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Woolworths NZ to Close Stores, Restructure Staff in Major Cost-Cutting Move
As part of the changes, staff will now ‘collaborate together on tasks’ rather than working separately in departments.
41,000 Public Service Cuts Achieved Through Attrition and Voluntary Redundancies: Senator
The Coalition has tried to clarify how it will achieve its public service cuts, and played down suggestions it will be through mass sackings.
New Zealand Supreme Court Rules in Favour of Defence Force COVID Mandate
Four defence force members have lost their legal battle to have a vaccination mandate imposed on them in 2021 declared unlawful.
Former Ambassador Says Elon Musk Could Help Untangle AUKUS Submarine Logjam
‘The question now ... is to work out how they [DOGE] can streamline and better produce the submarines,’ said former Ambassador Arthur Sinodinos.
Cheers as Parliament Buries New Zealand Racial Equalisation Bill 112 Votes to 11
The controversial legislation, which the ACT Party said would end preferential treatment for Māori, was defeated after no other party voted in support
Coalition Vows to Scrap Penalties on Car Models That Fail Emissions Standards
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says the Coalition, if elected, will keep standards for low emission vehicles in place, but won’t enforce penalties.
Tertiary Union Takes Issue With Frequent Restructuring at Universities Amid Economic Disruption
The Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency is calling for more powers to improve university governance and better respond to system risks.
Australia Sees 9 Percent Decline in Drug Charges
Though fewer people are being charged with drug offences, drug use has not declined.
The Price of Power: Labor, Liberal Face Off in High-Stakes Energy Debate
From nuclear to renewables, gas to grid costs, both sides pitched their visions for Australia’s energy future.
Court Denies Puberty Blockers for Boy, Says Mother Conditioned His Views on Gender Identity
Gender expert found to have cherry-picked evidence to support the argument that the child had gender dysphoria.
Australia Rejects Offer to Join Hands With China Against US Tariffs
Trump has increased tariffs on China to 125 percent, while the rest of the world will get a 90 day pause on reciprocal tariffs.
Greens Layout Minority Government Terms: Sweeping Change to Capital Gains and Negative Gearing
The party demands reforming negative gearing and capital gains tax discounts to help first home buyers and renters, while shielding ’mum and dad' investors.
Coalition Unveils New $20 Billion Fund for Regions, Infrastructure
The Coalition unveiled two funds including the Regional Australia Future Fund and Future Generations Fund.
New Zealand’s Reserve Bank Cuts Cash Rate Further
The Reserve Bank has given mortgage payers another round of relief, cutting the Official Cash Rate by 25 basis points to 3.50 percent.
Now I’m Fighting the Left: Greens Party Co-Founder to Protest for Women’s Rights
Drew Hutton founded the Australian and Queensland Greens, but says he’s now battling ‘thugs from the left.’
Melbourne Man Takes Legal Action Against Greens Party Over Alleged Racial Vilification
A Jewish man in Melbourne has lodged a case against the Greens and its leader Adam Bandt, accusing the party of breaching hate laws.
Not Just Tariffs: Economist Says There’s Merit to Trump’s War on ‘Invisible’ Trade Barriers
Economists are also calling for calm regarding the fallout of the tariffs.
Australian Dollar Falls Below 60 US Cents, Share Market Slides After Trump Tariffs
The benchmark ASX 200 index of the top 200 companies in Australia fell 2 percent on April 9.
Former Soldier Joins the Election Race, Sounds Alarm on CCP Warship Threat
Former navy diver John Armfield has thrown his hat in the ring for the Gold Coast electorate of Fadden, as he explains his passions and reasons for running.
Cockpit Blind Spots, Faulty Radio Behind Fatal Gold Coast Crash
The ATSB’s 28 findings urge tech upgrades and stricter protocols to prevent a repeat of the Sea World crash and improve aviation safety standards.
