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Universities left out as key Canberra summit takes skills focus
University of Nottingham
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August 7, 2025
Australian higher education risks being sidelined at what is billed as the biggest policy development forum in years, as the federal government accentuates the vocational side of tertiary education. No higher education representatives have been...
OPINION – Australia’s Culture War Turns Against Its Jews
Media Line
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August 7, 2025
A wave of anti-Israel activism has shaken Australia's Jewish community and redefined the country's political landscape Sydney, Australia, is one of the most picturesque cities in the world. Its two iconic landmarks have bookended what has unfolded...
Tony Burke demands answers after Hamas-praising Palestinian woman granted Australian visa
The West Australian
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August 8, 2025
Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke has demanded answers after a Palestinian woman who praised Hamas attack on Israel was granted an Australian visa. Mona Zahed had thanked Allah for keeping her alive long enough to witness Hamas’s October 7...
Politics with Michelle Grattan: ‘talking about blokes’ issues’ with ex-Olympian and Labor MP Dan Repacholi
The Conversation
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August 7, 2025
Men’s physical and mental health can be a prickly subject, both for men and those looking to help. With the rise of social media and AI, there are new challenges emerging – especially for younger men. The re-elected Albanese government appointed...
Should Australian Councils Allow Footpath EV Charging Cable Channels?
SolarQuotes
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August 7, 2025
Dozens of councils in the UK are permitting and promoting cross-pavement EV charging systems for electric vehicle owners without a driveway. Is it time Australian councils followed suit? Home EV charging is usually a breeze for those with a...
Scotland should have 'nightlife minister' like Australia - report
BBC
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Jonathan GeddesBBC Scotland News ShareSave Scotland should have a government minister devoted to the country's nightlife, according to an industry body. Mike Grieve, who owns the Sub Club in Glasgow and who chairs the Night Time Industries...
Canberra Vacancy Rises as New Supply Tests CBD’s Pulling Power
The National Tribune
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August 6, 2025
The latest Office Market Report from the Property Council of Australia shows office vacancy in Canberra increased from 9.2 to 10.7 per cent, mainly due to the addition of 54,000 square metres of new office space since January. Property Council ACT...
Australia: Hundreds protest Labor government plans to demolish Melbourne public housing towers
World Socialist Web Site
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August 7, 2025
More than 500 people took part in a demonstration in Melbourne on Saturday to oppose the Victorian state Labor government’s plans to demolish 44 public housing towers in the city. The protest included a march to the headquarters of Homes...
Australian Government delivering over $30 million for regional and rural aged care workforce
The National Tribune
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August 7, 2025
Department of Health The Albanese Labor Government is investing $30.8 million to attract and support more than 6,000 extra skilled aged care workers in rural and regional Australia. Regardless of where older Australians live or the type of care...
October 7 supporter’s visa cancelled after Coalition called for Tony Burke to step down over approval
Sky News Australia
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August 7, 2025
Mona Zahed, who praised the October 7 attacks on Israel, has had her visa cancelled by the Home Affairs Department. Following the Coalition's call for Tony Burke to step down over the visa's approval, a Home Affairs spokesperson said on Friday...
Live: Australia 'strongly opposed' to Israel's plan for full Gaza occupation
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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August 7, 2025
29m agoFri 8 Aug 2025 at 12:35am Greens call on Labor to ban single-use plastics amid treaty negotiations Barbara Pocock has been asked about global efforts to come up with a global plastics treaty, and US efforts to sink a legally binding deal....
Australia unearths 346 future stars in historic talent search ahead of Brisbane 2032
The National Tribune
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August 6, 2025
Australia’s ambitious goal to pull off a record-breaking performance at Brisbane 2032 is gaining momentum, with 346 Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls uncovered through the nation’s largest-ever talent search. Led by the Australian Institute of Sport...
Australian Governor-General Samantha Mostyn arrives in Sri Lanka
On Lanka
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August 7, 2025
Posted by Editor on August 7, 2025 - 8:49 am At the invitation of Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the Governor-General of Australia, Samantha Joy Mostyn, arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday afternoon (August 6) for a three-day official...
Rapist Australian politician who sexually abused two young men FINALLY resigns from Parliament
Daily Mail
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August 8, 2025
By ALEX MITCHELL FOR AAP Published: 21:24 EDT, 7 August 2025 | Updated: 21:28 EDT, 7 August 2025 A jailed MP convicted of sex offences has finally resigned from parliament after initially resisting growing calls to do so. An hour before colleagues...
Doctor exposes shocking disparity in medicine costs between the US and Australia
New York Post
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August 7, 2025
A doctor has exposed the shocking reality for Americans who are forced to pay up to tens of thousands of dollars for vital medicines that some Aussies fork out less than $10 for. Doctor Michael broke down the price discrepancies between five...
Israeli war in Gaza triggers ‘terrifying’ surge of Islamophobia in Australia
Middle East Monitor
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August 7, 2025
The Israeli war on Gaza is inciting a “terrifying” surge of Islamophobic hate amid growing support for Palestine, Anadolu reports. “The war in Gaza has triggered a terrifying surge of antisemitism, anti-Arab racism, anti-Palestinian racism, and...
‘Won’t stop us’: Australia defies Trump demand
Cairns Post
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August 7, 2025
Australia will defy a US demand by backing a global cap on plastics production, Environment Minister Murray Watt says. The latest round of negotiations for a global plastics treaty kicked off in Geneva, Switzerland, earlier this week. The talks...
Regurgitator Australia 2025 Tour
Scenestr
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Ready for a blast from the past, Regurgitator fans? Iconic Brisbane band Regurgitator will reflect on more than 30 years of bangers as they hit the road for the ‘JUKEBOXXIN’’ tour, playing all the tracks fans know and love from across their...
Australia is transitioning to a new merger control regime
JD Supra - California
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August 6, 2025
Transition to Australia’s new merger control regime began on July 1, 2025, and merger parties are now able to notify voluntarily under the new regime. Mandatory approval of transactions that meet notification thresholds will be required from...
John Healey experiences international diplomacy - Australian style
Rotherham Advertiser
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August 7, 2025
WHEN the Australian Prime Minister whips out his phone and insists on taking a selfie with you, you know you're not in Whitehall anymore. That's exactly what happened when John Healey, the UK's Defence Secretary, visited Sydney for the...