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ADF Personnel Injured in NSW Cyclone Relief Effort

Twelve Australian Defence Force soldiers were injured, two seriously, in a road accident near Lismore, NSW, on Saturday while assisting with ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred relief efforts, prompting debate about the military's role in natural disasters.

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Australia Faces Long Odds in Bid for US Steel Tariff Exemption

Facing a March 12 deadline, Australia's efforts to secure an exemption from US President Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs are facing significant challenges, with Trump's top economic advisor indicating that an exemption is unlikely, despite ongoing high-level lobbying from Australian officials, in...

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Australian Government's Pro-Israel Stance During Gaza Conflict Sparks Social Cohesion Concerns

In November 2023, Australia's Home Affairs Department warned the government that its perceived pro-Israel stance during the Gaza conflict caused anger and alienation among Palestinian and Muslim Australians, leading to a $52.8 million funding package to address social cohesion concerns, with $7 mill...

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Urgent Airport Security Reviews Ordered After Gunman Incident

Following a security breach at Avalon Airport, where a 17-year-old allegedly boarded a plane with a firearm and claimed to have explosives, Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke ordered nine regional airports—Avalon, Newcastle, Hobart, Launceston, Sunshine Coast, Alice Springs, Townsville, Mackay, and Ro...

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Brisbane spared by cyclone thanks to island buffer

Tropical Cyclone Alfred weakened from a category 1 storm to a tropical low after hitting the Bay Islands off Brisbane on Friday night, sparing the city from its full force, though causing significant damage to island businesses.

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Delayed Black Hawk Helicopters: Regulatory Hurdles Impede NSW RFS Emergency Response

Seven years after the plan was announced, two Black Hawk helicopters gifted to the NSW Rural Fire Service in October 2023 are still not operational for their intended purpose due to restrictions on civilian passenger transport, despite $6.5 million being spent on refurbishments. They will function p...

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Australia Considers Ukraine Peacekeepers

Australia is considering sending peacekeepers to Ukraine, participating in a planning meeting in Paris; Australian personnel are already training Ukrainian recruits in the UK, while domestically, the government highlights increased investment in civilian disaster relief capabilities to reduce relian...

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Cyclone Alfred Leaves One Dead, Thousands Without Power in Australia

Cyclone Alfred, weakening from a Category 2 storm, caused one death, 13 injured soldiers, and 316,540 power outages in Queensland's southeast, with widespread flash flooding and damaging winds impacting the Gold Coast and Hervey Bay.

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Cyclone Alfred Brings Flooding, One Death to Northern NSW

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred's landfall near Brisbane on Saturday caused flooding and damage in northern NSW, resulting in one fatality, 13 injuries, and over 10,390 emergency calls to NSW SES; Lismore faces major flooding on Sunday.

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Australia Considers Ukraine Peacekeeping Force Amidst Opposition and Geopolitical Tensions

Australia is considering joining a multinational peacekeeping force in Ukraine following discussions between Prime Ministers Starmer and Albanese, while facing domestic opposition and resource constraints; Air Vice Marshal Di Turton will attend key European defense meetings this week.

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Star Entertainment Averts Collapse, but Future Hinges on $940 Million Refinancing

Star Entertainment narrowly avoided collapse after selling its Brisbane casino stake for $35 million, securing a short-term loan, but its future depends on a $940 million refinancing proposal, which is not guaranteed.

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Crusaders Rout Reds in Christchurch, 43-19

The Crusaders dominated the Queensland Reds in Christchurch with a 43-19 victory, scoring six tries in 42 minutes due to the Reds' numerous errors and poor decision-making, despite some impressive individual plays from the Reds.

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