Australia
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One million birds to be put down as flu spreads
More than one million birds will die in an effort to minimise the ultimate destruction caused by bird flu outbreaks in Victoria. Agriculture Victoria says the birds will be euthanised …
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Cypriot-Australian leader condemns proposed Victorian Parliamentary Friends of Azerbaijan group
Pavlos Andronikos, the president of Σ.Ε.Κ.Α. Victoria Justice for Cyprus Co-ordinating Committee has written to all Victorian parliamentarians to express “deep concern” following information that members of the Victorian Parliament …
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South Australia unveils multicultural and family support initiatives in 2024-25 budget
South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas and the Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Zoe Bettison, have announced a range of multicultural programs as part of the state government’s 2024-25 budget. A substantial …
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NSW’s debt to soar after ‘absurd’ GST carve-up
Debt is expected to hit nearly $200 billion in NSW within a few years as extra taxes from a buoyant property market fail to make up for a major hit …
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Stephen Fry compares Parthenon Sculptures removal to Nazi looting in Stuff the British Stole
Neos Kosmos was instrumental for the inclusion of the Parthenon Sculptures in the ABC podcast and television series, Stuff the British Stole which airs tonight on ABC TV at 8 …
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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. …