Australia

Details of the ADF’s growing “galaxy of stars” have emerged.

Australia’s top-heavy military about to get even heavier

Outgoing defence chief Admiral David Johnston has approved the next round of promotions for his most senior officers, and the creation of at least three new star-ranked positions.

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Australian comedian Lisa Spencer has been slammed after she posted a parody video depicting petrol sniffing and a smoking ceremony in a ‘satirical’ impression of a white woman ‘transitioning’ to being Aboriginal. 

Aussie comedian slammed for ‘disturbing’ Aboriginal skit

An Australian comedian has been slammed after she posted a parody video depicting petrol sniffing and a smoking ceremony in a ‘satirical’ impression of a white woman ‘transitioning’ to being Aboriginal. 

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Getting the help needed to give up cigarettes is more expensive than continuing to smoke, new WA-led research has revealed.

Australia’s nicotine consumption skyrockets 40 per cent

Australia consumption of nicotine has skyrocketed 40 per cent since 2017 as people turn to the black market for cheaper products, according to new ABS data. 

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Sam Mac says he was honoured to be asked by the late Neale Daniher to take part in an icy plunge for the Big Freeze 12 and will do “absolutely anything” to help fight motor neurone disease.

TV presenter honoured to take icy plunge to help fight MND

Sam Mac says he was honoured to be asked by the late Neale Daniher to take part in an icy plunge for the Big Freeze 12 next week.

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A truck carrying hundreds of bee hives has rolled over on a Queensland highway.

Clouds of angry bees swarm after truck rollover on highway

Motorists travelling through the area have been warned to keep their windows closed.

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Underworld figure Mick Gatto and a woman have been arrested after detectives executed a search warrant at a property in Melbourne’s south-east.

Underworld figure and woman arrested after Melbourne raid

Underworld figure Mick Gatto and a woman have been arrested after detectives executed a search warrant at a property in Melbourne’s south-east as part of an investigation into alleged financial offences.

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The glass fragments may be present within the bottle, not the tablets. 

Risk of swallowing glass sparks health supplement recall

An urgent recall has been issued for two popular health supplements over fears they could contain glass fragments. 

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Sally Gearin, the Northern Territory’s most senior female lawyer has invoked the case of Yuendumu teenager Kumanjayi Walker to back the Finocchiaro Government’s controversial proposed child safety reforms.

Top lawyer invokes Kumanjayi Walker in child safety debate

A prominent NT barrister and DV advocate has invoked the case of Kumanjayi Walker, who was fatally shot by police at Yuendumu, to back the Finocchiaro Government’s controversial proposed child safety reforms.

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Some national weather agencies have forecast the strongest El Nino in a decade for 2026. (AP PHOTO)

Australians issued winter weather warning due to El Nino

The world must prepare for a potentially strong El Nino in 2026, a global weather agency warns, which could worsen droughts and increase the risk of heatwaves.

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Dick Smith has issued a warning about Australia’s population problem.

Dick Smith’s warning as Australia explodes

Australian entrepreneur Dick Smith has issued a grim warning on Australia’s future, revealing what he sees as the ‘relentless’ problem.

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Economists from Australia’s biggest bank said interest rates could rise following the Budget, which will spend an extra $6.5 billion.

Increase to minimum wages threatens maximum pain

EDITORIAL: Beyond the celebrations of the nation’s 100,000 lowest paid workers, there is a portent of gloomier times and a genuine fear this blunt instrument will strike a blow to our fragile, inflated economy.

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The lolly has been sold at supermarkets and petrol stations across Australia.

Urgent recall for popular lolly sold at Coles and Woolies

A popular lolly sold at supermarkets across Australia has been pulled from shelves after an urgent recall notice from the nation’s food watchdog. 

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Our population surpassed 28 million today, but experts warn housing stress and economic uncertainty are causing Australians to ‘lose hope’ in the future and contributing to record-low birth rates.

The real reason birth rates are plunging in Australia

Our population surpassed 28 million today, but experts warn multiple factors are causing Australians to ‘lose hope’ in the future and contributing to record-low birth rates.

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RBA governor Michele Bullock and Treasurer Jim Chalmers.

Fair Work may have blown up the RBA’s kill-inflation plan

AARON PATRICK: By granting an above-inflation pay increase to 2.7 million workers, the industrial umpire may trigger copycat demands that drive up inflation and interest rates. 

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