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Albanese Government Scrutinised for Spending $1.6 Million on Climate Delegation
The average cost of the delegation was $38,000 per person.
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Mum Sues Government Over Bestiality, Incest Content in Diversity Class
A South Australian mother claims her young daughter was subjected to teachings on bestiality and incest and shown graphic images of transgender surgery.
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Petrol Vehicles Are 5-20 Times More Likely to Catch Fire than EVs: Peak Body
Meanwhile, a 2025 report by Fire and Rescue NSW stated that EV fire risk accelerated with higher uptake.
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Review Finds ‘Patronage and Nepotism’ in Australian Ministerial Appointments
The government will not be adopting the recommendations of the report.
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US Lowers Tariffs on South Korean Cars to 15 Percent
Shares of Korean car companies rose on the announcement, which followed South Korea’s move to codify into law its investment commitments to the United States.
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Asbestos Now Found in Turbines at Newly Opened $1 Billion Queensland Wind Farm
Air quality testing is being carried out as investigations continue into Australian wind farms using Chinese-made components.
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Oil Prices Inch Higher as US-Venezuela Tensions Grow
OPEC decided to maintain current production levels into 2026 on fears of a global glut.
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What’s the Response to Australia’s National AI Plan?
The government announced in August that AI would become a priority, and the plan is an attempt to keep people safe while still leveraging the technology.
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e-Bike Rider Killed in Sydney Collision With Garbage Truck
E-bike limits may drop from 60km/h to 30km/h under proposed rules, with the premier indicating the change would be made through regulation, not legislation.
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Experts Bring Focus to Forced Organ Harvesting at World Lawmaker Summit
The Chinese regime has been killing prisoners of conscience for their organs, turning China into a top destination for transplant tourism.
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Musk Says H-1B Visas Being ‘Gamed,’ but Defends System
The Tesla boss made his comments in an interview with Indian billionaire Nikhil Kamath, also predicting the end of money and AI making work ‘optional.’
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Day in Photos: Military Parade in Romania, White House Christmas Decorations, and a Newborn Baby Gorilla
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
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Albanese Sets Off on Honeymoon, Marles and Wong to Act as PM
There’s some ministerial movement going on as Australia’s leader jets off on a 5-day post-wedding vacation.
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Ottawa’s Newly Released Defence Plan Crosses a Dangerous Line
The new defence plan looks simple on paper. The risks are anything but.
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Treasury Investigating Alleged Minnesota Fraud That Steered Money to Somali Terrorists
Secretary Scott Bessent announced the investigation after Trump’s claims that Minnesota has been a money laundering hub.
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UK Agrees to Pay More for US Medicines After Trade Negotiations
The deal, negotiated by leveraging tariffs on pharmaceutical imports, is part of Trump’s most favored nation prescription drug pricing initiative.
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Albanese Government Scrutinised for Spending $1.6 Million on Climate Delegation
The average cost of the delegation was $38,000 per person.
|
Mum Sues Government Over Bestiality, Incest Content in Diversity Class
A South Australian mother claims her young daughter was subjected to teachings on bestiality and incest and shown graphic images of transgender surgery.
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Petrol Vehicles Are 5-20 Times More Likely to Catch Fire than EVs: Peak Body
Meanwhile, a 2025 report by Fire and Rescue NSW stated that EV fire risk accelerated with higher uptake.
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Review Finds ‘Patronage and Nepotism’ in Australian Ministerial Appointments
The government will not be adopting the recommendations of the report.
|
US Lowers Tariffs on South Korean Cars to 15 Percent
Shares of Korean car companies rose on the announcement, which followed South Korea’s move to codify into law its investment commitments to the United States.
|
Asbestos Now Found in Turbines at Newly Opened $1 Billion Queensland Wind Farm
Air quality testing is being carried out as investigations continue into Australian wind farms using Chinese-made components.
|
Oil Prices Inch Higher as US-Venezuela Tensions Grow
OPEC decided to maintain current production levels into 2026 on fears of a global glut.
|
What’s the Response to Australia’s National AI Plan?
The government announced in August that AI would become a priority, and the plan is an attempt to keep people safe while still leveraging the technology.
|
e-Bike Rider Killed in Sydney Collision With Garbage Truck
E-bike limits may drop from 60km/h to 30km/h under proposed rules, with the premier indicating the change would be made through regulation, not legislation.
|
Experts Bring Focus to Forced Organ Harvesting at World Lawmaker Summit
The Chinese regime has been killing prisoners of conscience for their organs, turning China into a top destination for transplant tourism.
|
Musk Says H-1B Visas Being ‘Gamed,’ but Defends System
The Tesla boss made his comments in an interview with Indian billionaire Nikhil Kamath, also predicting the end of money and AI making work ‘optional.’
|
Day in Photos: Military Parade in Romania, White House Christmas Decorations, and a Newborn Baby Gorilla
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
|
Albanese Sets Off on Honeymoon, Marles and Wong to Act as PM
There’s some ministerial movement going on as Australia’s leader jets off on a 5-day post-wedding vacation.
|
Ottawa’s Newly Released Defence Plan Crosses a Dangerous Line
The new defence plan looks simple on paper. The risks are anything but.
|
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Treasury Investigating Alleged Minnesota Fraud That Steered Money to Somali Terrorists
Secretary Scott Bessent announced the investigation after Trump’s claims that Minnesota has been a money laundering hub.
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UK Agrees to Pay More for US Medicines After Trade Negotiations
The deal, negotiated by leveraging tariffs on pharmaceutical imports, is part of Trump’s most favored nation prescription drug pricing initiative.
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