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Australian rail union conspires with state government, industrial courts, to force vote on sell-out deal
World Socialist Web Site
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June 16, 2025
The New South Wales (NSW) Labor government’s latest miserly pay offer for rail workers will be put to a formal vote early next month, despite token objections from one of the seven unions involved in negotiating the Sydney Trains and NSW Trains...
Australian researchers launch neuroscience-driven wellbeing app
Xinhua News Agency
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SYDNEY, June 16 (Xinhua) -- Australian researchers have launched ReNeuWell, a neuroscience-based mobile app designed to boost adult wellbeing and resilience. The app, developed by Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) and the University of New...
Australia’s first DC-coupled wind and battery project prepares to power up
Renew Economy
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June 16, 2025
Australia’s first “DC-coupled” wind and battery project is preparing to power up in central western Victoria, as part of a one-turbine pilot retrofit at Goldwind’s 312 megawatt Moorabool wind farm. DC-coupling of large-scale solar and storage...
Australia to hold talks aimed at entering defence pact with EU
The Guardian
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June 16, 2025
Australia is to hold formal negotiations on joining a new defence agreement with the European Union, with the prime minister preparing to discuss plans for enhanced security cooperation at this week’s G7 summit in Canada. Amid the deteriorating...
Australia–UK Pact Deepens Tech and Digital Innovation Ties
OpenGov Asia
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June 15, 2025
The Tech Council of Australia (TCA) and techUK have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking a key milestone in strengthening formal collaboration on technology and digital innovation between the Australian and UK tech sectors. Image...
Queensland’s US Trade Mission Highlights Olympic Infrastructure and Industry Growth
Kalkine Media
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June 16, 2025
Highlights Queensland Government to lead trade mission to the US ahead of Brisbane 2032 Infrastructure, defence, and biotech sectors to feature in global promotion efforts Olympic preparations expected to drive demand in steel, iron, and mining...
Australia's Bega Cheese to seek regulator nod for potential Fonterra Oceania acquisition
Yahoo Finance
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(Reuters) -Dairy firm Bega Cheese said on Monday it plans to seek informal merger clearance from Australia's competition watchdog of a potential acquisition of its peer Fonterra's Oceania business. In November, New Zealand-based Fonterra announced...
Australia lands $20 billion AWS data centre deal as Albanese backs AI push
SmartCompany
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June 16, 2025
AWS has boosted its Australian infrastructure investment to $20 billion, with $7 billion for AI, data centres and clean energy projects. L-R: AWS CEO Matt Garman, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Rianne van Veldhuizen. Source: AWS Amazon Web...
Australian Market Rises as Energy Sector Ignites on Santos Deal Buzz
Kalkine Media
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June 16, 2025
Highlights Energy sector surges on Santos-led momentum Global tensions elevate oil and uranium markets Regulatory scrutiny pulls ASX operator down The Australian share market edged higher during early trade, lifted significantly by a strong...
Queensland Rolls Out Low-Emission Fleet Plan Aligned with Net Zero Goals | ASX All Ordinaries Focus
Kalkine Media
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June 16, 2025
Highlights Queensland launches new QFleet Emissions Reduction Strategy targeting transport emissions Government fleet to include electric, hybrid, and other low-emission vehicles Transition supports broader national targets for clean energy and...
Australia's Albanese says he will press AUKUS, Indo Pacific security in Trump meeting
The Gazette - Colorado
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By Kirsty Needham SYDNEY (Reuters) -Increasing the number of nuclear powered submarines operated by Australia, Britain and the United States will make the Indo Pacific more secure and was in the United States' interests, Australian Prime Minister...
Australia: Regulator proposes changes to capital framework for annuity products
Asia Insurance Review
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The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has proposed to allow reduced capital requirements for annuity products in return for enhanced risk management by life insurers, including closer matching of assets and liabilities. A statement...
Business News | Mastercard Onboards Customers Up to Four Times Faster with Cloud Edge
Latestly
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June 16, 2025
PRNewswire Singapore, June 16: Mastercard today announced that Asia Pacific banks and fintechs can onboard to its network up to four times faster and streamline the launch of payment tools via Mastercard Cloud Edge, its cloud-based connectivity...
Australian deported from US says he was targeted for writing on Palestine protests
The Sydney Morning Herald
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June 16, 2025
Kitchen said he was interviewed for 30 to 45 minutes about the protests at Columbia University, his views on Israel, Hamas and the broader conflict. He said the questions began vaguely but grew more specific. The interviewing officer had read the...
Australia’s newest city gets $800m boost for integral infrastructure
realestate.com.au
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June 16, 2025
It costs a lot to build a new city, and NSW’s $800 million spend is just the latest infrastructure funding dedicated to bringing this one to life. NSW premier Chris Minns has announced that the state will devote a further $835 million towards...
Business News | STL Expands Data Centre Portfolio to Meet Emerging Requirements for AI Data Centres
Latestly
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June 16, 2025
PRNewswire Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 16: STL (NSE: STLTECH), a leading optical and digital solutions company, today announced the launch of a new generation of Data Centre solutions, ranging from cabling to end-to-end connectivity...
‘Traditional media owners to struggle’ amid more economic uncertainty
Mumbrella
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June 16, 2025
Global advertising revenues are set to rise 4.9% this year, however traditional media owners across the likes of TV, radio and publishing will not be the beneficiaries, according to new forecasts. Magna’s latest Global Ad Forecast report now...
Queensland lambs crack $300 for the first time in booming export market
Jimboomba Times
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June 16, 2025
Lyndon and Leila Frey, Silverdale Poll Dorsets, Inglewood, at the Inglewood Show in March. The pen pictured here were among the 22 the Freys sold to average $205 at the Warwick sheep sale on June 11. Picture by Zac Braxton-Smith.
Australian outbound travel to United States dips as Asia surges ahead
Australian Leisure
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According to the Australian Travel Industry Association’s (ATIA) latest Travel Trends Report for May 2025, outbound travel from Australia to the United States has dipped for the first time in months, while travel to Asia continues to surge The...
Australia’s second largest oil and gas producer receives $30b bid from Abu Dhabi
Sky News Australia
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June 16, 2025
Australia’s second largest oil and gas producer has received an almost $30b takeover offer from a group led by the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) as it looks to expand its global gas business. The $25b energy giant Santos told shareholders...