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.
Senator Reynolds Gains Legal Access To Higgins' AU$2.4M Trust Ahead Of Defamation Trial
The allegations about Reynolds came after Higgins said she was raped by her former colleague Bruce Lehrmann in 2019.
Australian Energy Regulator Dashes Opposition's Hopes For Nuclear Reactors By 2035
Federal energy minister Chris Bowen said: "It's a tactic to divert, delay and avoid action on climate. It's a ploy to keep coal running longer and at massive costs to reliability and emissions."
MH17 Downing: Foreign Minister Reiterates Call For Justice, Vows To Hold Russia Accountable
Speaking at a memorial event in Canberra on July 17, which marked the 10th anniversary of the event, Penny Wong expressed her unwavering opposition to Russia and her solidarity with those impacted by the catastrophe.
Australian Computer Scientist Referred To UK Prosecutors For Perjury After Claiming To Be Bitcoin Inventor
The British Crown Prosecution Service has been tasked by the court with reviewing allegations of forgery and perjury.
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.