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Farewell to the Australian Dream
The Spectator Australia
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August 1, 2025
Ask any Australian what they think defines the ‘Australian Dream’, and they’ll tell you that it is a house and a backyard that they can call their own. Home ownership is a fundamental tenet of our social fabric. But for us young Australians, this...
Maritime rescue centre in Kisumu takes shape to boost Lake Victoria safety
Star
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An impression of Kisumu’s marine rescue centre Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o has hailed the construction of the maritime rescue centre at the former Lwang’ni Beach as a transformative step in safeguarding the lives and livelihoods of thousands...
Pro-Palestine fundraising gig in Newcastle cancelled after police said ‘credible threat’ made against venue
The Guardian
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August 1, 2025
A pro-Palestine fundraising gig planned at a Newcastle pub on Friday night was cancelled after police warned a “credible threat” had been made against the venue – but organisers say they have been left in the dark. The Palestine Action Group...
Northern Territory Government under fire over harmful youth justice policies
Croakey Health Media
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July 29, 2025
Medical, legal and human rights groups have condemned the Northern Territory Government’s planned changes to youth justice laws, warning they will cause young people “irreversible harm”, with First Nations children to be hardest hit. The NT...
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...
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,...
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...
Australia’s role in the emerging geostrategic order
Geopolitical Intelligence Services
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July 31, 2025
Canberra faces fresh geopolitical challenges, and must balance alliances, economics and security in an era of new rising powers. March 8: A Royal Australian Navy flag flying aboard the HMAS Sydney during Navy Open Day in Sydney, Australia. The...
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...
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...
Australia, India, Japan, US declare economic war on rare earth empire
Times of Oman
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Washington, DC : Foreign ministers from the Quad nations- Australia, India, Japan, and the United States- convened in Washington earlier this month and unveiled a robust strategy designed to counteract China's influence in the Indo-Pacific, as...
Queensland police union chief calls state government pay offer ‘grossly inadequate’ days after approving it
The Guardian
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July 31, 2025
Queensland’s police union chief has conceded a permanent pay increase he approved earlier this week is “grossly inadequate” and “insulting” as officers threaten industrial action and the Crisafulli government faces a protracted battle with key...
Australia recognising Palestine would infuriate Netanyahu - but not the people of Israel
Brisbane Times
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July 31, 2025
Third, Albanese waited until France and Saudi Arabia had convened a large group of nations – including the EU and the Arab League - to try creating preconditions for negotiations towards a two-state outcome. US President Donald Trump is crucial to...
Australia and Indonesia fostering closer ties on fisheries
The National Tribune
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July 31, 2025
The Hon Julie Collins MP Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry The Albanese Labor Government has today reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining and strengthening Australia’s fisheries trading relationship with Indonesia. Productive...
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...
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...
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...
Community Benefit Fund access increased for Northern Territory local sporting clubs and community groups
Australian Leisure
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The Northern Territory Government is introducing legislation to allow Community Benefit Fund (CBF) grants to be used for capital works on NT Government-owned assets operated by community organisations and sporting clubs. NT Minister for Racing...