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Australian influencer accused of poisoning her baby to gain followers and money

An Australian mother has been accused of poisoning her one-year-old daughter and recording the child’s suffering to solicit donations and gain followers online. The 34-year-old woman from Queensland, whose name has not been released, allegedly administered “various unapproved prescription medications” to her…

17 January, 2025

AUSTRALIA

Australia marks 25th anniversary of East Timor service

Today marks 25 years since Australian troops were first deployed to Timor-Leste. Around 5,500 Australian service personnel were sent to Timor-Leste in 1999, the largest deployment of Australian troops since the Vietnam War, after the Timorese voted for independence from Indonesia in…

20 September, 2024

AUSTRALIA

Experts predict no interest rate relief until 2025

Stressed homeowners will have to wait until next year for mortgage relief, according to a polled array of experts. Comparison spoke to 42 experts and economists for this month’s RBA Cash Rate Survey, and every one of them said the Reserve Bank…

20 September, 2024

AUSTRALIA

More cash for millions of Australians from today as welfare payments rise

More than five million people will have more cash in their pockets from today as welfare payments receive an indexation boost. Age and disability pensions, rent assistance, carer payments, and JobSeeker payments all increase from today. Age pensioners will see an increase…

20 September, 2024

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Thousands Rally in Melbourne for CFMEU Support Amidst Crackdown

Thousands of tradies and union members rallied in Melbourne’s CBD on Wednesday in support of the CFMEU, with a key union leader praising John Setka as an exemplary leader. Thousands Rally in Melbourne for CFMEU Support Amidst Crackdown, Workers from various unions,…

18 September, 2024

AUSTRALIA

Nearly $18 billion in lost or unclaimed super, tax office says

Almost $18 billion in lost and unclaimed super is waiting for Australians to pick it up. The Australian Taxation Office is urging people to check whether any of the current $17.8 billion pool belongs to them. ATO Deputy Commissioner Emma Rosenzweig said…

17 September, 2024

AUSTRALIA

Armenian, Assyrian, and Greek Genocides to be Included in NSW School Curriculum

In a landmark decision, the New South Wales (NSW) Education Standards Authority (NESA) has finalized its History Syllabus for Years 7 to 10, incorporating a mandatory study of Australia’s humanitarian efforts during World War I. The new curriculum will be implemented in…

17 September, 2024

AUSTRALIA

Record Drownings at Australian Beaches

Australia has seen a significant rise in drownings at its beaches, with new data revealing a record 150 coastal deaths for the 2023/2024 period. This alarming increase coincides with a growing number of Australians flocking to the beaches, spurred by more “swim-friendly”…

17 September, 2024

AUSTRALIA

Positive response to proposed changes on children’s online privacy

In a bid to bolster privacy protections, Australia’s Minister for Justice, Mark Dreyfus, has introduced a proposal for a children’s online privacy code. This initiative aims to impose strict regulations on how personal data of children is collected, stored, and used by…

17 September, 2024

AUSTRALIA

Government and opposition reach landmark agreement on aged care reforms

Australia’s aged care system is set to undergo major reforms, following a historic agreement between the federal government and the opposition. After months of negotiations, a consensus was finally reached, ensuring the sustainability and quality of care for the nation’s growing elderly…

17 September, 2024

AUSTRALIA·VICTORIA

69-year-old man died after waiting 4 hours for an ambulance

A 69-year-old man in Melbourne’s east has died after waiting four hours for an ambulance due to severe shortages at Ambulance Victoria. The delays were caused by 50 ambulances being out of service due to a spate of sick leave, which the…

16 September, 2024

AUSTRALIA

Australia to set a minimum age for social media use

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese yesterday announced a landmark move to establish minimum age requirements for social media use, with the aim of protecting children from the mental and physical health risks associated with these platforms. Albanese revealed yesterday that the federal government…

11 September, 2024

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Australian influencer accused of poisoning her baby to gain followers and money

Australia marks 25th anniversary of East Timor service

Experts predict no interest rate relief until 2025

More cash for millions of Australians from today as welfare payments rise

Thousands Rally in Melbourne for CFMEU Support Amidst Crackdown

Nearly $18 billion in lost or unclaimed super, tax office says

Armenian, Assyrian, and Greek Genocides to be Included in NSW School Curriculum

Record Drownings at Australian Beaches

Positive response to proposed changes on children’s online privacy

Government and opposition reach landmark agreement on aged care reforms

69-year-old man died after waiting 4 hours for an ambulance

Top engineers call for data and solutions for unsafe water in remote Indigenous communities

Australia to set a minimum age for social media use

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