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Telstra, Optus aware of risk to satellites

Australian firms are on heightened alert as the United States warns of threats to satellite networks with the Ukraine war being waged on various fronts.

Australian sanctions against Russian oligarch Viktor Vekselberg unlikely to affect Beetaloo Basin gas exploration, says Origin Energy

Australian sanctions against Russian oligarch Viktor Vekselberg unlikely to affect Beetaloo Basin gas exploration, says Origin Energy

The Australian government's decision to sanction a Russian billionaire has revealed an unexpected link between the war in Ukraine and the remote Northern Territory.

Dead coral found at Great Barrier Reef as widespread bleaching event unfolds

Dead coral found at Great Barrier Reef as widespread bleaching event unfolds

Marine park’s chief scientist says aerial surveys so far indicate bleaching worst off Townsville

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Facebook Parent Meta Gets Sued In Australia Again — This Time Over 'Scam Celebrity Crypto Ads'

An Australian regulator has decided to sue Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ: FB), alleging the Facebook parent engaged in false or misleading cryptocurrency advertisements.

Scott Morrison Made False Claims About The Unemployment Rate And TBH I’d Be Shocked If He Didn’t

Australia's unemployment rate fell to 4% this month and look at him go: the Prime Minister has already made false claims about it.

Japanese encephalitis virus can cause deadly brain swelling – but in less than 1% of cases

Australia is dealing with its first-ever major Japanese Encephalitis outbreak.

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Australia sanctions Russian billionaires with mining industry links

Australia imposed sanctions on Friday on two Russian oligarchs with links to its mining industry, one of them a billionaire with an investment connection to Rio Tinto's Gladstone alumina refinery joint venture.

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Aussies eye return to World Cup semis

Aussies eye return to World Cup semis

Victory over India in Saturday's clash at Auckland's Eden Park will make Australia the first confirmed semi-finalist in the Women's Cricket World Cup.

More sanctions on Russia over Ukraine, Biden to talk to Xi

More sanctions on Russia over Ukraine, Biden to talk to Xi

KYIV/LVIV, Ukraine: Japan and Australia on Friday slapped fresh sanctions on Russian entities as punishment for Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, which the West says has been stalled by staunch resistance but continues to take a devastating toll on civilians.

Inquiry says first home buyers should be able to use super savings as loan security

Inquiry says first home buyers should be able to use super savings as loan security

First home buyers should be allowed to use their super savings as security for a home loan and states should ditch stamp duty in favour of a land tax, according to a parliamentary inquiry into housing affordability in Australia.

Fornaroli call sparks Australian debate

Fornaroli call sparks Australian debate

The call-up of 34-year-old Bruno Fornaroli has prompted fresh debate about how Australia develops football talent to compete on the international stage.

Federal budget to include one-off payment to help ease cost of living pressures

Federal budget to include one-off payment to help ease cost of living pressures

Low and middle income Australians are poised to receive one-off payments to compensate for a higher cost of living in a federal budget that will record big improvements to the bottom line.

Russia 'tightening noose' on Mariupol; Biden tells China not to fuel assault

Russia 'tightening noose' on Mariupol; Biden tells China not to fuel assault

Russia said its forces were "tightening the noose" around the besieged Ukrainian port of Mariupol on Friday and concern grew over mass civilian casualties as the United States again warned China against aiding Moscow in its invasion.

$Reporters deliver ‘a fraction of the horror’ from Ukraine’s war zone to Australia’s lounge rooms$

Reporters deliver ‘a fraction of the horror’ from Ukraine’s war zone to Australia’s lounge rooms

Seven’s Chris Reason among Australian journalists reporting from Kyiv despite ongoing danger. Plus: Age columnist walks after Claire Lehmann furore

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Australian watchdog sues Facebook-owner Meta over scam advertisements

Australia's competition watchdog filed a lawsuit against Facebook owner Meta Platforms on Friday, alleging the social media giant failed to prevent scammers using its platform to promote fake ads featuring well-known people.

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ACCC takes Meta to court over Facebook scam ads depicting Australian identities

Dick Smith, Andrew Forrest among prominent people used on cryptocurrency and other scam ads without approval

World Trade Organization appoints panel to rule on Australia China wine dispute

The world's trade umpire appoints an independent panel to hear Australia's dispute with China over damaging wine tariffs.

Who Are Australia’s Political Parties And What Do They Want? The Basic Binch Guide

Here's your guide to the main Australian Political Parties - From The Australian Labor Party, the Liberal Party of Australia, and the Greens.

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A New Report Found That Aus Rentals Get Way Too Hot In Summer & My Boob Sweat Confirms This

A new report has found rental homes across Australia regularly exceed the safe indoor temperature limit of 25°C and get very hot in summer.

Russian oligarchs with business interests in Australia sanctioned amid Ukraine war

The Australian government has slapped sanctions on two more Russian oligarchs, including the president of Russian aluminium company Rusal, which has a 20 per cent share in the Queensland Alumina Refinery in Gladstone.

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Australian government extends sanctions to Russian oligarchs Oleg Deripaska and Viktor Vekselberg

The two men have stakes in Australian resource projects and had been omitted from an earlier list of targeted individuals

COVID updates: Every state and territory's coronavirus numbers in one place

Looking for the your state's daily COVID-19 statistics? Here's where you can find them.

Boosters critical to combat winter wave

Australians have been encouraged to get their booster shots ahead of an expected COVID spike in winter and as employees head back to the office.

Nathaniel Atkinson targets World Cup as Hearts defender wins first Australia call-up

The 22-year-old has previously represented his country at under-23 level

Anti-vaxxers are claiming an outbreak of Japanese encephalitis is really being caused by adverse reactions to Pfizer's vaccine. Here's why that's bunkum

Anti-vaxxers are once again using a Pfizer document to spread misinformation, this week claiming that Japanese encephalitis is a cover-up for adverse reactions to the company's vaccine.

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