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From cricket to commerce: Steve Waugh bets on India's $5 bn premium market with Australia Essence launch
CNBC-TV18
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September 11, 2025
Cricketing legend Steve Waugh is no stranger to pressure; he’s led Australia through some of its fiercest innings, faced down the roar of Eden Gardens, and carried the weight of cricket’s biggest rivalries. Now, he’s channelling that same grit...
Australian supermarket sausage rolls taste test: from ‘perfect, flaky casing’ to ‘bland’ and ‘mushy’
The Guardian
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September 9, 2025
With spring picnics and footy finals on the horizon, sausage rolls – one of the pinnacles of frozen celebration foods – are in order. But with up to a dozen varieties in your local supermarket freezer, it’s hard to make an informed choice. I...
‘Choose action’: Pacific civil society calls on Albanese to deliver strong climate plan and reject North West Shelf extension
The National Tribune
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September 11, 2025
Greenpeace Australia Pacific HONIARA, SOLOMON ISLANDS, Thursday 11 September 2025 — At the Pacific Islands Forum, Greenpeace Australia Pacific and the Pacific Islands Climate Action Network (PICAN) have called for climate accountability from Prime...
New Sophos report finds AI adoption and increased threat activity amongst drivers keeping cybersecurity burnout high in Australia in 2025
iTWire
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September 10, 2025
Shadow AI, resource and budget shortages and meeting compliance and regulatory requirements put pressure on security teams. Sophos is global leader in advanced security solutions, and it has unveiled the 5th edition of its report The Future of...
Bronze sculpture unveiled for Leitrim workhouse girls shipped to Australia
Leitrim Observer
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September 11, 2025
They were only children really — some as young as 14, most no older than 19 — when they were torn from Leitrim’s workhouses during the famine and shipped to the other side of the world. Between 1849 and 1851, under the notorious Earl Grey Scheme,...
8 Best Airbnb Stays in Sydney, Australia with Harbour Views
TripZilla
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September 11, 2025
There are extraordinary Airbnb stays in Sydney with mesmerizing Harbour views and full comfy vibes. Sydney is a top destination for tourists, thanks to its world-famous harbour that defines the city’s charm. Sydney Harbour, often called the most...
I've been in Australia for 15 years - but there's a serious issue I have with the women here
Daily Mail
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September 11, 2025
Layla Subritzky has called Australia home for almost 15 years. But despite building a life here, the UK-born mum says there's one thing about Aussie culture she still can't wrap her head around - the 'gatekeeping' of friendship circles where...
Cashrewards shut down: Urgent warning issued to Australians
Daily Mail
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September 11, 2025
Australian cashback site Cashrewards has suddenly shut down, leaving thousands of Aussies wondering if they will get back the money they earned through the online shopping platform. Cashrewards was a platform designed to help shoppers earn money...
The Temper Trap Announce Run of Intimate Australian Shows
Tone Deaf
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September 10, 2025
The Temper Trap revival continues apace. After recently unveiling their first new music in nine years, the “Sweet Disposition” band have today announced a run of three shows. They’ll play at The Princess Theatre in Brisbane on Friday, October...
Price’s attention-seeking has no place in Australia’s politics
The Sydney Morning Herald
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September 11, 2025
Save Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Got it Normal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text size Better to axe Jacinta Nampijinpa Price entirely from the Liberal Party, as the last thing this...
The war on Ukraine's culture is older than the war on its cities
Eureka Street
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September 10, 2025
From Shakespeare to the Beatles, from Goethe to Beethoven, from Molière to the Enlightenment: Europe has filled the world with voices, ideas, and masterpieces that shaped entire civilizations. Even small nations such as the Netherlands or Austria...
Gov Sali, Australian officials discuss possible cooperation for Tawi-Tawi’s development
Politiko
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September 11, 2025
The governor welcomed representatives from the Australian Embassy on Wednesday, September 10, at the Governor’s Lounge, Capitol Building, Bongao. The provincial government said the visit highlighted Australia’s long-standing support for Mindanao...
Evanescence Australia 2025 Tour
Scenestr
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Iconic global superstars Evanescence will return to Australia with a string of intimate live shows later in 2025. The band will play three special headline shows – each night promises to be raw, gripping, and up close and personal. . . Offering a...
Zempilas moves to repair damage after Price’s comments about Indian-Australians
Neos Kosmos
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September 11, 2025
WA Liberal leader Basil Zempilas has sought to mend ties with the state’s Indian community following controversial comments made by federal colleague Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price, who is scheduled to speak at a Liberal Party event in Perth...
Where to visit in South Australia
Time Out
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For far too long, South Australia has lived in the shadows of our nation’s more populous states. But with its world-class wineries, dazzling festivals and vibrant cultural scene, South Australia is now a must-visit on any trip Down Under. The...
TerraCom’s Whistleblower Woes - Australian Federal Court Approves First Whistleblower Retaliation Penalty
JD Supra - California
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September 11, 2025
[co-author: Stuart Moss] TerraCom has been ordered by the Federal Court of Australia to pay an AUD7.5 million civil penalty for retaliating against a whistleblower in proceedings commenced by the Australian Securities & Investments Commission...
Push to change Australia's gun laws is slammed in the wake of right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk's shooting death
Daily Mail
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September 11, 2025
A controversial 'right to hunt' bill that would expand gun rights in Australia's biggest state has been called out in the wake of the shooting death of American conservative influencer Charlie Kirk. Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party MP Robert...
Major new collaboration with artist Brian Robinson opens at the Australian National Maritime Museum
The National Tribune
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September 10, 2025
Australian National Maritime Museum I work in a diverse range of media, including painting, printmaking, sculpture, design and public art, to produce works of art that echo my Indigenous heritage. My creations are seemingly incongruous concoctions...
Arrnott Olssen shares Fiji’s food culture through pop-ups and events in Australia
Fijivillage
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Fijian chef and host, Arrnott Olssen, known for his appearances on My Kitchen Rules and The Morning Show in Australia, is sharing the flavours of Fiji with the world, showcasing traditional dishes and modern twists through his pop-ups and culinary...
50 years without coups or dictators: how PNG built a durable democracy based on dignity and fairness
The Conversation
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September 14, 2025
On April 20 1972, 100 newly elected parliamentarians gathered in Port Moresby for the opening of the Third House of Assembly, Papua New Guinea’s legislative body. Many of these members were young and some were new to politics: Chief Minister...