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Woolworths Says Strike by Workers Won’t Disrupt Christmas
Around 1,500 distribution centre workers have walked off the job indefinitely, seeking a single agreement covering all the supermarket’s workers in Australia.
Australian Parliament Introduces Bill to Stop Under-16s Using Social Media
‘This is about protecting young people, not punishing or isolating them,’ Australian Communications Minister Michelle Rowland said.
Democracy, NDIS, and Family: Bill Shorten’s Parting Words to Parliament
Anthony Albanese lauded Shorten’s work rebuilding Labor post-2019, while Peter Dutton called him the great prime minister Australia never had.
New Zealand Health Ministry Says No Quality Evidence Backing Puberty Blocker Use
The Health Ministry said current research around puberty blocker drugs was of “poor quality” and it will hold a public consultation on its continued use.
Opposition Accuses Labor of ‘Raiding the Nation’s Nest Egg’ in Future Fund Shift
The Labor government has directed the Future Fund to consider investments in housing, infrastructure, and green energy.
‘Every Parent’s Worst Fear’: PM Albanese Mourns Death of Australian Teen in Laos
Melbourne teen Bianca Jones dies from suspected methanol poisoning.
Analysts Weigh Up Shifting Australia’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Towards Renewables, Housing
Labor Treasurer Jim Chalmer has directed the Future Fund to consider investing in green energy, infrastructure, and housing.
Australia and China Become Top Donors in the Pacific Region
The shift underscores intensifying geopolitical competition in the region.
Nazi Salute Conviction Overturned: Symbol of Croatian Pride, Not Nazi Ideology
The 3 men who performed the salute, all of Croatian descent, did not know each other and were seated in different areas of the stadium.
Pumped Hydro More Compatible with Renewables than Nuclear: Energy Director
Chris Baker said pumped hydro could generate a base load like nuclear, while being cheaper to build and a better complement to renewables.
Social Media Giants Need to Keep Under 16s Off Their Platform or Risk $50 Million Fines
‘The penalty amounts are intentionally large, which reflects the significance of the harms the Bill is intended to safeguard against,’ the government says.
Australia’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Instructed to Target Housing, Climate Change
The Future Fund is now worth $230 billion and was created to ease the government’s reliance on taxpayers.
11 Cars Damaged in Anti-Jewish Vandalism Spree
The Australian Jewish Association has criticised the Labor government’s position on the Middle East.
Australia, India Launch Renewable Energy Partnership
Both nations pledged to strengthen ties across a range of fields including defence, immigration, climate change, and in business.
Australian Government Defends Decision to Opt out of Global Civilian Nuclear Energy Pact
Peter Dutton demands clarity on the federal government’s decision to abstain from joining a global nuclear energy commitment.
4 Things to Know About the Criminal Case Against Alan Jones
A Sydney-based criminal lawyer explains the challenges of historic criminal cases.
‘Give Retirees Peace of Mind’: Reforms Unveiled Aimed at Improving Super Performance
The treasurer is moving the changes as more Australians prepare to retire and draw from their super accounts.
Junior Doctors Training to Be GPs Increases by 20 Percent
The Royal Australian College of GPs revealed that 1,504 junior doctors have taken up places in its training program, an increase of 19.8 percent.
