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Australian PM To Depart For China For Talks Focused On Security, Economic Ties
StratNews Global
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July 11, 2025
Home Australia Australian PM To Depart For China For Talks Focused On Security, Economic... Albanese’s second visit to Beijing, including talks with Xi Jinping, follows tighter Chinese investment scrutiny and Trump’s global economic disruption...
Australia's Aboriginals ask UNESCO to protect ancient carvings site
Times-Georgian
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A delegation of Australia's Aboriginal people has travelled to Paris to win UN backing for the protection of a heritage site back home they say is threatened by harmful mining. The World Heritage Committee at UNESCO, the United Nations' cultural...
Australian PM Albanese to depart Saturday for China's Beijing, Shanghai and Chengdu
Global Times
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China Australia photo: VCG Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has stressed the importance of Australia's ties with China ahead of his six-day visit to China, during a press conference on Friday where he talked up his upcoming visit to...
Australia boosts minimum wage and skilled visa income thresholds from July 2025
Baltimore Outloud - Maryland
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July 11, 2025
Australia boosts minimum wage and skilled visa income thresholds from July 2025.Australia increases minimum wage and skilled visa income thresholds for workers, which is expected to be implemented from July 1, 2025. Australia is introducing...
Australia donating P110m worth of drones to PCG
Manila Standard
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July 11, 2025
The Australian government is donating more sea drones to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to boost its maritime domain awareness amid challenges securing Philippine territorial waters, Canberra announced on Friday. “Over the next two years,...
Australia reassures Asian allies as U.S trade wars heat
Island Times
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July 11, 2025
CANBERRA (AAP) — Australia will work to reassure Southeast Asian allies it remains a dependable partner at a major regional meeting as the United States ups tariffs. Foreign Minister Penny Wong departed for Malaysia on Wednesday and will make a...
Australian scheme to deliver 100 neighborhood batteries kicks off final funding round
ESS News
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July 11, 2025
The Victorian government has launched its third and final round of grant funding through the 100 Neighborhood Batteries Program (100NBP), offering $400,000 (USD$263,000) per battery through multiple streams of eligibility, to a pool of nine...
Canberra chefs unite for one night only for a great meal and greater purpose
RiotACT
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July 10, 2025
Students at Embrace training with Chef Christophe, Formerly of Le Tres Bon. Photo: Supplied. Three Canberra region chefs are joining forces to craft a French truffle degustation that will help support employment for people with disabilities....
Australia quietly introducing 'unprecedented' age checks for search engines
RNZ
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July 11, 2025
By Ange Lavoipierre, ABC File photo. Photo: Unsplash / Thomas Park Search engines are in line for the same age assurance technology behind the teen social media ban. The age checks will apply to logged-in users in a bid to limit children's access...
Australia must combat antisemitism, but not simply defer to demands of some voices
The Guardian
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July 11, 2025
Australians should be appalled by the rise in antisemitism, including arson, vandalism, assaults, abuse and threats. Every person in our country has the human right to live free from fear, racism and discrimination. Many positive steps have...
Australian Dollar Recovers Recent Losses Despite A Stronger US Dollar
myMotherLode - California
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Friday, July 11, 2025 12:45 AM EDT Image Source: Unsplash The Australian Dollar gains ground amid a cautious tone surrounding the RBA’s policy outlook. RBA’s Bullock warned that elevated unit labor costs and weak productivity could drive inflation...
Australia: Minister hears of crypto scams and cash network crackdowns
Gambling Insider
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Elderly flagged as top users of crypto ATMs, taskforce eyes laundering and scams. By Gambling Insider Key points: - AUSTRAC identifies 60-70 age group as top users of crypto ATMs - Fintel Alliance week-long initiative targets criminal cash...
Australian Labour rules out post-election climate deals, dismissing Coalition scare campaign
Pacific News Service
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The Australian opposition has attempted to blunt a Coalition scare campaign by ruling out negotiating a stronger emissions reduction target if next year’s election results in a hung parliament. The senior Labour frontbencher Chris Bowen said his...
Australia Commits $16.4 Million to Boost Palau’s Renewable Energy Project
Island Times
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July 11, 2025
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang (edited: 7/14/2025) KOROR, Palau (July 10, 2025) — Australia has pledged $16.4 million to support the next phase of Palau’s transition to renewable energy, with funds designated to secure a battery energy storage...
Australia reaffirms commitment to regional sovereignty and stability, says Penny Wong
The Malaysian Star
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July 11, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Australia will continue collaborating with Asean countries and other international partners to ensure a region where sovereignty is protected, stated Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong. She emphasised that Australia aims for a...
Australia to deepen engagement with Southeast Asian countries, says Foreign Minister Wong
The Malaysian Star
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July 11, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Australia will continue deepening engagement with Southeast Asian countries, says Foreign Minister Penny Wong, noting how the country’s security and prosperity are tied to the region. She said Australia strongly supports Malaysia’s...
Australian Labor government detains refugee from Gaza, threatens deportation
World Socialist Web Site
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July 11, 2025
In a brutal attack, the federal Labor government yesterday ordered the detention of Maha Almassri, a 62-year-old Palestinian refugee who fled Israel’s genocidal assault on Gaza last year. Almassri has had her visa revoked and faces the prospect...
Australian government prepares assault on privacy for under-16s social media ban
World Socialist Web Site
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July 11, 2025
The Australian Labor government of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is reviewing the means by which it will implement a social media ban for children under the age of 16, including the possible use of technology which severely curtails the privacy...
Australian rare earth stocks soar on MP Materials' multi-billion US deal
Yahoo Finance
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(Reuters) -Shares of Australian rare earths miners, including Lynas and Iluka Resources, soared on Friday after U.S.-based MP Materials' a multibillion-dollar deal with the U.S. government to boost production of rare earth magnets. Lynas Rare...
Australian support enhances connectivity for Palau’s Bureau of Public Safety
Island Times
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July 11, 2025
During the current deployment of the Pacific Police Support Group (PPSG) to Palau to support the 2025 Pacific Mini Games, PPSG officers worked closely with the Bureau of Public Safety (BPS) and made use of its radio infrastructure. To support...