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Remy’s standing tall with a job he loves, his own place and extended ‘family’ at Project Independence
RiotACT
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July 5, 2025
Proud representative … Remy, 26, who works at Parliament House, loves living in his own place through Project Independence. Photo: Michelle Kroll. The very best thing about Remy’s job at Parliament House is the people, he says. The 26-year-old...
Australian envoy calls on Mirza Fakhrul
The Financial Express Bangladesh
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Australian High Commissioner in Bangladesh Susan Ryle on Thursday called on BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir at the party chairperson’s Gulshan political office. BNP Standing Committee members Dr. Abdul Moyeen Khan and Amir Khasru...
Australia-Tuvalu mobility pathway: does it address the climate crisis?
The Pacific Island Times
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July 2, 2025
Tuvalu/Photo courtesy of Jess Marinaccio On June 11, the Tuvaluan and Australian governments issued press releases announcing that the inaugural ballot for the Falepili Mobility Pathway would open on June 16. Part of the Australia-Tuvalu Falepili...
Aussies up in arms over huge change to sex offender laws in South Australia
Daily Mail
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July 4, 2025
A new ban on sex offenders working alongside children in the workplace has horrified Australians, who questioned why the 'common sense' law was not already in place. South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas proudly shared a short TikTok video to...
Bush Highlights Close Ties Between Americans, Australians
DVIDS - Georgia
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July 4, 2025
WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES 10.23.2003 Courtesy Story President Bush today reminded the world of the close ties between America and Australia during a speech to the Australian Parliament in which he praised the "Land Down Under" for its support in...
Scientists Call on Australian Government to Develop National Bioeconomy Strategy
Green Queen
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July 4, 2025
4 Mins Read Australia must develop a national bioeconomy strategy and invest in new infrastructure to unlock key economic growth opportunities, scientists say in a new report. Home to some of the world’s leading food tech companies, Australia has...
Australia’s arts council issues apology, backtracks after sacked artists reinstated as Venice Biennale reps
PerthNow
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July 3, 2025
The head of Australia’s arts funding body has backtracked and issued an apology to two artists who were sacked as representatives to the Venice Biennale, before being reinstated in a major backflip. Artist Khaled Sabsabi and curator Michael...
"Connected to the land I come from" — Alone Australia's Shay Williamson shares how ancestral knowledge led him to win season 3
Sportskeeda
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July 4, 2025
After 76 days in Tasmania’s West Coast Ranges, Shay Williamson emerged as the winner of Alone Australia season 3. His success, he explained, stemmed from deep-rooted knowledge passed through generations. “I built my life around the bush back home...
Australian Dollar Remains Under Pressure As Trade Surplus Narrowed In May
myMotherLode - California
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Wednesday, July 2, 2025 11:10 PM EDT Image Source: Unsplash The Australian Dollar remains subdued after the trade surplus narrowed to 2,238M MoM in May, against the expected 5,091M. China’s Caixin Services PMI fell to 50.6 in June from 51.1 in...
Australia reverses decision to axe Lebanese-born artist from Venice role
The National News
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Khaled Sabsabi will be representing Australia at the 2026 Venice Biennale after all and has been issued an apology. The Lebanese-born artist had his commission rescinded in February after Creative Australia – the organisation behind the country’s...
Every Australian Investor Has a Stake in Mining
Fat Tail Daily
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July 4, 2025
With its deep pool of retirement capital, Australia is on track to become the world’s primary destination for resource markets. Love him or hate him, Australia’s former prime minister Paul Keating was something to remember. About as bashful and...
Pauline Hanson's warning for Australia: 'We need to act NOW'
Daily Mail
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July 4, 2025
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has accused both major parties of ignoring the plight of young Australians battling to ever afford a house by presiding over high immigration. Record-high immigration levels under Labor have worsened Australia's...
Creative Australia's apology 'does not actually clarify' why it dumped artist
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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July 4, 2025
And so we return to where we began almost six months ago. Following an external review and months of outrage in the arts community, the artist Khaled Sabsabi and curator Michael Dagostino are once again Australia's representatives to the 2026...
Australia: Teachers rally against Queensland government’s pay “offer”
World Socialist Web Site
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July 3, 2025
Hundreds of Queensland public school educators rallied outside the state parliament in Brisbane last week, protesting against the wage-cutting deal proposed by the Liberal National Party (LNP) state government. The government’s offer to the...
Australia’s youngest-ever senator goes back to school
The Sydney Morning Herald
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July 2, 2025
The youngest-ever federal parliamentarian was Wyatt Roy, who was elected to the House of Representatives at 20 years old. The previous youngest senator was Jordan Steele-John, 25, elected for the Greens. Steele-John remains in parliament, but Roy...
Creative Australia will face pressure to make ‘safe’ artistic choices after Sabsabi controversy, industry figures warn
The Guardian
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July 3, 2025
Industry figures are concerned that Creative Australia could face increased pressure to make “safe” artistic choices after the Sabsabi review, with critics warning that a corporate-style risk framework could stifle creativity and marginalise...
The genocide of indigenous Australians
Irish Republican News
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July 3, 2025
British colonists committed genocide against Australia’s Indigenous population in Victoria, a landmark inquiry has found this week. The Yoorrook Justice Commission said massacres and disease reduced the local Indigenous population by three...
Australian Dollar Holds Losses As US Dollar Remains Stable Ahead Of ADP Employment Change
myMotherLode - California
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Wednesday, July 2, 2025 1:47 AM EDT Image Source: Unsplash The Australian Dollar fell after Retail Sales came in at a 0.2% rise MoM in May, against the expected 0.4% increase. The AUD may regain its ground due to improved market sentiment. Fed’s...
The fight for Australia’s soil
Unherd
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July 2, 2025
Yesterday, Victoria’s parliament received the final report of Australia’s first-ever formal truth-telling inquiry. The four-year commission, which culminated last week with an organised march across hundreds of miles across Victoria to commemorate...
Australian inquiry: European settlers committed genocide against Indigenous people, calls for redress
Malay Mail
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July 2, 2025
SYDNEY, July 2 — European settlers committed genocide against Australia’s Indigenous people, a truth-telling inquiry in the state of Victoria has found, calling for government redress including financial compensation. In a final report, Victoria’s...