Tony Burke Under Pressure As Calls Increase For Fair Visa Policies For Palestinian Refugees
Only about 2,400 of the 7,000 applications for Palestinian tourist visas submitted since Oct. 7 have been approved, while 4,600 have been rejected.
Telstra And Optus Refuse To Delay 3G Shutdown Despite Senate Inquiry's Public Safety Concerns
The Senate inquiry warned that the shutdown could cause widespread disruption to essential services and infrastructure, such as critical medical equipment, fire alarms, EFTPOS machines and waste and water infrastructure.
Albemarle To Cut 300 Jobs, Slash Lithium Output Amid Falling Commodity Prices
Albemarle's Kemerton plant will decrease its staff by 40% and cut its output capacity of lithium hydroxide by half.
Nine Entertainment Journalists Reach Agreement For 11.5% Pay Rise, Ending Strike
Under the deal, the staff will receive a 4% salary hike in the first year and 3.75% in the two consecutive years.
Australia Sees Surge In STI Cases As Antibiotic Resistance Complicates Treatment
According to the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA), the number of gonorrhea cases in New South Wales increased by over 20% between 2022 and 2023, with treatment becoming further complicated by the emergence of resistant strains.
Australia's Inflation Increases To 3.8%, RBA Unlikely To Raise Interest Rates
Although the overall inflation rate has slightly increased to 3.8%, the measure of core inflation, also known as the "trimmed mean," has decreased slightly to 3.9% from 4%.
New Cybersecurity Legislation To Force Companies To Disclose Ransom Payments Amid Surge In Cyberattacks
Under the Cyber Security Act, which will be tabled in the parliament, companies will be mandated to declare the ransom payment or risk paying hefty fines.
Australia's Housing Approval Drop Could Derail National Target Of 1.2M Homes By 2029: Construction Body
The housing sector is experiencing a lack of labor and materials, which is why the average approved value of new homes has increased by AU$19,444 between June 2023 and June 2024.
Debt Collector Panthera Faces 5-Year Ban Over Alleged Breach Of Restrictions
The ban dates back to March 2020 when it was found that the debt collection giant harassed three customers into paying the flawed debt in an outright violation of the Australian Consumer Law.
Western Australia To Enforce New Access Rule For Union Officials Amid CFMEU Allegations
The WA Industrial Relations Commission will join the efforts to examine whether the individual seeking access to worksites is deemed "fit and proper" under some set rules.
South Australia Secures Top Economic Spot For Third Straight Quarter: CommSec Report
According to the recent Commsec State of the States report, South Australia ranked first in three key areas -- low unemployment relative to other states, the amount of construction work completed, and the number of new housing projects started -- catapulting the state to the top spot.
Israel-Hamas Conflict: Australia, New Zealand, Canada Call For Peace In Joint Statement
Authorities have recorded a total of 39,000 casualties in Gaza linked to Israel's ground operations, which began in October last year
Gold Coast Launches Pill Testing At Schoolies Amid Rising Drug Abuse Among Young Women
The state administration, despite criticism from the opposition and possible policy changes in the future, has set aside AU$80,000 for the private and complimentary service.
Australian Billionaires' Wealth Soars By $120 Billion Since 2020: Oxfam
Ahead of the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting in Rio de Janeiro, an analysis by global anti-poverty non-profit Oxfam has revealed that the richest 1% have amassed $42 trillion in wealth over the past decade, surpassing the bottom 50% by 34 times.
Australian Health Experts Warn Companies Misleading Consumers By Exploiting Food Star Rating System
Phillip Baker, a research fellow from the University of Sydney's School of Public Health, said that the current rating system still awarded stars to unhealthy ultra-processed foods as it simply judged the product by the parameter of whether it contained good or bad ingredients.
Northern Territory Military Exercise Halted After Italian Fighter Jet Crashes; Pilot Stable
The pilot managed to eject safely and was currently recovering in stable condition at the Royal Darwin Hospital.
Deputy PM Marles Dismisses Cabinet Shakeup Speculation, Expresses Optimism For Next Election
"We are confident about the next election, we're certainly not sanguine in the sense that we do not underestimate our opponents," Marles said.
Australia's Birth Rates Plummet Amid Rising Living Costs, Economic Uncertainty
The total count of births fell to 289,100 in 2023, which marked a sharp 4.6% drop from the previous year and the lowest since 2006.
Sydney To Set Up AU$25 Million Hydrogen Center Of Excellence For Future Apprentices
The new AU$25 million Hydrogen Center of Excellence in Sydney intends to train thousands of apprentices, increasing the workforce of the state for renewable energy.
Australia Issues New Offshore Gas Exploration Permits To Address Energy Gaps
While the Albanese Government highlighted the importance of gas in stabilizing renewable energy and controlling peak demand, they faced challenges from some detractors, like Greenpeace Australia.
US Admiral Franchetti Reaffirms Commitment To AUKUS During HMAS Stirling Visit
Admiral Lisa Franchetti said that AUKUS had a brighter future ahead with the collaborative efforts, including personnel exchange programs and the integration of advanced defense capabilities.
South Australian Police To Implement Roadside Cocaine Testing From Early 2025
The police will use a new device for saliva testing after selecting drivers on a random basis. While the current testing regime involves methamphetamine, MDMA, and cannabis, the new initiative will be expanded to cocaine testing as well.
45% Of Small Business Owners In Australia Contemplate Closure Due To Regulatory Burden: ACCI Survey
According to the survey, at least 45% of the small business owners have contemplated shutting their doors, while the figures rose to a staggering 57% in the places outside metros.
Australian Navy Boosts Strike Capabilities with Successful Naval Strike Missile Test
At RIMPAC 2024, the Australian Navy successfully tested the Naval Strike Missile, boosting its capacity for maritime defense and regional security.
Sydney Police Seize 300 Prohibited Weapons In Raids, 2 Men Charged
The police executed search warrants at businesses across Hay street, Haymarket, and homes in Amos Street, Westmead, and Shepherd Street, Cherrybrook.
NSW Task Force To Tackle Drivers' Demerit Points Fraud
The investigation came after it was discovered that a French delivery rider had more than 200 demerit points in May.
Former NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet Resigns to Join BHP's Washington Office
Dominic Perrottet ends his 13-year political career to lead BHP's corporate and external affairs in Washington DC.
Opposition's Nuclear Plans Threaten Over 11,000 Farms With Potential Contamination: Government Report
According to this data, there were over 11,000 farms within 80 kilometers, or around 50 miles, of these locations.
Auction Retailer Grays To Pay AU$10 Million In Fines For Misleading Car Sales
Grays has agreed to compensate the impacted customers as part of the court-enforceable obligation, apart from paying a part of the ACCC's legal costs.
Sydney's Liverpool Council Faces Suspension; Mayor Calls Report Political
Due to dysfunction, Liverpool City Council is being suspended and subject to an inquiry; the mayor rejects the results as being driven by politics.