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Joyce Keeps Future Plans Vague Despite Nationals’ Shift Away From Net-Zero
Barnaby Joyce praises Matt Canavan as the spark behind the Nationals’ push to scrap net zero, saying he just ’threw a bit of petrol on the fire.’
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10 Pro Palestine Protestors Arrested Outside Sydney Weapons Expo
Police say they will maintain a presence throughout the two-day event.
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South Australian Liberals Introduce Victorian-Inspired ‘Break Bail, Face Jail’ Policy
Liberal leader Vincent Tarzia said, ‘if an offender breaks their bail, they will face jail.’
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One Nation Leader Visits Mar-a-Lago Ahead of CPAC Speech in Florida
One Nation has seen a surge of support at the polls in the months since the May election.
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Queensland’s Largest Petition Does Not Sway Government on Home Defence Laws
Katter’s Australian Party says it won’t back down on fighting to introduce ‘Castle Law’ in the state.
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Line Between Medical Need and Radical Ideology: Senator Says Time to Confront Transgender Movement
‘In some cases, treatments and surgeries have been foisted upon children by ideologically driven clinicians or parents,’ said Henderson.
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Teal MP Tries to Ban Political Parties From Handling Postal Vote Applications Amid Privacy Concerns
Under current laws, voters can receive unsolicited postal vote applications from political parties containing reply-paid envelopes.
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New Zealand Forges New Alliance With 5 Nordic Countries, Imposes More Sanctions on Russia
A new multilateral group, called Nordic 5-New Zealand, recognises the interconnected nature of the countries’ strategic environments.
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Police Target ‘Sadistic’ Network of Exploiting Australian Children, 59 People Identified so Far
A decentralised online crime network which forces young Australians to self-harm is the target of a new taskforce.
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Former Nationals MP Pushes to Ban Wind Farms in State Forests
MP Andrew Gee argued many families chose land near state forests expecting privacy buffers, only to find themselves facing industrial-scale wind proposals.
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Nationals MP Warns 24 Percent of Local Jobs Could go Under Net Zero
A Queensland Nationals MP says nearly one in four jobs in his electorate would go if net zero aspirations go ahead. The Nationals have voted against the push.
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The $5 Top That Costs More Than You Think: Chinese Temu and the Forced-Labour Blind Spot
Temu might be grossing billions in sales in Australia with its cheap, eclectic range of goods. But at what cost?
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Independent Senators Force Question Time to 3-Hours Amid Push for More Scrutiny
Senate question time typically runs for an hour.
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Australia’s Anti-Slavery Commissioner Says Trump ‘Most Effective’ Dealing With Forced Labour
Australia is failing to stop goods made with forced labour entering the country, the commissioner warns.
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Hamas Files Court Case Against Australia to Have Terror Status Revoked
Indigenous Australian activist Robbie Thorpe has lodged court documents on behalf of Palestinian terror group Hamas.
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Liberals Hold Marathon Talks as Net-Zero Position Remains Unsettled
Shadow Energy Minister Dan Tehan said a final policy decision would likely come by early 2026.
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Ex-Greenpeace Photographer Charts 1,250 Net Zero Projects in the Pipeline for Australia
In one project alone, 700 hectares of old remnant forest is expected to be cleared.
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Australian Families Face 2-Year Wait for ADHD Diagnosis
As ADHD rates rise, families across Australia are waiting up to two years for their diagnosis, and in rural areas, the delays can stretch even further.
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South Australia Bans Possession of Blueprints for 3D Guns
Penalties include jail time of up to 15 years or a $75,000 fine.
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Joyce Keeps Future Plans Vague Despite Nationals’ Shift Away From Net-Zero
Barnaby Joyce praises Matt Canavan as the spark behind the Nationals’ push to scrap net zero, saying he just ’threw a bit of petrol on the fire.’
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10 Pro Palestine Protestors Arrested Outside Sydney Weapons Expo
Police say they will maintain a presence throughout the two-day event.
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South Australian Liberals Introduce Victorian-Inspired ‘Break Bail, Face Jail’ Policy
Liberal leader Vincent Tarzia said, ‘if an offender breaks their bail, they will face jail.’
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One Nation Leader Visits Mar-a-Lago Ahead of CPAC Speech in Florida
One Nation has seen a surge of support at the polls in the months since the May election.
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Queensland’s Largest Petition Does Not Sway Government on Home Defence Laws
Katter’s Australian Party says it won’t back down on fighting to introduce ‘Castle Law’ in the state.
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Line Between Medical Need and Radical Ideology: Senator Says Time to Confront Transgender Movement
‘In some cases, treatments and surgeries have been foisted upon children by ideologically driven clinicians or parents,’ said Henderson.
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Teal MP Tries to Ban Political Parties From Handling Postal Vote Applications Amid Privacy Concerns
Under current laws, voters can receive unsolicited postal vote applications from political parties containing reply-paid envelopes.
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New Zealand Forges New Alliance With 5 Nordic Countries, Imposes More Sanctions on Russia
A new multilateral group, called Nordic 5-New Zealand, recognises the interconnected nature of the countries’ strategic environments.
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Police Target ‘Sadistic’ Network of Exploiting Australian Children, 59 People Identified so Far
A decentralised online crime network which forces young Australians to self-harm is the target of a new taskforce.
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Former Nationals MP Pushes to Ban Wind Farms in State Forests
MP Andrew Gee argued many families chose land near state forests expecting privacy buffers, only to find themselves facing industrial-scale wind proposals.
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Nationals MP Warns 24 Percent of Local Jobs Could go Under Net Zero
A Queensland Nationals MP says nearly one in four jobs in his electorate would go if net zero aspirations go ahead. The Nationals have voted against the push.
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The $5 Top That Costs More Than You Think: Chinese Temu and the Forced-Labour Blind Spot
Temu might be grossing billions in sales in Australia with its cheap, eclectic range of goods. But at what cost?
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Independent Senators Force Question Time to 3-Hours Amid Push for More Scrutiny
Senate question time typically runs for an hour.
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Australia’s Anti-Slavery Commissioner Says Trump ‘Most Effective’ Dealing With Forced Labour
Australia is failing to stop goods made with forced labour entering the country, the commissioner warns.
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Hamas Files Court Case Against Australia to Have Terror Status Revoked
Indigenous Australian activist Robbie Thorpe has lodged court documents on behalf of Palestinian terror group Hamas.
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Liberals Hold Marathon Talks as Net-Zero Position Remains Unsettled
Shadow Energy Minister Dan Tehan said a final policy decision would likely come by early 2026.
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Ex-Greenpeace Photographer Charts 1,250 Net Zero Projects in the Pipeline for Australia
In one project alone, 700 hectares of old remnant forest is expected to be cleared.
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Australian Families Face 2-Year Wait for ADHD Diagnosis
As ADHD rates rise, families across Australia are waiting up to two years for their diagnosis, and in rural areas, the delays can stretch even further.
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South Australia Bans Possession of Blueprints for 3D Guns
Penalties include jail time of up to 15 years or a $75,000 fine.
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