Tag #Australia

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Undisclosed Psych Report Contradicts Farquharson Murder Conviction

A psychological report on Robert Farquharson, completed three weeks before his triple murder charges, concluded a likely suicide attempt, contradicting the prosecution's case of premeditated murder; this report was not revealed at either trial, sparking concerns about investigative bias.

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Australia Secures \$190 Million Solomon Islands Security Deal

Australia announced a \$190 million, four-year security deal with the Solomon Islands to strengthen its police force, aiming to counter China's influence in the region and build the Solomon Islands' sovereign security capacity, despite the presence of 14 Chinese police officers.

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Bali Nine Members Return to Australia After 18 Years in Indonesian Prisons

Five members of the Bali Nine, convicted in 2005 for drug trafficking in Indonesia, returned to Australia on November 17, 2023, after serving nearly two decades in prison, following a negotiated release by the Indonesian government as an act of friendship, with no concessions given in return; this c...

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Whitebark Energy Soars 50% on Acquisition of Major Australian Hydrogen and Helium Project

Whitebark Energy shares soared 50% after bidding $1.7 million for King Energy, owner of Australia's largest onshore white hydrogen and helium projects in South Australia's Officer Basin, covering 19,467 square kilometers, with field operations starting in Q1 2024.

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Victorian Bushfires Trigger Emergency Alerts, Blanket Melbourne in Smoke

Uncontrolled bushfires in regional Victoria, fueled by extreme dry conditions and strong winds, are blanketing Melbourne in smoke haze and threatening multiple towns, prompting emergency alerts and evacuations in the Grampians, Macedon Ranges, and Bass Coast regions.

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Australia Mandates Cash for Essential Goods from 2026

The Australian government proposes a 2026 mandate requiring businesses selling essential goods (groceries, children's clothes) to accept cash, but not non-essentials (alcohol), with penalties for non-compliance, including potential class-action lawsuits, to combat declining cash use (under 13 percen...

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NSW Government Seeks Court Intervention to Halt Sydney Rail Strikes

The NSW government is seeking a court order to stop planned rail union strikes before the New Year's Eve fireworks, citing public safety concerns and economic damage from repeated disruptions, while unions are showing a willingness to compromise on pay demands.

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Bali Nine: Quiet Release Signals Shift in Indonesian Foreign Policy

The quiet release of five Australian members of the Bali Nine from Indonesian prisons under President Prabowo Subianto marks a shift in Indonesian foreign policy, contrasting sharply with the 2015 executions of two other members under President Widodo and highlighting the political nature of such de...

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Whitebark Energy Soars 50% on Acquisition of Major Australian Hydrogen and Helium Project

Whitebark Energy shares soared 50% after a $1.7 million bid for King Energy, securing access to Australia's largest onshore white hydrogen and helium projects in South Australia's Officer Basin; exploration starts Q1 2024.

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Australia Invests $118 Million to Bolster Solomon Islands Police Force

Australia will spend $118 million over four years to fund and train the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force, creating a new training center in Honiara to counter China's influence in the region, despite the continued presence of around 14 Chinese police trainers.

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Fatal Bus Crash on Hume Highway

A Greyhound bus collided with a truck on the Hume Highway near Wagga Wagga at 3:35 am on Saturday, killing the bus driver and injuring 13 passengers; police are investigating and seeking dashcam footage.

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Vanuatu Earthquake: 284 Australians Repatriated After Devastating Quake

A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck Vanuatu on Tuesday, causing widespread destruction in Port Vila, leaving up to 14 dead and at least 200 injured; 284 Australians have been repatriated following the disaster, the worst to hit the nation in over a century.

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