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'Blanket Ban' On Junk Food Ads In South Australia Sparks Debate

The Australian Association of National Advertisers (AANA) has strongly criticized a new public health policy in South Australia that will ban...

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Toxic Algae Bloom Triggers Marine Deaths And Health Warnings Along South Australian Coast

A toxic algae bloom, caused by Karenia mikimotoi, is wreaking havoc along South Australia's coastline, affecting marine ecosystems and posing...

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Australia Issues Travel Warning As Conflict Erupts Between India And Pakistan

The Australian government has issued an urgent travel advisory, warning citizens against traveling to India and Pakistan as a major conflict breaks...

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Australian Cannabis Growers Warn Of 'Catastrophic Failures' As Imported Products Flood Market

A group representing 80% of Australia's medicinal cannabis growers is urging the federal government to support local producers, warning that an...

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Trump Congratulates Albanese On Election Victory, Says He Has No Idea Who Dutton Is

U.S. President Donald Trump has commented on the Australian election result, praising Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese while sidestepping...

06.05.2025 9

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Infostealer Malware Hits Australian Banks: Staff Credentials Stolen In Major Cyber Threat

Cybercriminals have stolen nearly 100 staff login credentials from employees at Australia's largest banks, significantly increasing the risk of data...

02.05.2025 7

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Australians Cut Back On Meat, Alcohol, And Bottled Water As Cost-Of-Living Pressures Bite

Australians are tightening their wallets and changing what ends up in their shopping baskets, according to Coles' latest sales data covering the three...

01.05.2025 8

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31,000 Australian Banking Credentials Circulate On Telegram And Dark Web: How To Protect Your Data

More than 31,000 online banking credentials belonging to Australian customers of the country's Big Four banks are circulating on messaging platform...

30.04.2025 20

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Labor To Fund AU$10 Billion Agenda Through Cuts To Consultants And Higher Student Visa Fees

A government crackdown on consultants will help fund the bulk of Labor's AU$10 billion in election promises, while ensuring public servants take on...

29.04.2025 7

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Monash IVF Tells ASX Embryo Mix-Up Was Isolated, Calls Market Drop Surprising

Monash IVF has issued a response to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) following a high-profile embryo mix-up that saw a woman in Brisbane give...

26.04.2025 10

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Employee Disengagement In Australia Leads To AU$223 Billion Loss, With 42% Actively Job-Hunting: Poll

Australian workplaces are suffering from a lack of employee engagement, with new research from Gallup revealing that only 23% of workers are truly...

25.04.2025 7

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Pre-Election 'Spendathon' By Labor And Coalition Risks Deepening Australia's Debt, Economist Warns

Australia's two major political parties are engaging in what has been dubbed a pre-election "spendathon" that may do little to reduce the national...

23.04.2025 7

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Promotions Tied To Office Attendance? Return-To-Work Push Splits Australian Workforce

A new survey has revealed that a growing number of Australian employers are now linking promotions to employees' physical presence in the office. The...

22.04.2025 9

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HESTA Super Freeze To Affect Over 1 Million Australians Until June

More than 1 million Australians with the superannuation fund HESTA will be unable to access or move their retirement savings until June due to a...

19.04.2025 10

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Trump's Research Cuts Spark Brain Gain: Australia Courts Disillusioned Academics From US

Australia is rolling out a global talent attraction program aimed at drawing top academics from the United States, seizing what it describes as an...

18.04.2025 10

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Australian Politicians Received AU$245,000 In Match Tickets Amid Gambling Ad Ban Debate: Report

Australian politicians were given approximately AU$245,000 worth of match tickets over a 21-month period by the country's leading sporting...

17.04.2025 9

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Australia On Alert As Russia Seeks Military Base Deal With Indonesia

Australian officials are investigating claims that Russia has requested permission from Indonesia to base strategic surveillance and combat aircraft...

16.04.2025 7

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Greens Propose AU$30 Million Plan To Boost Supermarket Competition In Tasmania

The Greens have presented a AU$30 million plan aimed at encouraging discount retailers like Aldi to expand into Tasmania, Australia's smallest state....

11.04.2025 10

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Australian Government Spent AU$2.7M On X Ads In First Year Of Musk's Takeover: Report

The Australian government spent nearly AU$3 million of taxpayer money on advertising on social media platform X in the first year of Elon Musk taking...

10.04.2025 10

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Darwin Port Lease: Beijing Warns Of Political Fallout As Australia Pledges To End Chinese Ownership

Beijing has cautioned Australia about potential political ramifications after the latter's major political parties announced election campaign pledges...

09.04.2025 9

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Will Trump's Sweeping Global Tariffs Derail Australia's Economy? Chalmers Offers Reassurance

Australia is well-prepared to manage the direct shocks of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs, but the global economic slowdown they trigger could...

08.04.2025 10

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Why Are US Tariffs Targeting Australia's Remote Heard And McDonald Islands?

A surprising inclusion of the Territory of Heard Island and McDonald Islands on President Donald Trump's list of nations facing new trade tariffs has...

05.04.2025 20

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Albanese Slams US Decision To Impose 10% Tariff On Australian Goods, Rejects Retaliatory Measures

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has expressed strong disapproval of U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to impose a 10% tariff on...

04.04.2025 8

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Superannuation Boom: Australian Super Funds Expand Overseas Holdings

A recent report has revealed that the introduction of compulsory superannuation has increased household savings, contributing more than AU$500 billion...

03.04.2025 7

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Albanese Refuses To Budge On Key Trade Issues Ahead Of US Tariff Announcement

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has made it clear that the country will not back down on several key issues, such as biosecurity...

02.04.2025 10

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Australia's Financial Watchdog Warns Crypto ATM Operators Over Inadequate Anti-Money Laundering Measures

Australia's financial crimes regulator has issued a stern warning to crypto ATM operators, signaling that they may not have sufficient anti-money...

01.04.2025 9

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Apple Maps' Latest Update Recognizes Indigenous Lands Across Australia And New Zealand

Apple has rolled out an important update to its maps service, officially recognizing Indigenous lands across Australia and New Zealand for the first...

28.03.2025 8

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Albanese Calls Opposition 'Delulu With No Solulu' In Gen Z-Inspired Jab As Tax Cuts Pass

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has used some Gen Z slang to hit back at the opposition as his government's proposed AU$17.1 billion tax cuts passed...

27.03.2025 10

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Australia's 2025 Budget: Labor Unveils Tax Cuts, Medicare Relief, And Energy Support

Australia's Labor government unveiled a AU$17.1 billion plan featuring new tax cuts and financial relief measures for middle-income Australians, aimed...

26.03.2025 8

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Australian Opposition's WFH Ban Sparks Heated Debate

A recent proposal by Australia's opposition to require government employees to return to full-time office work has become a central issue in the...

25.03.2025 10

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Australia Faces US Trade Backlash As Tech Giants Push Trump For Retaliation

The U.S. consumer technology sector is turning its attention to Australia, urging the Trump administration to take action against what it describes as...

22.03.2025 10

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Major Australian Universities Hit By US Funding Cuts Amid Trump's 'America First' Policy Shift

The Trump administration has halted funding for six major Australian universities, citing a shift in focus to support the U.S. president's "America...

21.03.2025 20

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US Pharma Lobby Targets Australia's AU$18B PBS, Urges Trump To Impose Punitive Tariffs

U.S. pharmaceutical companies have strongly criticized Australia's AU$18 billion Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), calling for President Donald...

20.03.2025 10

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Australians Now Need At Least AU$130K To Afford A Typical Rental Unit: Report

A recent report has revealed that Australians, including those earning six-figure salaries, are struggling with rental stress, with a single person...

19.03.2025 8

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Australia's AU$5 Note Redesign: Honoring First Nations' Connection To The Land

Australia's AU$5 note, which has displayed the image of Queen Elizabeth II since 1992, is set to be redesigned to acknowledge the enduring connection...

18.03.2025 10

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Albanese Government To Require Employers Make Superannuation Payments On Payday

The Albanese Government has announced a new reform that will require employers to pay superannuation contributions on the same day as employees...

15.03.2025 10

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Electricity Bill Hike By AU$200 From July 1: What It Means For Your Wallet

Australian households are expected to pay up to AU$200 more for their electricity bills starting from July 1, according to a new analysis by Canstar....

14.03.2025 9

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ASIC Sues AustralianSuper Over Delays In Processing Nearly 7,000 Claims

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has launched legal action against AustralianSuper, the country's largest superannuation...

13.03.2025 8

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ASX Loses AU$26 Billion On US Recession Fears Over Trump's Trade Policies

The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) saw a drop of at least AU$26 billion as global markets tumbled, driven by concerns that the United States...

12.03.2025 10

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Cyclone Alfred Alert: Essential Insurance Tips To Secure Your Coverage Before Landfall

Cyclone Alfred is forecast to make landfall on Saturday along the southeast Queensland coast, bringing several days of severe weather, including...

08.03.2025 8

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Massive Federal Workforce Shakeup: HHS, SEC And Education Dept Offer Early Retirement, Cash Buyouts

In a latest effort to reduce federal workforce, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is offering early retirement, while the U.S....

06.03.2025 10

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US Government Workers With Top Security Clearances Fired By Musk's DOGE Without Exit Briefings: Report

A recent round of layoffs managed by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) had resulted in several U.S. government workers with top...

06.03.2025 10

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Australia's Gender Pay Gap: Why Women Still Earn Significantly Less Than Men

A new government report has revealed that while Australia's gender pay gap has slightly narrowed, women are still being paid significantly less than...

06.03.2025 10

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Tropical Cyclone Alfred Intensifies: New South Wales Faces First Storm Watch In 35 Years

New South Wales (NSW) was facing a cyclone watch for the first time in 35 years, as Tropical Cyclone Alfred brings the risk of damaging winds, intense...

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Australia Rejects Crypto Reserve Plan As US Moves Forward With Digital Currency Stockpile

As U.S. President Donald Trump announces five digital currencies for the country's crypto reserve, the Australian government confirms it has no plans...

04.03.2025 10

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Zelenskyy Hopeful On US Ties After Tense Trump Talks, Gains European Support For Ukraine Peace

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed hope on Sunday about salvaging the relationship with the U.S. after a tense meeting with President...

04.03.2025 9

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Australian Employees Can Claim Compensation For Injuries: Know Your Work-From-Home Rights

Amid growing demands for employees to return to the office, Australian workers have been reminded of their rights, including the ability to file...

01.03.2025 9

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Trump Administration Calls For Program Mergers, 'Significant Reduction' In Federal Workforce

President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday directed federal agencies to move forward with more extensive layoffs, including developing plans...

28.02.2025 10

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Medibank Announces AU$160M Giveback As COVID-19 Relief: How Much Will You Get?

Australian health insurer Medibank has revealed plans to return an additional AU$160 million to eligible customers as part of its ongoing efforts to...

28.02.2025 10

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Tulsi Gabbard Fires Over 100 Intelligence Officers Over Sexually Explicit Chats On NSA Tool

Tulsi Gabbard, the Director of National Intelligence (DNI), announced on Tuesday that over 100 intelligence officers from 15 different agencies will...

27.02.2025 10

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