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Queensland National Parks expansion includes additional 150 rangers
The Queenland Government is delivering a major expansion to protected areas across Queensland’s World Heritage-listed Wet Tropics and national parks along with an additional 150 Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service rangers, and $118 million boost...

Tasmania's AFL saga 'embarrassing' for our state: Paine
Australian Alternative Media and Its Impact on Australian Public Debate
Alternative media is reshaping Australia’s political landscape, challenging traditional narratives and amplifying marginalised voices. As online platforms gain influence, they are shifting public perceptions on issues like China, elections, and...

South Australian treasurer Stephen Mullighan announces new $28m AI program in state budget
The coming AI tidal wave is beginning to hit into Australia’s public sector, with the South Australian government announcing a new $28m program to embed the technological revolution into policing, healthcare, finance and law. Treasurer Stephen...

Pride Flags In Tasmania Vandalised As Pride Month Commences
Just as Pride Month celebrations have launched in Tasmania this month locals have been shocked to see their decorations vandalised. The vandalism occurred on Wednesday night in the Launceston Mall. It was the first time the city had flown the...

Victoria Goodwin Sentenced to 36-90 Months in Prison

Australia's EV sales race gets a jolt as surprising new entry knocks off a Tesla
Geely is far from the only brand extending sharp EOFY deals. Deepal, for example, is offering its S07 for $49,990 drive-away until June 30, a saving of around $8000 when comparing drive-away prices in New South Wales.

Revo Fitness to open 14 new clubs in Victoria as it rebrands eight Crunch Fitness gyms
Revo Fitness is to open 14 new clubs across Victoria which will more than double its footprint across the state. Key to this growth, is Revo Fitness’ planned transition of eight Crunch Fitness gyms in a strategic move that will see the Australian...

Rising West Australian race car driver Mason Harvey to compete at Perth V8 Supercars round
One of WA’s rising drivers is set to showcase his talents during the V8 Supercars visit to Perth this weekend. Mason Harvey is a two-time WA Saloon Car State Champion but has made the move to the Aussie Racing Cars championship for the 2025...

7 Out Of 10 Australians Plan To Shop The End Of Financial Year Sales
Australian shoppers are preparing to hit the End of Financial Year (EOFY) sales hard, with many looking to relieve the strain of rising living costs by snapping up bargains this month. New research from PayPal reveals that 71 per cent of...

Greek Deputy Foreign Minister to visit Australia in October to address consular staffing issues
Greece’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs responsible for Hellenes Abroad, Giannis Loverdos, has announced plans to visit Australia in October 2025 as part of a wide-reaching tour to connect with the Greek diaspora and address longstanding...

The Angels Announce 'Go For Broke' Australian Tour
More The Angels As Adelaide rock veterans The Angels launch their new era following their 50th anniversary tour, the group are once again hitting the road for a national tour. Announcing their Go For Broke Tour, the forthcoming run of dates comes...

Victoria Goodwin Apologizes to Her Reality Star Ex for Trying to Murder Him
Posted on: June 5, 2025, 08:10h. Last updated on: June 5, 2025, 08:19h. Reality star Aaron Goodwin on Thursday saw his ex-wife for the first time since she plotted to kill him The occasion was Victoria Goodwin’s sentencing for felony conspiring to...

Makeup Guru Victoria Curtis on How to Partner With AFW
Australian Fashion Week has come and gone for another year, and the beauty posse have been hot on their heels eyeing off the must-see looks of the season. For salon-partnered makeup brand Victoria Curtis Cosmetics, appearing at AFW would make for...

Josh Hazlewood Or Scott Boland: Who’ll Be In Australia’s Playing XI For WTC Final?
Australian pacer Scott Boland mentioned that he is fit for the first time in 18 months and is targeting a return to the national team for the next World Test Championship (WTC) final against South Africa at Lord’s. The 36-year-old is keen to make...
Miserly Australian award wage rise leaves low-income workers behind in real terms
Australia’s pro-business industrial tribunal, the Fair Work Commission (FWC), on Tuesday handed down its annual wage review, delivering a nominal 3.5 percent increase to the national minimum wage and award rates, starting July 1. The ruling will...

Australian brands recognised as the world’s best
The Global Taste and Design winners of the World Drinks Awards were celebrated this week in London, with several Australian brands recognised as Icons of Drinks and World’s Best winners for Taste. It was a particularly successful night for...

Indigenous Australian's incendiary message to the nation: 'You're not white'
An Indigenous Australian has said that anyone who calls themselves white is a disgrace to their families. Gurridyula, from Waddananggu in Central Queensland, sparked a race debate when he responded to a comment from TikTok user who called...
'Handsome' panda and playful partner captivate Australian zoo-goers
By Xin Xin, Alexis Hooi (China Daily) 09:44, June 06, 2025 Yi Lan climbs a tree at Adelaide Zoo, South Australia, on May 16. The female giant panda is known for her playful nature. (Xin Xin/China Daily) For Australian photographer Leighton...
'Clown show': Australia reacts to Tasmanian political mess
The toppling of Tasmania's premier has drawn strong reactions from across Australia. Some are calling it a "fiasco" while others say the turmoil has turned the state into the nation's "laughing stock". "Tasmania is always a controversial state,...