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Influenza Hospitalisations Set to Overtake COVID-19 in Queensland
Influenza has claimed 84 lives in Queensland this year, with 12 deaths reported in those aged 18-64.
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Bad Policy, or Bad Luck? Relocation of 13 Koalas Ends in Disaster
While koalas are sold as a great Aussie drawcard, the species appears to be in strife across the states.
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Defective Chargers Posing Risk to 34,000 Consumers
Dangerous wireless power banks are being recalled in increasing numbers, but at least 34,000 remain in use, the ACCC warns.
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Trade Tops Agenda as Albanese Meets Xi: Darwin Port, US Not Mentioned
‘My government’s approach to our relationship with China is patient, is calibrated, and is deliberate,’ said Anthony Albanese.
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Court Finds Government Does Not Have Climate Duty of Care
The judge said emissions policy should be decided by parliament, not the courts.
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UK Tourist Faces Court Over Fatal Perth E-Scooter Crash
Kemp allegedly struck 51-year-old Phan while riding an e-scooter in Perth on May 31.
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Reserve Bank Wants to End Card Surcharges, Consumers Predicted to Save $1 Billion
Ironically, small business representatives are wary of reform, warning costs will simply become hidden.
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25 COVID-19 Deaths Reported in Aged Care Over a Week
Latest data shows 1,597 active COVID-19 cases in aged care, with 1,159 residents and 438 staff infected across 241 facilities nationwide.
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Additional 800 Children Advised to Get Tested After More Centres Tied to Alleged Sex Offender
Victoria Police’s Sexual Crimes Squad said the total number of childcare centres linked to Brown now stands at 23.
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As Debt Hits $167 Billion, MP Says Victoria Can’t Afford Indigenous ‘Voice’ Plan
‘All this stuff that’s being talked about is going to cost huge amounts of money’, said Libertarian MP David Limbrick.
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Special Envoy to Deliver Islamophobia Report to Prime Minister Soon
Islamophobic incidents in Australia more than doubled in two years, with Muslim women making up 75 percent of reported abuse and physical attacks.
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‘Every 10 Days a Farmer Dies by Suicide’: Winner of The Voice Joins Call for Urgent Help
In the bustling heart of Brisbane, a special event was held with a clear purpose: to remind people where their meals come from.
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Vulnerable Customers Overcharged $2.3 Million by State Power Utility, Even After Closing Accounts
Nearly 3,000 Centrelink customers were overcharged for electricity over a 15-year period.
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Chalmers Sets Productivity Roundtable Agenda, Optimistic About ‘Constructive Ideas’
Chalmers says day one will focus on productivity, day two on sustainability, with RBA chief Bullock opening the final day to frame key discussions.
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Health Body Investigated Racial Slur Written on Hospital Whiteboard
Staff were required to complete a course on Indigenous perspectives on health.
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Masked Man Claims Responsibility for Anti-Semitic Vandalism Spree, Issues New ‘Warning’
An anonymous man has appeared in a video claiming more attacks could be imminent as police urge anyone with details to come forward.
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Australian PM Pushes China to Help Decarbonise Steel Production, Deal with Overcapacity
‘As both countries cooperate to advance decarbonisation, we also need to work together to address global excess steel capacity,’ Albanese said on July 14.
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Ambassador Urges Canberra to Adopt Broader Definition of Anti-Semitism
Maimon says adopting IHRA definition is vital to expose harmful stereotypes, double standards and rising new forms of anti-Semitic prejudice.
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Minister Says Australia Will Not Commit Troops to Conflict Ahead of Time
‘We don’t discuss hypotheticals,’ Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy said.
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Treasurer Rules Out Further Super Tax Changes Amid Treasury Document Leak
Leaked Treasury brief warned Labor’s housing target may fall short, but Chalmers says the release was an error and insists he’s “pretty relaxed” about it.
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Influenza Hospitalisations Set to Overtake COVID-19 in Queensland
Influenza has claimed 84 lives in Queensland this year, with 12 deaths reported in those aged 18-64.
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Bad Policy, or Bad Luck? Relocation of 13 Koalas Ends in Disaster
While koalas are sold as a great Aussie drawcard, the species appears to be in strife across the states.
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Defective Chargers Posing Risk to 34,000 Consumers
Dangerous wireless power banks are being recalled in increasing numbers, but at least 34,000 remain in use, the ACCC warns.
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Trade Tops Agenda as Albanese Meets Xi: Darwin Port, US Not Mentioned
‘My government’s approach to our relationship with China is patient, is calibrated, and is deliberate,’ said Anthony Albanese.
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Court Finds Government Does Not Have Climate Duty of Care
The judge said emissions policy should be decided by parliament, not the courts.
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UK Tourist Faces Court Over Fatal Perth E-Scooter Crash
Kemp allegedly struck 51-year-old Phan while riding an e-scooter in Perth on May 31.
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Reserve Bank Wants to End Card Surcharges, Consumers Predicted to Save $1 Billion
Ironically, small business representatives are wary of reform, warning costs will simply become hidden.
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25 COVID-19 Deaths Reported in Aged Care Over a Week
Latest data shows 1,597 active COVID-19 cases in aged care, with 1,159 residents and 438 staff infected across 241 facilities nationwide.
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Additional 800 Children Advised to Get Tested After More Centres Tied to Alleged Sex Offender
Victoria Police’s Sexual Crimes Squad said the total number of childcare centres linked to Brown now stands at 23.
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As Debt Hits $167 Billion, MP Says Victoria Can’t Afford Indigenous ‘Voice’ Plan
‘All this stuff that’s being talked about is going to cost huge amounts of money’, said Libertarian MP David Limbrick.
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Special Envoy to Deliver Islamophobia Report to Prime Minister Soon
Islamophobic incidents in Australia more than doubled in two years, with Muslim women making up 75 percent of reported abuse and physical attacks.
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‘Every 10 Days a Farmer Dies by Suicide’: Winner of The Voice Joins Call for Urgent Help
In the bustling heart of Brisbane, a special event was held with a clear purpose: to remind people where their meals come from.
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Vulnerable Customers Overcharged $2.3 Million by State Power Utility, Even After Closing Accounts
Nearly 3,000 Centrelink customers were overcharged for electricity over a 15-year period.
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Chalmers Sets Productivity Roundtable Agenda, Optimistic About ‘Constructive Ideas’
Chalmers says day one will focus on productivity, day two on sustainability, with RBA chief Bullock opening the final day to frame key discussions.
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Health Body Investigated Racial Slur Written on Hospital Whiteboard
Staff were required to complete a course on Indigenous perspectives on health.
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Masked Man Claims Responsibility for Anti-Semitic Vandalism Spree, Issues New ‘Warning’
An anonymous man has appeared in a video claiming more attacks could be imminent as police urge anyone with details to come forward.
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Australian PM Pushes China to Help Decarbonise Steel Production, Deal with Overcapacity
‘As both countries cooperate to advance decarbonisation, we also need to work together to address global excess steel capacity,’ Albanese said on July 14.
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Ambassador Urges Canberra to Adopt Broader Definition of Anti-Semitism
Maimon says adopting IHRA definition is vital to expose harmful stereotypes, double standards and rising new forms of anti-Semitic prejudice.
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Minister Says Australia Will Not Commit Troops to Conflict Ahead of Time
‘We don’t discuss hypotheticals,’ Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy said.
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Treasurer Rules Out Further Super Tax Changes Amid Treasury Document Leak
Leaked Treasury brief warned Labor’s housing target may fall short, but Chalmers says the release was an error and insists he’s “pretty relaxed” about it.
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