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Hate preacher who praised terror attacks gets a visa to Australia - while democratically elected Israeli politicians are banned
Daily Mail
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August 19, 2025
Immigration Minister Tony Burke has been accused of 'double standards' after an elected Israeli politician had his visa revoked, while a controversial Muslim speaker who 'celebrated' the Hamas attacks of October 7 was allowed in to Australia. On...
Why does Australia have earthquakes? The whole continent is under stress from distant forces
The National Tribune
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August 19, 2025
Last Saturday at 9:49am local time, a magnitude 5.6 earthquake occurred about 50km west of Gympie in Queensland. The earthquake was experienced as strong shaking locally, but did not produce any significant damage, likely because of the remote...
Injured Rabada ruled out of ODI series for South Africa. Australia fields first in Game 1
Winnipeg Free Press
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August 19, 2025
CAIRNS, Australia (AP) — Pace bowler Kagiso Rabada was ruled out with an ankle injury in a major setback for South Africa just as the three-game ODI series got underway against Australia on Tuesday. The Australians, coming off a 2-1 win in the T20...
Israel bans Australian diplomats from occupied territories, as bilateral relations dive further
The Conversation
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August 19, 2025
The Israeli government has revoked the visas of Australian diplomats to the Palestinian Authority, in the latest deterioration of relations between the two countries. In a statement on social media Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar said he had...
Israel bans Australian diplomats from occupied territories
Seven News
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August 19, 2025
The Israeli government has revoked the visas of Australian diplomats to the Palestinian Authority, in the latest deterioration of relations between the two countries. In a statement on social media Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar said he had...
Clean Energy Council names former Queensland deputy premier as new CEO
Renew Economy
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August 19, 2025
Senior Queensland Labor politician and former deputy premier of the Sunshine State, Jackie Trad, has been named as the new chief executive officer of the Clean Energy Council, following the departure at the start of the month of longtime CEO, Kane...
Exposing inconsistencies in Australian aged care quality
Scimex Newsfeed
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August 19, 2025
From: South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI) A national study led by the Registry of Senior Australians (ROSA) Research Centre based at SAHMRI and the Caring Futures Institute at Flinders University, has revealed...
AirAsia X wins Best International Airline at Australian Aviation Awards
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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August 18, 2025
AirAsia X secures Best International Airline of the Year 2025, expanding services to Sydney and Melbourne with double daily flights. AirAsia X (AAX) has once again clinched the Best International Airline of the Year title at the Australian...
Oscar Piastri gets his own grandstand for 2026 Australian GP
The Straits Times
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August 18, 2025
MELBOURNE – Formula One leader Oscar Piastri said that it was “surreal” to have a grandstand named after him at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix next year, by which time the McLaren driver could be returning home as world champion. The...
South Australia’s marine disaster: A glimpse of the future?
Green Left
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August 19, 2025
Over the space of five months, the vast algal bloom in South Australia’s coastal waters has affected more than 450 marine species, devastating many of their populations. Commercial fishers and tourism operators have suffered severe losses. There...
AUS vs SA first ODI: Injured Rabada ruled out of ODI series for South Africa. Australia fields first
The Hindu
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August 19, 2025
Players from Australia walk onto the field during the first ODI against South Africa in Cairns on August 19, 2025. | Photo Credit: AFP Pace bowler Kagiso Rabada was ruled out with an ankle injury in a major setback for South Africa just as the...
Data supports News Corp’s ‘Can We Talk?’ campaign to support Australia’s mental health
Mediaweek
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August 19, 2025
Share Tweet Share Email News Corp Australia has taken a closer look at the mental health of Australians through its Can We Talk? campaign, revealing just how important talking through trauma can be. Run in partnership with Medibank and researched...
The West Australian’s great coral whitewash
Crikey
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August 18, 2025
Last week, the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) released devastating new research about the scale of coral bleaching along WA’s coast, the worst in recorded history. Some reefs, including the much-loved Rowley Shoals off the Kimberley...
Rewiring Australia welcomes roundtable discussions to lower power bills and shore up in energy in Queensland
The National Tribune
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August 19, 2025
Rewiring Australia has welcomed today’s energy roundtable in Brisbane, which brought together the state government, industry and organisations to discuss how Queensland lowers bills and strengthens reliability. Rewiring Australia’s CEO Francis...
Community efforts see WA declared free of Queensland fruit fly
The National Tribune
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August 19, 2025
WA declared free of Queensland fruit fly after significant community eradication effort Southern suburb communities, businesses and Perth Markets recognised for role in protecting WA from destructive pest National Biosecurity Week returns from 25...
Research confirms the internet is near universal in Australia
The National Tribune
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August 19, 2025
Dept of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications New research on digital exclusion shows internet in Australia is almost universal, but some, particularly vulnerable groups, are still missing out. The Bureau of...
Israel revokes visas of Australian diplomats
Gulf Daily News Online
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Israel’s foreign minister said yesterday he had revoked the visas of Australian diplomats to the Palestinian Authority, following a decision by Canberra to recognise a Palestinian state and cancel an Israeli legislator’s visa. The Australian...
Best Australian Music of the Week: August 11-17th
Rolling Stone Australia
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August 19, 2025
Stay up to date with all the Australian music releases from last week with Rolling Stone AU/NZ’s weekly roundup. Sponsored by Mentos, our weekly roundups brings you the freshest sounds from around the country each week. Catch up on our previous...
Google Pays A$55M Fine for Anti-Competitive Android Deals in Australia
WebProNews
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August 19, 2025
In a significant blow to Big Tech’s dominance in mobile ecosystems, Alphabet Inc.’s Google has agreed to pay a A$55 million fine—equivalent to about $36 million—for engaging in anti-competitive practices with Australia’s leading telecommunications...
A socialist perspective for mass student meetings in Australia against the Gaza genocide
World Socialist Web Site
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August 19, 2025
A “National Student Referendum on Palestine” will be held at universities across Australia between August 20 and 28. The events have been called by the National Union of Students (NUS) and Students for Palestine, which have presented them as an...