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Australian police charge Chinese national with ‘foreign interference’ over alleged spying for Beijing
Hong Kong Free Press
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August 4, 2025
Australian police said Monday they had charged a Chinese national with “reckless foreign interference”, accusing the woman of spying on local Buddhists for Beijing. The Australian Federal Police. Photo: Australian Federal Police, via Facebook....
Shipwreck Hunters Australia dives into WA maritime histories
The National Tribune
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August 5, 2025
Western Australian Regional Screen Fund (WARSF) supports documentary Shipwreck Hunters Australia Season 2 Cook Government’s WARSF supported by $4 million per annum Exploring WA’s coastlinebelieved to be home to more than 1,600 shipwrecks Season 2...
Japan to build Australia’s new $10bn frigate fleet
PerthNow
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August 4, 2025
Japan has beaten Germany in a bid to build Australia’s new $10bn frigate fleet, Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles has announced. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries will build 11 Mogami-class, which will form the foundation of...
Australia Pledges Additional Funds for Gaza Humanitarian Aid
Tempo.co
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August 4, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Australian government announced on Monday, August 4, 2025, an additional financial commitment to humanitarian aid efforts in Gaza. This funding pledge comes just a day after nearly 100,000 Australian citizens participated...
Canberra Greek community unveils new multi-use hall
Kathimerini
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August 4, 2025
DIASPORA AUSTRALIA The Greek Orthodox Community and Church of Canberra (GOCCC) has officially opened a refurbished community hall behind St Nicholas Church in Kingston, in partnership with aged care provider St Basil’s NSW/ACT, The Greek Herald...
The political fringes dominate social media. How is your MP doing?
Brisbane Times
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August 5, 2025
Save Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Got it Normal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text size Right-wing firebrands and independent MPs are winning the fight for Australian social media...
No Palestine "left to recognize" without two-state solution pathway, Australian FM warns
Xinhua News Agency
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CANBERRA, Aug. 5 (Xinhua) -- Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong said on Tuesday that there is a risk that there will be no Palestine "left to recognize" unless the international community creates a pathway to a two-state solution. Speaking on...
New travel discounts available in Western Australia’s Dream Sale
The National Tribune
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August 5, 2025
New WA Dream Sale interstate marketing blitz launches $2 million sale aimed at attracting interstate travellers to WA Sale offers include discounts to direct flights, accommodation and tourism experiences Supported by the Cook Government, through...
Generational LEOsat partnership must deliver for regional Australians
The National Tribune
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August 5, 2025
Peak communications consumer body ACCAN welcomes this morning’s announcement of a partnership between NBN Co and Amazon’s Project Kuiper to deliver Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite broadband to hard-to-serve communities across Australia, replacing...
Tasmanian Government support secures future for Nyrstar Hobart
The National Tribune
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August 5, 2025
Tasmanian Government The Tasmanian Government will secure the future of Nyrstar’s Hobart operations with a $22.5m investment to protect the more than 500 local jobs at one of the State’s most significant employers. Premier Jeremy Rockliff said the...
Australia to increase international student intake
University of Nottingham
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August 4, 2025
Australia will allow its overseas student intake to rise next year, while incentivising universities to boost housing stocks and enrolments from South-east Asia. Canberra has announced a “national planning level” of 295,000 places for incoming...
World AFP Australia to buy 11 advanced warships from Japan
Yahoo News
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Australia will upgrade its navy with 11 Mogami-class frigates built by Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Defence Minister Richard Marles said on Tuesday. Billed as one of Japan's biggest defence export deals since World War II, Australia will...
Convicted rapist fighting to remain in parliament in Australia
BBC
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August 5, 2025
An Australian politician convicted of rape is fighting - from his jail cell - to remain a member of the New South Wales (NSW) state parliament. Gareth Ward was last month found guilty of sexually assaulting two young men, aged 18 and 24, at his...
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Australia arrests Chinese national for spying, third case under 2018 foreign interference law
Firstpost
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August 4, 2025
A Chinese woman has become the first Chinese national charged under Australia’s 2018 foreign interference laws, marking only the third case since the legislation was introduced. She appeared in a Canberra court on Monday, accused of “reckless...
The Australian Ballet’s Storytime Ballet: The Nutcracker Brings Holiday Magic to Young Audiences
Dance Australia
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The Australian Ballet is set to sprinkle festive magic across the country this summer with Storytime Ballet: The Nutcracker, a charming production designed especially for children and families. Touring four major cities, this beloved holiday...
Opposition to Victoria’s work from home proposal will only ‘enhance the political benefit’
Sky News Australia
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August 5, 2025
“Bashing” the Victorian government for looking to legislate work from home rights “enhances the political benefit”, according to Redbridge Group Director Simon Welsh. “The opposition to it is actually going to strengthen the political sort of...
Australia’s social media ban is a slippery slope
The Spectator Australia
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August 4, 2025
Last week, the Australian government declared war on 15-year-olds watching MrBeast. From December 2025, a world-first social media ban will lock under-16s out of platforms like Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Reddit, X, Snapchat, and now YouTube –...
Australian minister promotes bilateral cooperation during visit
Antara
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August 4, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Australian Minister for International Development Dr. Anne Aly promoted bilateral cooperation between Indonesia and Australia during her visit to Jakarta on Monday (Aug 4). "Australia and Indonesia share much more than just a...
Animals As Leaders Have Cancelled Their 2025 Australian Tour
Music Feeds
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August 5, 2025
Animals As Leaders have cancelled all remaining dates on their 2025 world tour – immediately affecting their planned return to Australia this September, as well as dates in Mexico and South America. In a post shared to the band’s social media...
Victor Wooten Announces 2026 Australian Tour With His Brothers
Music Feeds
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August 5, 2025
Victor Wooten has announced his return to Australia for a nine-date national tour in February 2026. The veteran American bassist will be joined by his siblings The Wooten Brothers – Regi on guitar, Joseph on keyboards and Roy on drums – to perform...