Australia Prioritizes Military Aid Over Coal For Ukraine Despite Urgent Plea
"The support that we are providing now is very much focused on military support around allowing Ukraine to prosecute this conflict with Russia and that is where our focus is and that is where Ukraine wants our focus to be," Richard Marles, the defense minister, said.
Bird Flu Hits 2 Victorian Farms Leading To Culling Of 500,000 Birds Amid Egg Shortage Fears
A Victorian bird flu epidemic results in the culling of 500,000 hens, sparking worries about future price increases and shortages of eggs.
Ex-Marine Pilot Accused Of Illegally Training Chinese Military Can Be Extradited To US: Australian Court
Authorities in the U.S. claimed Daniel Duggan was paid $100,000 for training the Chinese pilots during his tenure at the Test Flying Academy of South Africa.
Western Australia To Introduce Tough Knife Laws Permitting Police to Conduct Random Metal Detector Searches
Knife Wanding Areas (KWAs) are zones that have been defined and will be set up permanently in areas like entertainment precincts.
Canberra Household Electricity Bills To Rise By $240 Annually Amid 12.75% Cost Hike
This hike is less than the expected increase of 17%, and will be somewhat mitigated for many consumers by a $300 power rebate.
Australia Braces For COVID Surge As FLiRT Variants Spread
Doctors claim that FLiRT does not produce a more serious sickness than its predecessors despite its apparent contagiousness.
Government Allocates $24M To Help 70 Native Species At Risk Of Extinction
Australia has pledged $24 million to combat extinction, but in order to ensure long-term preservation, environmentalists want stricter environmental regulations.
Coalition Proposes 25% Migration Cut Over 4 Years To Ease Housing Market Pressure
The Shadow Treasurer, Angus Taylor, backed the 25% reduction goal, pointing out that it would lessen pressure on the property market.
Child Recovers From First H5N1 Bird Flu Case In Australia; Separate Strain Hits Egg Farm
The child was understood to have returned from India in March, following which they tested positive for the avian influenza H5N1 strain.
Albanese Backs Raising Social Media Age Limit To Protect Young Australians
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has supported raising the legal age of consent to register on social media from 13 to 16.
Telstra To Slash Up To 2,800 Jobs Amid Financial Pressures
In the face of growing costs and stagnating revenue, Telstra has announced intentions to remove 2,800 roles, mostly from its Enterprise division, in an effort to cut costs and increase efficiency.
Tasmanian Hospital Faces Probe Into Additional 63 Cases Amid Claims Of Fabricated Death Certificates
The review was prompted following allegations by Amanda Duncan, a whistleblower nurse, about unreported fatalities and fabricated death certificates.
Police Urge Public To Avoid Vigilantism After Queensland Violence Leaves Ex-MP Hurt
Detective Inspector Kevin Goan urged the public to refrain from taking on a vigilante role, even as the police maintain a heightened presence to guarantee safety.
Electoral Officer Slams Social Media Giants' Reluctance To Tackle Election Disinformation
In addition to calling for preventative measures, Rogers emphasized on the rising threat posed by AI-generated misinformation.
Sussan Ley Calls For Sean Diddy's Boycott Following Assault Video As NSW Cracks Down On Domestic Abuse
In light of the situation, the deputy liberal leader urged Australian corporations to cease any ventures that financially benefit Combs and urged media outlets to stop playing his songs.
Treasurer Chalmers Calls Dutton's Proposal To Cut Immigration Levels An 'Unhinged And Risky Rant'
Chalmers criticizes Dutton's attempt to reduce immigration as he releases his budget proposals. Amid worries about the housing crisis, tensions over immigration policy increase.
Controversial Portrait Of Australia's Richest Woman Sparks Debate on Creative Expression
Rio Olympic freestyle gold medalist Kyle Chalmers along with chief executive of Swimming Queensland Kevin Hasemann rallied several Australian athletes to urge that the photos be taken down.
Court Exempts Environment Minister From Considering Emissions While Approving Projects
Even if these projects damage protected areas, animals, and the environment, the minister was not required by Australia's present environmental legislation to take its impact on climate change into account.
Australia To Introduce $100 Fast-Track Passport Option From July
Many Australians are being forced to wait weeks for their passports under the present system, with the only expedient choice being a more costly "priority" one for serious situations.
Senator Fatima Payman Calls Israeli Actions In Gaza 'Genocide,' Pushes For Sanctions
Payman said the government representatives were making "performative gestures" that, in her opinion, put oppressors' rights ahead of the oppressed.
Controversial Tasmanian Premier's Statue Vandalized Ahead Of Tribunal Ruling On Its Removal
The incident came to light Wednesday morning when the statue was found lying face down next to its podium, which was spray-painted with graffiti such as "what goes around" and "decolonize."
South Australia To Crack Down On Pet Mistreatment And Provoked Attacks With High Penalties
With new pet ownership regulations, South Australia wants to outlaw puppy mills and impose stiffer punishments for dog attacks.
Israel-Hamas Conflict: Australian Medics Part Of New Red Cross Hospital Staff In Rafah
The humanitarian situation worsens as the Red Cross operates a hospital in Rafah with Australian medical personnel amid Israeli bombing.
Qantas Scraps Sydney-Shanghai Route Due To Low Demand
Qantas canceled Sydney-Shanghai flights because of the sluggish recovery in China travel, while a new route between Brisbane and Manila was launched.
Boat Arrivals Continue Amid Australia's Tough Border Policy, 4 Asylum Seekers Found Near Broome
Australia has a complicated web of regulations governing asylum seekers. Those attempting to arrive by air or sea must navigate a challenging route.
Australian National University Cracks Down On Pro-Palestine Protesters Following Reports Of Nazi Salute
According to the allegations that emerged on Wednesday, two students performed a Nazi salute and impersonated Hitler during a Zoom meeting hosted by the university's Students' Association.
NSW Braces for More Rain, Flooding After Wettest May in a Decade
Following record May rains that threatened to saturate regions and overrun Warragamba Dam, NSW prepared for further rain and floods.
India Tariff Lift Sparks Export Boom For Aussie Chickpeas
Aussie chickpea exports boom as India lifts tariffs, sparking trade revival.
Reece Kershaw's Two-Year Reappointment Extends His Tenure as AFP Commissioner Until 2026
Reece Kershaw's reappointment as Commissioner of the AFP is a testament to his dedication to public safety and his thirty-year career in law enforcement.
Aussie Supermarkets Battle Soaring Theft With High-Tech Tracking And Gates
Australian shops use high-tech gates, CCTV, and face recognition to combat the alarming 85% meat theft rate. Experts believe organized crime is involved.
