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Australia 'alarmed' by Israel strike on Iran: Wong — as it happened
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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June 12, 2025
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'Parliament tower' approval a tall order for opponents
The Courier
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June 13, 2025
An open letter from more than 120 prominent South Australians, including former premier Lynn Arnold, said the festival tower would overshadow parliament house, create a wind tunnel, block views from the city parklands, and "place private profit...
Who is Nova Peris? Former Australian Olympian and senator shelters in Israel amid Iranian missile barrage
The Economic Times
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June 14, 2025
Nova Peris, a former Australian Olympian and senator, is one of the Australians trapped in Israel. She, along with media personality Erin Molan, on June 13 took refuge in bomb shelters after Iran launched multiple missile waves against Israeli...
Australia ‘confident’ in US nuke-powered submarine deal despite review
Manila Standard
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June 12, 2025
SYDNEY—Australia said Thursday it is “very confident” in the future of a US agreement to equip its navy with a fleet of nuclear-powered submarines, after the Trump administration put the pact under review. The 2021 AUKUS deal joins Australia, the...
Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Could Mean One Big Tax Headache for Australia
The Epoch Times
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June 13, 2025
Australia may be forced to overhaul its domestic tax rules amid pressure from the Trump administration’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBA) that recently passed the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill, currently under Senate consideration,...
Australia ‘confident’ in submarine deal
Taipei Times
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June 12, 2025
Australia yesterday said that it is “very confident” in the future of a US agreement to equip its navy with a fleet of nuclear-powered submarines, after the administration of US President Donald Trump put the pact under review. The 2021 AUKUS deal...
Thousands trapped in Australian farm slavery
Queanbeyan CityNews
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June 14, 2025
A parliamentary inquiry has been told imported fruit pickers were subjected to prolonged suffering. (AP PHOTO) The fruit, vegetables and meat in Australian’s fridges are often picked or processed by migrant workers, who are highly vulnerable to...
Mark Lathan and Alex Greenwich face off over vilification concerns
OUTinPerth
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June 16, 2025
A vilification complaint brought by New South Wales politician Alex Greenwich against fellow parliamentarian Mark Latham commenced it’s hearing today in Sydney. Greenwich launched the proceedings against Latham in the NSW Civil and Administrative...
Australia upbeat on US sub deal despite review
The Manila Times
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June 12, 2025
SYDNEY, Australia — Australia said on Thursday it was "very confident" in the future of a United States agreement to equip its navy with a fleet of nuclear-powered submarines after President Donald Trump's administration put the pact under review....
Beijing’s Quiet Reach? Mass Arrest in Malaysia Sparks Concern Among Australian Diaspora
The Epoch Times
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June 13, 2025
Australians with roots in Malaysia are calling on the Albanese government to speak out, after nearly 80 Falun Gong practitioners—including U.N. refugees—were detained by police in Kuala Lumpur ahead of CCP leader Xi Jinping’s recent visit. Two...
‘They’re Taking Shirly’: An Army Sergeant Thought His Family Was Safe. Then ICE Deported His Wife
Military.com
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June 16, 2025
This article first appeared on The War Horse, an award-winning nonprofit news organization educating the public on military service. Subscribe to their newsletter. Army Sgt. Ayssac Correa had just started his day at the 103rd Quartermaster Company...
How President Trump's ‘One Big Beautiful Bill' Will Impact Businesses in Australia
National Law Review
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June 13, 2025
Retaliatory tax provisions contained in H.R. 1, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” that recently passed the US House of Representatives, if enacted, would drastically impact common cross-border transactions, including US operations of foreign...
Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich: the Netanyahu government extremists sanctioned by the UK
The Conversation
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June 16, 2025
The UK’s decision to impose sanctions on two far-right Netanyahu government ministers has put it at loggerheads with the Trump administration over Israel. Announcing on June 10 that Britain would join Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Norway in...
Vietnam to hike tax on alcoholic drinks to 90%
The Drinks Business
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June 16, 2025
The Vietnamese parliament has approved a proposal to increase tax on “beer and strong liquor” to an unprecedented 90% by 2031. db reports. On Saturday 14 June Vietnam’s National Assembly waved through a policy change that will see the tax on many...
WA audit slams $1.6b cost blowout on major IT projects
InnovationAus
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June 16, 2025
Western Australia’s largest in-flight IT projects have blown out by at least $1.6 billion and will be delivered years later than first planned, a damning review by the state’s auditor-general has found. The first transparency report on major IT...
Australia all in on $368b gamble as Albanese summons knights of his roundtable
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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June 12, 2025
Welcome back to your weekly federal politics update, where Brett Worthington gets you up to speed on the happenings from Parliament House. A lucrative "defined benefits" superannuation scheme used to be the hottest post-politics ticket in town. It...
Australia ‘confident’ in Aukus nuclear submarine with US deal despite review
The New Zealand Herald
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June 12, 2025
“I think the review that’s been announced is not a surprise,” he told public broadcaster ABC. “We’ve been aware of this for some time. We welcome it. It’s something which is perfectly natural for an incoming administration to do.” Australia plans...
Australia ‘confident’ in US nuclear sub deal despite review
Digital Journal
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June 12, 2025
The 2021 AUKUS deal joins Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States in a multi-decade effort to balance China's growing military might - Copyright POOL/AFP COLIN MURTY David WILLIAMS Australia said Thursday it is “very confident” in the...
Australia’s New Ransomware Payment Reporting Law Takes Effect, Covering Both Critical Infrastructure and Other Entities
JD Supra - California
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June 11, 2025
[co-author: King Xia] On May 30, the ransomware payment reporting requirements of Australia’s Cyber Security Act 2024 (CSA) took effect. The new requirement applies to a broad range of entities and cyber security incidents, requiring reporting...
Australian Embassy Hosts Event to Create Awareness, Support Wildlife Conservation in Ethiopia
Ethiopian News Agency
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Addis Ababa, June 11, 2025 (ENA)— The Australian Embassy in Ethiopia has hosted an event organized to create awareness and support for the conservation efforts of Chengeta Wildlife, a wildlife protection charity, in Ethiopia’s Bale and Simien...