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Magnitude 7.4 earthquake hits Vanuatu, one reported dead
An earthquake of magnitude 7.4 struck Vanuatu’s capital Port Vila on Tuesday, damaging buildings and cars with at least one…
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Australia launches antisemitism task force after third synagogue attack
Australia on Monday launched an antisemitism task force following an arson attack at a synagogue in Melbourne which police say…
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Australia passes social media ban for children under 16
Australia on Thursday passed into law a social media ban for children aged under 16 after an emotive debate that…
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Thousands rally at New Zealand parliament against bill to alter Maori rights
Tens of thousands of New Zealanders rallied in front of parliament on Tuesday in one of the country’s largest ever…
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Australia proposes ‘world-leading’ ban on social media for children under 16
The Australian government will legislate for a ban on social media for children under 16, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on…
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Australia offers troops more cash bonuses to address defence shortfall
Australia will spend A$600 million ($395 million) on defence reserve recruitment and extending a cash bonus to retain troops as…
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World’s largest captive crocodile Cassius dies in Australia
A 5.48 metre (18 ft) Australian crocodile that held the world record as the largest crocodile in captivity has died,…
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Australia turns on Sydney Harbour welcome for King Charles
The sails of the iconic Sydney Opera House were illuminated on Friday night with a photographic tribute to welcome King…
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Dozens arrested as Melbourne anti-war protests turn violent
Anti-war protesters and police clashed outside a defence exhibition in Australia’s second-largest city of Melbourne on Wednesday, with dozens arrested…
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Cash-strapped consumers are giving Australia’s liquor makers a headache
A recent slump in sales means Sydney liquor store owner Louise Dowling has to work an additional 40 hours a…
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