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Northern Territory leads the nation in population growth and economic momentum
The National Tribune
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July 31, 2025
NT Government The latest CommSec State of the States report hereproves what Territorians are seeing under the Finocchiaro CLP Government – the Territory is on the move, delivering growth, opportunity and a strong future. Chief Minister Lia...
Afternoon Update: Australia spared Trump’s latest tariff hike; NSW’s wet weekend; and the library that loans tents and fog machines
The Guardian
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August 1, 2025
Good afternoon. Australian goods imported into the US will continue to attract the baseline 10% tariff, with Australia dodging any tariff increase in the latest round of Donald Trump’s global trade war. A new executive order issued on Friday...
SaaS Security Gaps Widen Amid Rising Breaches
Process Industry Informer
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August 1, 2025
Most Organizations Demand Stronger Oversight of AI-Driven Applications AppOmni, a leading name in SaaS and AI security, has just published its third annual The State of SaaS Security 2025 Report, which sheds light on a troubling increase in...
Australian exporters watch anxiously as Trump tariff deadline nears
9News
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July 31, 2025
Australian exporters are expected to learn within hours if they've been slugged higher tariffs by the US as Donald Trump's deadline ticks closer. Countries that haven't negotiated a trade deal with the US by midnight on August 1 (US Eastern...
US, Australia hold joint military exercise in Papua New Guinea for first time
SRN News
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August 1, 2025
Audio By Carbonatix By Kirsty Needham SYDNEY, August 1 (Reuters) -The joint U.S. and Australian military exercise Talisman Sabre extended across 500 km (300 miles) of remote northern coast in Papua New Guinea this week, Australian officials said,...
NP Digital Australia reports strongest half-year growth in 2025
Mumbrella
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August 1, 2025
NP Digital Australia has added eight new clients and expanded its services across key verticals, marking its most successful half-year to date. NP Digital Australia, part of the globally renowned performance marketing agency founded by Neil Patel,...
Police fear ‘crowd crush’ at Sydney protest, court hears – as it happened
The Guardian
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August 1, 2025
Police fear ‘crowd crush’ at Sydney Harbour Bridge protest as up to 50,0000 people expected, court hears The supreme court hearing between the Palestine Action Group and the New South Wales police began a short time ago to hear arguments over...
Impartiality concerns raised as LNP appoints former Liberal party member to lead Queensland CFMEU inquiry
The Guardian
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August 1, 2025
The lawyer leading a commission of inquiry into Queensland’s CFMEU was a former member of the Liberal party and acted for businesses, raising questions about his impartiality, according to the state’s union movement. Deputy premier and industrial...
Action on Australian research integrity reform needed now
The National Tribune
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August 1, 2025
Australia’s leading scientists have renewed their call for the Australian Government to establish a national body to manage and investigate research misconduct in Australia. President of the Australian Academy of Science Professor Chennupati...
Meat and potatoes diplomacy delivers win for Australia
Azzet
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August 1, 2025
Australia has secured the lowest possible tariff rate of 10% under President Donald Trump's sweeping reciprocal tariff regime, positioning exporters with a crucial competitive advantage, as higher levies devastate rival nations. The executive...
Sydney: Farrell says debate over Australia as Lions destination 'insulting'
RTL Today
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August 1, 2025
British and Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell has dismissed talk that the Wallabies are not worthy opponents as "insulting" and said it would be "tragic" if Australia was axed as a tour host. The Lions are seeking a series whitewash when they clash...
Economic stability key in Pacific: Australian Foreign Minister Wong
Pacific News Service
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— Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has recommitted to maintaining the regional processing centre on Nauru, which accounts for more than half of the island country’s budget. Revenue from the processing centre accounts for $135 million (US$95...
What Will It Take For Australia To Recognise Palestine As A State?
Pedestrian
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August 1, 2025
The crisis in Gaza has grown impossible to ignore: images of starving children and decimated neighbourhoods have shaken the world. Against this backdrop, pressure is piling on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to make a historic shift — formally...
Australian comedian stung with $400 fine because of months-old forgotten fruit
The New Zealand Herald
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July 31, 2025
“I said, this is gonna sound like a line, but I’ve never seen that apple before in my life.” Initially perplexed as to how the fruit got in the bag he realised that he may have packed the apple when he was in South Africa “months ago” before going...
Beijing denies threat as FBI opens new office in New Zealand to ‘counter China’
South China Morning Post
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August 1, 2025
China has accused the FBI chief of asserting “groundless” vilification and claims that Beijing is a threat after the American security agency opened its first permanent office in New Zealand. The US Federal Bureau of Investigation announced on...
Foreign Spies Targeting AUKUS Secrets, Warns Australian Spy Chief
The Epoch Times
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August 1, 2025
Director-General of ASIO, Mike Burgess appears before a Senate inquiry at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, on April 29, 2021. AAP Image/Lukas Coch Foreign nations are actively attempting to recruit Australia’s elected officials, public...
Australia's spy boss reveals the common act that is putting the country at risk - so are YOU guilty of it?
Daily Mail
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July 31, 2025
By DOMINIC GIANNINI FOR AUSTRALIAN ASSOCATED PRESS Published: 11:02 EDT, 31 July 2025 | Updated: 11:53 EDT, 31 July 2025 Australia's intelligence chief has warned that people who boast about their access to sensitive information are openly...
Climate Targets in Australia: Fact Sheet
The Climate Council
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August 1, 2025
The Australian Government will soon set its 2035 climate target. The strongest possible target must be set to ensure the protection of future generations from worsening climate impacts, in Australia and around the globe. Here is everything you...
Friends to all: No guarantee of light-touch security partnerships for Samoa
The Strategist
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August 1, 2025
Samoa’s election at the end of August may be seen as an opportunity for foreign partners to deepen engagement and offer new avenues of support. With robust democratic institutions and strong cultural ties to its traditional partners, a sudden...
Hong Kong Police Seek Arrests of 19 Activists Under Security Law
Times News Global
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August 1, 2025
HONG KONG — Hong Kong police have announced rewards for information relating to the arrest of 19 activists based overseas, whom they accuse of violating a national security law imposed by Beijing. In a statement released Friday, the police...