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Major Aussie bank cuts 300 jobs after $5bn profit, union says “totally unacceptable”

"These are the very workers who helped generate CBA’s massive profits. The least the bank can do is retrain and reskill workers, and provide opportunities for them to remain at CBA.”

From solar to vehicle-to-grid, CSIRO’s new lab fast-tracks energy transformation

Established in 2009 and opened by former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, the Newcastle-based centre is one of the largest renewable and grid integration testing facilities in the southern hemisphere.

24-year-old New Zealand man charged over alleged extremist videos found at Perth airport

“There is no place in Australian society for violent or extremist material, which terrorist organisations use to radicalise members of the community, particularly young or vulnerable people.”

Two new federal polls have One Nation gaining on Labor

There’s no sign of a boost for the Coalition from Angus Taylor replacing Sussan Ley.

Uber driver brutally attacked with hammer and knife in Point Cook

The father of seven had finished work about 10pm on Monday when he was reportedly chased by two hooded men in Point Cook.

29-year-old Robin stands trial over Navjeet Singh’s fatal stabbing in Melbourne

Robin allegedly attacked his housemate Shawan Singh with a kitchen knife at a rented home in Ormond, before turning on Navjeet Singh, who had intervened.

Australian farmers gain tool to measure environmental footprint

The tool allows farmers, advisers, and finance-sector partners to assess farm performance against regional benchmarks and track changes in emissions over time.

Popular Australian vlogger says India is a must-visit destination for every traveller

Posting to his followers, he called India “the safest, most affordable and diverse place to travel to”, urging people of all ages to experience it for themselves.

Brisbane and Gold Coast unite to tap into India’s booming travel market

In the year to September 2025, Queensland hosted 77,000 Indian visitors who spent USD 238.9 million, with Brisbane arrivals edging up 0.4 per cent to 46,000 and the Gold Coast surging 35 per cent to 25,000.

Is surgery necessary for my endometriosis or ‘suspected’ endo?

Sometimes a surgeon looks inside the pelvis and doesn’t see endometriosis, or histopathology (the tissue taken for analysis in a laboratory) is negative.

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Political Earthquake: One Nation draws level with Labor in new poll

A new Sky News Australia YouGov Pulse national poll has highlighted a sharp shift in Australia’s political landscape, with Pauline Hanson’s One Nation recording...

PM Modi set for Australia visit in July, Melbourne likely to host diaspora event

Both venues were shortlisted due to their indoor infrastructure and roof coverage, making them suitable for Melbourne’s winter conditions in July.

Sydney man charged over alleged $1.5m NDIS fraud linked to organised crime

Authorities had previously issued a two-year ban in August 2024, preventing him from providing or participating in any NDIS-related services under the NDIS Act 2013.
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