South Australian Bill Proposes To Ban Tobacco Sales To Those Born After 2009
The proposed bill intends to outlaw the availability of nicotine pouches and cigarettes from vending machines in addition to targeting their sale.
NSW Farm Hit By First Avian Influenza Outbreak In 11 Years, Prompting Biosecurity Lockdown
The H7N8 virus, suspected to have originated from sick wild birds, has sparked emergency biosecurity measures and possible interruptions to the local egg supply.
Senator Payman Urges Australia To Join 'Influential Nations' In Formally Recognizing Palestine
Senator Fatima Payman pointed out that powerful countries must take action against "genocidal acts" by the Israeli government.
Bird Flu Outbreak: Authorities To Cull Over 1 Million Birds, As Deadly Virus Hits 7 Victorian Farms
Six egg farms and one duck farm were affected by the H7N3 and H7N9 strains of avian flu, and around 1 million chickens, or 5% of Australia's laying hens, will be put down to stop the disease from spreading.
Victoria To Increase Criminal Responsibility Age From 10 To 12
To protect children aged 10 and 11 who pose a risk to themselves or others, the police will be granted additional authority.
National Party Vows To Axe NSW Offshore Wind Project In Labor Stronghold
National Party pledges to cancel proposed offshore wind farm in NSW, promising significant electoral impact ahead of upcoming elections.
Australia's East Coast Braces As Cold Snap Brings Sub-Zero Temperatures
Victoria and South Australia brace for sub-zero temps and frost warnings amidst a cold snap sweeping Australia's East Coast.
Southeast Australia Faces Extended Wintry Weather Following Melbourne's Coldest Day In Half A Decade
Find out about the latest wintry weather conditions in southeast Australia as Melbourne has its coldest day in five years. Here, stay informed!
2.7 Million Australian Workers Set to Resign Within Next Year
The pressing need for enhanced employee assistance and inclusive workplace practices is highlighted by the high rates of burnout and imminent resignations among Australian workers.
Australia Set To Enforce New Rules To Restrict 'Visa Hopping' From July 1
"Our Migration Strategy outlines a clear plan to close the loopholes in international education and this is the next step in delivering that plan," the home affairs minister said. "We need a migration system which delivers the skills we need, but doesn't trade in rorts, loopholes and exploitation."
Australian Workers Miss Out On AU$21,000 Annually Due To Unpaid Overtime
The NSW report said about 9 in 10 employees put in overtime, revealing that the education sector averaged the highest amount at 12.2 hours.
Albanese Echoes Dutton's Call For Social Media Ban For Minors, Calls It A 'Scourge'
Peter Dutton had promised that if elected the Coalition government would enact a law to ban under-16s from accessing social media within 100 days.
Australian CEOs Enjoy 14% Pay Rise As Workforce Wages See Just 5% Increase: Report
Meanwhile, it was announced last week that the minimum wage in the country will increase by a mere 3.75%.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang To Visit Australia, As Albanese Seeks 'Stable And Direct' Bilateral Ties
Premier Li Qiang of China will be in Australia to discuss trade, investment, and difficulties related to renewable energy.
1 In 4 Travelers Stopped By Australian Border Force Had Data Copied From Their Devices: Report
The data revealed a surge in searches, with ABF reportedly collecting the phone passcodes of about 10,000 visitors in the past two years.
Experts Warn Of 'Forever Chemicals' In Tap Water, Call For Stricter Controls And Testing
PFOS and PFOA were found in the drinking water of almost 1.8 million Australians in areas such as North Richmond's Sydney suburbs, Quakers Hill, Liverpool, Blacktown, Emu Plains and Campbelltown.
Labor Support Sees 2-Year Low Amid Economic Woes, Immigration Debates: Newspoll Survey
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's performance has declined significantly from his post-election high, and this is his weakest showing since November.
Sydney And NSW East Coast Face Heavy Rains, Flood Risk
Due to the slow-moving low-pressure system that is generating the downpour, more rain is likely for Sydney and the Illawarra.
Over A Third Of Women Recruits At Australian Defence Force Academy Report Sexual Misconduct: Survey
Many victims chose to remain silent as a result of this poisonous atmosphere; 30% of them took no action, with several saying they felt resigned since the conduct was "accepted around here."
Western Australia's Controlled Forest Burns Increase Bushfire Risk, Finds Research
Contrary to official assertions, new assessments revealed that bush burning caused more harm and preserving older woods lowered the fire risk.
Dutton May Face Inquiry For Withholding Key Dossier In Terrorist Benbrika Case
Benbrika's legal team was reportedly kept unaware of the confidential study by the Department of Home Affairs that cast doubt on the validity of a technology intended to anticipate terror offenses in the future.
Australia's Economy Grows Just 0.1% In Q1 2024 Amid Rising Rates And Inflation
Experts worry about Australia's economic stability in the face of slow growth, recession forecasts, rising interest rates, and unpredictability throughout the world.
MPs Propose Law Mandating Businesses To Accept Cash Payments Or Face AU$25K Fines
Businesses that refuse to accept cash will be subject to fines of up to $25,000, while individuals could be fined $5,000 under this proposed law.
Immigration Minister Weighs Revoking Visa Of Melbourne Gangster With 40 Convictions
Farrugia, 51, a Maltese national, had his visa reinstated on Monday despite having over 40 convictions for crimes involving assault, drug trafficking, and abduction.
NDIS Fraud: Criminals Manipulating Participants To Siphon Funds, Says Integrity Chief
According to NDIS integrity chief John Dardo, at least 5% of the scheme's money is being siphoned.
NSW Premier Calls For Peace After His Office Gets Vandalized By Suspected Pro-Palestine Protesters
Speaking on the event at a news conference, Minns reiterated his commitment to promoting unity in New South Wales, while expressing confusion at the vandalism's objectives.
Government Faces Backlash Over $300K Contract For Speechwriter To Assist Minister
Experienced speechwriter Julianne Stewart was awarded a two-year contract, worth around $300,000 a year, to prepare speeches for government minister Bill Shorten.
71% Australians See China As Potential Military Threat Despite Renewed Diplomatic Relations, Survey Reveals
Most Australians think China might pose a military threat in the next twenty years, with just 17% certain that the economic superpower will conduct itself properly internationally.
Bruce Lehrmann Lodges Appeal In Defamation Trial After Ruling Finds He Raped Brittany Higgins
In April, Justice Michael Lee had ruled that Lehrmann was not defamed by Network Ten and Wilkinson, while concluding that he most likely raped Brittany Higgins at Parliament House.
Australia Braces For Substantially Warm Winter, As La Niña Looms
According to the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) projection, there will be substantial warmth in New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, Tasmania, Western Australia, and South Australia from June to August.