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Australia’s road toll hits highest level since 2010
Shepparton News
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Figures from the Australian Automobile Association show the rise is partly driven by an increase in cyclist and pedestrian deaths. The number of cyclists killed increased from 30 to 41, while pedestrian deaths rose from 166 to 192 AAA managing...
Australian Department of Defence Taps Noodoe to Deliver Net Zero EV Charging Infrastructure
Macau Business
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June 23, 2025
BRISBANE, Australia, June 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Noodoe and Bennelong Energy Services (BES) have formed a strategic partnership to deliver turnkey EV charging and smart energy management solutions across Australia. As a major milestone in this...
Ten-year waits and run-down motel rooms: Inside Australia's 'neglected' housing crisis
SBS
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Australians with disability are facing a "severe" lack of affordable and accessible housing, forcing them into "precarious" living situations, advocates say. Many on fixed incomes are also being excluded from the private rental market, with...
SpaceX launches the Transporter-14 on a dedicated smallsat rideshare mission from foggy Vandenberg
SatNews
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June 24, 2025
On Monday, June 23 at 2:25 p.m. PT, Falcon 9 launched the Transporter-14 mission to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 4E (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. Photos by Satnews. This was the 26th flight for the first stage...
Strait of Hormuz closure could disrupt global energy: Implications for Australia
Indian Link
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June 24, 2025
Reading Time: 3 minutes The Iranian parliament has approved the closure of key shipping route the Strait of Hormuz, in a move that could further escalate the Israel/Iran war. The strait lies between Iran and its Gulf Arab neighbours and is used to...
Albanese government delivers $12.7billion blow to Australia's most populous state
Daily Mail
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June 24, 2025
The Premier of Australia's most populous state is angry at Anthony Albanese for reducing funds from the GST as high immigration fuels a housing affordability crisis. Chris Minns and his Treasurer, Daniel Mookhey, on Tuesday delivered their third...
Virgin Australia Relists on ASX 200 After IPO Milestone
Kalkine Media
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June 24, 2025
Highlights Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd (ASX:VAH) makes official return to public markets via the ASX Airline completes relisting after administration and private ownership under Bain Capital New model targets domestic mid-market travel with...
Zeotech gets backing for Australia’s first metakaolin production facility
Australian Manufacturing
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June 24, 2025
Emerging mineral processing technology company Zeotech announced on Monday the completion of its preliminary feasibility study for Australia’s first metakaolin production facility for low-carbon concrete. The study delivered what the company...
Six new satellites for ICEYE and its customers launched aboard the Transporter-14 rideshare mission
Miami Times - Florida
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June 24, 2025
The satellites include the first ICEYE satellite for the Royal Netherlands Air Force HELSINKI, June 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ICEYE, the global leader in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite operations and primary provider of critical...
New Australian road rules coming into force within days - with huge fines for those who break the rules
Daily Mail
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June 24, 2025
Motorists across all states are being told to familiarise themselves with new road rules aimed at reducing the growing death toll on Australian roads. The new rules, which come into effect on July 1, include stricter speed limits and increased...
A carbon levy on global shipping promises to slash emissions. We calculated what that means for Australia’s biggest export
The Conversation
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June 24, 2025
Moving people and things around the world by sea has a big climate impact. The shipping industry produces almost 3% of global greenhouse gas emissions – roughly the same as Germany – largely due to the movement of container ships, bulk carriers...
Australia’s war on nature leading to environmental collapse
Independent Australia
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Bulldozers roll, koalas perish and governments look the other way as extinction becomes policy, writes Sue Arnold. THE ANCIENT Chinese curse, ‘May you live in interesting times’, is an apt description of the current upheaval, uncertainty and...
Australia’s knockdown capital revealed: Where the most homes are facing the wrecking ball
realestate.com.au
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June 23, 2025
As Australia struggles to meet its lofty homebuilding target, new data has revealed that tens of thousands of homes across the country are slated for demolition. Data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows that more than 20,000 homes were...
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Brambles (ASX:BXB) Climbs in 2025: A Strategic Look at This ASX300 Logistics Powerhouse
Kalkine Media
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June 24, 2025
Highlights Brambles (BXB) up 20.1% year-to-date in 2025 Operates the world’s largest pallet pooling network Stable dividends and economic resilience drive appeal Brambles Limited (ASX:BXB), a key constituent of the ASX300, has delivered an...
Metal Band Ingested Postpone Australian Tour Due To 'Unforeseen Personal & Logistical Circumstances'
The Music.com.au
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June 23, 2025
More Ingested British death metal band Ingested have postponed their upcoming Australian tour due to “unforeseen personal and logistical circumstances.” The band shared the news on social media on Monday (23 June), announcing they were also...
O’Brien accepts invite to Chalmers roundtable – as it happened
The Guardian
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June 24, 2025
Key eventsShow key events onlyPlease turn on JavaScript to use this feature What we learned today, Tuesday 24 JuneAs our live news coverage for the day – another huge one for the Middle East – comes to a close, here’s a quick look at what kept us...
Fremantle and Other Western Australia Ports to Receive State Investments
The Maritime Executive
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The government of the Australian state of Western Australia announced plans for major investments in the state’s ports as part of its 2025-2026 State Budget. According to the officials, the critical infrastructure improvements will enhance the...
Synechron Opens Melbourne Office to Support Rapid Growth in Australia
WFMZ - Pennsylvania
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MELBOURNE, Australia and NEW YORK and LONDON, June 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Synechron, a leading global digital transformation consulting firm, announced today the opening of its new office in Melbourne, Australia – a move that supports the...
RSM Australia – Strategies for a FY26 of stability and growth
Manufacturers’ Monthly
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June 23, 2025
Heading into the 2025 tax time there are a number of important enacted and unenacted tax changes manufacturers must be take into consideration. Image: KPs Photography/stock.adobe.com With the reshaping of supply chains, RSM Australia’s Ross Dixon...
Australia to enact sweeping overhaul of anti-money laundering law
Asia Gaming Brief
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June 23, 2025
Australia is set to implement the most comprehensive reform of its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) framework in a generation, with changes that will significantly expand regulatory oversight and shift the country’s...