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A wonk’s guide to Australian progressive politics
Independent Australia
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A self-proclaimed political wonk explains Australia’s baffling party system, why he voted Green and how global chaos echoed through our election, writes Dr Alex Vickery-Howe. “WONK” IS ONE of my favourite words. We should use it more. It refers to...
Electriclime Signs Filmmaker Emile Rafael For Representation Across Asia, MENA & Australia
B&T
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July 11, 2025
Electriclime has signed filmmaker Emile Rafael to its director roster across Asia, MENA, and Australia. Born in Prague and now based in London, Rafael is a multidisciplinary creative whose work spans commercials, music videos, and fine art....
How government procurement can lead Australia to net zero
Government News
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July 10, 2025
Procurement, often viewed as a back-office function, is one of the most powerful tools available to align public spending with national sustainability goals, writes Monica Beven. The Australian Government’s Environmentally Sustainable Procurement...
Millions in government funding couldn’t save Australia’s biggest music festivals
Seven News
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July 11, 2025
National touring festival Listen Out is the latest of Australia’s major music festivals to either hit pause or fold, despite receiving millions in government grants designed to keep them afloat. It’s no secret production costs are higher than...
'Wednesday' Is Taking Over an Australian Island for One Spooky Winter Evening — and You Can Head Along
Concrete Playground
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July 11, 2025
If you've always had a fondness for the creepy, kooky, mysterious and spooky, the idea of spending an evening stepping into anything Addams Family-related probably sounds like a dream. Whether you first discovered pop culture's eeriest family via...
Lorde announces Australia and New Zealand Ultrasound World Tour arena shows for February 2026
Daily Mail
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July 10, 2025
By SAVANNA YOUNG FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Published: 16:18 EDT, 10 July 2025 | Updated: 16:49 EDT, 10 July 2025 Lorde is bringing her highly anticipated Ultrasound World Tour to Australia and her home country New Zealand in February 2026. The tour...
Fact Check: Does Vienna Airport Have Desk for Those Who Accidentally Flew to Austria Instead of Australia? Know the Truth Here
Latestly
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July 11, 2025
Mumbai, July 11: A viral social media post has once again stirred the internet with a curious claim that Vienna Airport has a dedicated help desk for passengers who mistakenly booked flights to Austria instead of Australia. Businessman Harsh...
Australian Antisemitism Report Recommends University Funding Cuts And Visa Screenings
StratNews Global
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July 10, 2025
Home Australia Australian Antisemitism Report Recommends University Funding Cuts And Visa Screenings The report proposes a sweeping set of reforms across education, public institutions, online spaces, media and immigration to “push (antisemitism)...
Australia mulls punishing institutions not acting against antisemitism
I24 News
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Australian Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism Jillian Segal on Thursday called on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's government to revoke funding from universities, nonprofits, and cultural institutions that do not take measures against...
Tokyo Lifestyle posts annual sales growth fueled by global expansion
Inside Retail Asia
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July 11, 2025
Tokyo Lifestyle has reported an uplift in sales for the last fiscal year as it continued to grow its network across all markets. The US-listed Japanese retailer saw revenue increase 7.4 per cent to US$210.1 million in the year ended March 31....
'Landmark moment': Australian basketball first as man charged over online racist abuse
RTL Today
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July 11, 2025
A man has been charged with racially abusing a high-profile basketball player via social media in what officials said Friday was a first for the sport in Australia. Police arrested the 37-year-old earlier this month after he allegedly sent a...
We’re hiring: Culture & Society Editor
The Conversation
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July 9, 2025
The Conversation Canada is seeking a dynamic and thoughtful Culture & Society Editor with a background in critical race scholarship to join our editorial team. This remote, full-time, 10-month contract position is ideal for an experienced editor...
Lorde’s Ultrasound Tour Heads to Australia and New Zealand in 2026
Billboard
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July 11, 2025
Lorde is coming home. The New Zealand-born pop visionary has announced the Australasian leg of her Ultrasound World Tour, scheduled to take place across arenas in Australia and New Zealand in February 2026. Explore Explore See latest videos,...
Why New Zealand is not immune to rising antisemitism concerns after incidents in Australia - The Front Page
The New Zealand Herald
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July 11, 2025
“We did a survey about his time last year. Actually, 80% of parents who answered said their children had suffered antisemitic incidents at school,” she said. An NZ Jewish Council report last year found that in the 12 months from October 7, 2023,...
The Silent Revolution: How Bäny Garang Malwal Jok’s Administration Transformed Twic East Leadership in Queensland, Australia (Part 2)
PaanLuel Wël Media Ltd
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July 10, 2025
A Comparative Analysis of TECAQ and TECAA Leadership Through the Lens of Payam, Wut, and Dhien Representation (2009–2025) Abstract: This study was commissioned by Agwer Ajang-Warken Bior, former Secretary General of TECAQ under the government of...
Second Australian city becomes million-dollar housing market
9News
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July 11, 2025
Brisbane has become Australia's latest million-dollar property market, as median house prices surged into seven figures for the first time. According to analysis from Cotality, median house prices in the Queensland capital reached $1,006,000 in...
Surf Life Saving Australia supports inclusive initiative NAIDOC Week
Australian Leisure
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This week Surf Life Saving Australia is celebrating 50 years of NAIDOC Week and has joined those around Australia uniting to honour Indigenous voices, culture, and the resilience of mob. This year’s theme, ‘The Next Generation: Strength, Vision...
Café culture reimagined: how matcha, music and mindfulness are redefining nightlife
Time Out
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Picture this: a Sunday morning pulsing with fresh beats, the scent of ceremonial-grade matcha in the air, and a room full of people swaying, boogieing or simply sipping in peace over pastries and hash browns. This was the vibe at Mix and Matcha’s...
NSC announces winners of 2025 Australian Sport, Recreation and Play Innovation Awards
Australian Leisure
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The National Sports & Physical Activity Convention (NSC) has announced the winners of the 2025 Australian Sport, Recreation and Play Innovation Awards held at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre on 26th June 2025. The awards recognise...
Antisemitism review puts universities, festivals, and cultural centres under threat
Honi Soit
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July 11, 2025
A new review by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s antisemitism special envoy, Jillian Segal, has recommended that universities, festivals, and artistic or cultural institutions should be defunded if they “facilitate, enable or fail to act against...