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Pell a saint for our times, Abbott says: Former prime minister Tony Abbott launched an extraordinary defence of Cardinal George Pell ...
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Pell a saint for our times, Abbott says: Former prime minister Tony Abbott launched an extraordinary defence of Cardinal George Pell ...
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Pell a saint for our times, Abbott says
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‘You’re the chief now’: Lavish welcome for Albanese in Kokoda: Greeted by tribal chants and pounding drums, Albanese arrived in Kokoda Village for an extravagant ...
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‘You’re the chief now’: Lavish welcome for Albanese in Kokoda
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Honda to set up $11 bln electric vehicle, battery plants in Canada: Honda Motor plans to invest C$15 billion ($11 billion) in new EV and battery production ...
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Honda to set up $11 bln electric vehicle, battery plants in Canada
Quick Glance: Honda to Establish $11 Bln EV, Battery Plants in Canada
  • Honda plans to invest C$15 billion in new EV and battery production plants in Ontario alongside existing facilities to support the growth of North American demand for EVs.

  • Production is set to start by 2028, with an annual capacity of up to 240,000 EVs and 36 gigawatt-hours for batteries to achieve the goal of having all North American sales from Honda be either EVs or fuel cell vehicles by 2040.

  • The Canadian government and Ontario province intend to support Honda with around C$5 billion, with Honda contributing 60%-70% of the total investment to reduce costs by more than 20%.

  • Honda will also collaborate with companies like Asahi Kasei and POSCO to further lower production costs and strengthen the EV supply chain in Canada, leading to an increase in jobs and economic growth.
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Morrison reveals decision to take anti-depressants during premiers’ ‘pile on’, AUKUS decision
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Morrison reveals decision to take anti-depressants during premiers’ ‘pile ...
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The 'Future Made in Australia' plan for solar panels relies on a crucial ingredient: Help from China
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The 'Future Made in Australia' plan for solar panels relies on a crucial ...
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Nationals’ nuclear climate policy puts Australia’s Paris deal in doubt: Nationals leader David Littleproud has conceded turning to nuclear power would mean ...
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Nationals’ nuclear climate policy puts Australia’s Paris deal in doubt
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Quick Glance: Historic Victory for Archie Moore at the Venice Biennale
  • Australia secures gold at the Venice Biennale, known as the 'Olympics of the art world' and the oldest international art biennial.

  • Archie Moore, a First Nations artist, is honored with the prestigious Golden Lion for the best national pavilion - a first for an Australian.

  • Transforming the traditional white cube of the Australia pavilion, Moore created a massive family tree using blackboard paint and chalk over the past two months.

  • Following the Biennale closure, the installation will be reproduced at QAGOMA in Brisbane in November.
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Albanese’s latest plan is triggering elite economists. Don’t listen to them: Despite our expensive subsidies for property investors, commentators who have made ...
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Albanese’s latest plan is triggering elite economists. Don’t listen to ...
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Australia news LIVE: Polling shows Labor vote drops to new low; Coalition rift emerges over Dutton’s nuclear plans
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Australia news LIVE: Polling shows Labor vote drops to new low; Coalition ...
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Security guard stabbed in Bondi attack could become permanent resident after PM intervention
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Security guard stabbed in Bondi attack could become permanent resident ...
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Musk's X says posts of Australia bishop stabbing don't promote violence: Elon Musk's social media platform X defended publishing posts showing a bishop in ...
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Musk's X says posts of Australia bishop stabbing don't promote violence
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Damien Guerot, who fought off Bondi Junction attacker with bollard, to be granted permanent residency, lawyer says
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Quick Glance: French 'Bollard Man' Granted Permanent Residency After Heroic Act
  • The French man known as 'bollard man' for bravely confronting Joel Cauchi during a stabbing attack in Bondi Junction will be granted permanent residency by the federal government, as confirmed by his lawyer.

  • A widely circulated video on social media captured Damien Guerot holding a shopping center bollard to stop the knife-wielding Cauchi, leading to the decision to grant him permanent residency.

  • His lawyer, Belinda Robinson, mentioned that the official documentation for his permanent residency was expected to arrive soon, following an online petition to recognize his heroic actions.

  • Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton commended Mr. Guerot for his extraordinary bravery and willingness to protect others in danger, highlighting his character as an example of the values they cherish.
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Knife attack in Sydney: perpetrator had psychological problems: According to police, the man who attacked several people with a knife in Sydney was probably not ...
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Knife attack in Sydney: perpetrator had psychological problems
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'I'm loving a monster': Parents of Sydney attacker apologise after son kills six people
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Quick Glance: Bondi Junction Shopping Centre Stabbing Victims
  • Faraz Tahir, 30, fatally stabbed while working as a security guard by Joel Cauchi, 40.

  • Five women and one man were killed, including Tahir, 30.

  • Victims identified include Faraz Tahir, Ashlee Good, Dawn Singleton, and Jade Young.

  • Three individuals remain critical, eight are stable, and one victim has been discharged.
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Trump trial live updates: Moments after a jury was complete, a man outside the courthouse set himself on fire, a witness said
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Trump trial live updates: Moments after a jury was complete ...
Quick Glance: Hush Money Trial: Trump's Silent Encounter with Insults
  • Donald Trump has been forced to listen to potential jurors in his criminal hush money trial in New York openly criticize him.

  • Transitioning from a life of adulation to facing critics, Trump now experiences a different reality without the control he's accustomed to.

  • Previously shielded from critique, Trump now faces a trial with potential felony convictions and will have to endure listening to more criticism.

  • Potential jurors exhibited a range of opinions towards Trump, from admiration for his business acumen to open criticism of his persona and rhetoric.
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Peter Dutton backs Elon Musk and contradicts Sussan Ley on ‘silly’ demand for global removal of stabbing footage
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Peter Dutton backs Elon Musk and contradicts Sussan Ley on ‘silly’ demand ...
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Australia will work with Trump if that’s the card we’re dealt: Treasurer: Jim Chalmers has held high-level meetings in Washington ahead of unveiling this year’s ...
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Australia will work with Trump if that’s the card we’re dealt: Treasurer
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Knife attack in Sydney: Attacker apparently targeted women: Almost all the victims of the knife attack in Sydney were female. The policewoman who stopped him is ...
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Knife attack in Sydney: Attacker apparently targeted women
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Musk's X to appeal against Australia's order on church stabbing videos, PM says 'arrogant billionaire'
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Ukrainian Teen Describes Being Taken From School by Armed Men & Held in Russian-Controlled Territory
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Ukrainian Teen Describes Being Taken From School by Armed Men & Held in ...
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How four pillars on the Kokoda Track will change Albanese forever: When Prime Minister Anthony Albanese lurches out of the PNG jungle at Isurava shrine ...
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How four pillars on the Kokoda Track will change Albanese forever
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Solomon Islands' Sogavare says he runs security amid tense wait for new government
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Solomon Islands' Sogavare says he runs security amid tense wait for new ...
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UK under pressure to restore Unrwa funding following Colonna report: The British government is coming under increased pressure to restore future funding to the ...
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UK under pressure to restore Unrwa funding following Colonna report
Quick Glance: UNRWA Report Highlights Lack of Evidence for Israel's Employee Militancy Claims
  • An independent review commissioned by the United Nations found that Israel has not provided evidence to support its accusation that a 'significant' number of employees of the U.N. relief agency for Palestinian refugees in the Gaza Strip are members of terrorist organizations.

  • The review, led by former French foreign minister Catherine Colonna, revealed that UNRWA 'plays an indispensable and irreplaceable role in the region,' despite issues such as employees expressing political views and offices being used for 'political or military purposes'.

  • The review listed recommendations to enhance UNRWA operations, including improved training, more rigorous employee screening, and a thorough review of all textbooks and supplements.

  • Concerns were raised regarding the screening of UNRWA employees and the content of textbooks, while Israel has yet to provide evidence to support the claim that a significant number of UNRWA employees are members of terrorist organizations.
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Breaking the Silence: Israeli Army Veterans Tour U.S. & Canada to Speak Out Against Occupation
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‘Risk of conflict increasing’: Defence to get extra $50b over next decade: Defence spending is set to rise to $100 billion a year by 2034, in large part due to ...
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‘Risk of conflict increasing’: Defence to get extra $50b over next decade
Quick Glance: Plans for New Fighter Jets Delayed Despite Labor's Defense Budget Increase
  • The Albanese government is injecting an additional $50bn into defense over the next decade to extend military reach beyond Australia's shores.

  • While overall spending is increasing, approximately $73bn over 10 years is being freed up by cutting, delaying, or altering the scope of some defense projects.

  • The acquisition of new F-35 fighter jets is postponed by $3bn to keep existing Super Hornets operational longer and invest in long-range missiles.

  • Despite $10bn in savings over 10 years from scaling back new infantry fighting vehicle purchases, the government highlights a net increase of $5.7bn in the immediate four-year budget cycle for defense.
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As plastic treaty talks open, countries more divided than ever: Countries are under pressure to make progress on a first-ever global plastics treaty this week ...
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As plastic treaty talks open, countries more divided than ever
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Mental Health Australia chair Matt Berriman resigns, calling out government 'inactions'
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Mental Health Australia chair Matt Berriman resigns, calling out ...
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‘Heart-breaking’: Refugees once detained offshore by Australia warn the UK government not to push through its Rwanda policy
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‘Heart-breaking’: Refugees once detained offshore by Australia warn the UK ...
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The Sydney church terror attack is a wake-up call for Australians: A bishop of the Assyrian Orthodox Church, Mar Mari Emmanuel, was knifed at the altar of his ...
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The Sydney church terror attack is a wake-up call for Australians
Quick Glance: Bishop's Premonition and Stabbing Incident
  • A well-known Sydney bishop, stabbed during a sermon, had been warned of a potential attack on his life in recent weeks.

  • The attack on Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel, allegedly by a 15-year-old, occurred at the Christ the Good Shepherd Church in Wakeley on Monday night following a sermon where the bishop mentioned that his death was imminent.

  • The bishop clarified that his potential passing would not be an attempt to escape or avoid life, but rather a conscious desire to be with God.

  • A 15-year-old boy was arrested after the attack on the bishop and three other men during a service at an Assyrian Orthodox church in Sydney's southwest. The bishop was taken to the hospital with multiple stab wounds and is currently in stable condition.
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Saltus approved to deliver British Columbia curriculum : Saltus has been approved to become a British Columbia Offshore School and is set to begin offering the ...
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Saltus approved to deliver British Columbia curriculum
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Hero cop emerges for first time: Heroic police officer Amy Scott has appeared in public for the first time since the horrific Bondi Junction massacre to farewell ...
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Hero cop emerges for first time
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Sydney mall attacker may have targeted women, police say, as more details emerge of his six victims
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Sydney mall attacker may have targeted women, police say, as more details ...
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Several people stabbed in Sydney shopping center: In Sydney, seven people have died in a knife attack in a shopping center near the famous Bondi Beach ...
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Several people stabbed in Sydney shopping center
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Trump trial live updates: Moments after a jury was complete, a man outside the courthouse set himself on fire, a witness said
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Quick Glance: Twelve Jurors Seated in Trump's Hush Money Trial
  • A jury of 12 individuals was empaneled on Thursday in the landmark hush money trial of former President Donald Trump, bringing the proceedings closer to opening arguments and the commencement of weeks filled with compelling testimonies.

  • The upcoming trial is anticipated to present unfavorable testimonies regarding Trump's personal life pre-presidency, including accusations of manipulating business records to suppress narratives in the final days of the 2016 election surrounding his intimate relationships.

  • Central to the trial is a payment of $130,000 made by Cohen just before the 2016 election to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, aimed at preventing her allegations of a sexual encounter with Trump from being publicized in the campaign's final stretch.

  • The selection of the jury holds paramount significance in any criminal proceeding, particularly so when the accused is a former president and the presumed Republican candidate. Potential jurors have undergone extensive scrutiny concerning their online presence, personal backgrounds, and political stances as legal representatives and the judge meticulously scrutinize for partialities that could compromise their impartiality.
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‘You will find our soldiers will be very loyal’: Marape says Australia can recruit from PNG
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‘You will find our soldiers will be very loyal’: Marape says Australia can ...
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Australia celebrates Amy Scott - Police officer and passers-by intervene in Sydney shooting
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Australia celebrates Amy Scott - Police officer and passers-by intervene ...
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Comment: We cannot win the battle of ‘planet versus plastic’ without robust data: Policymakers are meeting in Ottawa this week to negotiate a Global Plastics ...
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Comment: We cannot win the battle of ‘planet versus plastic’ without ...
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Australia news LIVE: Treasurer open to running budget deficits; e-Safety watchdog gets injunction against X over videos
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Australia news LIVE: Treasurer open to running budget deficits; e-Safety ...
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‘Unhelpful to speculate’: PM, police chiefs, say Bondi motive unknown: In an address to the nation alongside AFP chief Reece Kershaw and ASIO director-general ...
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‘Unhelpful to speculate’: PM, police chiefs, say Bondi motive unknown
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LGBTQ+ rallies will be held across Canada next month. Here’s what to know - National | Globalnews.ca
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Five options for slashing landlord concessions to help fix the housing crisis: Key independent senators have teamed up and say the government could be giving up ...
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Five options for slashing landlord concessions to help fix the housing ...
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Backers say they have enough signatures to qualify Prop 47 rollback initiative: Proposed initiative would amend Proposition 47, the 2014 initiative ...
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Backers say they have enough signatures to qualify Prop 47 rollback ...
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