Nationals
Greg Cheesman also says the party will make a big push in Victoria after Christmas.
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Israel Names Iranian Commander Behind Attacks on Jewish Australians
Mossad has linked an IRGC officer to a number of anti-Semitic plots around the world.
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Australia Deepens Southeast Asia Ties With $250 Million Push
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese also met with new Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
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Microsoft Sued for Allegedly Misleading Millions of Aussies to Pay for Pricier Subscriptions
The ACCC alleged that Microsoft concealed an option for customers to retain their existing subscription plans unchanged when announcing the price increases.
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Queensland Labor Leans on ‘Right-Wing’ Label to Undermine Premier
From pastries to policies, nothing is sacred as former premier starts an early fight to reclaim his ground.
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Teal MP Pushes Bill to Compel Lobbyists to Reveal Who They’re Meeting With
The bill also aims to ban MPs and staffers from joining lobbying firms 3 years after they leave Parliament.
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Labor MP Criticises Education Bill for Using ‘Gendered’ Language
Queensland Labor’s shadow education spokeswoman Di Farmer says the laws need to cut out words like ‘his’ and ’her.’
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Australia’s Indian Fuel Imports Spark Concerns Over Russia Sanction Loopholes
Senator Fatima Payman raised concerns Australia is inadvertently helping Russia in the war in Ukraine.
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Court Overturns Queensland’s Temporary Ban on ‘Puberty Blocker’ Drugs for Children
The court said there was inadequate consultation on the matter.
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What We Know: Cobar Mine Explosion Claims 2 Lives
A man in his 60s and a woman in her 20s were killed; another young woman has been hospitalised with hearing damage and shock.
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Australia’s Largest Aluminium Smelter Faces Uncertain Future Amid Soaring Energy Costs
Consultation begins as Rio Tinto warns rising power prices could force closure by 2028.
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Australian Lower House Passes Bill to Set up Local Centre for Disease Control
Health Minister Mark Butler said the CDC would serve as the ‘national leader and authoritative voice on public health.’
|
Federal Police Raid Offices of Software Giant WiseTech
Officers executed a search warrant in the Sydney office.
|
Sydney Airport Sees Surge in British, Chinese, and Indonesian Travellers
Overall, 10.68 million passengers arrived in the year to third quarter of 2025.
|
Woman Charged Over Resisting Police at ‘March for Australia’ Counter-Rally in Melbourne
The violence took its cues from communist-led militant group Antifa, according to Eric Louw, a retired professor and former Marxist.
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No Bail for Knife Offenders, Victorian Opposition Leader Proposes
‘I think the biggest challenge is ... the government weakened these laws and won’t return them to the position they were in 2023,’ Brad Battin said.
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PM Confirms ‘Direct and Frank’ Exchange With CCP Leaders After Flare Incident
Albanese said open dialogue with China remained crucial for regional stability despite ‘clear disagreements.’
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Pauline Hanson’s One Nation Announces Change to Party Name
The move comes amid an increase in popular support for the conservative-leaning minor party.
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Coalition Pushes for Tougher Child Abuse Penalties to ‘Reflect Gravity of Their Crime’
The LNP is calling for an end to lenient sentencing, citing rise in child exploitation and abuse.
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One Nation Figures Say Barnaby Joyce ‘No Longer Belongs’ in Nationals
Greg Cheesman also says the party will make a big push in Victoria after Christmas.
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Israel Names Iranian Commander Behind Attacks on Jewish Australians
Mossad has linked an IRGC officer to a number of anti-Semitic plots around the world.
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Australia Deepens Southeast Asia Ties With $250 Million Push
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese also met with new Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
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Microsoft Sued for Allegedly Misleading Millions of Aussies to Pay for Pricier Subscriptions
The ACCC alleged that Microsoft concealed an option for customers to retain their existing subscription plans unchanged when announcing the price increases.
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Queensland Labor Leans on ‘Right-Wing’ Label to Undermine Premier
From pastries to policies, nothing is sacred as former premier starts an early fight to reclaim his ground.
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Teal MP Pushes Bill to Compel Lobbyists to Reveal Who They’re Meeting With
The bill also aims to ban MPs and staffers from joining lobbying firms 3 years after they leave Parliament.
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