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Missing Surfer, 19, Found Alive on Remote Island After He’s Swept 8 Miles into the Ocean: '1 in a Million’
NEED TO KNOW A missing surfer, 19, has been found alive in New South Wales, Australia, after spending a night at sea on his longboard,…
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Deadly Algal Bloom Devastating South Australia Coast
South Australia is currently in the grip of a deadly toxic algal bloom. A bloom of the algae Karenia mikimotoi that began in March has…
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Australia cuts commodity export outlook despite gold price gain
Earnings from thermal coal will also decline, while its steelmaking counterpart will hold steady Australia cut its forecast earnings from…
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Australia job vacancies bounce 2.9% in May quarter, ABS data shows
SYDNEY (Reuters) -Job vacancies in Australia rebounded in the May quarter, led by openings in the construction and professional sectors,…
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A New Gorgeous Eco-Luxury Hotel Just Opened in Melbourne
Melbourne, Australia, has no shortage of cool places to stay, but a new hotel in town is turning heads, and it's not just for its sleek…
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Australia: Banks, miners lift stocks; Trump’s Iran-Israel truce announcement boosts sentiment
RALIAN shares rose on Tuesday, led by gains in banks and miners, as US President Donald Trump’s announcement of the Iran-Israel ceasefire…
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Pictures of Australian landmark misused to deny sea-level rise
Two images taken almost a century apart at Fort Denison in Sydney, Australia are being held up on social media as evidence that sea levels…
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Anne Enright’s Literary Journeys to Australia and New Zealand
Not long ago, the Irish writer Anne Enright visited Australia and New Zealand. When asking for a local recommendation at the Potts Point…
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19 People Stranded in Cars amid Heavy Snowfall Rescued in 'Treacherous' Conditions: Reports
NEED TO KNOW More than 20 people became stranded in their vehicles during a heavy snowstorm near Mount Hotham in Victoria's High Country,…
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Giant ‘Doomsday’ Fish Washes Up on Popular Beach in Australia
Sybil Robertson wasn’t expecting to confront an existential concept when she took her pup for his daily walk on Ocean Beach in Tasmania,…
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Virgin Australia seeks to raise US$442.8 million in IPO, term sheet shows
Capital-owned Virgin Australia is looking to raise A$685 million (S$442.7 million) in an initial public offering, according to a term…
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Australia central bank pondered outsized rate cut in May, decided to be predictable
Australia’s central bank considered cutting interest rates by an outsized 50 basis points last month as “insurance” against global trade…
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Australia cracks down on crypto ATMs as scams, fraud uncovered
There are now more than 1,800 machines in the country compared to just 23 in 2019, according to Austrac data Australia’s financial crimes…
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Australia raises minimum wages by 3.5% as inflation eases
By Renju Jose and Stella Qiu SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australia's independent wage-setting body on Tuesday raised the national minimum wage by…
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Australia aims to avoid Panama repeat in China port showdown
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is confronting a fresh diplomatic dilemma with China: How to fulfil a pledge to regain control of a…
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Australia: Shares at 3-month high ahead of inflation data; RBNZ decision in focus
AUSTRALIAN shares climbed on Wednesday, reaching their highest levels in more than three months, supported by strength in banking and…
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Weak Chinese demand leaves Australia with too much wheat
Australian wheat inventories will likely be much higher than last year at the end of the season, pressuring prices, because of a drop in…
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China’s ambassador warns Australia over Port of Darwin lease
The decision to lease the port to Landbridge has been criticised in the decade since the deal was announced, including by former US…
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When I booked flights online I noticed the prices kept changing. Is it legal in Australia? Can I avoid it?
It’s been years since I booked an overseas trip, but when I was booking flights for a family holiday recently I noticed the prices of…
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Ex-Australia spinner MacGill avoids jail over drug deal
Former Australia cricketer Stuart MacGill has avoided jail after being found guilty of taking part in the supply of cocaine. The…
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Avoid same-day wilt: how to order the freshest Mother’s Day flowers
Melbourne florist Jane Marx, founder of same-day delivery service The Beautiful Bunch, is preparing to send more than 1,000 bouquets this…
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Australia exchange operator proposes IPO reforms to revive listings
The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) on Thursday (May 8) unveiled a series of proposed reforms aimed at enhancing the global appeal of…
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Posts claiming 'low' Australia voter turnout share preliminary figures
Australia has consistently seen poll turnouts of around 90 percent or more since the country enforced compulsory voting a century ago.…
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Posts falsely claim Australian foreign minister approved aid to Palestinian Authority
Australia has not provided aid to the Palestinian Authority, despite claims circulating online that Foreign Minister Penny Wong approved…