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Australia’s household spending falls for 1st time in over 2 years
Canberra: Australia’s household spending has fallen for the first time since February 2021 as consumers made adjustments amid higher interest rates and inflation, according to official figures released on Monday. Australian Bureau…
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Australian govt to overhaul cyber laws
Canberra: The Australian government on Monday announced an overhaul of its cyber security strategy following a string of major data breaches. Clare O’Neil, the Minister for Home Affairs, revealed the renewed strategy,…
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India slams vandalisation of temples in Australia, demands swift action
New Delhi: Strongly condemning the recent vandalisation of Hindu Temples in Australia, India, on its 74th Republic Day, asked Canberra to ensure safety and security of its community there, and take swift…
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Ex-Australian PM censured in Parliament over secret portfolios
Canberra: Former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison was on Wednesday officially censured by Parliament for secretly appointing himself to five ministerial portfolios while in office. Censure motions are Parliament’s way of formally…
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Australia lifts cash rate to 2.85% amid 32-yr-high inflation
Canberra: The Reserve Bank of Australia announced on Tuesday a back-to-back interest rate hike for seven months in a row, by 25 basis points to 2.85 per cent in a bid to…
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Australia to increase fines for data breaches
Canberra: Australian companies that fail to protect customers’ data will face fines worth tens of millions of dollars under new laws proposed by the government, Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus said on Saturday. In…
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Australia reverse decision to recognise West Jerusalem as Israel’s capital
Canberra: The Australian government on Tuesday announced that it has reversed a 2018 decision to recognise West Jerusalem as the Israeli capital. A statement citing Foreign Minister Penny Wong said: “The government…
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Covid hospitalisations hit new record high in Aus capital
Canberra: The number of people hospitalised for Covid-19 in Australia’s capital Canberra has hit a new record high, authorities said on Tuesday. According to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Health Department, there…
