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Biden Leaves Mixed Legacy in Africa, Say Analysts and Former US Officials
It will be challenging for the new Trump administration to counter China and Russia’s influence on Africa, which has grown in the past 4 years, experts say.
New Virtual Health Service Aims to Divert Up to 85,000 People From Hospitals Annually
‘Virtual care has made tremendous progress, accelerated in part by the pandemic,’ the health minister said.
Thousands March Against Suspension of Union Benefits, Access to Worksites
The Best Practice Industry Conditions (BPIC) is a major focus of the march, which the LNP government has suspended amid concerns it is a drag on efficiency.
NZ’s Central Bank Gives Mortgage Payers an Early Christmas Present With Interest Rate Cut
The official cash rate has been cut by 50 points, providing homeowners with some relief, and retailers with some hope.
Raft of Rental Reforms Set to Be Introduce to Victorian Parliament
The Victorian government will seek to tackle dodgy rental properties and excessive rent hikes as new legislation is announced.
Study Offers New Hope for Treating ‘Invisible’ Tumours
New research from Hudson Institute of Medical Research uncovers clues to treating ‘invisible’ cancer.
NSW Residents Urged Not to Use Washing Machines Amid Blackout Fears
‘The climate’s changing, and we are obviously in a transition when it comes to energy,’ the premier said.
Australia’s Inflation Rate Continues Steady Decline at 2.1 Percent
ABS data says this is the lowest annual inflation since July 2021.
Day in Photos: Cease-Fire Announcement, Gas Prices Hit 3-Year Low, and Ongoing Border Construction
A look into the world through the lens of photography.
Australian Senate Votes to Embed Global Minimum Tax Standard Into Law
Government passed a 15 percent global and domestic minimum tax for multinational corporations, effective from Jan. 1, 2024.
Senate Inquiry Backs Under-16s Social Media Ban Without Digital ID
The lower house has passed the Bill, meaning it will now go to the Senate for a vote.
Australia on Track to Cut Emissions by Nearly 43 Percent: Climate Change Minister
Chris Bowen will table the latest emissions scorecard by his department before Parliament on Nov. 28.
Australia Passes Law to Cut Over $3 Billion in Student Debt
The government takes action to retroactively fix last year’s soaring student loan indexation rate.
