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One Nation’s immigration policy deserves serious discussion – but not for the reason you might think

Its proposal to regulate the size and composition of the temporary migrant population has merit, but other aspects are blunt and punitive

The Guardian - AU · Sep 14

From Uzbekistan to Canada: A look at India’s global uranium hunt

India is accelerating its nuclear power expansion to reach 100 GW by 2047. This ambitious goal necessitates securing substantial uranium supplies from global sources. New agreements with Uzbekistan, Australia, and Canada are diversifying fuel procurement strategies. Domestic policy changes now permit private companies to enter nuclear power generation. This dual…

The Economic Times · Sep 14

Australia switched on $7.8M wastewater plant that breaks down stubborn pollutants 16x faster and processes 700 megalitres annually

Australia's latest advancement in wastewater management showcases a pioneering recycling system that significantly trims down energy usage. This ground-breaking technology accelerates the breakdown of stubborn pollutants far quicker than traditional systems, effectively destroying contaminants and producing purer water. Recently, the Dubbo Regional Council inaugurated this state-of-the-art treatment plant, enhancing the…

The Times of India · Sep 14

Why big tech will hate the Australian tax office’s latest ruling

Countries like Australia have long struggled to tax the global tech giants. Now, a new approach could significantly increase tax collected from multinationals such as Apple, Google, Microsoft and Amazon.

The Conversation · Sep 14

'Most primitive': Hanson blasted for Indigenous slur

The One Nation leader has been slammed after comments she made about Indigenous Australians and culture resurfaced on a podcast.

AAP · Sep 14

Prodigy Petaia back in Wallabies fold ahead of Cup tilt

Precocious outside back Jordan Petaia is back in the Wallabies squad for the first time since the 2023 Rugby World Cup as Australia brace for the Springboks.

AAP · Sep 14

View from The Hill: One Nation would have more people leaving than entering Australia over three years

One Nation on Monday released a radical policy proposing Australia’s net overseas migration (NOM) be negative over three years, as the country reduced its temporary migrant population by 750,000.

The Conversation · Sep 14

Peptide user tore oesophagus after using counterfeit product, Australian regulator warns

TGA issues alert after person was hospitalised after believing they were taking experimental weight loss drug retatrutide

The Guardian - AU · Sep 14

Aussie shares tread water as world woes dampen outlook

Surging oil prices, inflation and interest rate worries continue to dim the global economic outlook and limit earnings potential.

AAP · Sep 14

Shocks, alchemy and John Howard’s ‘long shadow’ have shaped 21st century Australian politics

It says something not too flattering about Australian politics that respected academic Paul Strangio’s new book The Alchemy of Leadership only discusses 21st century prime ministers, but still needs to cover seven of them. Or eight, if you count Kevin Rudd twice.

The Conversation · Sep 14