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How Labor’s Cut to the Aged Care Rebate Will Work and What the Response Has Been
Before those aged 65-69 currently receive a 28 percent rebate, while those aged 70 and over receive 32 percent.
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Microsoft Commits $25 Billion to AI Expansion in Australia
Microsoft will invest in AI infrastructure in Australia over three years under a new agreement with the federal government.
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Australia’s Immigration Minister Rejects ‘Assimilation’ Concept in Migration Debate
MP Tony Burke backs ‘integration’ and says migrants should maintain their identity.
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Minister Stands by NDIS Cuts, Says Program Expanded Beyond Original Intent
‘The scope of the scheme has expanded well beyond the original intent, and it is riddled with poor practice and fraud and rorts,’ said Mark Butler.
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Labor Reduces Private Health Subsidy for Older Australians Citing ‘Intergenerational Equity’
The move comes as Labor announces a $3 billion funding package for the aged care sector.
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Roblox, Fortnite Among Gaming Platforms Put on Notice Over Child Grooming Risks
Julie Inman-Grant is seeking answers on how gaming platforms prevent the grooming and radicalisation of children.
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Labor Pledges to Cut 160,000 From National Disability Scheme, Bring Growth Down to 2 Percent
Health Minister Mark Butler has swung the axe on the taxpayer-funded NDIS ahead of the federal budget next month.
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Albanese Secures 200 Million Litres of Diesel From Asian Suppliers as Fuel Crisis Bites
Over recent decades amid the wave of globalisation, Australia outsourced most of its petrol, jet fuel, and diesel refining overseas.
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‘Dozens’ More Missing Ballots Found Weeks After SA Election
The South Australian electoral commissioner says the ballots would have no bearing on the local results.
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Former SEAL, Podcaster Warns of ‘Warrior Class’ Decline After Roberts-Smith Arrest
Former U.S. Navy SEAL Shawn Ryan has spoken out about the charging of Australian special forces operator Ben Roberts-Smith.
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Organised Gangs, Health Professionals Defrauding the NDIS: Crime Agency
They engage in a spectrum of activities from ’sharp practices’ that operate on the margin of compliance through to direct exploitation.
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Australia Pledges $7 Billion for Counter Drone Technologies, 2 Contracts Awarded
The funding is more than double that allocated in 2024, and brings the total investment over the next decade on drones and counter-drones to $22 billion.
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Victoria Extends Free Public Transport Until End of March Amid Soaring Debt
Gross debt in Victoria is expected to hit $236.6 billion by 2029 according to the auditor general.
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What Business, Welfare Groups Want in the Budget, and What an Economist Thinks They'll Get
Less red tape, a 25 percent gas levy, housing tax reform are among the things on a lengthy budget wish list from sector groups.
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Lifeblood Expands Blood Donation Eligibility for LGBT Community
From April 20, gay, bisexual men and transgender people will no longer be asked whether they have had sex with men in the pre-donation questionnaire.
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Australia, Japan Finalise Deal for 3 Naval Frigates
The deal sets into motion delivery of the first 3 of 11 vessels to be built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.
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Viva Energy Says Fuel Production Remains at 60 Percent, Weeks Needed to Restore Capacity
The federal government says more supply is due to come in from overseas.
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Over 25,000 Have Illegally Lived in Australia for a Decade, FOI Shows
New Home Affairs data reveals about 77,700 people are overstaying their visa in some capacity.
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Roberts-Smith Visits Police After Breaking Silence
The Victoria Cross recipient visited a New South Wales (NSW) police station on Monday.
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Private Developer Puts up Hand to Build Refinery Amid Fuel Supply Chain Crisis
One proposal is from the chair of Resilient Energy Australia David Goodwin who has proposed an $11 billion oil refinery.
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How Labor’s Cut to the Aged Care Rebate Will Work and What the Response Has Been
Before those aged 65-69 currently receive a 28 percent rebate, while those aged 70 and over receive 32 percent.
|
Microsoft Commits $25 Billion to AI Expansion in Australia
Microsoft will invest in AI infrastructure in Australia over three years under a new agreement with the federal government.
|
Australia’s Immigration Minister Rejects ‘Assimilation’ Concept in Migration Debate
MP Tony Burke backs ‘integration’ and says migrants should maintain their identity.
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Minister Stands by NDIS Cuts, Says Program Expanded Beyond Original Intent
‘The scope of the scheme has expanded well beyond the original intent, and it is riddled with poor practice and fraud and rorts,’ said Mark Butler.
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Labor Reduces Private Health Subsidy for Older Australians Citing ‘Intergenerational Equity’
The move comes as Labor announces a $3 billion funding package for the aged care sector.
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Roblox, Fortnite Among Gaming Platforms Put on Notice Over Child Grooming Risks
Julie Inman-Grant is seeking answers on how gaming platforms prevent the grooming and radicalisation of children.
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Labor Pledges to Cut 160,000 From National Disability Scheme, Bring Growth Down to 2 Percent
Health Minister Mark Butler has swung the axe on the taxpayer-funded NDIS ahead of the federal budget next month.
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Albanese Secures 200 Million Litres of Diesel From Asian Suppliers as Fuel Crisis Bites
Over recent decades amid the wave of globalisation, Australia outsourced most of its petrol, jet fuel, and diesel refining overseas.
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‘Dozens’ More Missing Ballots Found Weeks After SA Election
The South Australian electoral commissioner says the ballots would have no bearing on the local results.
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Former SEAL, Podcaster Warns of ‘Warrior Class’ Decline After Roberts-Smith Arrest
Former U.S. Navy SEAL Shawn Ryan has spoken out about the charging of Australian special forces operator Ben Roberts-Smith.
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Organised Gangs, Health Professionals Defrauding the NDIS: Crime Agency
They engage in a spectrum of activities from ’sharp practices’ that operate on the margin of compliance through to direct exploitation.
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Australia Pledges $7 Billion for Counter Drone Technologies, 2 Contracts Awarded
The funding is more than double that allocated in 2024, and brings the total investment over the next decade on drones and counter-drones to $22 billion.
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Victoria Extends Free Public Transport Until End of March Amid Soaring Debt
Gross debt in Victoria is expected to hit $236.6 billion by 2029 according to the auditor general.
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What Business, Welfare Groups Want in the Budget, and What an Economist Thinks They'll Get
Less red tape, a 25 percent gas levy, housing tax reform are among the things on a lengthy budget wish list from sector groups.
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Lifeblood Expands Blood Donation Eligibility for LGBT Community
From April 20, gay, bisexual men and transgender people will no longer be asked whether they have had sex with men in the pre-donation questionnaire.
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Australia, Japan Finalise Deal for 3 Naval Frigates
The deal sets into motion delivery of the first 3 of 11 vessels to be built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.
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Viva Energy Says Fuel Production Remains at 60 Percent, Weeks Needed to Restore Capacity
The federal government says more supply is due to come in from overseas.
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Over 25,000 Have Illegally Lived in Australia for a Decade, FOI Shows
New Home Affairs data reveals about 77,700 people are overstaying their visa in some capacity.
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Roberts-Smith Visits Police After Breaking Silence
The Victoria Cross recipient visited a New South Wales (NSW) police station on Monday.
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Private Developer Puts up Hand to Build Refinery Amid Fuel Supply Chain Crisis
One proposal is from the chair of Resilient Energy Australia David Goodwin who has proposed an $11 billion oil refinery.
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