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Australian Labor government maintains military exports for Israeli war machine
An article published by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) last Thursday has further exposed the federal Labor government’s lie that it is not facilitating the export of arms or military goods to Israel as it continues its horrific...

India vs Australia Hockey Test Series 2025 Match Free Live Streaming and Telecast Details: How to Watch IND vs AUS 3rd Hockey Match Online & Get Score Updates in IST?
The India men's national hockey team are playing a four-match series against hosts Australia men's hockey team. The India vs Australia 3rd hockey match will begin at 2:10 PM IST (Indian Standard Time). The India vs Australia third hockey match...

Australia vs South Africa, 1st ODI Live Streaming: When and Where to Watch
The stage is set in Cairns as Australia and South Africa lock horns in the first ODI of the three-match series on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. After a hard-fought 2-1 T20I victory, Mitchell Marsh’s men will look to carry their winning momentum into...

JB Hi-Fi (ASX:JBH) in ASX 200 Today and Its Role in Australia’s Retail Sector
Highlights,JB Hi-Fi operates across Australia and New Zealand,Competitive pricing model attracts wide customer base,Presence in ASX 200 index enhances market recognition,Established in 1974, JB Hi-Fi is part of the,ASX 200 Today,and has grown into...

Australia v South Africa ODI LIVE: Marsh falls short of a century as Australia slump to heaviest defeat on home soil since 1991
There are times in one-day cricket when one player carries a team almost entirely on their back. Mitch Marsh is doing just that tonight, with 60 of Australia’s 125 runs on the board. It brings to mind one of the most extraordinary one-day innings...

UPDATE: Proteas set Australia a target of 297 to win ODI series opener
While South Africa were well anchored on Tuesday, they were pinned back by Australia’s bowling attack in the latter stages of their innings, with the Proteas reaching 296/8 in the first of three ODI matches between the two nations in Cairns. After...

Victoria’s Secret Plus-Size Brand Founder Is Out as Sales Lag
Victoria’s Secret & Co. has named a new head of the Adore Me business and its founder has left the company. The brand will be led by Christine Vellani, according to a person familiar with the plans who wasn’t authorised to speak publicly. Morgan...

Australia: STEM Focus for Strategic Workforce Growth
The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) has launched a new initiative in collaboration with the Australian Submarine Agency aimed at strengthening the country’s science, technology, engineering and mathematics...
Australian scientists reveal hidden sources of blue carbon in coastal wetlands
SYDNEY, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- Australian scientists have discovered that much of the carbon stored in coastal wetland soils originates from plants outside the wetlands, highlighting their broader role in global carbon storage. The team at the...
Today’s News Headlines: Wong slams Israel’s action against Australia

Transgender Kiwi Victoria Monaghan devastated after World Darts Federation changes gender policy
“I’m devastated because they had a set of rules in place and made us jump through so many hoops,” Monaghan said. “I think the avenue is slammed shut after giving 40-plus years of my life to darts. “There’s no goal in sight any more. No drive, no...

Australia Consumer Sentiment At 3 1/2 Year High: Westpac
Australia's consumer confidence improved to a three-and-a-half year high in August as the central bank is expected to lower interest rates further after a third reduction this year, monthly survey results from Westpac showed on Tuesday. The...

Australia is one of the wealthiest countries in the world. It’s time to lift living standards for all | Cassandra Goldie
What is your one big idea? Discussions about productivity cannot be separated from discussions about the kind of society we want to live in and whose living standards we are trying to lift. We must address Australia’s growing inequality which is...

Australian Native Food Festival
Overview A new annual event is joining Sydney's regular celebrations of flavour and culinary talent, this time shining a well-deserved spotlight on Australian native ingredients and First Nations flavours — thanks to the inaugural First Nations...

Nexen Tire Launches ROADIAN ATX in Australian SUV and Pickup Truck Market
Nexen Tire, a leading global tire manufacturer, has officially launched the ROADIAN ATX in the Australian market, intensifying its efforts to tap into the country’s robust demand for high-inch tires used on SUVs and pickup trucks. Specifically...

Australian FM says Netanyahu 'isolating Israel' amid escalating diplomatic showdown
Senator Wong called Israel’s actions “an unjustified reaction” and said, “At a time when dialogue and diplomacy are needed more than ever, the Netanyahu government is isolating Israel and undermining international efforts towards peace and a...

Sydney vs Melbourne: Which Australian art city deserves your vote?
And well they might, because you're in a prime harbourside playground; emerald parkland on one side, glittering water on the other - a place for picnics and party boats. Basically, standard Sydney - dazzling before you even reach the art. When you...

Disappearance of wool industry model in western Queensland a catastrophe
"I think that model is not there anymore and, if there's a problem in the sheep and wool industry these days, it's a gross exodus of knowledge that's gone out of it and it's hard to find that," he said. "It's not so prevalent down where Harry is,...

Australia pledges aid worker protection as deaths surge

280,000 Australians at Risk After Cyber Hack Breaches iiNet
An image of internet provider iiNet's home page including a notice of a cyber attack incident, taken in Brisbane, Australia on Aug. 19, 2025. Daniel Y. Teng/The Epoch Times Major internet provider iiNet has confirmed that an unknown third party...