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What next for Kevin Rudd’s Murdoch royal commission push?: The lobby group chaired by the former PM – Australians for a Murdoch Royal Commission – says its ...
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What next for Kevin Rudd’s Murdoch royal commission push?: The lobby group chaired by the former PM – Australians for a Murdoch Royal Commission – says its ...
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Albanese’s $1b bet on Australian-made solar panels: Australia has the world’s highest uptake of rooftop solar panels with one in three households having them ...
theage.com.au/politics/federal/albanese-s-1b-bet-on-australian-made-solar-panels-20240327-p5ffok.html
Just when Dutton is winning, he sounds like a sore loser: Dutton calls Albanese weak. Albanese calls Dutton angry. Each is trying to pin a label on the other ...
theage.com.au/politics/federal/just-when-dutton-is-winning-he-sounds-like-a-sore-loser-20240327-p5ffos.html
It’s loud and Insta-friendly. Step inside the world of ‘cool Christianity’: The Pentecostal faithful are flocking to sermons by pastors in ripped jeans and ...
smh.com.au/national/victoria/it-s-loud-and-insta-friendly-step-inside-the-world-of-cool-christianity-20231213-p5er64.html
Britain plans to boost nuclear workforce: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will set out plans to boost Britain's nuclear workforce on Monday ...
reuters.com/world/uk/britain-plans-boost-nuclear-workforce-2024-03-24/
Chinese Communist Party-Backed Businessman in Fiji is a Top Australian Criminal Target - OCCRP
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Quick Glance: Chinese Businessman in Fiji Targeted by Australian Authorities
- Zhao Fugang is seen as a trusted advocate for China's interests in Fiji, but Australian authorities suspect he also plays a leading role in organized crime.
- Zhao is alleged to be a member of a syndicate involved in drug smuggling, money laundering, and human trafficking.
- Australian authorities have shared intelligence on Zhao with Fiji to urge local authorities to take action against him.
- Inclusion of Zhao in the list of Australian Priority Organization Targets is based on intelligence and not proof of wrongdoing.
MacKenzie Scott donates $640 million to nonprofits: The billionaire philanthropist and author MacKenzie Scott announced Tuesday she would give $640 million to ...
apnews.com/article/mackenzie-scott-open-call-yield-giving-bezos-ae809a469080e9e61a945a14a230629e
Quick Glance: MacKenzie Scott doubles donations despite Elon Musk's accusations
- MacKenzie Scott is criticized by Elon Musk for her philanthropy, but that doesn't stop her from donating.
- Scott more than doubled her planned $250 million donation pledge, increasing it to $640 million.
- Musk previously accused Scott of being a 'super rich ex-wife' who's destroying Western civilization.
Albo behaves like a celebrity. We need him to be a prime minister: Anthony Albanese got engaged, went to Taylor Swift, Katy Perry and the tennis. Meanwhile ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/albo-behaves-like-a-celebrity-we-need-him-to-be-a-prime-minister-20240327-p5ffkj.html
‘Humility keeps you real’: Scott Morrison tells podcast he was always wary of power
theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/mar/29/humility-keeps-you-real-scott-morrison-tells-podcast-he-was-always-wary-of-power
China lifts heavy tariffs on Australian wine as ties improve: China says it will lift tariffs placed on Australian wine over three years ago ...
apnews.com/article/australia-wine-china-tariffs-penalties-ac155e732d4b882dce4f1663a01ae4c4
King 'frustrated' about speed of cancer recovery and is 'pushing' staff to be able to return to duties, says Peter Phillips
news.sky.com/story/king-frustrated-about-speed-of-cancer-recovery-and-is-pushing-staff-to-be-able-to-return-to-duties-says-peter-phillips-13101147
Julian Assange’s temporary reprieve means Australia must now work aggressively to ensure his release
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/mar/27/julian-assanges-temporary-reprieve-means-australia-must-now-work-aggressively-to-ensure-his-release
Quick Glance: Julian Assange: UK Court Delays US Extradition
- A British court ruled that Julian Assange cannot be extradited to the United States unless U.S. authorities guarantee he won't face the death penalty.
- Assange will remain in London's Belmarsh Prison as the legal battle continues.
- Judges emphasized the need for Assange to receive the same protections as a U.S. citizen and to be spared from the death penalty.
- The U.S. Justice Department declined to comment, while Assange's supporters argue for his rights as a journalist under the First Amendment.
Forget sky-high migration, Australia’s got bigger population problems: Much has been made of Australia’s recent migration boom. But the real issue is much bigger ...
theage.com.au/politics/federal/forget-sky-high-migration-australia-s-got-bigger-population-problems-20240325-p5fexs.html
Ukraine foreign minister arrives in New Delhi to boost ties with India: Ukraine's foreign minister has arrived in New Delhi for a two-day visit to boost ...
apnews.com/article/india-ukraine-foreign-minister-russia-modi-zelenskyy-putin-9fb1954fc84debfa42eb46b4672900a8
Labor MPs raise community fears over deportation bill: Party sources say Bennelong MP Jerome Laxale questioned the impact of provisions blocking visas from ...
theage.com.au/politics/federal/labor-mps-raise-community-fears-over-deportation-bill-20240328-p5ffzh.html
PM’s personal rating slips as frustration with major parties grows: Labor and Anthony Albanese hold narrow leads on whether they are running a united team and ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/pm-s-personal-rating-slips-as-frustration-with-major-parties-grows-20240325-p5fexm.html
Former Neighbours star sends UK into a spin: OPINION
news.com.au/entertainment/tv/current-affairs/losing-its-mind-uk-goes-wild-for-holly-valance/news-story/0d243162aec50d69103d06c64ffe2db5
Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Track for Australia Visit, Penny Wong Says: Australia is preparing for a visit by Chinese Premier Li Qiang, the country’s second-most ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-20/chinese-premier-li-qiang-on-track-for-australia-visit-penny-wong-says
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‘Not the brightest bulb’: Donald Trump hits out at Kevin Rudd: The comments come eight months before November’s election, in which Trump and Joe Biden are both ...
smh.com.au/world/north-america/not-the-brightest-bulb-donald-trump-hits-out-at-kevin-rudd-20240320-p5fdrq.html
The minute Trump labelled Rudd ‘nasty’, calls started flooding the Australian embassy
theage.com.au/world/north-america/the-minute-trump-labelled-rudd-nasty-calls-started-flooding-the-australian-embassy-20240321-p5fe9n.html
Australia selects BAE to build nuclear powered submarines: SSN-AUKUS will be one of the largest, most powerful and advanced attack submarines ever operated by ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/australia-selects-bae-to-build-nuclear-powered-submarines/
Australia's island state Tasmania headed for minority government after poll: Australia's Tasmania appeared to be headed for a minority government on Sunday as ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/australias-island-state-tasmania-headed-minority-government-after-poll-2024-03-24/
Australia Extends Parental Leave to 6 Months. How That Compares to Other Countries
time.com/6957894/australia-paid-parental-leave-six-months-oecd-average/
Albanese promised a better way. On borders, he’s doing it Howard’s way: This was a humiliation for a government that wants to project a sense of command and ...
theage.com.au/politics/federal/albanese-promised-a-better-way-on-borders-he-s-doing-it-howard-s-way-20240327-p5ffjz.html
Australia news LIVE: Alice Springs declares emergency amid ‘pretty desperate situation’; Deportation law failure forces Labor-Coalition stand-off
smh.com.au/national/australia-news-live-living-standards-under-threat-from-lack-of-competition-children-could-be-removed-from-ndis-under-new-laws-20240328-p5ffu2.html
Faith groups reject hardline stance on discrimination law as Albanese plots way forward
smh.com.au/politics/federal/faith-groups-reject-hard-line-stance-on-discrimination-law-as-albanese-plots-way-forward-20240325-p5fewt.html
How to handle six more years of Putin: In perhaps the least surprising news of the year, Vladimir Putin has triumphed at the Russian ballot box and been ...
asiatimes.com/2024/03/how-to-handle-six-more-years-of-putin/
Quick Glance: Putin revels in electoral victory amidst quiet protests
- Putin secures fifth term easily after suppressing opposition.
- Voters had virtually no choice in the election.
- Critics view the results as predetermined, Putin sees them as trust.
- Protests by the opposition, both in Russia and globally, are downplayed by Putin.
MacKenzie Scott donates $640m to US non-profits: She has given $16.5bn in donations since divorcing Amazon founder Jeff Bezos in 2019.
bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68609687
China Lifts Punishing Tariffs on Australian Wine: Despite its thirst for Australian wine, China had taxed the imports in 2020 over a dispute about Covid-19.
nytimes.com/2024/03/28/business/china-australia-wine-tariffs.html
China's government officially abolishes heavy tariffs on Australian wine: China's government officially abolishes heavy tariffs on Australian wine ...
abc.net.au/news/2024-03-28/china-government-officially-abolishes-heavy-tariffs-on-wine/103644884
Bradley’s school years were the best of his life. For his twin, James, they were ‘hell’
theage.com.au/politics/federal/bradley-s-school-years-were-the-best-of-his-life-for-his-twin-james-they-were-hell-20240319-p5fdjz.html
Australians have blindly accepted Albanese’s line on this for far too long: Bureaucrats who decide budgets may think we do not have skin in the game. We do ...
smh.com.au/world/europe/australians-have-blindly-accepted-albanese-s-line-on-this-for-far-too-long-20240327-p5ffoi.html
Australian comedian Rove McManus on celebrity friends, music and the power of live TV
abc.net.au/news/2024-03-27/rove-mcmanus-interview-rove-live-take-5-zan-rowe/103628170
The Albanese government is drifting from its environmental commitments – it’s time for transparency and good faith
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/mar/28/the-albanese-government-is-drifting-from-its-environmental-commitments-its-time-for-transparency-and-good-faith
Labor frontbencher says the US is not our closest ally: The opposition is calling for Trade Minister Don Farrell to apologise to the United States after he ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/labor-frontbencher-says-the-us-is-not-our-closest-ally-20240318-p5fdcu.html
Energy shortage fears prompt minister to pump up new gas projects: Federal Resources Minister says new gas production projects in NSW, Victoria would be optimal ...
theage.com.au/politics/federal/energy-shortage-fears-prompt-minister-to-pump-up-new-gas-projects-20240322-p5fehs.html
Australia sets up $650m fund for domestic solar panel manufacturing: SYDNEY -- Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a fund totaling 1 billion ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Energy/Australia-sets-up-650m-fund-for-domestic-solar-panel-manufacturing
Miriam Margolyes on the joy of swearing and why she is a serious person: The veteran Harry Potter actor is showing no signs of slowing down at 82.
theage.com.au/culture/comedy/miriam-margolyes-on-the-joy-of-swearing-and-why-she-is-a-serious-person-20240306-p5faax.html
Federal parliament live updates: Government considering religious discrimination laws, pushes for minimum wage increase
abc.net.au/news/2024-03-25/federal-parliament-live-updates-march-25/103626402
Fiji PM orders Chinese police out of country, saying no need for them in Pacific police force
abc.net.au/news/2024-03-28/fiji-orders-chinese-police-to-leave-the-country/103640992
Australia news LIVE: Julian Assange’s High Court appeal ruling to be handed down tonight; Support for PM slips
smh.com.au/national/autralia-news-live-pm-s-rating-slips-amid-frustration-with-major-parties-premiers-revolt-over-federal-ndis-law-20240326-p5ff7j.html
What will happen when Facebook stops paying for news? Here’s what happened when radio stopped paying for music
abc.net.au/news/2024-03-20/facebook-stops-paying-for-news-radio-music-what-happens-nexc/103605844
Kim Beazley urges Tanya Plibersek to reject Woodside LNG plant extension: Former Labor leader joins other ex-ALP leaders, Indigenous elders and scientists in ...
theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/mar/27/kim-beazley-urges-tanya-plibersek-to-reject-woodside-lng-plant-extension
Guardian Essential poll: only 29% of voters support more public funding of election candidates
theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/mar/26/guardian-essential-poll-only-29-of-voters-support-more-public-funding-of-election-candidates
How plans to build 3900 homes shrank to just 414 houses: The Minns government has revised its plans to redevelop the Riverwood public housing estate near ...
smh.com.au/national/nsw/how-plans-to-build-3900-homes-shrank-to-just-414-houses-20240322-p5fegm.html
‘Banning big money, just not theirs’: Teal MPs accused of seeking to protect wealthy donors
theage.com.au/politics/federal/banning-big-money-just-not-theirs-teal-mps-accused-of-seeking-to-protect-wealthy-donors-20240319-p5fdnn.html
Australia Labor Support Falls Risking Majority Despite Albanese Approval Rising: Australia’s center-left Labor government has seen its support fall despite a ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-25/australia-ruling-party-s-support-drops-in-poll-risking-majority
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Australia chose Aukus and now it faces the prospect of having no submarine capability for at least a decade
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/mar/26/australia-aukus-deal-us-uk-submarines-virginia-class
Federal opposition to support immigration laws less than a day after delaying vote
abc.net.au/news/2024-03-28/federal-opposition-support-immigration-laws-after-delaying-vote/103645580
Curfew announced for under-18s in Australia’s Alice Springs after unrest: Curfew will remain in place for two weeks after some 150 people went on the rampage ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/27/curfew-announced-for-under-18s-in-australias-alice-springs-after-unrest
Albanese puts religious discrimination reform on hold unless Dutton backs it: The new position marks a retreat from a Labor promise at the last election to bring ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/labor-to-put-religious-discrimination-reform-on-hold-without-coalition-support-20240319-p5fdmj.html
A long shadow looms over Albanese's plan for a religious discrimination act as he holds out for a deal
abc.net.au/news/2024-03-21/albanese-religious-discrimination-act-bipartisan-support/103611564
Chinese premier to visit Australia as Penny Wong rejects trade ‘quid pro quo’: Penny Wong insists the government did not drop restrictions on Chinese-made wind ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/chinese-premier-to-visit-australia-as-penny-wong-rejects-trade-quid-pro-quo-20240320-p5fds8.html
Fury as Albanese told to scrap religious schools rule: Religious schools should lose their unfettered right to dismiss teachers and expel students over sexuality ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/fury-as-albanese-told-to-scrap-religious-schools-rule-20240321-p5fe4l.html
Who Australia Caught When It Went Looking for Chinese Spies: The first case tried under Australia’s foreign interference laws has raised tough questions about ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/16/world/australia/foreign-interference-laws-sunny-duong.html
Youth curfew announced for Alice Springs CBD amid calls for federal intervention over unrest
abc.net.au/news/2024-03-27/alice-springs-cbd-violent-unrest-todd-tavern-attacked/103638080
Federal parliament live updates: Legislation to ban vaping to be introduced to parliament, UK defence secretary visits Canberra
abc.net.au/news/2024-03-21/federal-parliament-live-updates-march-21/103608916
Crunch time looms as Air Force 757s costs blow out: The cost of maintaining the Defence Force's ageing Boeing 757s is four times more expensive ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/03/12/crunch-time-looms-for-costly-defence-force-757s/
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The U.S. could ban TikTok. These countries have blocked or restricted it.: Governments around the world have banned or restricted access to TikTok ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/03/13/tiktok-ban-countries-restrictions/
Quick Glance: TikTok Ban: Economic and Social Implications for Creators
- Creators in the U.S. express concern over a potential ban of TikTok, highlighting the impact it could have on their livelihoods.
- The app, a vital income source for many, has also served as a platform for dialogue and community building.
- Some view TikTok as an opportunity for marginalized groups, while others fear the dangerous precedent a ban could set.
- TikTok's influence extends beyond financial aspects, with significant social implications that many consider essential and invaluable.
Israel must change course in Gaza to keep international support, says Australia: Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said on Tuesday that Prime Minister ...
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Paul Keating says The Australian should be ‘contemptuously ignored’ ahead of Wang Yi meeting
theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/mar/18/paul-keating-says-the-australian-should-be-contemptuously-ignored-ahead-of-wang-yi-meeting
Former transport minister Iswaran surrenders passport after returning to Singapore: AGC
straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/former-transport-minister-iswaran-surrenders-passport-after-returning-to-singapore-agc
Wealthy would pay at least $20 a day more in aged care overhaul: An expert taskforce has told the Albanese government that taxpayers should fully cover the care ...
theage.com.au/politics/federal/wealthy-would-pay-at-least-20-a-day-more-in-aged-care-overhaul-20240312-p5fboh.html
Australia news LIVE: Trump calls Kevin Rudd ‘nasty’ and ‘not the brightest bulb’; China’s foreign minister to meet Penny Wong
smh.com.au/national/australia-news-live-teal-mps-accused-of-seeking-to-protect-wealthy-donors-china-s-foreign-minister-to-meet-penny-wong-20240320-p5fdr4.html
Australia news LIVE: Liberals, Nationals go cold on nuclear; Experts want treasurer to overhaul tax system to end bracket creep
smh.com.au/national/australia-news-live-liberals-nationals-go-cold-on-nuclear-experts-want-treasurer-to-overhaul-tax-system-to-end-bracket-creep-20240325-p5fewa.html
Greens’ supermarket-busting bill labelled ‘extreme’ by business, but has Liberal backer
smh.com.au/politics/federal/greens-supermarket-busting-bill-labelled-extreme-by-business-but-has-liberal-backer-20240324-p5fet0.html
Australia to create $653 MN fund to expand solar panel manufacturing : Australia will be setting up a 653 million dollar fund to help expand solar panel ...
wionews.com/videos/australia-to-create-653-mn-fund-to-expand-solar-panel-manufacturing-705121
Australia’s population is almost 27 million – and growing at a 70-year high: Boomer population booms to record high proportion of population as the percentage of ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/australia-s-population-almost-at-27-million-after-another-spike-20240321-p5fe46.html
David Cameron says Aukus and Nato must be in ‘best possible shape’ ahead of potential Trump win
theguardian.com/world/2024/mar/22/david-cameron-aukus-nato-deal-donald-trump
The squeeze on TV news - a view from across the Ditch: Australia's experience shows the value in a publicly-funded, non-commercial state broadcaster ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/03/18/the-squeeze-on-tv-news-a-view-from-across-the-ditch/
Chumbawamba tell New Zealand First's Peters to stop using hit: The band wants Winston Peters, of the New Zealand First party, not to play Tubthumping at rallies.
bbc.com/news/world-asia-68606669
Kamala Harris Warns Israel Against Invading Rafah—Macron Follows, Warning Of Possible ‘War Crime’
forbes.com/sites/anafaguy/2024/03/24/kamala-harris-warns-israel-against-invading-rafah-macron-follows-warning-of-possible-war-crime/
Albo makes huge call on utes and SUVs: The Albanese government will water down proposed pollution caps for new utes and large SUVs as it seeks to quash a fierce ...
news.com.au/technology/motoring/utes-suvs-face-weaker-pollution-caps-as-albanese-government-waters-down-fuel-efficiency-standards/news-story/0678ab5b0a0969b3d7bc5d2adf71102e
Honeymoon's over for Penny Wong, literally, as a Trump-sized iceberg threatens the HMAS Albanese
abc.net.au/news/2024-03-21/wong-honeymoon-over-farrell-trump-rudd-religion-discrimination/103602046
Miner backed by Rinehart broke environmental rules amid $840m in federal loans: Arafura Rare Earths, which counts mining billionaire Gina Rinehart’s company as a ...
theage.com.au/politics/federal/miner-backed-by-rinehart-broke-environmental-rules-amid-840m-in-federal-loans-20240318-p5fdao.html
British man dies in freak accident at his engagement party: Liam Trimmer, 29, was a senior constable in Western Australia Police. He moved there from the UK in ...
news.sky.com/story/british-man-dies-in-freak-accident-at-his-engagement-party-in-australia-13093076
Turnbull says Australia ‘mugged by reality’ on Aukus deal as US set to halve submarine build
theguardian.com/world/2024/mar/13/turnbull-says-australia-mugged-by-reality-on-aukus-deal-as-us-set-to-halve-submarine-build
Billion-dollar deal to supply Australian-made Boxer vehicles to Germany to be signed today
abc.net.au/news/2024-03-21/australia-to-ink-boxer-export-deal-with-germany/103613778
Morning Mail: Vaping questions for GP, UN votes for Gaza ceasefire, Trump’s US$279m reprieve
theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/mar/26/morning-mail-vaping-questions-for-gp-un-votes-for-gaza-ceasefire-trumps-us279m-reprieve-ntwnfb
Confrontations over Gaza make politicians feel unsafe, says minister: Anne Aly said the confrontation with pro-Palestinian activists in a park last weekend was ...
theage.com.au/politics/federal/confrontations-over-gaza-make-politicians-feel-unsafe-says-minister-20240322-p5fef2.html
Anthony Albanese comments on religious discrimination draft legislation cast into doubt
abc.net.au/news/2024-03-22/anthony-albanese-religious-discrimination-legislation-cabinet/103621416
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