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Cat Mistakenly Flies 3 Trips Between #NewZealand and #Australia
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Cat Accidentally Left on Plane Flies Between New Zealand and Australia 3 Times in 24 Hours

After being accidentally missed by baggage handlers and left on a plane, a cat mistakenly made three trips between New Zealand and Australia in 24 hours

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January 22, 2025 at 2:47 PM

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#Sydney news: Man to front court over alleged Sydney #synagogue attack
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Police expect to make second arrest over alleged Sydney synagogue attack 'soon'

A 33-year-old man was arrested and charged overnight over the incident earlier this month.

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January 22, 2025 at 7:16 AM

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P&O #Australia says cruise staff dressed as ‘snow cones’ not Ku Klux Klan in viral video 🤦🏻‍♂️
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P&O Australia says cruise staff dressed as ‘snow cones’ not Ku Klux Klan in viral video

Several crew members dressed up as 'snow cones' for a Christmas family event.

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January 22, 2025 at 5:00 AM

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To save #Australia’s animals, scientists must count how many are left. But what if they’re getting it wrong?
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To save Australia’s animals, scientists must count how many are left. But what if they’re getting it wrong?

Wildlife monitoring is vital to arresting Australia’s extinction crisis. But research shows we may be getting false pictures of how species are faring.

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January 22, 2025 at 4:57 AM

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Statement on Recent #HateCrimes in #Australia
Human Rights Watch @hrw.org
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January 22, 2025 at 4:52 AM

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#Australia-based #EastAsiaForum website issued #POFMA in relation to article on #Singapore's governance
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Australia-based East Asia Forum website issued POFMA in relation to article on Singapore's governance

SINGAPORE: Australia-based academic website East Asia Forum was issued a correction direction by Singapore's Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (POFMA) Office on Wednesday (Jan 22)...

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January 22, 2025 at 4:46 AM

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Police investigate whether foreign actors are paying for #antisemitic crimes in #Australia
Daily Mail @dailymail.co.uk
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Police investigate whether foreign actors are paying for...

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Australian detectives are investigating whether foreign actors are paying criminals to commit antisemitic attacks in the country,...

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January 22, 2025 at 4:43 AM

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Is it time for #Australia to legislate for the wellbeing of future generations?
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Is it time for Australia to legislate for the wellbeing of future generations?

Introduction by Croakey: In the lead-up to the federal and Western Australian elections, an Australian youth-driven, non-profit organisation, Foundations for

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January 22, 2025 at 4:40 AM

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#Zeekr unveils plans for global fast charging network – with eye on #Australia
The Driven Australia @thedriven.io
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Zeekr unveils plans for global fast charging network – with eye on Australia

Zeekr announces plans for a global ultra-fast charging network, highlighting Australia as key initial market.

thedriven.io

January 22, 2025 at 4:37 AM

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Leader signs cybersecurity vendor #ViCyber for #Australia - Security
CRN Australia
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Leader signs cybersecurity vendor ViCyber for Australia

Distie to offer marketing, training and support resources to partners.

www.crn.com.au

January 22, 2025 at 4:34 AM

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#K-pop festival #Waterbomb headed to #Australia later this year
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K-pop festival Waterbomb headed to Australia later this year

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January 20, 2025 at 8:06 AM

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Residents erupt over 'ridiculous' #AustraliaDay decision: 'Won't solve the problem'
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Residents erupt over 'ridiculous' Australia Day decision: 'Won't solve the problem'

Jet ski riders are being blamed after authorities announced the closure of a popular launch point over the Australia Day weekend.

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January 20, 2025 at 8:02 AM

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#TyraBanks reveals special new friendship amid exciting move to #Australia
HELLO! Magazine
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Tyra Banks reveals special new friendship amid exciting move to Australia

The America Next Top model host has been quietly living down under for over a year

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January 20, 2025 at 7:59 AM

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Next stop, #Australia: The #GreatOceanRoad #abalone #adventure
The Straits Times
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Next stop, Australia: The Great Ocean Road abalone adventure

Rearing abalone is no easy feat, as it takes at least three years for the shellfish to grow to commercial size. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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January 20, 2025 at 7:54 AM

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#HongKong should follow #Singapore, #Australia in #anti-scam measures: lawmaker
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Hong Kong should follow Singapore, Australia in anti-scam measures: lawmaker

Legislator proposes creation of a mechanism that would require companies, banks and individuals to share the cost of victims’ losses.

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January 20, 2025 at 7:51 AM

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Watch "Angry #StKilda locals demand more police on patrol"
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Angry St Kilda locals demand more police on patrol | 7NEWS

YouTube video by 7NEWS Australia

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January 20, 2025 at 7:45 AM

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#California buddies making waves in #Australia
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - Arkansas' Best News Source
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California buddies making waves in Australia | Arkansas Democrat Gazette

MELBOURNE, Australia -- Learner Tien and Alex Michelsen were born about 15 months apart and first crossed paths a decade ago when they were playing in Southern California tennis tournaments for kids.

www.arkansasonline.com

January 19, 2025 at 9:45 AM

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WATCH: Serious injuries reported after high-speed pile-up at #Australia's Tour Down Under cycling race | More sports News | The Times of India
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WATCH: Serious injuries reported after high-speed pile-up at Australia's Tour Down Under cycling race | More sports News - The Times of India

More sports News: A severe crash occurred during Australia's Tour Down Under cycling race, resulting in a female spectator being hospitalised with serious injuries. Cyc

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January 19, 2025 at 9:40 AM

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'Toad busters' take up the fight against deadly pest in northern #Australia
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'Toad busters' take up the fight against deadly pest in northern Australia

Kitted out with torches, gloves and buckets, hundreds of 'toad busters' will go on the hunt for a dangerous invader across northern Australia this week.

www.abc.net.au

January 19, 2025 at 9:38 AM

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Watch "New campaign 'Wake Up Australia' launched to help people tackle household bills | 7NEWS" on YouTube @7newsaustralia.bsky.social @7news.bsky.social
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New campaign 'Wake Up Australia' launched to help people tackle household bills | 7NEWS

YouTube video by 7NEWS Australia

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January 19, 2025 at 9:34 AM

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We left our old lives in #Britain for the sun in #Australia and have no intention of ever going back - here's why YOU should consider it too
Daily Mail Online @dailymail.co.uk
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