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Prime Minister Albanese Pressed About Conflicting Timelines of Chinese Warship Drill
The flotilla of ships is now passing by Tasmania down the southernmost part of Australia.
Hundreds of Schoolboys Protest After Muslim Leader Removed for Publicly Backing Nurses
An Islamic leader who defended two Sydney nurses who boasted about killing Israelis was temporarily sent to work from home.
Public Broadcaster Has Spent $1.1 Million Fighting Unfair Dismissal Claim With Former Journalist
ABC acting managing director maintained the position that the ABC did not terminate a casual employee’s contract unlawfully.
Australian Federal Police Drops COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate
The AFP has dropped a requirement for employees to have received the COVID-19 vaccine, prompting calls for the ADF to follow suit.
Australia’s Inflation Steady, but Core Measure Clouds Rate Cut Hopes
A key measure of core inflation, the trimmed mean, edged up to 2.8 percent, exceeding forecasts of 2.6 percent.
3 CCP Warships Now Sailing Past Tasmania
CCP war ships have re-entered Australia’s exclusive economic zone, amid claims Beijing is ‘practising and rehearsing.’
‘Mind-Blowingly Stupid’: Australia’s Spy Chief on Alleged News Corp Sting to Provoke Anti-Semitic Incident
Burgess also downplayed its significance, stating it wasn’t a priority.
Australian Treasurer in Washington Pushing for Exemption as US Tariff Decision Nears
The proposed 25 percent duties, announced by President Donald Trump on Feb. 10, could affect approximately $900 million worth of Australian goods.
Key Figures in New Zealand COVID-19 Inquiry Resign
The executive director and 2 lawyers assisting New Zealand’s inquiry into the handling of the pandemic have left, as the minister says deadlines may be missed.
Committee Probes Custom Furniture Spending for Parliamentary Staff, Including $20,000 Unused Desk
The Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) has been heavily scrutinised for its procurement decisions.
Sydney Nurse Charged Over Threats to Kill Israeli Patients, Police Confirm
Sarah Abu Lebdeh, 26, has been charged with a number of Commonwealth offences for comments including threats to kill Israeli patients.
Breast Cancer Diagnosis Surges in Australia, NZ but Death Rate Declines
The research showed mortality rate was dropping by 2.1 percent a year in Australia and New Zealand,
NT Leader Skips Indigenous ‘Acknowledgement of Country’, Says Public Not Interested in Overdoing Rituals
Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro says voters have been indoctrinated and shamed into performing the Acknowledgement regularly.
Academic Detained for 800 Days Condemns Senator’s Claims Iran Is an ‘Incredible Place’ for Women
Western Australian Senator Fatima Payman has accused the West of propaganda, saying Iran is an incredible and democratic place.
Chinese Brands Fuel 350 Percent Growth in Available EV Models in Australia
Climate Change Department representative said there were 160 EV models available in Australia at the end of 2024, up from 45 in 2022.
Opposition’s ‘Free Lunch’ Policy for Small Business Not Enough for Growth: Economists
The federal opposition plans to offer small business owners tax breaks when they entertain clients or workers.
American Billionaire Peter Thiel Quits New Zealand After Being Handed Citizenship
A key backer of President Donald Trump seems to have decided he no longer needs his New Zealand property or company.
Labor Plans to Ensure Access to Voice and Text Messaging Across Australia
The plan will extend mobile service across up to 5 million square kilometres, including over 37,000 kilometres of regional roads.
Vandals Deface 270-Year-Old Cottage, Attempt to Behead Statue of Captain Cook
The Victorian premier and Melbourne mayor have condemned the incident.
Victorian Premier to Take Away Council Planning Powers If They Fail to Hit Housing Target
Victoria needs 2.24 million homes by 2051, according to the state government.
