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Sceptics Question Record of Next Australian Ambassador to the US
The appointment of the head of the Department of Defence, Greg Moriarty, as Australia’s ambassador to the United States is not without contention.
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Police Investigate as Vandals Break 103-Year-Old Anzac Monument in Half
In recent weeks there has been an uptick in the heavy vandalism of Australian historical and colonial monuments.
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Court Clears 100 Megawatt Solar Farm Near Canberra Amid Local Opposition
Residents complained the solar farm would have an adverse impact on the ’scenic quality, landscape character, and visual amenity' of the small town.
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iTunes Appears to Reverse Ban on Chart Topping Song Linked to One Nation Film
Holly Valance’s track is a reworking of her early 2000s piece, ‘Kiss Kiss.’
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Hastie Rules Himself Out of Liberal Leadership Contest
The Western Australian MP said he did not have enough support to become opposition leader.
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Aussies Can Now Apply for Faster US Airport Processing
‘Global Entry is now accepting applications from all eligible Australian citizens,’ said the U.S. Embassy in Australia.
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New Zealand Declines Trump’s Board of Peace Invitation
While seeing a role for the Board in Gaza, New Zealand says there’s not enough clarity around how it would operate in relation to the United Nations.
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Federal Government to Provide Extra $25 Billion to Fund Public Hospitals
The new overall deal provides $219.6 billion over five years.
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Australian Minister Says Officials Closely Monitoring Indian Nipah Virus Outbreak
‘We’re engaging with other authorities internationally, including the World Health Organisation (WHO),’ said Health Minister Mark Butler.
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‘Bluey’ Tops US Streaming Charts for 2nd Year Running
The Australian series beat Grey’s Anatomy and Stranger Things to stay number one.
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Opposition Unveils New All-Liberal Shadow Cabinet After Coalition Split
Ley has reapportioned responsibilities among existing spokespeople, with new appointments delayed until Parliament sits in February
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Lawyer for Mysterious Chinese Heiress Rejects ‘Body Double’ Claims
The lawyer also rejected speculation that Yang’s wealth could exempt her from legal consequences.
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Questions Raised After MPs Mark India Republic Day on Australia Day
Both national holidays coincide on Jan. 26.
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Queensland Pulls Support for Major Wind Farm Project
State-owned generator CleanCo said the project no longer aligned with its current strategic activities, commercial portfolio and investment priorities.
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Anti-Jewish Graffiti Discovered Near Site of Bondi Beach Massacre
A Jewish community leader says the incident is proof that anti-Semitism efforts are not working.
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Teenage Boy’s Body Found in Blue Mountains Creek
A teenager has been found dead in a mountain creek after he became separated from his friend on a camping trip in the region.
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Residents in Regional Town Forced to Use Gas Bottles as Network Faces Decommissioning
‘Albany is a city of nearly 40,000 people. It’s embarrassing that we are looking at making everyone use gas bottles,’ said a local resident.
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Senator Says Resolution Needed as Leadership Questions Embroil Both Liberal and Nationals
‘I think we just need to bring a resolution to this so we can get on with the job,’ said senior Liberal Senator Jonathon Duniam.
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Gold Surges to New High as US Dollar Fades
Market analysts said the surge was unlikely to be associated with a gold bubble.
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Sceptics Question Record of Next Australian Ambassador to the US
The appointment of the head of the Department of Defence, Greg Moriarty, as Australia’s ambassador to the United States is not without contention.
|
Police Investigate as Vandals Break 103-Year-Old Anzac Monument in Half
In recent weeks there has been an uptick in the heavy vandalism of Australian historical and colonial monuments.
|
Court Clears 100 Megawatt Solar Farm Near Canberra Amid Local Opposition
Residents complained the solar farm would have an adverse impact on the ’scenic quality, landscape character, and visual amenity' of the small town.
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iTunes Appears to Reverse Ban on Chart Topping Song Linked to One Nation Film
Holly Valance’s track is a reworking of her early 2000s piece, ‘Kiss Kiss.’
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Hastie Rules Himself Out of Liberal Leadership Contest
The Western Australian MP said he did not have enough support to become opposition leader.
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Aussies Can Now Apply for Faster US Airport Processing
‘Global Entry is now accepting applications from all eligible Australian citizens,’ said the U.S. Embassy in Australia.
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New Zealand Declines Trump’s Board of Peace Invitation
While seeing a role for the Board in Gaza, New Zealand says there’s not enough clarity around how it would operate in relation to the United Nations.
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Federal Government to Provide Extra $25 Billion to Fund Public Hospitals
The new overall deal provides $219.6 billion over five years.
|
Australian Minister Says Officials Closely Monitoring Indian Nipah Virus Outbreak
‘We’re engaging with other authorities internationally, including the World Health Organisation (WHO),’ said Health Minister Mark Butler.
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‘Bluey’ Tops US Streaming Charts for 2nd Year Running
The Australian series beat Grey’s Anatomy and Stranger Things to stay number one.
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Opposition Unveils New All-Liberal Shadow Cabinet After Coalition Split
Ley has reapportioned responsibilities among existing spokespeople, with new appointments delayed until Parliament sits in February
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Lawyer for Mysterious Chinese Heiress Rejects ‘Body Double’ Claims
The lawyer also rejected speculation that Yang’s wealth could exempt her from legal consequences.
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Questions Raised After MPs Mark India Republic Day on Australia Day
Both national holidays coincide on Jan. 26.
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Queensland Pulls Support for Major Wind Farm Project
State-owned generator CleanCo said the project no longer aligned with its current strategic activities, commercial portfolio and investment priorities.
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Anti-Jewish Graffiti Discovered Near Site of Bondi Beach Massacre
A Jewish community leader says the incident is proof that anti-Semitism efforts are not working.
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Teenage Boy’s Body Found in Blue Mountains Creek
A teenager has been found dead in a mountain creek after he became separated from his friend on a camping trip in the region.
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Residents in Regional Town Forced to Use Gas Bottles as Network Faces Decommissioning
‘Albany is a city of nearly 40,000 people. It’s embarrassing that we are looking at making everyone use gas bottles,’ said a local resident.
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Senator Says Resolution Needed as Leadership Questions Embroil Both Liberal and Nationals
‘I think we just need to bring a resolution to this so we can get on with the job,’ said senior Liberal Senator Jonathon Duniam.
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Gold Surges to New High as US Dollar Fades
Market analysts said the surge was unlikely to be associated with a gold bubble.
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