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Air New Zealand Suspends Earnings Guidance, Raises Fares in Response to Soaring Fuel Prices
The airline said the ‘unprecedented volatility’ in global jet fuel markets meant it could not be certain about future profits.
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Dennis Richardson Quits Anti-Semitism Royal Commission, Citing Unclear Role
Former ASIO chief says the royal commission left him ’surplus to requirements’ and was overpaid for the work he was doing.
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Poll Finds One Nation Leading Race for Farrer
The poll from the progressive-leaning Australia Institute found 28.7 percent of respondents would vote One Nation.
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Queensland Police Charge 2 Under New Laws Banning ‘From the River to the Sea’ Chant
A Brisbane man has been charged after allegedly chanting a banned slogan during a protest.
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Who Is the New Nationals Leader and How Will He Confront the One Nation Surge?
“We need more Australian everything. We don’t need to look overseas for our solutions,” Matt Canavan said on his first day as leader of the Nationals.
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Australia Temporarily Shuts 3 Embassies Amid Iran War
Missions in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Tel Aviv shut as missile and drone attacks intensify across the region.
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Victoria Introduces Daily Cap Amid Concerns of Fuel Price Surge
Petrol stations must lock in prices for 24 hours under Victoria’s new anti–price gouging laws.
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Scott Morrison Cleared by Anti-Corruption Commission in Robodebt Probe
Two public servants found to have engaged in serious corrupt conduct but will not face criminal prosecution.
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Alleged Spy Claims He Was Stringing Handlers Along, Prosecutor Says He Was Valuable to the CCP
Alexander Csergo argues he was only assisting two Chinese contacts over fears he could not leave China.
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Value of Australia’s Housing Market Reaches $12 Trillion
The largest price gains were recorded in Western Australia, South Australia and Queensland in the December 2025 quarter.
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Covert Police Probe Uncovers Online Child Exploitation Group, 35 Arrested in Australia
A year-long operation has dismantled an online group that exchanged child abuse material and sought to source children for sexual abuse.
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Chinese Money Laundering Ring Moves $97 Million via Student Bank Accounts: Police
The AFP cautions international students against selling bank accounts or ID to strangers, warning it could lead to criminal charges and visa cancellations.
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Hundreds of Homes Inundated as 7.6 Metre Floods Swamp Bundaberg
Premier David Crisafulli praised the community spirit in an interview with The Epoch Times.
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Nationwide NAPLAN Outage Disrupts Online Testing in Schools
The ACARA has apologised for the incident and confirmed that the test has returned to normal following an investigation.
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Iranian Soccer Player Changes Mind After Being Granted Asylum in Australia
U.S. President Donald Trump personally stepped in to push the Australian government to offer asylum.
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Matt Canavan Secures Nationals Leadership After Littleproud’s Exit
Gippsland MP Darren Chester has been appointed deputy leader, while Senator Bridget McKenzie remains the Nationals’ leader in the Senate.
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Labor Secures Greens Support to Pass $3 Million ‘Super Tax’ Bill Through the Senate
The tax rate for super balances above $3 million will increase, and a new 40 percent tax will be applied to those with over $10 million.
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Inquiry Praises Ardern’s COVID Response, But Says New Zealanders Still ‘Bruised’ and ‘Divided’
‘Our national response may have won international acclaim, but how deeply has the pandemic scarred our society?’ the Commission asked.
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Littleproud Steps Down as Nationals Leader, Says He’s ‘Done’
The Nationals leader revealed that he struggled to cope with pressure following the Liberal-National Coalition’s devastating defeat in the 2025 federal election
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Air New Zealand Suspends Earnings Guidance, Raises Fares in Response to Soaring Fuel Prices
The airline said the ‘unprecedented volatility’ in global jet fuel markets meant it could not be certain about future profits.
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Dennis Richardson Quits Anti-Semitism Royal Commission, Citing Unclear Role
Former ASIO chief says the royal commission left him ’surplus to requirements’ and was overpaid for the work he was doing.
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Poll Finds One Nation Leading Race for Farrer
The poll from the progressive-leaning Australia Institute found 28.7 percent of respondents would vote One Nation.
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Queensland Police Charge 2 Under New Laws Banning ‘From the River to the Sea’ Chant
A Brisbane man has been charged after allegedly chanting a banned slogan during a protest.
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Who Is the New Nationals Leader and How Will He Confront the One Nation Surge?
“We need more Australian everything. We don’t need to look overseas for our solutions,” Matt Canavan said on his first day as leader of the Nationals.
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Australia Temporarily Shuts 3 Embassies Amid Iran War
Missions in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Tel Aviv shut as missile and drone attacks intensify across the region.
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Victoria Introduces Daily Cap Amid Concerns of Fuel Price Surge
Petrol stations must lock in prices for 24 hours under Victoria’s new anti–price gouging laws.
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Scott Morrison Cleared by Anti-Corruption Commission in Robodebt Probe
Two public servants found to have engaged in serious corrupt conduct but will not face criminal prosecution.
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Alleged Spy Claims He Was Stringing Handlers Along, Prosecutor Says He Was Valuable to the CCP
Alexander Csergo argues he was only assisting two Chinese contacts over fears he could not leave China.
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Value of Australia’s Housing Market Reaches $12 Trillion
The largest price gains were recorded in Western Australia, South Australia and Queensland in the December 2025 quarter.
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Covert Police Probe Uncovers Online Child Exploitation Group, 35 Arrested in Australia
A year-long operation has dismantled an online group that exchanged child abuse material and sought to source children for sexual abuse.
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Chinese Money Laundering Ring Moves $97 Million via Student Bank Accounts: Police
The AFP cautions international students against selling bank accounts or ID to strangers, warning it could lead to criminal charges and visa cancellations.
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Hundreds of Homes Inundated as 7.6 Metre Floods Swamp Bundaberg
Premier David Crisafulli praised the community spirit in an interview with The Epoch Times.
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Nationwide NAPLAN Outage Disrupts Online Testing in Schools
The ACARA has apologised for the incident and confirmed that the test has returned to normal following an investigation.
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Iranian Soccer Player Changes Mind After Being Granted Asylum in Australia
U.S. President Donald Trump personally stepped in to push the Australian government to offer asylum.
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Matt Canavan Secures Nationals Leadership After Littleproud’s Exit
Gippsland MP Darren Chester has been appointed deputy leader, while Senator Bridget McKenzie remains the Nationals’ leader in the Senate.
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Labor Secures Greens Support to Pass $3 Million ‘Super Tax’ Bill Through the Senate
The tax rate for super balances above $3 million will increase, and a new 40 percent tax will be applied to those with over $10 million.
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Inquiry Praises Ardern’s COVID Response, But Says New Zealanders Still ‘Bruised’ and ‘Divided’
‘Our national response may have won international acclaim, but how deeply has the pandemic scarred our society?’ the Commission asked.
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Littleproud Steps Down as Nationals Leader, Says He’s ‘Done’
The Nationals leader revealed that he struggled to cope with pressure following the Liberal-National Coalition’s devastating defeat in the 2025 federal election
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