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Taiwan Should Deepen Trade With Democracies, Not China, Taiwanese President Says
President Lai Ching-te says his administration will continue to deepen Taiwan–U.S. economic and trade relations and diversify the island’s technology presence.
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Dozen Palestinians Reenter Gaza via Rafah Crossing, Say Egyptian Media
Limited pedestrian movement resumes under Gaza cease-fire framework, with Cairo activating a nationwide emergency health plan.
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Police Believe Destruction of 103-Year-Old Monument ‘Unintentional’
Tasmania Police have released photos of the individuals they believe can assist with investigations.
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Trump, Colombia’s Petro to Meet for White House Talks After Months of Sharp Tension
Venezuela is also likely to feature in the discussions, after U.S. forces captured former leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, in January.
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USDA to Release Sterile Flies in Texas to Counter Screwworm Pest
The northernmost active NWS case in Mexico has been detected roughly 200 miles from the U.S.–Mexico border.
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Question Time Hones in on Inflation as Reserve Bank Lifts Rates
The shadow treasurer pushed the treasurer on ’the 13th interest rate rise under Labor.’
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Source of Global Milk Formula Recall Traced to Chinese Biotech Company
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has announced a nationwide recall of 2 batches of Alula infant formula products.
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Sydney Protest Restrictions Extended Ahead of Israeli President’s Visit
Pro-Palestine groups have vowed nationwide protests in response.
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New One Nation South Australia Leader Pledges to Be ‘Strongest Voice of Opposition’
‘Whether we have one seat, we have five seats, or 22 seats, we will be the strongest voice of opposition this government has ever faced,’ said Cory Bernardi.
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Labor Cuts Question Time for Opposition Following Split
Government cited ‘chaos’ on non-government benches as parliamentary procedure was reshaped to reflect the redrawn parliament.
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Reserve Bank of Australia Lifts Interest Rates Again After Cutting Them
In a unanimous decision on Feb. 3, the RBA board hiked interest rates by 25 basis points, six months after the last rate cut in August 2025.
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230 Million Year Old Footprint Rewrites Dinosaur History in Australia
The fossilised footprint was discovered by a Brisbane teenager in 1958 and is believed to have been made by a sauropodomorph.
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NSW Nurse Loses Registration After Striking Child With Wooden Spoon
A NSW tribunal ruled that the cancellation of the woman’s registration is appropriate and that she may not apply for a review for at least a year.
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Taiwan Should Deepen Trade With Democracies, Not China, Taiwanese President Says
President Lai Ching-te says his administration will continue to deepen Taiwan–U.S. economic and trade relations and diversify the island’s technology presence.
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Dozen Palestinians Reenter Gaza via Rafah Crossing, Say Egyptian Media
Limited pedestrian movement resumes under Gaza cease-fire framework, with Cairo activating a nationwide emergency health plan.
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Police Believe Destruction of 103-Year-Old Monument ‘Unintentional’
Tasmania Police have released photos of the individuals they believe can assist with investigations.
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Trump, Colombia’s Petro to Meet for White House Talks After Months of Sharp Tension
Venezuela is also likely to feature in the discussions, after U.S. forces captured former leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, in January.
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USDA to Release Sterile Flies in Texas to Counter Screwworm Pest
The northernmost active NWS case in Mexico has been detected roughly 200 miles from the U.S.–Mexico border.
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Question Time Hones in on Inflation as Reserve Bank Lifts Rates
The shadow treasurer pushed the treasurer on ’the 13th interest rate rise under Labor.’
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Source of Global Milk Formula Recall Traced to Chinese Biotech Company
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has announced a nationwide recall of 2 batches of Alula infant formula products.
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Sydney Protest Restrictions Extended Ahead of Israeli President’s Visit
Pro-Palestine groups have vowed nationwide protests in response.
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New One Nation South Australia Leader Pledges to Be ‘Strongest Voice of Opposition’
‘Whether we have one seat, we have five seats, or 22 seats, we will be the strongest voice of opposition this government has ever faced,’ said Cory Bernardi.
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Labor Cuts Question Time for Opposition Following Split
Government cited ‘chaos’ on non-government benches as parliamentary procedure was reshaped to reflect the redrawn parliament.
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Reserve Bank of Australia Lifts Interest Rates Again After Cutting Them
In a unanimous decision on Feb. 3, the RBA board hiked interest rates by 25 basis points, six months after the last rate cut in August 2025.
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230 Million Year Old Footprint Rewrites Dinosaur History in Australia
The fossilised footprint was discovered by a Brisbane teenager in 1958 and is believed to have been made by a sauropodomorph.
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NSW Nurse Loses Registration After Striking Child With Wooden Spoon
A NSW tribunal ruled that the cancellation of the woman’s registration is appropriate and that she may not apply for a review for at least a year.
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