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Australia ‘confident’ in US nuke-powered submarine deal despite review
Manila Standard
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June 12, 2025
SYDNEY—Australia said Thursday it is “very confident” in the future of a US agreement to equip its navy with a fleet of nuclear-powered submarines, after the Trump administration put the pact under review. The 2021 AUKUS deal joins Australia, the...
Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Could Mean One Big Tax Headache for Australia
The Epoch Times
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June 13, 2025
Australia may be forced to overhaul its domestic tax rules amid pressure from the Trump administration’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBA) that recently passed the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill, currently under Senate consideration,...
Australia ‘confident’ in submarine deal
Taipei Times
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June 12, 2025
Australia yesterday said that it is “very confident” in the future of a US agreement to equip its navy with a fleet of nuclear-powered submarines, after the administration of US President Donald Trump put the pact under review. The 2021 AUKUS deal...
Thousands trapped in Australian farm slavery
Queanbeyan CityNews
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June 14, 2025
A parliamentary inquiry has been told imported fruit pickers were subjected to prolonged suffering. (AP PHOTO) The fruit, vegetables and meat in Australian’s fridges are often picked or processed by migrant workers, who are highly vulnerable to...
Beijing’s Quiet Reach? Mass Arrest in Malaysia Sparks Concern Among Australian Diaspora
The Epoch Times
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June 13, 2025
Australians with roots in Malaysia are calling on the Albanese government to speak out, after nearly 80 Falun Gong practitioners—including U.N. refugees—were detained by police in Kuala Lumpur ahead of CCP leader Xi Jinping’s recent visit. Two...
Australia upbeat on US sub deal despite review
The Manila Times
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June 12, 2025
SYDNEY, Australia — Australia said on Thursday it was "very confident" in the future of a United States agreement to equip its navy with a fleet of nuclear-powered submarines after President Donald Trump's administration put the pact under review....
How President Trump's ‘One Big Beautiful Bill' Will Impact Businesses in Australia
National Law Review
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June 13, 2025
Retaliatory tax provisions contained in H.R. 1, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” that recently passed the US House of Representatives, if enacted, would drastically impact common cross-border transactions, including US operations of foreign...
Investigation into 'death in paradise' shooting of underworld figures in Bali hits major roadblock - as new details are revealed of one victim's injuries
Daily Mail
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June 16, 2025
The family of an Australian underworld figure fatally shot inside a Bali villa in the dead of night is refusing to allow an autopsy - as an 'external condition' report reveals he was also beaten. Zivan 'Stipe' Radmanovic, 35, and Sanar Ghanim, 34,...
Massive crowd expected to join final days of the historic Walk for Truth
Croakey Health Media
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June 16, 2025
Introduction by Croakey: More than 5,000 people are expected to join the final two days of the Walk for Truth in Victoria, which will culminate at Parliament House in Naarm/Melbourne on Wednesday when Travis Lovett will hand over message sticks to...
Alex Greenwich And Mark Latham Return To Court Over Workplace Conduct Claims
Star Observer
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June 16, 2025
Alex Greenwich and Mark Latham are set to return to court again, with Homosexual Vilification and Workplace Sexual Harassment proceedings beginning today. It follows the previous legal battles between the pair, which started in 2023. Most...
Australia all in on $368b gamble as Albanese summons knights of his roundtable
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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June 12, 2025
Welcome back to your weekly federal politics update, where Brett Worthington gets you up to speed on the happenings from Parliament House. A lucrative "defined benefits" superannuation scheme used to be the hottest post-politics ticket in town. It...
Australia ‘confident’ in Aukus nuclear submarine with US deal despite review
The New Zealand Herald
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June 12, 2025
“I think the review that’s been announced is not a surprise,” he told public broadcaster ABC. “We’ve been aware of this for some time. We welcome it. It’s something which is perfectly natural for an incoming administration to do.” Australia plans...
Australia ‘confident’ in US nuclear sub deal despite review
Digital Journal
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June 12, 2025
The 2021 AUKUS deal joins Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States in a multi-decade effort to balance China's growing military might - Copyright POOL/AFP COLIN MURTY David WILLIAMS Australia said Thursday it is “very confident” in the...
Australia’s New Ransomware Payment Reporting Law Takes Effect, Covering Both Critical Infrastructure and Other Entities
JD Supra - California
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June 11, 2025
[co-author: King Xia] On May 30, the ransomware payment reporting requirements of Australia’s Cyber Security Act 2024 (CSA) took effect. The new requirement applies to a broad range of entities and cyber security incidents, requiring reporting...
Australian Embassy Hosts Event to Create Awareness, Support Wildlife Conservation in Ethiopia
Ethiopian News Agency
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Addis Ababa, June 11, 2025 (ENA)— The Australian Embassy in Ethiopia has hosted an event organized to create awareness and support for the conservation efforts of Chengeta Wildlife, a wildlife protection charity, in Ethiopia’s Bale and Simien...
Craig Foster joins mission to Cox’s Bazar to highlight Rohingya crisis
Refugee Council of Australia
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June 16, 2025
15 June 2025 A high-profile Australian delegation organised by the Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA), in collaboration with Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), Save the Children, and UNHCR, will travel to the Rohingya refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar,...
Morrison’s Companion of the Order for Gaslighting Australia
Independent Australia
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Scott Morrison – known for his inability to hold a hose and shirking all responsibility – has been handed the highest accolade in the land, a Companion of the Order of Australia (AC). The award was presented to the former PM (IA emphasis): ‘For...
Movers and Shakers: Australia’s next top mandarin, WA’s blockbuster week
The Mandarin
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June 12, 2025
New heads of PM&C and Treasury, WA names 10 public sector leaders, Adelaide University’s inaugural vice-chancellor announced. Senior Executive Service Band 2 The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has appointed Grant Rebikoff chief...
Hospital/Nonprofit Partnership Fosters Early Childhood Literacy
Noozhawk - California
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June 12, 2025
Lompoc Valley Medical Center (LVMC) is partnering with United Way Northern Santa Barbara County to open its involvement in Literacy 2.0, an innovative program designed to promote literacy and financial education, starting with newborns and their...
Australia’s royal dilemma as King Charles serves conflicting Commonwealth interests with Trump
The Interpreter
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June 11, 2025
When King Charles delivered the throne speech to open the Canadian parliament last month, British journalist Martin Kettle sought to capture the rare and elaborate occasion: The idea that a vibrant democracy such as Canada, with a highly...