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Chile’s Lithium Crossroads: Politics, Profit, and the Price of Power in the Atacama
LatinAmerican Post
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August 1, 2025
In the high desert salt flats of northern Chile, where flamingos nest and brine glitters under blinding sun, a new alliance between state and private industry may decide whether the country powers the green future—or becomes a cautionary tale in...
Australia’s inflation cools to 2.1% in June quarter, lowest since 2021
Fibre 2 Fashion
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Australia's Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 0.7 per cent in the June 2025 quarter, bringing the annual inflation rate down to 2.1 per cent—the lowest since March 2021, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). This compares to a...
Government responds to Trump tariff hike as Labour accuses it of ‘major fail’
The New Zealand Herald
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August 1, 2025
Willis said New Zealand has far lower effective tariffs on the US than the US has on New Zealand. She said New Zealand will continue to make its case to the US about this. “We will be talking to our friends in the United States about that,” she...
Australia eyes more US exports as Trump holds tariffs at 10%
The Straits Times
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August 1, 2025
SYDNEY/WELLINGTON - Australian products could become more competitive in the US market, helping businesses boost exports, Trade Minister Don Farrell said on Aug 1, after US President Donald Trump kept the minimum tariff rate of 10 per cent for...
Canberra will get a new stadium, but it will have to wait its turn
RiotACT
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July 31, 2025
Still coping: Close to a full house at the recent Brumbies-Lions match. Photo: Tim Gavel. Nobody should hold their breath waiting for an announcement on a new Canberra Stadium. That is clear from what the Chief Minister told Budget Estimates this...
Australia spared any new tariffs as Trump announces new import taxes
9News
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August 1, 2025
Australia has been spared another rise in tariffs as the White House announced a new round of import taxes. Donald Trump had hinted that the 10 per cent baseline tariff would rise on all countries. But as a new list of countries to receive more...
Australian billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes paints himself a climate crusader - but his private jet trips with his new girlfriend tell a different story
Daily Mail
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August 1, 2025
Tech billionaire and green energy investor Mike Cannon-Brookes has built his public image around tackling climate change, but the flight log of his $75million private jet paints a very different picture. The Atlassian co-founder, 45, has openly...
Silence over Marinus Link deal defended, but it could cost Liberals government
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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August 1, 2025
The business case for Tasmania's biggest ever infrastructure project details significant power price increases for industrial businesses and warnings that the government may be exposed to "very significant" financial risk in the future. But it...
Government celebrates win after tariffs no longer set to rise
Sky News Australia
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August 1, 2025
The federal government celebrated a trade policy win, claiming vindication after tariffs were expected to rise to 20 per cent but have instead remained at the 10 per cent baseline. University of Melbourne Deputy Vice-Chancellor Professor Michael...
Victorian government to enshrine working from home rights
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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August 1, 2025
Victorian workers' right to work from home will be protected by law as part of a plan from Premier Jacinta Allan that threatens to spark a fight with employers. Ms Allan will use the Labor Party's state conference on Saturday to outline her...
Australian activists allege they were strip-searched, bruised while detained in Israel
SBS
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Two Australians detained by Israeli naval officers while attempting to sail aid to Gaza have shown bruises and alleged they were thrown around, after touching down in Sydney. Safi and Martin were among 21 pro-Palestinian activists detained on...
Australia bans YouTube for under-16s: Here’s why
Cape Town ETC
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July 31, 2025
The Australian government has announced that starting December 10, YouTube will join a list of social media platforms banned for users under the age of 16, Cape {town} Etc reports. This move comes as part of broader efforts to protect children...
Canberra pet ambulance hangs up the keys after 19 years helping our animal friends
RiotACT
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July 31, 2025
Jarrod Male, one half of Pet Ambulance Services, says the “feel good” factor of helping worried pet owners kept him going over the years. Photo: Pet Ambulance Services/Facebook. For the past 19 years, pet owners could ring Pet Ambulance Services...
Australian activists allege they were ‘brutalised psychologically’ after Israeli military detained Gaza aid boat
The Guardian
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August 1, 2025
Two Australian activists say they were “brutalised psychologically” and treated “like criminals” by the Israeli military, including being strip-searched, shackled and denied external communication, after a boat they were on was intercepted and...
Australia to keep lobbying US on tariffs, despite reprieve
Financial Review
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August 1, 2025
The Albanese government has claimed credit for Donald Trump’s decision to leave the 10 per cent baseline tariff on Australian imports untouched, and will now devote efforts to having the impost removed altogether. Trade Minister Don Farrell said...
Government reacts to Trump’s 10 per cent tariff on Australian imports
Sky News Australia
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August 1, 2025
A spokesperson for the trade minister has released a statement saying Australia has received the lowest tariff rate imposed by the US and the government will continue to advocate for the removal of all tariffs in line with the free trade agreement.
Australia dodges latest Trump tariff hikes as trade minister heralds ‘vindication’ for Albanese’s approach
The Guardian
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August 1, 2025
Australian goods imported into the US will continue to attract the baseline 10% tariff, with Australia dodging any tariff increase in the latest round of Donald Trump’s global trade war. On Thursday night US time – Friday morning in Australia –...
Minister breaks silence on secret FBI meeting
Townsville Bulletin
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July 31, 2025
Australia’s Home Affairs Minister has been forced to defend a meeting with the FBI director in Sydney. Donald Trump’s FBI director Kash Patel was in Australia and New Zealand in the past week, and a Sunday night dinner meeting between he and Tony...
Australians double down on batteries, as energy reform kicks in
The National Tribune
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August 1, 2025
Dept of Climate Change, Energy, Environment & Water The consumer watchdog has found the Albanese Labor Government’s Cheaper Home Batteries program and energy bill relief are effectively lowering bills across the country, with more reforms to get...
Australia to continue paying baseline 10 per cent US tariff rate
Seven News
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August 1, 2025
Australia will be spared from higher tariffs after the Trump administration announced new levies for dozens of countries. The White House on Friday, Australian time, revealed the US president’s decision to hike import taxes for products from...