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How Australian Retailers are Accounting for Theft

Walk through any major supermarket in Australia right now, and you'll notice some things that weren't there five years ago. Security guards are posted at the exit. Perspex barriers around the self-checkouts at Coles and Woolies. Cameras angled low enough to catch faces rather than just trolleys. Retail theft has…

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Indian student dies in road accident in Australia, was trapped under a car

A 19-year-old Indian student, Komalpreet Kaur, died in Perth, Australia, after she was struck by a car and got trapped under the car. The accident took place last Saturday at about 11.30 pm at the Bentley Plaza car park on Albany Highway, near John Street. Komalpreet was alive with critical…

The Times of India

SOR Targets First Breath-Powered Phone Call

PERTH, Australia, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Strategic Elements Ltd (ASX: SOR) advises that an Energy Ink™ program targeting what it believes may be the world's first breath-powered phone call has commenced.Energy Ink™ is a printable material that generates electricity from moisture. While most development has focused on ambient moisture…

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PMET Resources Receives Government-Backed Letters of Support for Shaakichiuwaanaan Financing

MONTREAL, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- May 19, 2026 – Sydney, Australia HighlightsPMET has received non-binding letters of support from Export Development Canada ("EDC"), Germany's KfW IPEX-Bank and another major Canadian Government financial institution as part of advancing its ongoing financing strategy for the Shaakichiuwaanaan Project.EDC is Canada's export credit…

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The rise and fall of the poverty-fighter who became GG

Peter Hollingworth, Australia's only clerical governor-general, was forced to quit because he hadn't dealt adequately with sexual abuse in the Anglican church.

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Football Australia face redundancies as finances bite

More than 20 per cent of net staff at Football Australia are set to be made redundant as soccer's governing body faces another heavy financial loss.

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Farmer stunned as live frog found inside supermarket salad bag

The supermarket giant has launched an investigation into the bizarre discovery

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FED:Ageing subs to be 'limped' through 10-year extension

Concerns have been raised about whether Australia's ageing Collins-class submarines can be kept at sea as planned upgrades worth billions are scaled back.

AAP

Murphy goes oh so close to Australian 400m record

Aidan Murphy has led home an Australian trifecta in a high-quality men's 400m at the Oceania athletics championships in Darwin.

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Australian man charged with murder of wife and two young sons

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AusNet rolls out unified customer connections platform to fast‑track services as grid demand rises

MELBOURNE, Australia, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AusNet, Australia's largest diversified energy network business, has collaborated with IBM Consulting (NYSE: IBM) and Salesforce to transform how customers and electricians request and manage electricity connections. The new single, unified platform gives AusNet the ability to deliver faster, more transparent services for…

AAP

Viral Reddit Sparks Heated Debate About Whether Aussie Supermarkets ‘Deserve’ Shoplifting

“At what point did this become normal in Australia?”

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FED:Skilled migrants could be key to more home construction

Fixing Australia's broken migrant skills recognition system could help ease the housing crisis and improve public confidence, politicians have been told.

AAP

FED:Deadly disease outbreak linked to waning vaccinations

One of Australia's worst diphtheria outbreaks has spread across the nation with fears the respiratory disease has claimed a life in an outback community.

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FED:Climate agencies to ask AI to predict future disasters

Artificial intelligence could play a major role in predicting natural disasters around Australia but authorities warn they do not understand it well enough.

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Climate agencies to ask AI to predict future disasters

Artificial intelligence could play a major role in predicting natural disasters around Australia but authorities warn they do not understand it well enough.

The Economic Times

Australia freezes new overseas student provider registrations for 12 months

Australia is suspending new applications from vocational education providers seeking to enroll international students for 12 months. This move aims to address integrity concerns within the sector and allows regulators to review existing applications with greater scrutiny. Public institutions and existing providers are exempt from this suspension.

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Wilson, Fife headline Aussie lawn bowls team in Glasgow

Reigning lawn bowls champion Aaron Wilson is heading to Glasgow in search of more Commonwealth Games glory, joined by fellow gold medallist Ellen Fife.

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The Economic Times

Australia’s diphtheria outbreak deepens amid investigation into suspected first death

Australia is grappling with a significant diphtheria outbreak, with cases spreading across multiple states and a suspected first death under investigation. Health authorities are urging vigilance for symptoms and emphasizing the importance of vaccination. This rare resurgence marks a serious public health concern for the nation. If investigators confirm the…

The Guardian - AU

Australian medical college leader suspended from position over alleged health and safety breach

Dr Sharmila Chandran suspended until 20 September as Royal Australasian College of Physicians agrees to work with regulator to meet its obligations

The Guardian - AU

Australian taxpayers to pay $11bn to extend lifespan of ageing Collins-class submarines amid Aukus delay

HMAS Farncomb had been due to be retired this year, but is now expected to operate until about 2036

The Conversation

The government has blocked funding to 13 research projects for security reasons. What happens now?

Late last week, the Australian Research Council quietly made an announcement that sent shockwaves through the academic community.

The Conversation

Geothermal 2.0: how superhot rocks underground could help power Australia

Long before sunlight sustained life on the surface, Earth’s internal heat powered the deep-sea vents where scientists believe life began.

AAP

Ageing subs to be 'limped' through 10-year extension

Concerns have been raised about whether Australia's ageing Collins-class submarines can be kept at sea as planned upgrades worth billions are scaled back.

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10 Flightless Birds That Defy Nature’s Rules

When people imagine birds, they usually think of flying across open skies with effortless freedom. But not every bird followed that path. Some species evolved in a completely different way and gave up flight forever. Instead of wings made for the sky, birds like the Ostrich and Penguin developed powerful…

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