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Ceasefire in Gaza: Israel Signs US Peace Deal, Ending Two-Year War

October 26, 2025 | Sydney, Australia In a landmark development for Middle East diplomacy, Israel has formally signed a US-brokered peace accord under Donald Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan, paving the way for an anticipated ceasefire in the Gaza Strip scheduled to begin around midday Saturday (Australian time). After two years of intense conflict that…

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Urgent Health Alert Issued as Measles Cases Surge in Western Australia

SYDNEY, October 9, 2025 – Health authorities have raised the alarm after more than 40 cases of measles, a highly infectious and potentially deadly disease, were reported in Western Australia (WA). The outbreak, centred in the Pilbara region, has prompted an urgent health alert from the state government. Officials are urging residents to check their…

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Deloitte to Refund $440,000 After AI Errors Found in Government Report

October 23, 2025 | Sydney, AustraliaConsulting giant Deloitte has agreed to repay $440,000 AUD to the Australian federal government after a report generated partly by artificial intelligence (AI) was found to contain fabricated citations and inaccurate references.The report, commissioned in 2024 by the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR), aimed to assess the Targeted…

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Australian Cricketers Turn Down $10 Million Offers to Stay Loyal to National Team

SYDNEY, October 8, 2025 – A bombshell report has revealed that Australian cricket stars Pat Cummins and Travis Head have rejected massive offers of nearly $10 million AUD per year to ditch international cricket for full-time franchise leagues. The informal proposals, reportedly made by overseas T20 outfits, would have seen the captain and his deputy…

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Australian Taxpayers Fund China’s Renewables Push, Sparking Outrage

October 8, 2025 | Sydney, Australia A Controversial Funding Decision Australia’s contribution to a Chinese renewable energy project has ignited fierce debate, with critics claiming taxpayer dollars are being diverted overseas while domestic energy bills soar. According to the Asian Development Bank (ADB), a total of $13.6 million in Australian funds—part of Canberra’s long-term investment…

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