Alfred Bui
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Alfred Bui is an Australian reporter based in Melbourne and focuses on local and business news. He is a former small business owner and has two master’s degrees in business and business law. Contact him at [email protected].
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Jetstar to End Its Only US Flight Service
Jetstar’s last flight from Sydney to Honolulu will be scheduled for Oct. 24, 2025.
Victorian Volunteer Firefighters Walk Off the Job as State Enacts New Emergency Services Levy
A planned tax change meant to fund emergency services has caused a stir in Victoria.
‘Darkest Chapter of My Life’: Australian Blogger’s Plea for Help from Beijing Prison
Yang Hengjun said the Australian government support in the past six years helped him endure unbearable suffering in CCP prison.
Senator Stands by ‘Chinese Spies’ Concerns, Criticises Labor for Weaponising Comments
Jane Hume said her comments were genuine concerns about foreign interference in Australia’s federal election.
More Australians Struggle to Pay Mortgage Despite Interest Rate Cut
Around 0.71 percent of CBA customers were over 90 days behind their mortgage payments, the highest level since March 2019.
Victoria to Spend $700 Million Expanding Prison System to Deal With Crime Wave
This comes amid a surge in crime in Victoria in 2024, with the number of criminal incidents increasing by 18.7 percent.
Supermarket Giant Woolworths to Cut Prices on 400 Products
Woolworths said the latest price reduction would last at least until 2026.
Global Demand for Australian Beef Surges During US-China Tariff War
Australian beef exports hit new record in April 2025, with total volume reaching 127,172 tonnes.
NSW Youth Convictions Plunge After Court Rules Kids Can’t Grasp Right From Wrong
This has raised the issue of how to tackle youth crime and reduce harm to the community, and whether it is fair for victims.
How Chatbots Are Replacing Human Connection—And Leaving Us Lonelier
‘Those who spend more time with chatbots tend to be even lonelier,’ said MIT Media Lab research.
