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Urbanisation and tax have driven the housing crisis

The pandemic lockdowns and the changes that flowed from them have disrupted the paradox and will take some time to settle down.

British Monarch King Charles and Queen Camilla Set for Visit to Australia in 2024

The visit is likely to align with the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa, in October 2024

Man sentenced for trying to influence an MP on behalf of a foreign government

The man was attempting to influence a Federal Government Minister as part of a longer-term plan to pursue objectives of the foreign government.

$15 million illicit tobacco import racket with alleged links to Middle Eastern crime family busted

It is alleged that some of the men work for freight and transport logistics companies in trusted positions.

Early university offers won’t be made until later in Year 12. Is this a good idea?

Most (though not all) Year 12 university applicants do their school exams, then their external exams and then apply to university with their ATAR.

Encourage international students to study skill shortage courses and in regional locations, says new report

International student fees contributed more than a fifth of overall university funding.

What is Sora?

Video content is currently produced either by filming the real world or by using special effects, both of which can be costly and time consuming.

What ‘psychological warfare’ tactics do scammers use, and how can you protect yourself?

Scammers play on your emotions to provoke reactions that cloud judgement.

7,606 decrease in the number of businesses in Victoria, says ABS report

At 30 June 2023 there were 2,589,873 actively trading businesses in the Australian economy.

Australia unveils its Navy of the future

The project’s cost has also stunningly risen from A$35 billion in 2018 to $45 billion a couple of years ago to now $65 billion, even before actual ship construction starts.

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Wyndham council passes unanimous no-confidence motion against Mayor Preet Singh

Councillors noted that a newly formed “West Party” had been actively campaigning against Singh, suggesting the issue was being amplified for political gain.

Australia’s top diplomat Harinder Sidhu retires after 39 years shaping foreign policy

Ms Sidhu most recently served as DFAT Deputy Secretary for the International Security, Legal and Consular Group, a role she assumed in July 2025.

India-New Zealand trade deal to be signed today puts carpets, skills and investment in spotlight

India and New Zealand are set to sign a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) today on April 27, 2026, marking a major step forward...
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