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EU Leaders Meet to Discuss Ukraine Peace Plan
European leaders are meeting in person and via video link on the sidelines of a EU-African Union summit in Luanda, Angola.
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One Nation’s Hanson Suspended From Senate After Wearing Burqa in Chamber
Senate President Sue Lines suspended proceedings for 90 minutes after Hanson refused to remove the burqa.
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Israeli Army Chief Removes Senior Commanders Over Oct. 7 Failures
Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir said that inquiries confirmed the IDF failed to protect civilians on Oct. 7, 2023.
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Damping Demand for Holiday Rentals Not the Silver Bullet for the Housing Crisis, Research Finds
An attempt by one Australian council to cap the length of time homes can be used as tourist accommodation has actually led to fewer long-term rentals.
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Hacking Concerns: MPs Ordered to Shut Devices During Visit by Top CCP Official
An internal email urged MPs to shut down devices, disable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and keep laptops offline while the delegation moved through Parliament House.
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Slovenians Reject Law That Legalizes Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Patients
The recent referendum was triggered after opponents collected more than 40,000 signatures from people, calling for another vote.
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CCP No. 3’s Australia Visit Comes Amid Ongoing Scrutiny of Organ Harvesting Activities
Amid calls for US sanctions against Zhao Leji, a human rights lawyer says Australia also risks undermining its global reputation.
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$16 Billion Student Debt Reduced for 3 Million Australians, Fiscal Concerns Remain
The ATO will process $16 billion in cuts over the next two weeks.
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Minister Orders Culture Reset at BOM After Website Blowout Soars to $96 Million
The Australian Bureau of Meteorology’s controversial website upgrade, initially costed at $4 million is now estimated at $96 million.
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Workplace Laws Too Confusing for Well-Meaning Employers: Costello
The former long-serving treasurer says most industrial awards are too complex, and the Productivity Commission is focused on anything but productivity.
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1,000 Spies for Every 10 From the West: Ex-Military Officer Lifts the Lid on CCP Spy Tactics
Paul Johnstone says tools like LinkedIn and even random USB sticks are being deployed by CCP spies to infiltrate the West.
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US Takeover of Australian Pharmaceutical Company Blocked by Treasurer
The proposal would be contrary to Australia’s national interest, Chalmers was advised.
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Israel Says It Killed Hezbollah Military Leader During Strike in Beirut
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Hezbollah Chief of General Staff Haytham Ali Tabatabai of being a mass murderer.
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EU Leaders Meet to Discuss Ukraine Peace Plan
European leaders are meeting in person and via video link on the sidelines of a EU-African Union summit in Luanda, Angola.
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One Nation’s Hanson Suspended From Senate After Wearing Burqa in Chamber
Senate President Sue Lines suspended proceedings for 90 minutes after Hanson refused to remove the burqa.
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Israeli Army Chief Removes Senior Commanders Over Oct. 7 Failures
Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir said that inquiries confirmed the IDF failed to protect civilians on Oct. 7, 2023.
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Damping Demand for Holiday Rentals Not the Silver Bullet for the Housing Crisis, Research Finds
An attempt by one Australian council to cap the length of time homes can be used as tourist accommodation has actually led to fewer long-term rentals.
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Hacking Concerns: MPs Ordered to Shut Devices During Visit by Top CCP Official
An internal email urged MPs to shut down devices, disable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and keep laptops offline while the delegation moved through Parliament House.
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Slovenians Reject Law That Legalizes Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Patients
The recent referendum was triggered after opponents collected more than 40,000 signatures from people, calling for another vote.
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CCP No. 3’s Australia Visit Comes Amid Ongoing Scrutiny of Organ Harvesting Activities
Amid calls for US sanctions against Zhao Leji, a human rights lawyer says Australia also risks undermining its global reputation.
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$16 Billion Student Debt Reduced for 3 Million Australians, Fiscal Concerns Remain
The ATO will process $16 billion in cuts over the next two weeks.
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Minister Orders Culture Reset at BOM After Website Blowout Soars to $96 Million
The Australian Bureau of Meteorology’s controversial website upgrade, initially costed at $4 million is now estimated at $96 million.
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Workplace Laws Too Confusing for Well-Meaning Employers: Costello
The former long-serving treasurer says most industrial awards are too complex, and the Productivity Commission is focused on anything but productivity.
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1,000 Spies for Every 10 From the West: Ex-Military Officer Lifts the Lid on CCP Spy Tactics
Paul Johnstone says tools like LinkedIn and even random USB sticks are being deployed by CCP spies to infiltrate the West.
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US Takeover of Australian Pharmaceutical Company Blocked by Treasurer
The proposal would be contrary to Australia’s national interest, Chalmers was advised.
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Israel Says It Killed Hezbollah Military Leader During Strike in Beirut
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Hezbollah Chief of General Staff Haytham Ali Tabatabai of being a mass murderer.
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