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NSW Doctors Strike: Will Surgeries Or Appointments Be Cancelled?

Over 5,000 public hospital doctors in New South Wales are going on strike from Tuesday to Thursday, which means many patients could have their...

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Sana Khan Sanakhangeek

Australian Dollar Hits 5-Year Low Amid Global Trade War Fears And Economic Uncertainty

The Australian dollar on Monday dropped to its lowest level in five years, caused by the growing concerns that the global trade war could lead to a...

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Hackers Steal AU$500,000 In Superannuation Cyberattack, Albanese Promises Strong Response

Hackers targeted Australian superannuation funds this week, stealing a total of AU$500,000 from a few customers and compromising some members'...

05.04.2025 8

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Are Millennials And Gen X Rethinking Their Career Choices? Survey Reveals Burnout, Financial Concerns

A new survey by SEEK has revealed that more than half of Millennial and Gen X employees regret their career choices, with financial struggles being...

04.04.2025 10

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Sydney Metro Train Door Malfunction Leaves Passengers Stunned, Sparking Safety Concerns

Commuters on the new AU$25 billion Sydney Metro line were shocked Wednesday to see a train door stay open while moving between two stations during...

03.04.2025 6

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Should Australians Be Able To Access Superannuation Before Retirement? Social Media Divided

Former Big Brother star Estelle Landy has sparked a heated debate on social media after claiming that Australia's superannuation system is a scam. In...

02.04.2025 10

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Avalon Airshow Tragedy: Aerobatic Plane Crashes During Performance, Pilot Seriously Injured

An aircraft crashed during an aerobatic performance at the Avalon Airshow near Geelong on Friday. The accident took place around 5.15 p.m. while the...

29.03.2025 6

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Woolworths Prices Rise While Coles And Aldi Become Cheaper: Report

A recent report has found that shoppers are paying more for groceries at Woolworths compared to a year ago, while the same items at Coles and Aldi...

28.03.2025 7

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Jeanswest Collapse Marks Another Blow To Australian Fashion Industry As Costs Rise

Clothing retail company Jeanswest announced Wednesday that it is shutting down, with over 90 stores set to close in the coming months, which could...

27.03.2025 7

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Queensland Faces Backlash Over 2032 Olympic Stadium Plan On Sacred Indigenous Land

The Queensland government is reportedly planning to build the main stadium for the 2032 Olympics on a historically significant Indigenous site in...

26.03.2025 20

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Queensland Braces For 'Year's Worth' Of Rain As Severe Storms, Flood Warnings Sweep Inland Areas

The Bureau of Meteorology warned that parts of inland Australia could receive a "year's worth" of rain, as severe thunderstorms bring heavy rainfall...

25.03.2025 10

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World Happiness Report 2025: Australia And New Zealand Fall Behind As Nordic Nations Lead

Australia has dropped out of the world's top 10 happiest countries, ranking 11th in the latest World Happiness Report. Meanwhile, New Zealand follows...

22.03.2025 10

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Myer Reports 40% Profit Decline Despite Steady Revenue, Blames Spending Slowdown And Logistics Issues

Department store giant Myer has reported a sharp drop in half-year profits as it recorded a net profit of AU$30 million for the six months ending Dec....

21.03.2025 8

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Online Shopping Boom: Australians Spent AU$69B In 2024, Millennials Lead The Surge

An eCommerce report recently revealed that Australians spent a record-breaking AU$69 billion on online shopping in 2024, marking a 12% increase from...

20.03.2025 10

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Westpac Slashes Variable Home Loan Rates To 5.84% Amid Growing Competition Among Banks

Westpac, Australia's second-largest bank, has lowered its variable home loan rates by up to 35 basis points as competition among lenders increases....

19.03.2025 10

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Ledge Point Bushfire: Residents Told It's Too Late To Evacuate

Western Australia's Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) issued an emergency warning this morning for residents that it was now too late...

18.03.2025 10

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US Questionnaire On Policy Compliance Raises Concerns In Australian Universities

The Trump administration has been accused of interfering in Australian universities after researchers receiving U.S. funding were asked to confirm...

15.03.2025 10

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Severe Thunderstorm Leaves Over 10,000 Homes Without Power In Perth

A powerful thunderstorm is causing major problems in the Perth Metropolitan area, leaving over 10,000 homes and businesses without power due to strong...

14.03.2025 10

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Prime Minister Albanese Urges Australians To Choose Local Soft Drinks To Counter US Tariffs

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has encouraged people to choose locally owned Bundaberg soft drinks instead of American brands like Coke or...

13.03.2025 7

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How To Claim Cyclone Alfred Disaster Recovery Allowance

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Tuesday confirmed that people affected by Tropical Cyclone Alfred can apply for the government's Disaster Recovery...

12.03.2025 10

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Centrelink Payments To Increase From March 20 As Indexation Adjustments Take Effect

Australians will receive increased Centrelink payments due to indexation adjustments, starting March 20, providing essential financial relief to those...

11.03.2025 10

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Commonwealth Bank Cuts 164 Tech Jobs Despite AU$5.13B Profit, Sparking Union Outrage

Finance Sector Union national secretary Jason Hall is demanding answers from the Commonwealth Bank of Australia after news broke that 164 workers will...

08.03.2025 8

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Cyclone Alfred's Landfall Delayed: Could It Strengthen To Category 3?

Cyclone Alfred has stalled off the coast overnight and is now expected to make landfall by either late Friday or early Saturday, which is later than...

07.03.2025 9

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OpenAI Vs. Elon Musk: Judge Rejects Bid To Block For-Profit Shift, Trial Possible

A federal judge in California rejected Elon Musk's attempt to stop OpenAI from becoming a for-profit company, as per court filing on Tuesday. The...

07.03.2025 10

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Facebook Blocks Cyclone Alfred Searches As Tropical Storm Nears Landfall

As Tropical Cyclone Alfred moves toward Queensland's coast, Facebook users are experiencing an unexpected information blackout, potentially making it...

06.03.2025 10

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TSMC To Invest $100 Billion To Expand Chip Manufacturing In US, Trump Announces

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), the world's biggest semiconductor manufacturer, plans to invest $100 billion in the United States, in...

05.03.2025 10

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Australia Weighs Troop Deployment To Ukraine Amid US Military Aid Freeze

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Tuesday that his government was open to considering a proposal to send troops to Ukraine as part of a...

05.03.2025 10

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51% Of Americans Support Automatic US Citizenship: Survey Reveals Deep Partisan Divide

A new survey has revealed that 51% of Americans believe all children born in the U.S. should automatically receive citizenship, while 39% think it...

04.03.2025 9

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Tropical Cyclone Alfred Threatens Queensland: How To Safeguard Your Home

Tropical Cyclone Alfred is reportedly approaching Queensland's coast, bringing the threat of heavy rainfall, strong winds, and dangerous waves. As the...

04.03.2025 9

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Kash Patel Eyes UFC Collaboration To Boost FBI Agents' Fitness Levels

Just one week after taking over the office as new FBI director, Kash Patel is considering hiring trainers from the Ultimate Fighting Championship...

01.03.2025 9

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Ally Fashion Collapses: 185 Stores And 1000 Staff Impacted Across Australia

Ally Fashion has shut down, affecting up to 185 stores and more than 1,000 employees across Australia. The popular clothing retailer started in 2001...

01.03.2025 20

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Qantas Reports AU$1.39B Profit: Airline Plans 100 New Aircraft, First Dividend Since 2019

Qantas on Thursday reported a half-year pre-tax profit of AU$1.39 billion, driven by a 10% increase in customer numbers, while also unveiling plans...

28.02.2025 10

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Sydney Council Job Listing Sparks Backlash Over Internal Hiring Practices In Public Sector

An Australian recruiter has slammed a job listing posted by Sydney's Ryde City Council for primarily focusing on candidates with previous experience...

27.02.2025 9

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Tropical Cyclone Alfred Strengthens In Coral Sea: Will It Impact Queensland's Coastline?

Tropical Cyclone Alfred is gaining strength off the Queensland coast, with experts saying it might become a category-three storm by Wednesday. The...

26.02.2025 10

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Australia's Major Banks Stick To Hybrid Work: How They Differ From JPMorgan

American banking giant JPMorgan Chase's CEO Jamie Dimon has expressed frustration with Gen Z employees and their approach to remote work, criticizing...

25.02.2025 10

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AustralianSuper Faces AU$27 Million Penalty For Overcharging Members Due To Duplicate Accounts

Australia's largest superannuation fund, AustralianSuper, was fined AU$27 million by the federal court on Friday for overcharging thousands of members...

22.02.2025 10

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Australia's Unemployment Rises To 4.1%: Jobseekers Face 'Ghosting' Amid Record Workforce Participation

Australia's unemployment rate rose slightly to 4.1% last month as workforce participation reached a record high, with more people either employed or...

21.02.2025 7

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Pizza Reheating Hack: Why Has Content Creator's Trick Divided Australians?

Australian food content creator Bec Hardgrave has sparked debate online after sharing a kitchen hack to keep leftover pizza fresh while reheating it....

20.02.2025 9

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Australia's Macquarie Group Joins US Banks In Exiting UN-Backed Climate Alliance

Australia-based Macquarie Group announced Tuesday its decision to leave the Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA). Macquarie Group will be joining the...

19.02.2025 10

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How Australia's Gen Z Is Outsmarting Rising Costs: Survey Reveals Creative Strategies

Australia's Gen Z has had to become resourceful and creative with money-saving hacks, according to a new survey, as the country continues to grapple...

18.02.2025 10

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Sydney Train Chaos: How Much Will It Cost The Government To End Strike?

The New South Wales (NSW) government might end up paying millions to end the strike caused by the Rail, Tram, and Bus Union (RTBU) workers, as the...

15.02.2025 9

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Right To Disconnect Laws Under Threat: How Could It Affect Australian Workers?

Australians have been warned freshly about the impact of removing the Right to Disconnect laws, which allow workers to ignore work-related messages...

14.02.2025 9

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Rex Airlines Could Become Government-Owned If No Private Buyer Steps Forward

The Australian government is considering buying the country's largest independent regional airline, Rex, if no private buyer comes forward. Prime...

13.02.2025 10

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PlayStation Network Offers Compensation After 24-Hour Outage Disrupts Services

The PlayStation Network (PSN) has announced compensation for players affected by an outage, which marked the longest downtime in its history, lasting...

12.02.2025 9

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Australians Swipe Big: Credit Card Spending Hits Record AU$28.1 Billion Over Christmas

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has revealed that credit card transactions of Australians reached a record high of AU$28.1 billion during the...

11.02.2025 9

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Elon Musk's Starlink Expands In Remote Australia, Raising Dependence Concerns

Around 200,000 Australians in remote parts of the country are using Elon Musk's Starlink for internet access. While it provides connectivity in places...

08.02.2025 10

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Social Media And Free Speech: Are Young Australians Losing Faith In Online Platforms?

Young Australians are becoming increasingly skeptical about the reliability and integrity of social media, especially after the recent changes to...

07.02.2025 10

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Sydney Woman Wins Record AU$100 Million Oz Lotto Jackpot As Sole Winner

A Sydney woman on Tuesday became the first ever single person to win the biggest Oz Lotto prize, taking home the entire AU$100 million jackpot. The...

06.02.2025 8

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