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Federal government declares Australia’s first six offshore wind energy areas
The federal government has declared Australia’s first offshore wind zone, giving developers the green light to fast-track planning and consultation for wind farm projects. Key points: ... -
Four men charged over roofing scam that raised more than $640,000 from Melbourne residents
Victoria Police have arrested and charged four people accused of defrauding Melbourne residents after they allegedly tried to flee the country undetected after the fact. Key ... -
RBA Raises Interest Rates Again; Al-Qaeda leader killed in airstrike; 2022 Commonwealth Games continue; COVID wave peaks in Australia; Clive Palmer, Mark McGowan case ends in a draw; Stuart Ayres under pressure amid John Barilaro business saga
Reserve Bank Governor Philip Low said today’s interest rate hike is another step towards normalizing monetary conditions in Australia as the bank works to bring the ... -
Disheartened Australia: After losing the nation’s trust, can the Qantas brand bounce back? | Qantas
“Give me back my slogan,” said veteran broadcaster Phillip Adams, after a somewhat crude rant about Qantas. The man who is now known as the voice ... -
What happened to the F45? ‘Huge problems’ behind the fall of the fitness empire
F45 co-founder Rob Deutsch said that “never in his wildest dreams” could he have imagined the sudden downfall of the fitness empire he launched in 2013. ... -
Gogglebox star Di Kershaw’s final days revealed
The grieving husband of Gogglebox favorite Di Kershaw has revealed how his wife chose to end her life ‘sooner rather than later’, in part because she ... -
NSW COVID cases rise; Victoria COVID cases increase; Labor says foot-and-mouth disease is ‘hysteria’ stoked by Liberals; Extended ADF Elderly Support; Prue Carr diagnosed with cancer
Meanwhile, Victorian zoos have restricted visitor access to certain animal enclosures in a bid to prevent the possible spread of foot-and-mouth disease. Zoos Victoria chief executive ... -
BHP reveals lack of skilled migrant workers is hurting business everywhere
Australia’s largest company can’t find workers. Specifically, skilled migrant workers. That’s the revelation from the chief financial officer of mining giant BHP – a bombshell he ... -
Ivan Cleary impressed with gritty Penrith performance
Ivan Cleary hailed his team’s response to falling behind against an in-form Cronulla Sharks, before blasting their way to a victory that nearly guarantees them the ... -
Tesla Cybertruck deposits will be refunded in Australia after online ordering disappears
Two months after the Cybertruck was removed from Tesla’s Australian website, customers who placed an order can now request a refund of their deposit. 0 See ... -
The 2023 BMW i7 electric car is coming to Australia
The international arms race for electric cars is in full swing. BMW has unveiled its new fully-featured i7 electric luxury sedan which is heading to Australia ... -
Australia’s indigenous art industry is worth a quarter of a billion dollars, so why are artists only ending up with a fraction of the profits?
Aboriginal art is becoming big business, with Australian consumers and tourists wanting to bring home a souvenir from Down Under. Key points: In 2019-20, $250 million ... -
Dumpster diving in Sydney: Man’s free runs reveal cost of living crisis
It is nearly 11 p.m. when a white Mercedes van drives off the main road and into an empty lane. It’s a man’s weird way of ... -
Research into mold-related illnesses could be a game-changer for people suffering from an invisible threat
When Hannah Cozens and Darren McGuinness started their family, they anticipated sleepless nights and tears. But in the last year of their tenancy in a rental ... -
State of origin 2022 claimed by Qld; NSW COVID cases increasing, Victoria COVID cases increasing, WA COVID cases increasing, NZ COVID restrictions need to be implemented; Anthony Albanese in the Solomon Islands
Health Minister Mark Butler has said government-funded pandemic holidays and free rapid antigen tests will soon end, but there will be no change to the free ... -
Kmart and Bunnings probed on facial recognition technology
Two Australian retail giants are under investigation by the privacy regulator over the way they handle customers’ personal information. The Australian Privacy Authority is investigating Bunnings ... -
‘No public health justification’: Australia’s top doctor Dr Nick Coatsworth calls on workplaces to drop vaccination mandates
Dr Nick Coatsworth urges companies to ‘rethink’ sting mandates, arguing that vaccination does not reduce the transmissibility of the Omicron variant and that working-age Australians are ... -
Vegan activist Tash Peterson protests outside Perth Zoo after Tricia’s death
Vegan protester Tash Peterson brought her megaphone to the gates of a zoo where a veteran elephant died this week, clashing with passers-by. Vegan activist Tash ... -
Fed up with rising fresh produce prices, some Australians are turning to social media to source vegetables
There’s more to Facebook Marketplace and Gumtree than vintage furniture and ceramics – there’s also lettuce and other fresh produce. As Australians watch helplessly, the prices ... -
Australia drops espionage charge against lawyer | world news
By ROD McGUIRK, Associated Press CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia’s new government on Thursday dropped a 4-year-old case against a lawyer for his alleged attempt to ... -
Nick Kyrgios charged with assault; Sydney Flood Risk Rises, RBA Raises Interest Rates; Anthony Albanese backs fourth dose of COVID vaccine; NSW disaster payments available tomorrow; Suspected Highland Park shooter identified
Australia is in ‘deep’ if its universities are neglected by the federal government, the head of the peak body representing higher education has said. As a ... -
Former Balinese street dog ‘Million-dollar Munchkin’ settles into new life in Australia
Six months after ‘Million Dollar Munchkin’ landed on Australian soil, her loving owners are adamant the six years and tens of thousands of dollars spent to ... -
Sydney, Wollongong weather: Suburbs evacuated due to monster storm
The SES has issued a new urgent evacuation order for parts of Sydney, urging residents to get out now – before it’s too late. The SES ... -
Train delays in Sydney continue; Victoria Energy Rebate worth $250; John Barilaro retires from commercial work in New York; The fallout from abortion rights in the United States continues; Anthony Albanese’s trade talks with the EU will be accelerated
National Australia Bank is raising its fixed mortgage rates sharply on rising funding costs, following a similar move by Commonwealth Bank this week. NAB announced on ... -
Uber News: Uber accepts Australian minimum pay body after similar moves in Britain and Canada
Uber Technologies Inc and Australia’s main transport union agreed on Tuesday to back a federal body that enforces the minimum wage for the company’s drivers, joining ... -
Carriageworks presents a new performance commissioned by Australian artist Kaz Therese
Australia’s largest contemporary multi-arts district will present Sleeplessness, a new performance by Australian artist Kaz Therese (they/them). Running August 4-13, 2022, the performance merges drama and ... -
2022 NBA Draft: Australian Dyson Daniels’ mother steals the show, reaction
Australian teenage sensation Dyson Daniels achieved his dream when he was selected in the NBA draft, but it was his mother who stole the show. Australian ... -
The RBA interest rate rises to continue; Blockade Australia protests inspire the public to join us; Auckland stabbing attack leaves several injured; Australia’s growing teacher shortage; Bruce Lehrmann trial gets new date
Experts are renewing their calls for people to get their COVID-19 booster shots following rising infections and hospitalizations. Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly says there ... -
cricket news 2022, live stream, how to watch, start time, teams, score, updates
LIVE: Australia are desperate to bounce back from a crushing six-wicket loss to record-breaking Sri Lanka as the sides clash in the fourth ODI of the ... -
Former foreign secretary says Australia should demand Assange’s release; The Omicron wave was twice as large as the recorded cases
Australians traveling to parts of Europe should still check their vaccination status with local authorities before they can soak up the full range of attractions, but ... -
Wimbledon 2022: Naomi Osaka withdraws, tennis news
Naomi Osaka has turned her back on Wimbledon in another blow to the world’s most prestigious tennis event. Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from Wimbledon. The former ... -
Hanson returns to the Senate; Energy chief says crisis strengthens case for renewables; Russia sanctions 121 Australians; The national cabinet meets
Queensland Attorney General Shannon Fentiman has said there will be consequences if gambling giant The Star is deemed unfit to hold its casino licenses in two ... -
The mystery of the origin of the Black Death solved 675 years later
After nearly 700 years, scientists have solved the mystery of a deadly plague that wiped out millions of people. A deadly pandemic with mysterious origins – ... -
Mark McGowan announces plans to exit Western Australia coal market as east coast energy crisis worsens
The Prime Minister will close two coal-fired power stations over the next 10 years and pump more than $3.5 billion into renewables as Western Australia moves ... -
Cricket News, Justin Langer WA Liberal leader’s offer, former Australia manager dismisses rumor
Axed coach Justin Langer has reportedly received a ‘bombshell’ offer to enter politics. He responded to the rumours. Underrated Australian cricket manager Justin Langer has reportedly ... -
TikTok sheds light on Australian timber supply crisis in construction industry
The huge problem of Australia’s supply problems has been highlighted in a video showing the dangers of timber shortages. Australia’s construction industry is slowly being crushed ... -
Northern Territory scraps vaccination mandates for workers
The Northern Territory has announced it will end its strict vaccination mandate in a bold move towards ‘living with Covid’, along with other changes. The Northern ... -
Modern cars can be a headache
The automotive industry has made tremendous advances in technology over the past decade, but this has resulted in issues that can frustrate motorists. There has been ... -
Explained: Tamil Nadu sculptures recovered from Australia and the United States
Ten antiques (sculptures) recovered from Australia and the United States were handed over to the Tamil Nadu government in Delhi last week. Union Culture Minister G ... -
Ambulance funding is set to help South Africa’s health care crisis, after the prime minister spent Saturday night with paramedics
The South Australian government will invest $124 million in new paramedic recruits and to end the state’s growing crisis. Key points: $2.4 billion will be invested ... -
Australia faces growing foot-and-mouth disease risk as Indonesia outbreak spreads
The risk of foot-and-mouth disease reaching Australian shores has increased as an outbreak sweeps through cattle herds in Indonesia. More than 20,000 animals have been infected ... -
Federal government assesses intervention in gas market; Focus on equal pay; Penny Wong goes up the Pacific
Deputy Minister for the Republic Matt Thistlethwaite said this morning Australians should consider whether the nation should become a republic once Queen Elizabeth II ends her ... -
Scientists Discover ‘World’s Largest Plant’ Off Australia’s West Coast | Environment
Around 4,500 years ago, a single seed – from two different species of seagrass – ended up nestled in a favorable spot somewhere in what is ... -
Australian banks tighten lending standards as interest rates rise
Australian banks are making changes that could make it even harder for homebuyers who are struggling to enter the market. Homebuyers could find it even harder ... -
Formula shortage stings US as Australian company ships millions of cans to US
An Australian company will ship more than 1.25 million boxes of infant formula to the United States to alleviate a nationwide shortage in the states. Key ... -
Former Prime Minister Scott Morrison booed at AFL, Sydney Swans Vs Richmond Tigers
The former prime minister was seen giving a sweet smile and wave as he appeared on the big screen at the SCG. Scott Morrison was booed ... -
Death of Erin Jayne Plummer: a television presenter committed suicide
The death of bubbly blonde TV presenter Erin Jayne Plummer has shocked many – and friends have now confirmed her heartbreaking cause of death. TV presenter ... -
BBC News apologizes for live ticker blunder
A malicious message appeared on TV screens at 9.35am on Tuesday – before being spread across social media moments later. BBC viewers were left in hysterics ... -
NSW records second death from Japanese encephalitis
A second person has died of a serious illness in New South Wales that is transmitted to humans by infected mosquitoes. A second person with Japanese ... -
Federal election: How Scott Morrison’s women’s issue brought him down
A problem plagued Scott Morrison throughout his management and, in the end, he couldn’t escape it. Scott Morrison didn’t always “get” the women, but in the ... -
Australia Market rebounds 1.15% | Trade Standard News
The Australian equity market ended the session higher on Friday, May 20, 2022, as investors continued bottom fishing across the board after the previous ... -
Four carpet pythons spotted in the home of an Australian family. Watch the video
Spot a small snake inside your home can send shivers down your spine. Now imagine large carpet pythons visiting you over a period of two to ... -
Laureola Advisors expands presence in Australia – Life Insurance – Insurance News
Laureola Advisors expands its presence in Australia May 16, 2022 Life facilities fund manager Laureola Advisors is stepping up its presence in Australia, two years after ... -
Australia’s COVID-19 infections have reached global highs – and experts predict another Omicron variant spike is coming
This week, Australia became a world leader. But it wasn’t a feat of engineering or some sort of sporting achievement – it was an unwelcome title. ... -
Federal election: two million Australians vote early
The final sprint to the election has taken a surprising turn, just as it emerges that more than two million Australians have cast their ballots early. ... -
Sydney wins Australian National Basketball League title
SYDNEY (AP) — The Sydney Kings swept the National Basketball League final best-of-five for their first Australian title since 2005 by beating the Tasmania JackJumpers 97-88 ... -
Cricket Australia 2022, schedule, fixtures, Ashes 2023, India tour, South Africa, World Cup: Epic Aussie trip revealed,
The Australian men’s cricket team are preparing for their most intense schedule yet with the next 18 months packed with matches, and highlighted by a grueling ... -
Liz Cambage Australia Opals, what she said against Nigeria, WNBA, Olympic fallout, Jenna O’Hea, news
Former Opals captain Jenna O’Hea has lifted the lid on Liz Cambage’s controversial withdrawal from the Olympics last year, alleging the WNBA star racially vilified her ... -
Australian cricketer Travis Head and his pregnant fiancee in ‘terrifying’ emergency landing
Australian cricketer Travis Head and his pregnant fiancée Jessica Davies were returning from the Maldives when their plane had to make a ‘terrifying’ emergency landing. The ... -
Morrison denounces ‘weak’ independents; Albanese defends NDIS stumble; Warning of Chinese force on the Solomon Islands; Last battle for the stronghold of Mariupol; Search for QLD mother Tahnee Shanks missing in Mexico
The other statement concerns independent Despi O’Connor, who is campaigning to take Greg Hunt’s seat in Flinders as the outgoing health minister retires from politics – ... -
Solomon Islands PM raises the bar criticizing Australia while praising China in speech to parliament
Solomon Islands’ prime minister has launched a tirade in parliament suggesting Australia and its allies are deliberately trying to undermine his government, criticizing the Western response ... -
Bill Gates’ chilling prediction on Covid before the book’s release
The tech baron made another chilling prediction about the virus while urging countries to remain vigilant. Billionaire Bill Gates has issued another chilling warning about the ... -
Amandeep Drall finishes T-34th at the NSW Open in Australia | Golf News
COOLANGATTA: Indian golfer Amandeep Drall ended a roller coaster week with a six of 68 to finish T-34th at the Women’s NSW Open on the Ladies ... -
The Australian leader, in the face of the elections, denounces the interference of China | world news
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australia’s prime minister on Saturday accused China of “form”, or record, interference in foreign policy, after his home secretary said Beijing’s unveiling of ... -
UN chief condemns ‘absurdity’ of war during visit to Ukraine
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres reacted angrily after visiting alleged Russian war crime sites in Ukraine. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has visited sites of alleged ... -
Inmates at Yatala labor prison revolt over understaffing
Sinks and sheet metal have been ripped from the walls of South Australia’s most secure prison after inmates rioted against an enforced prison lockdown. A wild ... -
Commonwealth Games Netball: Donnell Wallam named to Australia’s Diamonds team | Netball News
Australia head coach Stacey Marinkovich has named an 18-man squad, which will be reduced to 12 ahead of the Commonwealth Games; the competition begins on July ... -
Australian ABC refutes reports of partnership with crypto platform: report
Australian ABC rejects reports of partnership with crypto trading platform. The Commonwealth Bank of Australia has warned of a fake article making the rounds on social ... -
Australia Institute issues urgent fuel safety warning
Australian motorists already struggling with high petrol prices have received a grim warning about the country’s fuel supply. Australian motorists are warned of an urgent problem ... -
Fake Cryptocurrency Scam Costs Sydney Woman $8,000
Investing online can be lucrative for some, but a Sydney woman has been seriously left behind after falling in love with a Facebook advert. When Anna ... -
Hell Pizza will open its first Australian store later this year
Ryan Anderson / Stuff Hell is expanding into Australia and will open its first store in mid-2022. All Hell will soon be unleashed in Australia, as ... -
Leading Australian accessibility consultancy provider MGAC joins Jensen Hughes
The acquisition strengthens the company’s growing presence in Australia and helps position it exceptionally well for future expansion in the region. BALTIMORE, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ ... -
Ukrainian university students who fled to Australia get scholarships to continue studying
“It was terrible to see how many people wanted to leave their country,” said the 21-year-old. Ms Trachuk’s parents put her on the last train to ... -
Chris Bailey, lead singer of Australian band The Saints, dies | australian music
Chris Bailey, lead singer of legendary Australian band The Saints, has died. The group announced his death on Facebook on Monday. “It is with great pain ... -
Australian PM prepares Modi’s ‘friend’ ‘favorite’ khichdi and ‘famous’ new business ties | world news
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison commemorated Indo-Australian ties by cooking Indian delicacies during his “curry night”, the photos of which he also posted on his Instagram ... -
Scott Morrison prepares to call a poll; Sydney weather deteriorating, Woronora, Bonnet Bay, Chipping Norton evacuated, Picton, Camden on alert; Russia-Ukraine war continues, NSW COVID cases rise, Victoria COVID cases rise
Victorian healthcare workers will need to be vaccinated against the flu in order to continue working in high-risk settings such as hospitals, ambulance services and aged ... -
Honeycreeper ready for Australian Oak Tilt
Emerging filly Honeycreeper will be looking to win the Adrian Knox-Australian Oaks double in the space of seven days. Coach James Cummings is confident the Adrian ... -
Alliance between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States to develop hypersonic missiles
The United States, United Kingdom and Australia have announced that they will work together through the recently created security alliance known as AUKUS to develop hypersonic ... -
Virgin Australia permanently cuts the cost of business class seats
The airline is making business class more accessible than ever, cutting the cost of its flights down to a price you’d usually pay for an economy. ... -
Australia and India to sign trade deal on Saturday – Australia | Investment News
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australia will sign a trade deal with India on Saturday that will eliminate tariffs on 85% of Australian goods entering India, helping farmers ... -
Step-by-step guide to migrating to Australia
Choosing to migrate to another country is an important step that requires a lot of work. There is a lot of information available, which can be ... -
Pedophile nurse Peter James De Moulipied sentenced to three years in prison for making “depraved” videos
Peter James De Moulipied worked at Perth Children’s Hospital until he was caught masturbating as children walked past his house. A pedophile pedophile nurse has been ... -
Cruise News: Carnival Party, Disney Wish, Australia and more
What’s happening in the world of cruise ships? Here’s a rundown of this week’s top cruise news. We’ve had a glimpse of some new cruise ships, ... -
NSW COVID cases rise, Victoria COVID cases rise, Russia-Ukraine war continues; Australia-New Zealand refugee deal reached, Ash Barty retirement fallout continues, China plane crash investigation continues,
Queensland health authorities have confirmed that the state is starting to climb a second wave of Omicron cases, after the number of cases has risen steadily ... -
Ash Barty’s retirement shocks the tennis world, the Russia-Ukraine war continues, Kimberley Kitching Labor’s intimidation complaint was never received by Richard Marles, the plane crash investigation in China continues, NSW COVID cases increase, Victoria COVID cases increase
World No 1 tennis player Ash Barty yesterday announced her surprise retirement from the game at the age of 25. Here’s how the world reacted. Ash ... -
Re/insurers to appeal Australia pandemic test case verdict
A number of major insurers and reinsurers, including Swiss Re, IAG and Chubb, are seeking to challenge the verdict in Australia’s pandemic test case in the ... -
Russian and Ukrainian forces battle for control of Mariupol after school is hit by rocket
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on Israel to help him repel the Russian assault on his country. In the latest in a series of appeals ... -
Epic draw boosts Pakistan’s hopes of winning series against Australia
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s marathon batting defense in the second draw Test match against Australia raised hopes for head coach Saqlain Mushtaq ahead of the series ... -
Dr Nick Coatsworth reacts to Pfizer four dose allegation
One of Australia’s top doctors has put Pfizer on alert following news of his fourth stroke, raising concerns about a very important and overlooked issue. One ... -
Adelaide Fringe Festival: why the South Australian city is the best in Australia
There is a city in Australia that is terribly underrated. In fact, in March, it’s easily the best city in the country to visit. I once ... -
Urgent bushfire alert in Manjimup, Western Australia
An urgent emergency warning was issued and residents were told they were “in danger” and “must act immediately to survive”. Resdenits in Western Australia were on ... -
Balloon pilots take to the skies as Canberra’s annual Balloon Spectacular begins
A fleet of hot air balloons took flight over the nation’s capital today for the start of the annual balloon show, celebrating Canberra’s 109th birthday. The ... -
Shane Warne’s body returns to Australia by private jet
Almost a week after his sudden death at the age of 52, Shane Warne’s body has returned to Australia. A private jet carrying the body of ... -
Appeals court revives lawsuit against AU and GW seeking reimbursement of tuition fees
Whether students are entitled to a refund, Judge Harry Edwards wrote, remains unanswered. A federal appeals court panel has revived class action lawsuits against two major ... -
Sydney weather, rain gets worse, Russian-Ukrainian war continues, Shane Warne’s body must return to Australia, Georges River suburb has issued SES evacuation orders, Volodymyr Zelensky slams offer to Vladimir Putin’s Evacuation Route from Kyiv, Mariupol, Kharkiv and Sumy
Russian gymnast Ivan Kuliak is expected to be investigated after displaying a symbol supporting the invasion of Ukraine on his uniform. Kuliak taped the “Z” symbol ... -
How did Shane Warne die? Australian legend dies in Thailand of suspected heart attack, latest news, updates
New details have emerged following the shock death of Australian cricketing legend and the greatest soccer player of all time, Shane Warne, 52. The tall 708-Test ... -
Shane Warne, Australian cricketing legend, dies aged 52 | Shane Warne
Shane Warne, the greatest kicker in cricketing history and an Australian icon who transcended the sport, has died of a suspected heart attack aged 52. The ... -
Live updates on Russia-Ukraine war: 34 civilians killed in Kharkiv, Russian athletes banned from Paralympics
Netflix, H&M join the boycott of Russian companies Netflix, fashion store H&M, technology company Oracle and many others halted or suspended operations in Russia on Wednesday ... -
Australian GDP rebounds with 3.4% growth in December quarter
A surge in household spending helped Australia’s economy rebound in the December quarter, although clouds are looming on the horizon. Consumers tore their wallets apart during ... -
Australia floods: Torrential rain in Brisbane kills eight after river crests and floods homes | world news
At least eight people have been killed and thousands of homes and businesses inundated in flash floods across eastern Australia. Parts of Brisbane, Queensland’s capital, remained ...
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