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Defence Secrecy Could Lead to CCP-Style Corruption: Analysts
Experts have raised concerns about the Defence Department’s lack of transparency in its reporting.
Charges Laid After Teenager Tried to Enter Plane With Firearm
The teenager, from Ballarat, reportedly entered the airport premises by crawling through a hole in the security fence.
Government Steps In: Victoria Reviews Multicultural Policies as Hate Crimes Rise
The move follows a series of disturbing incidents—including an attack on a synagogue, multiple arrests for Nazi salutes, and assaults on women wearing hijabs.
Air New Zealand CEO Announces Resignation
A global search will now begin for his replacement.
3 CCP Warships Northwest of Perth as Flotilla Continues Australia Circumnavigation
The warships have circumnavigated Australia for the past three weeks.
New Zealand’s UK Envoy Sacked Over Jibe at Trump During Event
New Zealand’s High Commissioner to the UK Phil Goff has effectively been sacked over a question he asked at a meeting relating to Donald Trump.
Victoria’s Indigenous Suicide Rate 3 Times Higher, Over Half Under 35
As per the latest report, the impact is most pronounced in younger generations, where suicides are disproportionately high.
Did India’s Dubai-Only Schedule Give It an Advantage Over Other Teams?
While other teams battled travel, jet lag, and fatigue, India played all their matches in one venue in Dubai.
Gangs Are Running New Zealand’s Prisons, New Report Says
The situation is so bad that gang members should be segregated from the rest of the prison population to allow staff to regain control, the report recommends.
Australia’s Military R&D Spending Trails UK, Japan: Researcher
Australia currently commits 2.73 percent of defence budget to R&D, compared to 5.8 percent in Japan, 3.9 percent in the UK, and 17 percent in the US.
Telstra Fined $626,000 for Sending Over 10 Million Unsolicited Texts
In the past 18 months, Australian businesses have collectively paid over $16 million in penalties for spam-related breaches.
When Did We Start to Fear Vibrant Colours?
When did everything start looking like a dentist’s waiting room?
LIVE UPDATES: 40,000 Homes Lose Power Around Queensland
For the first time in 50 years, a cyclone is headed toward the densely populated region of SEQ and northern NSW—home to 4.5 million residents.
Albanese Concedes National Emergency Alerts System Not Ready for Cyclone Alfred
Announced in May 2023, the NMS aims to improve emergency communication with real-time mobile alerts. It was expected to be operational by the end of 2024.
Cyclone Alfred Damage Could Reach $2 Billion If It Makes Landfall: Credit Agency
Over 4.5 million people are in the path of the category 2 cyclone, the first tropical storm system to hit the region in 50 years.
Air China Wrongfully Dismissed Staffer Who Would Not Join Smuggling Ring
The airline was ordered to pay nearly $50,000 in compensation.
Baiting Predators for Conservation? New Research Weighs the Impact
The most comprehensive analysis of baiting efficacy conducted to date has published its results, containing insights into baiting efficacy and best practice.
Dave Emerson Appointed as New Virgin Australia CEO
Emerson will be succeeding Jayne Hrdlicka, who announced her decision to step down in February 2024.
Australian Christian Lobby Says Taxpayers Should No Longer Fund the Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras
The move comes after images of a mock crucifixion circulated online.
eSafety Ordered to Review Complaint About Post Criticising Primary School ‘Queer Club’
Hundreds of alerts about content from the eSafety Commission could face further scrutiny in future.
