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Australian Tourism to Indonesia Booms Despite Jakarta's Capital Status Change

Over 1.6 million Australians visited Indonesia in the past year, a 26% increase, with Bali being the primary destination, while Jakarta maintains its economic significance despite becoming a former capital and facing environmental challenges; a new hotel, 25hours Hotel The Oddbird, highlights the ci...

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Tesla Sales Plummet Amid Musk's Political Activities and Chinese Competition

Tesla's sales plummeted in Australia (down 33 percent) and Europe in January 2025 due to increased competition from Chinese brands and negative public perception of Elon Musk's political activities; polls indicate Musk's actions are deterring potential buyers.

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ABC Staff Demand Inquiry After Court's "Race" Argument

Following Antoinette Lattouf's unlawful termination case, in which the ABC argued the existence of a Lebanese, Arab or Middle Eastern "race" must be proven, approximately 250 ABC union staff passed a resolution demanding the broadcaster disavow this position, launch an inquiry into its independence ...

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Laos Rejects Help in Tourist Methanol Poisoning Deaths

Six tourists, including two 19-year-old Australian teenagers, died in Vang Vieng, Laos, in November 2023 from suspected methanol poisoning; the Laos government rejected an Australian Federal Police offer to assist in the investigation, leading to outrage from the victims' families.

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Australian Universities to Mandate Disclosure of Gender-Based Violence Allegations

Australia's new National Higher Education Code mandates that universities require job applicants to disclose any gender-based violence allegations or investigations, implements reporting standards, and establishes a specialist unit to enforce compliance, aiming to address widespread sexual misconduc...

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Gender Equality
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Devastating Floods in Ingham, Queensland: Two Dead, Recovery Underway

Torrential rain caused devastating floods in Ingham, north Queensland, resulting in two deaths, infrastructure damage, and widespread isolation; recovery efforts are underway with the army building a temporary bridge and the government providing financial aid.

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NFL to Play First Regular-Season Game in Australia in 2026

The NFL will hold its first regular-season game in Australia at the MCG in 2026, potentially clashing with the AFL finals but with the AFL's support; the Los Angeles Rams will play, and the game aims to boost the NFL's global presence and flag football's Olympic bid.

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Sydney Man Pleads Guilty to Shooting Wife, Causing Paralysis

A Sydney man, Kamal El Jamal, pleaded guilty to shooting his wife, Georgina Vlahos, causing permanent spinal injuries, after firing a gun through their garage ceiling; he then abandoned her at a hospital before fleeing, resulting in a four-week manhunt.

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NFL Melbourne Game: A Major Sporting Coup

The NFL is bringing a regular-season game to Melbourne's Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) as part of a multi-year deal, promising significant economic benefits and international exposure for the city, comparable to London's \$3 billion impact from hosting NFL games since 2007.

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ABC Faces Backlash Over Legal Defense in Racial Discrimination Case

Former ABC radio presenter Antoinette Lattouf is suing the ABC for unlawful termination after being removed from a five-day contract in December 2023 for social media posts about the Israel-Gaza war; the ABC's legal team argued Lattouf didn't prove the existence of a Lebanese, Arab, or Middle Easter...

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Gender Equality
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NSW Forestry Corp Overstates Timber Extraction by 30%

The Forestry Corporation of NSW misreported timber extraction volumes by nearly 30 percent over three years due to a "data extraction error," raising concerns about the accuracy of sustainability reports and impacting environmental assessments and koala conservation efforts.

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Australia Enacts Tougher Hate Crime Laws After Antisemitic Attack Surge

Australia introduced mandatory jail sentences for hate crimes and terror offences, ranging from one to six years, following a sharp increase in antisemitic attacks since October 2023, resulting in over 200 charges in New South Wales alone.

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