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Greens to Preference Teals and Fatima Payman’s Party Ahead of Labor
The move is in response to Labor not directing preferences to any party in Macnamara, a seat the Greens thought they could win.
Former UFC Fighter Joins the Election Bout to Fight Taxes, Red Tape
He’s a former volleyballer, an IT whiz and a martial arts champion. Elvis Sinosic continues his bout in politics.
Man Charged Over Deadly Spree That Left 22-Year-Old Woman Dead
The man has been accused of carjackings, a fatal crash, and shooting a 62-year-old who stopped to help crash victims.
Conservative NZ First Party Introduces Bill to Define ‘Woman’ in Law
Although the party is in government, it has had to introduce a Private Member’s Bill, meaning it may not have the support of its coalition partners.
Dutton Pledges $21 Billion Defence Boost to Protect Against Future Threats
Dutton says the Coalition will fund its defence plan by axing Labor’s recurring spending, including the stage-three tax cuts.
IMF Flags $13 Billion Tariff Blow, Australia Plays It Down
IMF has cut Australia’s 2025 growth forecast to 1.6 percent, down from 2.1 percent.
Small NZ Company Wins Contract to Supply UK With Drones Bound for Ukraine
The prime ministers of the two countries announced that a new joint defence partnership will be drawn up, to replace one signed in 2015.
Melbourne COVID-19 Curfew Was Not Based on ‘Public Health Advice,’ Emails Reveal
‘The idea of a curfew has not arisen from public health advice in the first instance,’ the Victorian Public Health Commander wrote.
Australia’s Defence Budget Up Just 0.8 Percent in Real Terms Over the Last Decade: Analysis
While promoted by the government as a major investment—and on target to meet US expectations—in real terms, Australia’s defence budget is barely sufficient.
Trumpet of Patriots Candidate Pulls Plug on Campaign After Palmer Preferences Teals
Smith is asking voters to put him last on the ballot.
Magnitude 4.6 Earthquake Jolts Sydney Residents Awake
New South Wales’ Hunter Valley region has been shaken by yet another earthquake which was felt as far as Canberra.
While Australia Debates, Fiji Bets on Nuclear Ships to Power Islands and Cut Emissions
Stuart Ballantyne, chair of Seatransport, says the move could save around 5 million litres of diesel a year for the developing country.
One Nation’s Comeback Kid Pushes Back on Net Zero in Key Mining Seat
The minor One Nation party is eyeing the coal-mining seat of Hunter.
Environmentalists Criticise Victoria’s Decision to Cull Up to 750 Koalas
Up to 750 koalas shot after a devastating bushfire ripped through Budj Bim National Park.
Queensland Warns Not to Bin Your Batteries After Over 200 Explosions at Waste Facilities
Queensland’s environment department has warned of the dangers of tossing batteries in the trash, as thousands of fires are reported nationally every year.
Housing Blame, Visa Confusion: What Australia’s Fastest-Growing Migrant Group Is Saying About This Election
Indian-born residents now make up 2.9 percent of Australia’s total population, and nearly 10 percent of the overseas-born population.
Prolonged Use of Old Coal Plants Could Lead to Energy Shortfalls, Spike Electricity Costs: IEEFA
By the 2030s, Australia’s coal-fired power stations will be nearing or exceeding the age at which they have usually been retired in the past.
Flags to Fly at Half-Mast in Australia for Pope Francis
More than 5 million Australian Catholics are mourning the spiritual leader.
Analyst Warns Against Dismissing Concerns About a Possible Russian Air Base in Indonesia
‘It’s unlikely Indonesia would agree to a Russian base, but it’s very likely they’d allow Russian aircraft to use facilities,' said Michael Shoebridge.
