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YouTube ban for under-16s in Australia wouldn't work here, expert
1News
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An Australian father who lost his daughter to suicide is fronting a bold push to ban children under 16 from accessing social media, including YouTube, in what’s being called a world-first crackdown. Rob Evans appeared in Parliament this week...
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...
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 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...
Pension fund APG invests AU$1 billion in Octopus Australia’s renewables platform
PV Tech
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August 1, 2025
Revenue for the portfolio is generated through a combination of energy sales via long-term/fixed-price contracts, such as power purchase agreements (PPAs) and wholesale energy trading. The fund has a targeted total return of between 10% and 12%...
What Will It Take For Australia To Recognise Palestine As A State?
Pedestrian
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August 1, 2025
The crisis in Gaza has grown impossible to ignore: images of starving children and decimated neighbourhoods have shaken the world. Against this backdrop, pressure is piling on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to make a historic shift — formally...
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...
Tsiamalili acting as Minister for Information and Communications Technology
The National
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Police Minister Peter Tsiamalili Jr is acting as Minister for Information and Communications Technology (ICT). Prime Minister James Marape made the temporary appointment on Wednesday. According to the gazette; Tsiamalili Jr ‘shall have the...
Meat and potatoes diplomacy delivers win for Australia
Azzet
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August 1, 2025
Australia has secured the lowest possible tariff rate of 10% under President Donald Trump's sweeping reciprocal tariff regime, positioning exporters with a crucial competitive advantage, as higher levies devastate rival nations. The executive...
A large crowd from across Australia gathers for ICPA's Federal Conference
Stock Journal
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August 1, 2025
Delegates put forward motions to address the many barriers faced by isolated communities - such as Tambo in central Queensland - in attracting qualified early childhood educators to their towns, including infrastructure, workforce, services and...
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...
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 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...
Action on Australian research integrity reform needed now
The National Tribune
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August 1, 2025
Australia’s leading scientists have renewed their call for the Australian Government to establish a national body to manage and investigate research misconduct in Australia. President of the Australian Academy of Science Professor Chennupati...
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.
Superbikes burn rubber to join supercars at the Canberra Festival of Speed
RiotACT
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August 1, 2025
Canberra Festival of Speed 2026 founders Peter Bakavgas and Martin Tanti. Photo: James Coleman. Exotic racing bikes will join the millions of dollars of machinery on show at the Canberra Festival of Speed for the first time when it returns to...
Year 6 artist unveils Canberra’s newest reconciliation mural
RiotACT
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August 1, 2025
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs Minister Suzanne Orr is shown new artwork by Year 6 pupil Noah Yong who designed and painted an indigenous-themed mural for the O’Connor bus stop. Photo: Nicholas Ward. An O’Connor bus stop has been...
Prominent Canberra businessman Peter John Munday facing historic child abuse charges
RiotACT
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August 1, 2025
Peter Munday has been accused of historic child sex offences. Photo: Supplied. CONTENT WARNING: This story refers to allegations of child sexual abuse. Prominent Canberra businessman and philanthropist Peter John Munday has been charged over...
Trump Keeps Low Tariffs For Australia, Boosting Export Hopes
StratNews Global
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August 1, 2025
Home Australia Trump Keeps Low Tariffs For Australia, Boosting Export Hopes Australia last week eased restrictions on beef imports from the United States, potentially smoothing trade talks with Trump. Australian goods may gain a competitive edge...
National research unit to strengthen sport participation in Australia
The National Tribune
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August 1, 2025
University of Newcastle The University of Newcastle will join forces with leading experts in a new national research unit established to build the evidence base needed to improve sport participation in Australia. Associate Professor Narelle...