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Deep-rooted Islamophobia: Report slams Australia’s failure to tackle rising anti-Muslim hate
Malay Mail
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September 12, 2025
SYDNEY, Sept 12 — Australia has failed to tackle persistent and intensifying Islamophobia, a government envoy said Friday, calling anti-Muslim hate a “deeply ingrained societal challenge”. At a news conference in Sydney unveiling the results of a...
Devastating new study reveals dementia now killing more Australians than any other disease
Seven News
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September 12, 2025
Dementia has become Australia’s leading cause of death, killing more people than any other disease, according to alarming new research. A study from the Institute of Health and Welfare reveals the condition is now responsible for one in 10 deaths...
Australia: Court maintains freeze on equity firm and director amid ASIC probe
Gambling Insider
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Gregory Cotton and First Mutual accused of receiving AU$53m with links to gambling use. By Gambling Insider Key points: - Federal Court extends orders freezing assets of First Mutual Private Equity and its director - ASIC suspects investor funds...
How a travel mix-up reignited an old Austria/ Australia fake news story
IOL
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The unfortunate travel mix-up by two besties that saw them land in Tunis in Tunisia, instead of Nice in France, has led to an old fake story taking off again on social media. By now, we should all know that not everything we read on these...
Anti-Muslim incidents ‘skyrocketed’ in Australia since war in Gaza
Madhyamam
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September 12, 2025
Melbourne: Anti-Muslim incidents have “skyrocketed” across Australia since the Israel-Hamas war began nearly two years ago, the country's special envoy to combat Islamophobia said. The envoy, Aftab Malik, handed his first report to the government...
Old Dominion Australia 2026 Tour
Scenestr
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The reigning Vocal Group Of The Year at Country Music Association Awards, Nashville natives Old Dominion have extended their Australian visit in 2026. Already set to headline CMC Rocks QLD, the 'One Old Man', 'Memory Lane', 'Written In The Sand',...
Fossil fuel project that threatens cultural treasures approved with conditions to run to 2070
SBS
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Australia's biggest gas project will be allowed to continue operating until 2070 after receiving the final tick of approval from the federal government. Environmental advocates and Traditional Owners have expressed concern about the 40-year...
Talks for second phase of India-Australia FTA at ‘advanced business end’, says High Commissioner Philip Green
The Indian Express
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September 12, 2025
Australia’s High Commissioner to India Philip Green said negotiations for the second phase of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the two countries are advancing steadily and are now at an “advanced business end” stage. He was speaking in...
Australian researchers join global team in landmark black hole collision study
Xinhua News Agency
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CANBERRA, Sept. 11 (Xinhua) -- Researchers in Australia have joined a global team to observe a collision of two black holes, violent and energetic events in the cosmos, in detail never before seen. The research, involving Australian scientists,...
Malaysia and Australia strengthen ties under Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
The Sun Daily
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September 12, 2025
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia and Australia have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership framework across multiple sectors. Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan and Australian...
How Charlie Kirk criticised Australia and Anthony Albanese before he was shot dead
Daily Mail
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September 12, 2025
Slain U.S. political commentator Charlie Kirk frequently voiced criticism of the Australian government in the years leading up to his tragic death. The 31-year-old conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA was shot dead during a...
Woodside’s Australian gas project gets green light for 40 more years of operation
Offshore Energy
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September 12, 2025
The Australian Government has approved the continuation of the operation of a gas project situated on Australia’s northwest coast, operated by the country’s energy giant, Woodside Energy. Karratha gas plant; Courtesy of Woodside The final decision...
New Research Links Healthy Lifestyle to Lower Dementia, Alzheimer's Risk
Emirates 24|7
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September 12, 2025
Recent Australian research has revealed that changes in lifestyle, combined with medical prevention of chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension, can significantly reduce cases of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. According to the...
Report finds anti-Muslim hate in Australia surges, PM Albanese vows to take action
Cyprus Mail
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September 12, 2025
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Friday his centre-left government would consider the recommendations of an independent report on Islamophobia, which suggests anti-Muslim sentiment in the country had hit “unprecedented levels”....
World Associated Press Islamophobic incidents in Australia 'skyrocketed' since Israel-Hamas war, envoy reports
Yahoo News
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MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Anti-Muslim incidents have “skyrocketed” across Australia since the Israel-Hamas war began nearly two years ago, the country’s special envoy to combat Islamophobia said. The envoy, Aftab Malik, handed his first report...
world Australian Islamophobia report says Muslim hate has hit 'unprecedented levels'
Asiaone
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September 12, 2025
SYDNEY — Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Friday (Sept 12) his centre-left government would consider the recommendations of an independent report on Islamophobia, which suggests anti-Muslim sentiment in the country had hit...
Islamophobic incidents in Australia 'skyrocketed' since Israel-Hamas war, envoy reports
Newsday - New York
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MELBOURNE, Australia — Anti-Muslim incidents have “skyrocketed” across Australia since the Israel-Hamas war began nearly two years ago, the country’s special envoy to combat Islamophobia said. The envoy, Aftab Malik, handed his first report to the...
Scalare Partners Acquires Tank Stream Labs: Strengthening Australia’s Startup Ecosystem
South Africa Today
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September 12, 2025
By Carolyn Breeze, CEO, Scalare Partners The acquisition of Tank Stream Labs (TSL) by Scalare Partners for roughly $5.5 million is more than a business deal. It is a deliberate investment in the future of Australia’s startup ecosystem. For...
The very surprising reason Top End Wedding star Miranda Tapsell returned to work just weeks after giving birth
Daily Mail
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September 14, 2025
By ANTHONY JAMES Published: 21:42 EDT, 13 September 2025 | Updated: 21:46 EDT, 13 September 2025 Veteran Aussie actress Miranda Tapsell has returned to work just weeks after welcoming her second child last month, and revealed her surprising reason...
World Reuters Australian Islamophobia report says Muslim hate has hit 'unprecedented levels'
Yahoo News
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SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Friday his centre-left government would consider the recommendations of an independent report on Islamophobia, which suggests anti-Muslim sentiment in the country had hit...