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The Guardian - AU · 5h ago

Lehrmann off hook for alleged submarine secrets spill

Bruce Lehrmann has snagged a win after the federal corruption body dropped an investigation into whether he misused classified information on submarines.

AAP · Oct 12

After the EU’s offer to Canada, could Australia also embrace a ‘Eurovision’?

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s bold move to have Canada join the European Union (EU) as an “associate member” has led to discussion of Australia following in Canada’s footsteps. After all, Australia has been represented in the Eurovision song contest since 2015, so why not join the EU?

The Conversation · Sep 20

Donald Trump finds a new way to impose tariffs but Asia isn't buying the reason

US President Donald Trump's new tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on imports from 60 trading partners, including India, have sparked criticism from Japan, Australia, Singapore and New Zealand. The Trump tariffs, linked to forced labour enforcement under Section 301, replace temporary global duties after a US Supreme Court setback.

The Economic Times · Jul 24

Digital age transformation for international arrivals

Less paperwork, shorter queues and streamlined security: the Brisbane Olympics is driving a digital revolution for international flights to Australia.

AAP · Jul 12

Qantas to launch non-stop Sydney-London flights in October 2027

SYDNEY - The Australian airline Qantas announced it will launch the world's first non-stop flights between London and Sydney in October 2027.

Bangkok Post · Jun 18

Labor MPs have been handed new talking points – revealing a growing concern about One Nation

Labor and its trade union allies have shifted the focus of their rhetorical attacks, targeting Pauline Hanson as if she is the real opposition leader

The Guardian - AU · Jun 11

NSW Labor officials investigated over allegedly disguising donations to Minns – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Jun 9

Aussie exports face billion-dollar hit from US tariffs

Donald Trump is seeking to impose tariffs he has said are aimed at targeting slavery, which would cost Australia more than $1 billion a year.

AAP · Jun 9

'No way' for Australia to talk way out of fresh tariffs

Australia will ramp up protests against the Trump administration's "unjustified" proposed tariffs but diplomats face an up-hill battle to secure a carve-out.

AAP · Jun 4