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‘Every Parent’s Worst Fear’: PM Albanese Mourns Death of Australian Teen in Laos
Melbourne teen Bianca Jones dies from suspected methanol poisoning.
Australia’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Debate: Experts Weigh Returns Vs New Priorities
Experts urge caution over potential deviation from the Future Fund’s primary goal of delivering robust returns.
Australia and China Become Top Donors in the Pacific Region
The shift underscores intensifying geopolitical competition in the region.
Nazi Salute Conviction Overturned: Symbol of Croatian Pride, Not Nazi Ideology
The 3 men who performed the salute, all of Croatian descent, did not know each other and were seated in different areas of the stadium.
Pumped Hydro More Compatible with Renewables than Nuclear: Energy Director
Chris Baker said pumped hydro could generate a base load like nuclear, while being cheaper to build and a better complement to renewables.
Social Media Giants Need to Keep Under 16s Off Their Platform or Risk $50 Million Fines
‘The penalty amounts are intentionally large, which reflects the significance of the harms the Bill is intended to safeguard against,’ the government says.
Australia’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Instructed to Target Housing, Climate Change
The Future Fund is now worth $230 billion and was created to ease the government’s reliance on taxpayers.
11 Cars Damaged in Anti-Jewish Vandalism Spree
The Australian Jewish Association has criticised the Labor government’s position on the Middle East.
Australia, India Launch Renewable Energy Partnership
Both nations pledged to strengthen ties across a range of fields including defence, immigration, climate change, and in business.
Australian Government Defends Decision to Opt out of Global Civilian Nuclear Energy Pact
Peter Dutton demands clarity on the federal government’s decision to abstain from joining a global nuclear energy commitment.
4 Things to Know About the Criminal Case Against Alan Jones
A Sydney-based criminal lawyer explains the challenges of historic criminal cases.
‘Give Retirees Peace of Mind’: Reforms Unveiled Aimed at Improving Super Performance
The treasurer is moving the changes as more Australians prepare to retire and draw from their super accounts.
Junior Doctors Training to Be GPs Increases by 20 Percent
The Royal Australian College of GPs revealed that 1,504 junior doctors have taken up places in its training program, an increase of 19.8 percent.
‘Gold Plated System’: Lawyer Says Queensland’s BPIC Rules Raised Costs, Stifled Competition
Some of the benefits of BPIC include 300 percent hourly rates during Christmas, and stopping work when temperatures reached 35 degrees Celsius.
Food Engineers Develop a ‘Super Yoghurt’ Using Lupins and Oats
They have crafted a yoghurt with nutritional benefits that engineers say surpass those of traditional plant-based options.
Trump Reelection Won’t Lead to Isolationism: US Ambassador Kennedy
Caroline Kennedy said the United States would continue its leader role in Pacific while affirming Australia’s position as its most trusted ally.
Half of Australians Think Immigration Numbers Are Too High
Net overseas migration has risen by 509,800 people in a year.
