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Cyber Criminals May Interefere in Australia’s Election, Watchdog Warns
The Election Integrity Assurance Taskforce is urging caution, warning that ’more misinformation and disinformation' is likely during the federal election.
‘Heartbreaking’: Anti-Jewish Protestors Set Childcare Centre on Fire
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and NSW Premier Chris Minns attended the scene, while the opposition also strongly condemned the attack
NZ’s Big Gay Out Bans Politicians From Its Stage
‘This year our stage is just for talent,’ organisers have advised, after Prime Minister Christopher Luxon was confronted by protesters last year.
RSL Gives Back Just 1.5 Percent of Gambling Revenue to Veterans, Study Finds
A 10-year study shows Returned Services clubs took $2.1 billion in gambling revenue, but veterans’ support received only 1.5 percent.
Queensland Pauses Wind Farm Development as MP Raises Koala Safety Concerns
Several Queensland wind farms will be put on hold, as the government calls in a project in the Rockhampton region.
Australian Billionaires Back Trump With Full-Page Ads Amid Inauguration Buzz
Packaging magnate Anthony Pratt and Australia’s wealthiest person Gina Rinehart will both attend the inauguration.
Israeli Minister Accuses Australia’s Labor of ‘Ineffectual Response’ Against Antisemitism
The firm words come as relations between Australian and Israeli leadership become strained.
NSW Refers Psychiatrist Dispute to 3rd Party, Premier Warns 25 Percent Pay Increase ‘Unaffordable’
NSW Health Secretary Susan Pearce has asked administrative staff to temporarily pause the processing of psychiatrists’ resignations.
Minimum Jail Terms for Terrorism, Nazi Salutes and Banned Symbols, Dutton Pledges
Amidst another spate of anti-Semitic vandalism, the opposition leader has promised a Coalition government will institute minimum sentences for such crimes.
Asian Regimes Have Imprisoned the Most Journalists
111 reporters are behind bars in a handful of Asian countries, accounting for 30 percent of those imprisoned, says the Committee to Protect Journalists.
Former ABC Host Stands Firm on Call for Non-Indigenous Australians to Pay Reparations
Former ABC News Breakfast presenter Tony Armstrong made the comments on social media in support of a donation drive for Indigenous Australians.
Pro-Palestine Groups Vow to Continue Weekly Protests Despite Ceasefire Deal
Activists say the deal does not address the core issues facing Palestinians.
100 Evacuated From Hotel Fire, Lithium Battery Suspected as Cause
Two children staying at the hotel narrowly escaped harm in a fire that forced the evacuation of 100 guests at Warwick Farm, in Sydney’s south-west.
Victoria to Cap Fuel Price Hikes in Cost-of-Living Overhaul
Under the plan, more than 1,500 fuel retailers across the state will be required to provide real-time pricing data.
Opposition Pledges $20,000 Meal, Entertainment Tax Break for Business
The tax break will be available for businesses turning over $10 million.
Premier Plans to Harden Hate Speech Laws in NSW Amid Anti-Semitic Attacks
The news comes amid a string of anti-Semitic attacks targeting the Jewish community.
Why Building a 20-Minute Walkable City Is Harder Than You Think
Walkable cities are good for health, living costs, and potentially the environment, but retrofitting cities to become more walkable is costly.
