Australia's Net Migration Hits 445,510, Overshoots Government Target
Even with a month of data still to be included, the Institute of Public Affairs (IPA) analysis shows that net permanent and long-term arrivals -- a predictor of net overseas migration -- have surpassed the government's objective of 395,000 for the most recent financial year, and reached 445,510.
Sydney Motorists May See Cheaper Tolls Following Independent Review
According to an independent analysis, Sydney's tolls may go down if there were two-way harbor crossing fees and a state-owned organization in charge of pricing.
4 Australian Banks To Refund AU$28 Million To Low-Income Customers After ASIC Probe
Refund requests poured in when the audit revealed that these clients were placed in high-fee accounts by ANZ, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Bendigo and Adelaide Bank, and Westpac, even though they were eligible for low-fee accounts due to government payment support.
Victoria Premier Orders Probe Into CFMEU Construction Division Over Allegations Of Criminal Conduct
Apart from requesting Victorian Labor Party's construction section be suspended immediately, Jacinta Allan said she emailed the state secretary of Labor, requesting that donations from the division be prohibited during this suspension.
Rozelle Interchange Issues: NSW Inquiry Criticizes Government, Transurban For 'Lack Of Transparency'
"This report demonstrates how our community was let down by those in charge. Our community has borne the brunt of the fallout from this disastrous project, and we received none of the supposed benefits that were promised," said Kobi Shetty, MP for Balmain.
Albanese Dismisses Early Election Rumors, Says Preparing Labor For Polls
During a radio interview, Albanese said his recent candidate announcement was just a signal that the Labor Party was preparing for the new round of elections.
Qantas Relaunches Direct Perth-Paris Flights Ahead Of 2024 Olympics
The move, inspired by the success of Perth-to-London and Perth-to-Rome flights, reinforces the airline's expertise in long-haul travel.
Australian Government Failing To Tackle Racism Effectively, Human Rights Commission Report Reveals
To tackle the issue, the agency recommended recognition of a uniform definition of racism and forming a national anti-racism council to provide strategic policy guidance to the government.
Albanese Urges Western Sydney Voters To Stay Loyal Amid Reform Promises
He pledged that his party was "working hard to deliver" significant reforms. "These are all measures that people care about in western Sydney and in areas like this as well," Albanese said during a visit to the LNP-held seat of Forde in south-east Queensland.
At Least 84 Kangaroos Found Dead With Gunshot Wounds, Vehicle Injuries In Victoria
The crimes, which unfolded in regions between central and western Victoria, came to light after a local wildlife shelter found dozens of kangaroos in private paddocks on June 22.
Melbourne's Neuron Mobility Introduces AI-Powered E-Scooter Cameras To Prevent Sidewalk Riding
Neuron Mobility's 1,250 scooters will have the technology, ScootSafe, which identifies unlawful activity and provides real-time alerts.
1 In 5 Australians Admits To Perpetrating Sexual Violence Since Turning 18, Report Reveals
The study, which included more than 5,000 individuals between the ages of 18 and 45, highlighted that there were many different types of sexual assault, from compulsion and harassment to abuse based only on appearance.
ACMA Investigation Uncovers Telstra's Privacy Violations Affecting Thousands
The breaches led to the unintentional adding of 24,000 unlisted numbers to public White Pages directories along with names and addresses, and another 139,000 unlisted numbers that ended up in Telstra's directory assistance database.
Australia Sees Spike In Child RSV And Flu Cases, Experts Stress Vigilance
This year, a total of 118,000 Australians have been diagnosed with RSV, with children under the age of four making up 62,475 of the patients, according to the National Communicable Disease Surveillance Dashboard.
Experts Warn Of Synthetic Opioids Flooding Australia, Call for Immediate Response
Coordinated action is required because specialists fear the situation might have a disastrous impact similar to what has happened in the U.S. at a time when drugs like cocaine and ketamine were being found to include chemicals like fentanyl and nitazenes more frequently.
Human Rights Experts Condemn Queensland Opposition's 'Adult Crime, Adult Time' Policy
Experts have argued that the policy might not be effective enough to mitigate crime rates and rehabilitate young adults, but might give rise to youth crimes, poverty and posing mental health challenges.
Australia Boosts Defense Arsenal With Switchblade 300 Drone Acquisition
Its incorporation into the ADF is anticipated to improve operational adaptability and response times, in line with the worldwide movement toward the use of cutting-edge drone technology in contemporary conflict.
Outback Australia Braces For Torrential Rainfall This Weekend
The impending deluge promises to deliver 20 to 60 millimeters of rain over the next four days.
Selective School Enrollment Doesn't Guarantee Long-Term Benefits, Study Finds
When compared to their non-selected contemporaries, children at selective schools initially performed better on exams, but between the ages of 19 and 25, there was no difference in their levels of education or employment.
Australian Court Strikes Down Unfair Fee Clause In PayPal Contracts For Small Businesses
The clause in question allowed the global payment portal to erroneously retain a fee it had mistakenly charged if the businesses failed to report the error within 60 days.
NSW And Queensland See Alarming Surge In Whooping Cough Cases
As of June 30, NSW and Queensland have recorded 5,372 and 4,951 cases, respectively.
Pro-Palestinian Activists Breach Australian Parliament House Security, Unfurl Banners In Protest
The demonstration, which happened on Thursday, came on the heels of recent political divisions in Anthony Albanese's Labor government, which saw Senator Fatima Payman resigning.
Australian Government Offers Up To AU$10,000 In Support Payments For Priority Trade Apprentices
The benefits of the program will also be extended to employers who may get up to $5,000 in exchange for employing a full-time apprentice enrolled in a training program to fill a position that is prioritized by the government.
Senate Inquiry Calls For Australia's Corporate Watchdog's Split Due To Internal Turmoil
The report suggested that ASIC's wide responsibilities be split into two organizations -- a corporations regulator and a financial services regulator -- for effective functioning of the system.
Australia's Biodiversity Offset Program Criticized As 30% Of Sites In Worse Condition Than Before
To overcome systemic failures and provide strong protection for Australia's endangered species and environments, Parliament is now debating legislation to establish the environment protection agency.
HRW Reveals AI Sector's Unauthorized Use Of Australian Children's Photos For Model Training
Researchers found personal photos of Australian children, including infants, toddlers, and females in swimwear at school functions, were included in a well-known dataset called LAION-5B to train AI models that produce hyper-realistic photographs.
McDonald's Shortens Breakfast Hours Amid Australia's Avian Flu And Egg Shortage
Rather than continuing to serve breakfast till the usual noon hour, from Tuesday, the notable fast-food business will halt its operations at 10:30 a.m.
40% Of Australians Want Inheritance Before Relatives Pass Away, Study Reveals
More than 7.5 million Australians, which makes up almost a third of the population, expect to inherit wealth in the coming few decades.
NSW Coalition Faces Turmoil After Fang's Removal From Shadow Minister Roles
Following talks, Nationals Leader Dugald Saunders and Speakman issued a statement on Tuesday, saying, "We have reaffirmed our commitment to the Coalition partnership ... The Hon Wes Fang MLC has been removed from his shadow assistant minister roles."
Australian Job Ads Decline For Fifth Consecutive Month, Drops 2.2% In June
The first quarter of 2024 had seen a noticeable decline of 3.0% reduction in job ads, and the advertisements decreased by 7.1% in the second quarter of the year.
