Australia
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Renters could be hit in $1.5b ‘sneaky’ budget tax hike
Renters could cop the brunt of a $1.5 billion tax change aimed at landlords and holiday-home owners as the NSW government tries to funnel funds into houses for essential workers. …
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China-Australia relations ‘renewed and revitalised’
Australia’s relationship with China is on a path of “steady improvement”, Beijing’s second-most powerful leader said following talks with top Australian politicians. Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrived at Parliament House …
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Sinking ad numbers signal tougher times for job seekers
Job hunters still have more choice of open roles compared with pre-pandemic levels, even as the average number of ads each week continues to fall. Since the end of 2023, …
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Global audiences suspicious of AI-powered newsrooms
Global concerns about the use of AI in news production and misinformation are growing, with Australians among the most wary of artificial intelligence, particularly in political coverage. The annual Digital …
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Dutton takes lead as preferred PM for the first time
Australians are finally taking to Opposition Leader Peter Dutton, with voter ratings of Anthony Albanese continuing to drop as they turn to the coalition for national security and economic management. …
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Australia reaffirms recognition of the term ‘North Macedonia’ amid controversy
Australia has confirmed it only recognises the naming convention ‘North Macedonia’ in response to a letter from the Halkidikeon Association Aristotelis O Stageritis. The association expressed concerns over the president-elect …
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Bird flu misinformation spreading faster than virus
Social media users are over-egging claims about the impacts of bird flu outbreaks in Australia and overseas, experts say. Six Victorian poultry farms have detected cases of avian influenza, sparking …
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Federal Court to deliver verdict in $400M Forum Finance case involving Bill Pappas in October
The long-awaited decision in the Forum Finance case, where three banks, including Westpac, are seeking nearly $400 million in damages, is set to be delivered by the Federal Court in …
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Win for dudded savers as banks forced to alert changes
People will be alerted each time their interest rate moves and when promotional offers expire under a suite of changes aimed at prodding bank customers to snag a better deal. …
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Former paralegal who stole $1.5m appears in court ahead of sentencing
Former paralegal Athena Razos had her final hearing ahead of her sentencing next month for charges of obtaining property and financial advantage by deception. According to the Herald Sun, Razos …