Federal Government Bans Replica Ozempic, Mounjaro Manufacturing
The drugs, Ozempic and Mounjaro, which are approved drugs to treat for type 2 diabetes, are sometimes prescribed off-label to overweight and obese people.
Australia Refuses To Comment On ICC Prosecutor's Arrest Warrant Bid For Netanyahu, Hamas Leaders
A three-judge ICC panel is expected to review the evidence in about two months and determine whether to go forward with the proceedings.
Queensland Proposes Law To Let Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence Survivors Pre-Record Testimonies
The Women's Safety and Justice Taskforce recommends legal amendments aimed at improving the justice system response in the domestic, family and sexual violence cases.
New Caledonia Unrest: Australia Sends 2 Military Aircraft To Bring Back Its Citizens
Australia has been pressing France for four days to give clearance to bring back its stranded citizens.
New Caledonia Unrest: More Than 300 Australians Await Evacuation As Airport Remains Shut
French official said police operation to regain control of highway connecting the Nouméa Airport would take several days.
ASIO Chief Urges Travel Bans, Says Terrorism Remains A 'Real' Challenge
Under Australia's anti-terrorism laws, those who travel to places that posing a good risk of terror activity could be prosecuted. This provision is set to end in September this year.
Pro-Palestine Protesters: Australian Universities Warn Of Disciplinary Action, 2 Arrested On Queensland Campus
University of Queensland management warns students of disciplinary action for raising chanting anti-Israel slogans and using the word "intifada," the Arabic word for uprising.
Australia Enjoys Coldest April In Nearly A Decade Amid Record High Global Heat
The cold weather could continue in May thanks to a new high pressure system off the Great Australian Bight.
Government Faces Backlash For Alloting AU$227M To Urgent Care Clinics
According to health specialists and doctors, the UCC model has not been formally evaluated and so it is not clear if they have been effective.
Health Groups Dismiss Workplaces' 'Menopause Friendly' Labels, Blame Lack Of Solid Research
The submission from the Australian Medical Association suggested a flexible and inclusive work environment and including a perimenopause/menopause policy to the existing health and safety risk assessments.
RBA Unlikely To Raise Interest Rates As Australia's Unemployment Rate Hits 4.1%
Economists say average work hours are returning to pre-COVID times, suggesting that job markets are becoming more regular.
MediSecure Website Shuts Down After Ransomware Attack; Federal Police Probe Cybersecurity Breach
Melbourne-based MediSecure, specializing in dispensing electronic prescriptions to health professionals, stated that a cybersecurity breach has occurred, impacting "the personal and health information of individuals."
Universities Continue To Crackdown On Pro-Palestine Protesters, Warn Students Of Severe Action
The University of Melbourne canceled all the classes since Wednesday noon after hundreds of protesters began a sit-in protest at the Arts West building.
Sydney Council Faces Protests As It Debates Rescinding Ban On Same-Sex Parenting Book
Earlier in May, the council in Merrylands had voted to "take immediate action to rid same-sex parents books/materials in council's library service."
Victorian Parliament Bans Keffiyeh Scarves, Deems Them 'Political'
World over, the chequered keffiyeh scarf is associated with the Palestinian struggle for a separate state.
After Deakin, ANU Asks Pro-Palestinian Protestors To Vacate The Campus
The ANU management asked the students to disband the camps and vacate by Friday, or they will be held accountable for breaching the university's code of conduct.
Australia Budget 2024: Energy Rebates, Rental Assistance And More As Government Tries To Tame Inflation
The proposed AU$300 energy rebate for every Australian household will cost the government about AU$3.5bn over three years.
Deakin Becomes First University To Seek Removal Of Pro-Palestine Camps
The protesters have called the move "Orwellian," and refused to move out till all their demands are met.
Whistleblower David McBride Sentenced To Almost 6 Years for Leaking Classified Afghan War Files
McBride was charged with stealing and sharing classified military documents that exposed war crimes committed by Australia's army forces in Afghanistan with the journalists of Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC).
Woolworths Says 'Terrible IT Problem' Behind Empty Shelves Across Stores
Supermarket chain said the empty shelves were due to a system upgrade that caused delay in supply of stocks.
Education Bodies Call Australia's International Student Cap Policy 'Chaotic'
Education experts warn government's plan on limiting enrollment of foreign students could backfire.
Federal Court Refuses To Extend Injunction On X Over Sydney Church Stabbing Videos
Following the knife attack on the bishop by a 16-year-old boy, the independent cyber regulator eSafety Commissioner had ordered the social video platforms to remove the video from their sites.
High Court Says Immigration Detention Legal In Non-cooperation Cases
High Court rules asylum seekers can be detained indefinitely if they did not cooperate with their deportation.
Australia's Cyber Regulator Says Musk's X Should Not Dictate Internet Law
Federal government on Friday announced a parliamentary probe to study negative impacts of social media platforms
Nationals MPs Oppose IEA Opinion On Nuclear Projects
Opposition plans to unveil its own nuclear energy policy before the next federal elections.
Federal Government Plans New Gas Projects Amid Climate Fears
Climate advocates flay move, demand action that supports transition away from fossil fuels
UniSuper Restores Services, Assures No Data Loss
UniSuper's admits to deletion of private cloud infrastructure "subscription" with Google Cloud due to an error during provisioning.
Pro-Palestinian Protest Camp In Adelaide Attacked Again
Police begin probe, tighten security after fireworks were thrown at protest camps in University of Adelaide.
MONA's Ladies Lounge To Install Toilet To Keep Men Away
Tasmania's Museum will comply with law, and convert the exclusive space to include a women's toilet and church.
Australia Hikes Minimum Savings For Student Visa
Government move to curb migration influx as rent soars