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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.
Don’t Pin All Hopes on the Government—We Are the Ones Who Will Make Australia Great Again
Perhaps we have been so preoccupied with the villains and heroes show, that we’ve conveniently forgotten to look at ourselves.
Queensland to Review 3 Emissions Targets, Signals Slower Transition to Net Zero
The state government is set to release a detailed energy road map by the end of the year.
Dutton’s Gas Plan Promises Lower Power Bills, but Not Until 2026
Labor calls it a ’snake-oil' pitch meant to distract voters.
75-Year-Old Woman Sentenced to 12 Years for Third Heroin Importation Attempt
The woman was found with 5.1kg of heroin in her luggage. This is her third conviction for the same offence.
Democrat Senator Pressures Trump Trade Representative for Tariffing Australia
Australian beef took the biggest hit from the Trump administration’s 10 percent baseline tariffs.
Greens Urge Immediate Rate Cut Amid Global Trade Uncertainty
The Greens says RBA must act now as Trump’s tariffs have triggered global instability.
‘We Haven’t Been Able to Sell One Hamburger in Australia’: Trump Repost on Social Media
Trump took to social media to endorse the view of Sen. John Barrasso.
