Australia

NDIS Data Shared with Palantir in Fraud Crackdown

NDIS Data Shared with Palantir in Fraud Crackdown

The NDIS data of participants may have been shared with Palantir's analytics platform as part of a multi-agency fraud investigation, raising seriou...

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Australia Weighs New Israel Sanctions, Skips UK Settlement Trade Ban

Australia Weighs New Israel Sanctions, Skips UK Settlement Trade Ban

Australia is weighing new Israel sanctions to deter illegal settlements and settler violence, but it won't follow the UK's full trade ban on goods ...

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Australia Energy Bills: Coalition Plan May Cost Households $100

Australia Energy Bills: Coalition Plan May Cost Households $100

Australia energy bills are set to rise by up to $100 a year for Victorian households under the Coalition's proposed energy policy, sparking politic...

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Faulty Smoke Alarms Warning Before Fatal House Fire

Faulty Smoke Alarms Warning Before Fatal House Fire

Faulty smoke alarms were repeatedly flagged before a house fire that killed a father and five children in Queensland, highlighting the critical imp...

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One Nation Leader Warren Pickering Admits Drug Use, Drink Driving

One Nation Leader Warren Pickering Admits Drug Use, Drink Driving

Warren Pickering, the Victorian One Nation leader, has admitted to illegal drug use and drink driving in an extraordinary press conference, saying ...

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Australia Classroom Disruption Worst in World: Digital Detox Needed

Australia Classroom Disruption Worst in World: Digital Detox Needed

Australia’s classroom disruption is among the worst in the world, prompting urgent calls for a digital detox in schools. The 2025 Programme for Int...

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Andrew Hastie Threatens One Nation with Costly Fight Over Traitor

Andrew Hastie Threatens One Nation with Costly Fight Over Traitor

Andrew Hastie has threatened Pauline Hanson and One Nation strategist James Ashby with a “costly” fight over claims he is a traitor to Australia, l...

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Australia's New Law Lets Users Opt Out of Social Media Algorithms

Australia's New Law Lets Users Opt Out of Social Media Algorithms

Australia's new social media algorithm law empowers users to opt out of algorithmic feeds, marking a significant shift in online safety. The legisl...

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Alan Jones Trial: Witness Text Reveals Loyalty Amid Assault Claims

Alan Jones Trial: Witness Text Reveals Loyalty Amid Assault Claims

The Alan Jones trial continues in Sydney, with a witness denying assault claims while admitting to sending a supportive text message to the broadca...

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High Court Hears Challenge to Neo-Nazi Party Ban

High Court Hears Challenge to Neo-Nazi Party Ban

The High Court challenge to the neo-Nazi White Australia party ban has begun, with lawyers arguing that anti-hate laws passed after the Bondi terro...

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Nepal Floods: Australian Family Missing After Glacial Collapse
Nepal Floods: Australian Family Missing After Glacial Collapse
The Nepal floods triggered by a glacial collapse have left families in anguish, including Australian Akash Venkatraman, who awaits news of his parents missing after the disaster. This article explores... Read more...
Palestinian Australian Sues NSW Police Over Alleged Assault at Herzog
Palestinian Australian Sues NSW Police Over Alleged Assault at Herzog
A Palestinian Australian man is suing New South Wales police over an alleged assault during an anti-Isaac Herzog protest, claiming he was punched while trying to protect a group of... Read more...
Paul Keating's Republic Vision: A Timeless Australian Legacy
Paul Keating's Republic Vision: A Timeless Australian Legacy
Paul Keating's republic vision remains a defining chapter in Australian history, as the former prime minister continues to advocate for an independent future. In a recent conversation with historian James... Read more...
Sydney Shooting: Police Probe Mistaken Identity in Fatal Attack
Sydney Shooting: Police Probe Mistaken Identity in Fatal Attack
A fatal Sydney shooting in Merrylands West has prompted police to investigate whether the victim was killed in a case of mistaken identity. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday afternoon,... Read more...
Global Heating Set to Hit 1.8C: UN Report Urges Deep Emissions Cuts
Global Heating Set to Hit 1.8C: UN Report Urges Deep Emissions Cuts
Global heating is forecast to reach at least 1.8C under the most optimistic future, as a UN report warns that every fraction of temperature rise intensifies destructive extreme weather, ecosystem... Read more...
Queensland Police Probe $1.7M Sheep Theft from Farm
Queensland Police Probe $1.7M Sheep Theft from Farm
Queensland police are investigating a significant livestock theft where about 5,500 Dorper sheep worth more than $1.7 million were allegedly stolen from a farm near Blackall, highlighting a concerning rise... Read more...
Ray Hadley's Homophobic Slur Against Alan Jones in Court
Ray Hadley's Homophobic Slur Against Alan Jones in Court
In a Sydney court, broadcaster Ray Hadley admitted using a homophobic slur and derogatory names against colleague Alan Jones, following the withdrawal of a secret $4m contract offer for a... Read more...
NSW Ombudsman: 37% of Prenatal Reports Go Uninvestigated
NSW Ombudsman: 37% of Prenatal Reports Go Uninvestigated
The NSW ombudsman has found that more than a third of prenatal reports to protective services are not investigated, highlighting a critical shortage of caseworkers in the state's child protection... Read more...
Australia's $600m Pacific Drug Trafficking Package
Australia's $600m Pacific Drug Trafficking Package
Australia's $600m Pacific drug trafficking package aims to curb transnational crime and its devastating impact on island nations. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the investment at the Pacific Islands Forum... Read more...
Sydney Beaches Use Drones to Boost Shark Safety After Attacks
Sydney Beaches Use Drones to Boost Shark Safety After Attacks
Sydney beaches are now using drone surveillance to enhance shark safety and bring swimmers back to the water after a series of shark attacks. The new initiative, part of a... Read more...
Australia Poll: Albanese Approval Drops to New Low
Australia Poll: Albanese Approval Drops to New Low
The latest Guardian Essential poll reveals a significant shift in Australia's political landscape, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's approval rating dropping to a new low of 35%. The poll indicates... Read more...
Icac Probe: Charles Perrottet's Inside Knowledge of NSW Fast-Track
Icac Probe: Charles Perrottet's Inside Knowledge of NSW Fast-Track
The Icac inquiry into Charles Perrottet's alleged prior knowledge of NSW government fast-track approvals has revealed new evidence about his communications with developer Jean Nassif. The investigation focuses on whether... Read more...