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Australia slams Israel over visa disputes, says 'Netanyahu government is isolating Israel'
Middle East Eye
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August 19, 2025
Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong released a statement condemning the Israeli decision to bar the Australian representatives to the Palestinian Authority from entering the occupied West Bank. Israel's move came after Australia cancelled the...
‘Give me a break’: Albanese government mocked for banning Israeli MP’s visa to Australia
Sky News Australia
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August 19, 2025
Sky News host Steve Price has slammed Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke for denying Israeli MP Simcha Rothman’s visa to enter Australia. Mr Rothman’s visa was denied due to comments he made about the elimination of Hamas. Mr Price calls Hamas “a...
Markram, Maharaj lead South Africa to crushing win against Australia in ODI series-opener
Dawn
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August 19, 2025
South Africa’s Aiden Markram hit 82 before left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj tore through Australia’s new-look batting order as the Proteas claimed the One-Day International series opener by 98 runs in Cairns on Tuesday. Sent in to bat, Markram —...
Australia Condemns Israel’s Visa Retaliation
MENAFN
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Australia has strongly criticized Israel's recent move to revoke the visas of its representatives to the Palestinian Authority, labeling the decision as "unjustified." This development has sparked further diplomatic tension between the...
Australian influencer Eli Moulton ‘nearly decapitated’ in freak wardrobe malfunction with scarf and BMW
The New Zealand Herald
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August 19, 2025
“The dress that had me in a chokehold,” one clip in the post was captioned before cutting to a video of her burn with the word “literally”. The owner of a dress hire company later told followers Moulton was “thriving and surviving” and she was...
Experts stress parents' role as Australia nears social media age ban
Xinhua News Agency
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CANBERRA, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- With under six months until Australia enforces strict social media age limits, experts emphasize the crucial role of parental guidance in online safety. Parents and schools must keep discussing privacy, digital...
On This Day: A US whaling ship freed six Irish revolutionaries from Australian prison
IrishCentral
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August 19, 2025
On August 19, 1876, the Catalpa rescue reached a conclusion as the whaling ship docked in New York Harbor, having successfully carried six Fenian revolutionaries from a penal colony in Australia. It began with a letter. In 1873 John Devoy, the...
Australian Survivor Host Announced for Season 12
Variety Australia
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August 19, 2025
Filming has begun in Samoa for the 12th season of “Australian Survivor,” with Network 10 confirming David Genat, known as the ‘Golden God’, will take on hosting duties. Genat will commentate on every challenge and tribal council as contestants...
Peabody Energy axes $3.78bn bid for Anglo’s Australian coking coal mines
BusinessLIVE
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Bengaluru — Peabody Energy said on Tuesday it had terminated its $3.78bn bid for Anglo American’s Australian coking coal mines after the US miner failed to renegotiate a lower price for the deal. Last year, Peabody had agreed to acquire the mines...
Google fined $36m for anti-competitive android search deals in Australia
Daily Times
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August 19, 2025
Published on: August 19, 2025 4:41 PM Google has agreed to pay a penalty of US$36 million after admitting it made anti-competitive deals with Australian telecom companies to pre-install its search engine exclusively on Android phones. The...
Netanyahu Accuses Australian Prime Minister of ‘Betraying Israel’ and ‘Abandoning’ Country’s Jews
The New York Sun
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August 19, 2025
Prime Minister Netanyahu accused his Australian counterpart of “betraying Israel” and “abandoning” the country’s Jews. “History will remember (prime minister Anthony) Albanese for what he is: a weak politician who betrayed Israel and abandoned...
Australia’s TPG Telecom Suffers Data Breach After a Cyber Attack
The State Signal
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August 19, 2025
AUSTRALIA – On Tuesday, Australia’s TPG Telecom – the second-largest internet provider in the country – confirmed a data breach after a cyber attack. In a statement, TPG said preliminary investigations indicate the unauthorized access was gained...
LawnQ: Australia’s Easiest Way to Book Lawn Mowing and Gardening Services | Just Like Ride Share
South Africa Today
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August 19, 2025
Australians love their backyards, but not everyone loves mowing them. Between work, family, and weekend plans, finding the time or the energy to push around a mower isn’t always easy. Add the hassle of chasing down a gardener, waiting on...
Invitation for families to share their appreciation for Australia’s early childhood educators
The Sector
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August 19, 2025
In celebration of Early Childhood Educators’ Day 2025, the Australian Childcare Alliance is warmly inviting families with children in early learning services to play a part in their upcoming “Australia says thank you!” national video series....
Australian shares off record high as CSL plummets on job cuts, demerger plans
Business Recorder
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August 19, 2025
Australian shares slipped off their all-time peak on Tuesday, dragged down by biotech major CSL’s steepest fall in more than 17 years after it announced job cuts and plans to spin off its influenza vaccine division. The S&P/ASX 200 index fell 0.6%...
The Australian homeschooling boom no one's talking about.
Mamamia
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August 18, 2025
Faith has been coping well with the decision. "She definitely feels more supported just because there is always someone available, and we do have some lovely carers that come and help her twice a week so they'll take her out to social things,"...
Australia, Philippines, U.S. begins Exercise Alon 25 in the Philippines
Mindanao Times
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August 19, 2025
70 PUERTO PRINCESA, Philippines — U.S. Marines with the Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D) 25.3 Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) are joining the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) for Exercise...
India Vs Australia Hockey Live Streaming: When And Where To Watch IND Vs AUS Match 3
Outlook India
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August 19, 2025
The Indian hockey team is all set to face Australia in the third match of the four-match series on Tuesday, 19 August, at Perth Hockey Stadium. Get live streaming information for India vs Australia, Hockey Match 3, right here.
Australia, NZ dollars stuck in a rut as markets await rate cues
Business Recorder
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August 19, 2025
SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars traded within familiar ranges on Tuesday as markets awaited developments in monetary policy, with the kiwi braced for potential volatility ahead of an expected rate cut later this week. The Aussie was...
Israel's Netanyahu says 'weak' Australian PM abandoned Jewish community
Yahoo News
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JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese had forsaken Australia's Jewish community and betrayed Israel, a remark that may further strain diplomatic ties tested by...