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Guilty South Australian MP's exit set to spark by-election
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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August 28, 2025
Political experts, politicians and the public say a by-election should be held in the state seat of Mount Gambier ahead of the South Australian state election in seven months' time to make sure the city is represented in parliament. The premier...
Leidos Australia to deliver ADF’s counter-drone capability
Army Technology
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August 28, 2025
Leidos Australia has been appointed as the systems integration partner for the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) Project Land 156 counter-small uncrewed aerial systems (CsUAS). Project Land 156 aims to procure a range of capabilities that will...
How Bravus drives jobs and regional prosperity in Queensland
Australia Mining
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August 29, 2025
Two Queensland businesses were recently contracted to help build a 5700 m2 workshop and warehouse at the Carmichael mine. Image: Bravus Mining Bravus Mining and Resources is boosting regional Queensland through local procurement, Indigenous...
The 'predatory and unethical' scam targeting Australia's most vulnerable
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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August 28, 2025
In a remote Northern Territory community, grandmother Gloria signed up to a brightly coloured pokie-style website, lured by the offer of thousands of dollars in free spins and bonuses, but the game never paid. Gloria, whose name has been changed...
Demon’s ominous US Open show as Sinner stuns
Townsville Bulletin
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August 28, 2025
Alexei Popyrin won a 30-shot rally in his US Open showdown with world No.1 Jannik Sinner. But it proved a rare highlight for the Australian who couldn’t stop the four-time grand slam champ’s pursuit of a fifth title as the Italian handed Popyrin a...
Australia's AI trust gap is a productivity risk we can’t ignore
iTWire
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August 28, 2025
Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers, along with policymakers and business leaders, has highlighted one of the most pressing challenges facing the Australian economy: flatlining productivity. One topic certain to dominate the conversation is artificial...
Austal and Australia sign strategic shipbuilding agreement
Naval news
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August 28, 2025
Austal Limited is pleased to announce the official signing of the Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement (SSA) between the Commonwealth of Australia (“the Commonwealth”) and Austal Defence Shipbuilding Australia (“Austal Defence Australia”), a newly...
Scots teacher quits job to cycle 11k miles from Canberra to Canberra
The Scottish Sun
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August 28, 2025
A TEACHER has quit his job to embark on an epic 11,000-mile cycle from Scotland to Australia. Connor McElwaine, 33, will set off from his gran’s home in Canberra Avenue, Clydebank, aiming to arrive in Canberra, Oz, 18 months later. 1 The gruelling...
Australia needs better than an MP who ‘punches blokes in the mouth’
Women's Agenda
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August 28, 2025
We’ve all seen jaw-dropping moments from MP Bob Katter, who continues in the 48th Parliament as Australia’s longest-serving politician. Perhaps we’ve even been amused by his wild antics, notably his long-winded, out-of-nowhere questions raised in...
JLL’s Australia boss sacked amid claims of misconduct at firm
The Times
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The chief executive of JLL’s Australian division has been sacked after 20 years at the company following allegations that he had declined to take action against senior executives who were accused of sexual harassment and misconduct. On Tuesday the...
Professionals advocate importance of literacy in jobs
Ovens and Murray Advertiser
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August 29, 2025
Education Professionals advocate importance of literacy in jobs Aug 29 2025 Updated 2 hours ago Local high school students were all ears when a six-member panel of professionals from Beechworth were quizzed about the role of literacy in their...
Final concrete foundation poured as Australia’s biggest wind project hits key milestones
Renew Economy
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August 28, 2025
Australia’s biggest wind project at Golden Plains has reached two significant milestones, with the final concrete pour completed for the 215 turbine foundations, and the last of 122 turbines lifted into place to signal the end of construction of...
Australia’s most underrated star stunned the GOAT last year. He can do the same to his protégé
Fox Sports
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Alex de Minaur has labelled the task ahead of Alexei Popyrin in New York on Thursday as the toughest in tennis. And he should know. A year after Popyrin upset the all-time legend Novak Djokovic on Arthur Ashe Stadium, he has the chance to take...
Australian pseudo-left conference: Protest politics and reformist electoral fronts to trap anti-capitalist sentiment
World Socialist Web Site
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August 28, 2025
The pseudo-left Socialist Alternative (SAlt) organisation held a two-day conference in Sydney on the weekend of August 16–17. Billed as “Socialism 2025,” the event was attended by several hundred people, and included participation from most of...
ACEN readies 2 GW of solar, wind farms in Australia
Business World
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August 28, 2025
SYDNEY, Australia — ACEN Australia is planning to expand its presence here by developing more than 2 gigawatts direct current (GWdc) of renewable energy (RE) projects over the next three years. Speaking to reporters, ACEN Executive Chairman Jose...
I take my clothes off for a job. When people judge my choices, this is my response
The Age
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August 28, 2025
I shudder at that last cliché; burlesque is stripping, but within a historical context. Beyond the movie Burlesque or the image of Dita Von Teese in a giant martini glass, most people are too certain in their assumptions to ask what it actually...
Vonovia Successfully Issues Inaugural Kangaroo Bond Placement Of 850 Million AUD Bond On The Australian Capital Market
MENAFN
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August 28, 2025
EQS-News: Vonovia SE / Key word(s): Issue of Debt/Real Estate Vonovia successfully issues inaugural Kangaroo Bond –Placement of 850 million AUD Bond on the Australian Capital Market 28.08.2025 / 19:21 CET/CEST The issuer is solely responsible for...
Experts: Low investment may slow future economic growth, job creation
Dhaka Tribune
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August 28, 2025
Bangladesh’s investment climate has come to a standstill, as it is undergoing a subdued investment climate that is foreshadowing potential headwinds for future economic growth and job creation, said the Policy Research Institute of Bangladesh...
Veterinary scene down under: Australian veterinary school receives massive philan-thropic donation, and other news
dvm360
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August 28, 2025
Meditation opportunity for veterinary professionals The VetYogi Collective, an online on-demand yoga and meditation subscription service for individuals, practices and associated businesses, announced it is offering a free opportunity for...
Asean must drive green jobs push with Australia as partner, says Sim
Free Malaysia Today
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August 27, 2025
Human resources minister Steven Sim said Asean’s consensus-driven approach is a model of cooperation that allows the region to deliver practical solutions. (Bernama pic) PUTRAJAYA: Human resources minister Steven Sim today urged Asean to take the...