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New Zealand Halts Māori Cultural Training for Army Staff Amid Capability Concerns
ACT Party MP Todd Stephenson said requiring officers to memorise Māori songs and prayers suggested the military’s priorities were misplaced.
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Concerns That Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Are Circumventing Australian Sanctions: Senate Inquiry
‘Sanctioning is really a symbolic act, if we’re not actually taking measures to enforce those sanctions,’ said former hostage Kylie Moore-Gilbert.
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South Australian Man Charged for Allegedly Sending Offensive Emails to Harass MP
Police alleged the 73-year-old man had sent a series of menacing and offensive emails to a federal parliamentarian between May 2023 and December 2025.
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Study Finds Gut Changes Linked to Ingredient in Weight-Loss Pills
New research suggests ‘wonder pill’ for weight loss may have potential unintended outcomes.
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Australia to Replace Emergency SMS Alerts With Loud Phone Alarms by 2026
The nationwide platform will send prominent, location-based alerts to mobile phones, even if set to silent.
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CCP Likely Involved in Bomb Threat Against Australian PM: Expert
‘Impersonating individuals to provoke division and conflict is a well-known tactic used in the CCP’s disruption,’ said Ted Hui.
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Australian Trade Minister Says No Change to US Tariff Levels on Exports
His comments come after the Trump administration’s global tariffs were struck down by the US Supreme Court.
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Sussan Ley to Resign Immediately
A four-way contest is emerging in the regional NSW seat long held by the Liberals, with Coalition partners set to face off.
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Family First Leader Urges Australians to See Shen Yun After Prime Minister Bomb Scare
‘It is not wrong to suspect the [CCP] regime or its sympathisers may be involved in bomb threat,’ Lyle Shelton said.
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Instagram to Begin Parental Alerts of Teen Searches for Suicide or Self-Harm
The new parental alerts are expected to launch next week in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia.
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Optus CEO Admits ‘Culture of Carelessness’ After Triple Zero Outage Linked to Four Deaths
Stephen Rue said Optus is restructuring leadership and emergency systems after a 14-hour outage disrupted 000 calls.
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New Zealand Reserve Bank Weighs Mandating Cash Services, Trials Rural ATM
As banks close branches, New Zealand’s central bank is considering ways to ensure cash remains accessible, including providing it directly.
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Zelenskyy Praises Australian PM for Sanctions Targeting Russian Shadow Fleet
February 2026 marks the fourth anniversary of the full-scale war in Ukraine initiated by Russia.
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Gaming Platforms Like Roblox Used by Crime Gangs to Groom Children, Victoria Warns
Organised networks are targeting teens through gaming chats, social media and encrypted apps.
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CCP Deletes Question on Australian Prime Minister’s Evacuation From Official Press Conference Transcript
CCP spokesperson Mao Ning spoke about the recent bomb threat against the Australian prime minister, which was later doctored from the transcript.
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Inconsistent State Retail Laws Costing Households $9.4 Billion Over 10 Years: Report
Transport and logistics, environment and waste regulation are among the major drivers of hidden costs for Australian businesses and consumers.
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Australia Directs Families of Diplomats to Leave Israel and Lebanon
The Australian government is calling back the families of officials in the Middle East and urging other citizens to avoid the region.
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Kidnapped Grandfather Murdered at Rural Stronghold: Police
Two Sydney men, aged 29 and 24, appeared via video link in a court on Feb. 26 charged with kidnapping and killing 85-year-old Chris Baghsarian.
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US Court Sentences Australian Man to 7 Years for Selling Hacking Tools to Russia
U.S. prosecutors described Peter Williams’ crime as not just theft, but also a national security offence.
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Minns Flags Tougher Laws After ISIS-Inspired Attacks on Gay Teens
NSW Premier Chris Minns has signalled tough new penalties.
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New Zealand Halts Māori Cultural Training for Army Staff Amid Capability Concerns
ACT Party MP Todd Stephenson said requiring officers to memorise Māori songs and prayers suggested the military’s priorities were misplaced.
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Concerns That Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Are Circumventing Australian Sanctions: Senate Inquiry
‘Sanctioning is really a symbolic act, if we’re not actually taking measures to enforce those sanctions,’ said former hostage Kylie Moore-Gilbert.
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South Australian Man Charged for Allegedly Sending Offensive Emails to Harass MP
Police alleged the 73-year-old man had sent a series of menacing and offensive emails to a federal parliamentarian between May 2023 and December 2025.
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Study Finds Gut Changes Linked to Ingredient in Weight-Loss Pills
New research suggests ‘wonder pill’ for weight loss may have potential unintended outcomes.
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Australia to Replace Emergency SMS Alerts With Loud Phone Alarms by 2026
The nationwide platform will send prominent, location-based alerts to mobile phones, even if set to silent.
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CCP Likely Involved in Bomb Threat Against Australian PM: Expert
‘Impersonating individuals to provoke division and conflict is a well-known tactic used in the CCP’s disruption,’ said Ted Hui.
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Australian Trade Minister Says No Change to US Tariff Levels on Exports
His comments come after the Trump administration’s global tariffs were struck down by the US Supreme Court.
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Sussan Ley to Resign Immediately
A four-way contest is emerging in the regional NSW seat long held by the Liberals, with Coalition partners set to face off.
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Family First Leader Urges Australians to See Shen Yun After Prime Minister Bomb Scare
‘It is not wrong to suspect the [CCP] regime or its sympathisers may be involved in bomb threat,’ Lyle Shelton said.
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Instagram to Begin Parental Alerts of Teen Searches for Suicide or Self-Harm
The new parental alerts are expected to launch next week in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia.
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Optus CEO Admits ‘Culture of Carelessness’ After Triple Zero Outage Linked to Four Deaths
Stephen Rue said Optus is restructuring leadership and emergency systems after a 14-hour outage disrupted 000 calls.
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New Zealand Reserve Bank Weighs Mandating Cash Services, Trials Rural ATM
As banks close branches, New Zealand’s central bank is considering ways to ensure cash remains accessible, including providing it directly.
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Zelenskyy Praises Australian PM for Sanctions Targeting Russian Shadow Fleet
February 2026 marks the fourth anniversary of the full-scale war in Ukraine initiated by Russia.
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Gaming Platforms Like Roblox Used by Crime Gangs to Groom Children, Victoria Warns
Organised networks are targeting teens through gaming chats, social media and encrypted apps.
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CCP Deletes Question on Australian Prime Minister’s Evacuation From Official Press Conference Transcript
CCP spokesperson Mao Ning spoke about the recent bomb threat against the Australian prime minister, which was later doctored from the transcript.
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Inconsistent State Retail Laws Costing Households $9.4 Billion Over 10 Years: Report
Transport and logistics, environment and waste regulation are among the major drivers of hidden costs for Australian businesses and consumers.
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Australia Directs Families of Diplomats to Leave Israel and Lebanon
The Australian government is calling back the families of officials in the Middle East and urging other citizens to avoid the region.
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Kidnapped Grandfather Murdered at Rural Stronghold: Police
Two Sydney men, aged 29 and 24, appeared via video link in a court on Feb. 26 charged with kidnapping and killing 85-year-old Chris Baghsarian.
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US Court Sentences Australian Man to 7 Years for Selling Hacking Tools to Russia
U.S. prosecutors described Peter Williams’ crime as not just theft, but also a national security offence.
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Minns Flags Tougher Laws After ISIS-Inspired Attacks on Gay Teens
NSW Premier Chris Minns has signalled tough new penalties.
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