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U.S. Marines launch Exercise Talisman Sabre 25 in Australia’s north

DVIDS - Georgia · July 11, 2025

DARWIN, Australia — U.S. Marines with the Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D) 25.3 Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) are taking part in Exercise Talisman Sabre 25, Australia’s largest bilateral military exercise, to enhance...

Australian Anglican statement on anti-Semitism

Anglican Ink - Florida · July 10, 2025

The recent attack on a Melbourne synagogue has shocked most Australians. Anglicans are appalled by this attack while people were inside at worship. Freedom of religious expression, and indeed a respect for religious traditionsother than our own,...

Palestinian grandmother detained after Australia cancels visa on security grounds

The Independent · July 11, 2025

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

When will strict new traffic restrictions come into effect on Ronda's historic Puente Nuevo bridge?

SUR in English · July 11, 2025

Starting in August, Ronda's town centre will experience significant alterations to traffic. The town hall has announced that traffic will begin to be regulated along the road between Calle Virgen de la Paz, from the Alameda area, and Calle...

Five Concerts Four Cities One Band & Endless Energy: Inside Inhaler's Wild 2025 Ride Across Australia

Scenestr ·

Since first electrifying the scene in 2018 with their debut single 'I Want You', Irish rockers Inhaler have been unstoppable. With each album, each tour leg, and each crowd surf, they've proved they're not just a buzz band – they're the real deal....

Detection of fire ants in Queensland 800km from closest infestation sparks fury over gaps in eradication funding

The Guardian · July 11, 2025

Fire ants have been detected in central Queensland for the first time in history after a major outbreak at a BHP Broadmeadow coalmine. The discovery has prompted fury among the Invasive Species Council, who have questioned how the invasive pest...

Historic English seaside hotel forced to close to get £20million renovation and become ‘landmark’ destination resort

The Sun · July 10, 2025

A HISTORIC English seaside hotel has closed for a £20 million renovation to become a "landmark" destination resort. Developers have revealed plans to redevelop the iconic seafront location into a four-to-five star hotel. 3 An historic English...

Lorde Is Officially Bringing Her World Tour To Australia

ELLE Australia · July 11, 2025

Lorde is officially going on tour, and she’s finally announced that she’s bringing the world tour to Australia. She announced the Australian and New Zealand leg of her tour on July 11, in an Instagram story that revealed she will be performing in...

Victoria right at home as one of Canada's favourite cities

Goldstream News Gazette · July 10, 2025

Victoria drops from No. 2 last year to No. 5, while Butchart Gardens labelled a must-visit In a bit of a role-reversal, two B.C. cities are among the “Five Favourite” in Canada as named by Travel + Leisure readers, but Victoria dropped from No. 2...

Victoria invests $10.35M in comprehensive community safety plan

Blue Line · July 10, 2025

July 10, 2025, Victoria, B.C. – The City of Victoria will allocate $10.35 million to address community safety and well-being, initiating the first phase of its new Community Safety and Wellbeing (CSWB) Plan. The CSWB plan aims for a system-wide...

Australia Skipper Pat Cummins Set To Feature In Cartoon Series 'Snick And Willow'; Details Revealed

Free Press Journal ·

Australia captain Pat Cummins is set to feature in a new animated series aimed at introducing children to the spirit and joy of cricket. Titled Snick and Willow, the show follows two young cricket enthusiasts on a globe-trotting adventure that...

Indigenous cricket legend Jason Gillespie says Aussies keep getting one big fact wrong in the controversy over celebrating Australia Day

Daily Mail · July 11, 2025

Pointed out Australia Day previously celebrated on different dates January 26 is a day of mourning for many Indigenous Australians Gillespie has called for celebrations on another date on the calendar By ANDREW PRENTICE FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA...

Scientists develop real-time imaging for brain drug uptake in Australia

Xinhua News Agency ·

SYDNEY, July 11 (Xinhua) -- Scientists in Australia have developed an innovative device that integrates ultrasound and advanced imaging to enhance the safe delivery of drugs into the brain. The technology could transform treatments of...

Australia Unveils Plan To Defund Universities and Deport Noncitizens Over Antisemitism

Media Line · July 10, 2025

Australia’s government, in response to a sharp increase in antisemitic incidents since late 2023, has proposed cutting funding for universities that fail to protect Jewish students and deporting noncitizens who are allied to extremist groups. The...

O'Connor back for Australia as Schmidt names squad for Lions series

TNT Sports · July 11, 2025

James O'Connor has been named in the Australia squad for the Test series against the British & Irish Lions, three years after his last international appearance. Fly-half O'Connor, 35, has been selected by Joe Schmidt after an injury to Noah...

Australian National University School of Music to be Absorbed by Another Department

The Violin Channel · July 9, 2025

The Australian National University (ANU) has decided to scale back its music programs to save funds, after it was revealed last October that the university was facing a projected $200 million deficit, the ABC reported. As explained by ANU...

India, Australia trade talks hit dairy, wine tariff hurdles as year-end deadline looms, say sources

Yahoo Finance ·

By Manoj Kumar, Peter Hobson and Khushi Malhotra NEW DELHI/CANBERRA (Reuters) -India has rejected Australia's push for deeper tariff cuts on dairy and alcohol, hampering efforts to conclude the second phase of a trade pact by year-end, two Indian...

Ne Zha 2 Box Office: Will It Join Avatar & Avengers: Endgame, Becoming 3rd Film In History To Touch This Mega Milestone?

Koimoi · July 11, 2025

Ne Zha 2 Box Office: Will It Be Able To Achieve This Milestone After Avatar & Avengers: Endgame?(Photo Credit –Facebook) Ne Zha 2 has been one of the biggest success stories in recent times. Thanks to historic earnings in China, the film amassed...

Wallabies legend set for fairytale Lions rematch 12 years on after dramatic recall – Australia squad for Lions named

Rugby World · July 11, 2025

James O’Connor is set to join a rare band of players to have faced the British & Irish Lions twice after he was handed a sensational recall to the Wallabies set-up. Fly-half O’Connor, 35, has not played for Australia in three years but after...

Lessons from Middle Powers for the EU’s China Policy: Japan, Canada and Australia

The Diplomat · July 10, 2025

In anticipation of the late July EU-China summit in Beijing, held at China’s insistence, there are so far no visible concessions from the Chinese side. Europe should thereafter consider the recent experience of some middle powers in dealing with...