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Australia to recognize Palestinian state, but conditions must be met: PM
Australia will recognize a Palestinian state, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Monday, joining the leaders of France, Britain and Canada in signaling they would do so. His remarks followed weeks of urging from within his Cabinet and from many...

Smart money or dumb luck? Government fund's $50-million lithium bet pays off
The good times roll on at the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation, or NRFC. Less than a week ago, the government fund's seemingly audacious investment in Liontown Resources Ltd (ASX: LTR) was facing scrutiny. Commentators and analysts were...

Australia’s Left-Wing Govt. Rushes to Recognise Palestinian State
Australia’s left-wing Labor government confirmed Monday it will recognise a Palestinian state at the U.N. General Assembly next month, dismissing Israel’s call that such a move “rewards terrorism.” Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he had...
Israel-Palestine conflict has caused ‘division’ within Australian communities
Former Labor cabinet minister Joel Fitzgibbon says the Israel-Palestine conflict is causing “division” within local Australian communities. Mr Fitzgibbon told Sky News Australia that it’s a “very complex issue” to understand. “I wouldn’t criticise...
Australia and New Zealand to officially recognize State of Palestine
CANBERRA/ PNN/ Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Monday that his country will officially recognize the State of Palestine during the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, scheduled to be held next September. In a...

I live in Australia and believe this place has the best standard of living in the country: 'The most perfect weather you can get'
Australians have named what they believe to be the places with the 'very best' standard of living in the country - and some of them may surprise you. While Sydney and Melbourne may offer more career opportunities and plentiful dining options, many...

No targets: How Australia’s wealthiest state went rogue on emissions
The state of Western Australia must target emission reductions of between 17-45 per cent below 2005 levels by 2030, and 42-64 per cent by 2035, to keep up with the Paris Agreement to limit global warming to 1.5°C, a new report has found. The...

Australia to recognise Palestinian state next month
KABUL (Pajhwok): Australia will recongnise Palestine as an independent state at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) meeting next month, Reuters reports. “Australia will recognize the State of Palestine at the 80th Sessions of UNGA in...

Australia to recognise Palestinian state at UN in September: PM
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed that Australia will recognise a Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly next month, describing a two-state solution as “humanity’s best hope to break the cycle of violence in the...

Australia, New Zealand Consider Recognizing Palestine
Two more nations - Australia and New Zealand - have announced that they are considering recognizing a Palestinian state. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said at a news conference Monday that his government will recognize a Palestinian...
Albanese government displays no ‘honesty’ on energy policy
Nationals Leader David Littleproud says there is no “honesty” from the Albanese government on energy policy. Mr Littleproud told Sky News Australia that the subsidies should be taken away from the costings of net-zero. “We now need the fourth...
Plan to seize Gaza City pushed Australia to recognition
Anthony Albanese on Monday confirmed Australia would join the UK, France and Canada in recognising Palestine at a United Nations General Assembly meeting in New York in September, following mounting pressure to take action to support the suffering...
‘We don’t agree with many of the actions of Netanyahu and his government’: Penny Wong
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has not commented on critics of Netanyahu who claim the Israeli Prime Minister is continuing the war for political preservation purposes. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has officially stated Australia recognises...

Australians declare big tech must pay our creatives
Three in four Australians want tech giants banned from using local content to train AI systems without permission or compensation, exclusive research reveals. Words by Steve Jackson and Noah Yim for The Australian Australians have issued an urgent...

Australia to recognize Palestinian state at United Nations General Assembly: prime minister
Australia will recognize a Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly in September, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Monday. Albanese called the crisis in Gaza a “humanitarian catastrophe,” after his government had criticized...
Australia Anti-Venom Market Report 2025 | Healthcare Demand & Forecasts 2024-2033 - Australia Grapples with High Production Costs and Logistical Challenges - ResearchAndMarkets.com
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 11, 2025-- The "Australia Anti-Venom Market - Healthcare Demand & Forecast 2025-2033" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Australia Anti Venom Market is expected to reach US$ 39.27 million by...

Economist slams federal government for international student ‘immigration scam’
Australia’s student visa system has received criticism for harming the integrity of Australia’s immigration system. The Unconventional Economist, Leith Van Onselen joined Bill McDonald on 4BC Mornings to discuss why. Hear more highlights from 4BC...

Koppamurra Rare Earths Project Gains Momentum with Government Grant – ASX 200 Outlook
Highlights,Government grant boosts rare earths project progress,Koppamurra set for metallurgical testwork before PFS,Strong national focus on critical minerals supply,Australian Rare Earths (ASX:AR3) has secured further funding through the...

SGH has another record year with $924m profit while enhancing focus on Australia to achieve further growth
SGH is heading towards $1 billion of annual net profit — to reach this remarkable milestone the conglomerate has bet big on Australia’s growing economy and its need for more infrastructure and housing. SGH on Tuesday reported a 9 per cent rise in...

Australia’s Neumann Space appoints first U.S. based executive as VP Business Development to focus on U.S. and global expansion
Australian space technology company Neumann Space has announced the appointment of Mr. Jason Wallace as Vice President, Business Development, based in the United States. The appointment marks a significant milestone for Neumann Space, with Mr....