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Five heroin traffickers return to Australia after almost 20 years in Indonesian prisons
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Five heroin traffickers return to Australia after almost 20 years in Indonesian prisons

The Hindu  

“Five Australians who spent almost 20 years in Indonesian prisons for heroin trafficking returned to Australia on Sunday under a deal struck between the two Governments,” Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said. The five were among a gang of nine Australian smugglers arrested in the Indonesian tourist island of Bali in 2005 as they attempted to smuggle 8.3 kilograms of heroin …

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5 heroin traffickers return to Australia after almost 20 years in Indonesian prisons
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5 heroin traffickers return to Australia after almost 20 years in Indonesian prisons

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Five Australians who spent almost 20 years in Indonesian prisons for heroin trafficking returned to Australia on Sunday under a deal struck between the two governments, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said. “Australia respects Indonesia’s sovereignty and legal processes and we appreciate Indonesia’s compassionate consideration of this matter,” Albanese said. Indonesia’s senior law minister, Yusril Ihza Mahendra, said …

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‘Bali Nine’: Indonesia releases remaining five Australians from the drug gang
1 week, 1 day ago

‘Bali Nine’: Indonesia releases remaining five Australians from the drug gang

CNN  

CNN — The remaining five Australians from the infamous heroin-trafficking “Bali Nine” gang have returned home after Canberra struck a deal with Indonesia to end their two decades of imprisonment overseas. “I am pleased to confirm that Australian citizens, Si Yi Chen, Michael Czugaj, Matthew Norman, Scott Rush and Martin Stephens have returned to Australia this afternoon,” Australian Prime Minister …

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‘Bali Nine’: Five freed members of drug gang ‘relieved and happy’ to be home
1 week, 1 day ago

‘Bali Nine’: Five freed members of drug gang ‘relieved and happy’ to be home

CNN  

CNN — The remaining five Australians from the infamous “Bali Nine” drug gang are “relieved and happy” to be home after Canberra struck a deal with Jakarta to end their two decades of imprisonment. “I am pleased to confirm that Australian citizens, Si Yi Chen, Michael Czugaj, Matthew Norman, Scott Rush and Martin Stephens have returned to Australia this afternoon,” …

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Australia, PNG unveil deal for Papua New Guinea team to enter NRL in 2028
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1 week, 4 days ago

Australia, PNG unveil deal for Papua New Guinea team to enter NRL in 2028

ABC  

Australia and Papua New Guinea have unveiled a long-awaited deal handing PNG its own NRL team, confirming the league's most ambitious expansion since formation, and notching what the federal government is hailing as a major strategic victory. "Rugby league is the national sport of Papua New Guinea and PNG deserves a national team," he said. Neither leader would be drawn …

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The fight over salmon farming in Tasmania
1 week, 4 days ago

The fight over salmon farming in Tasmania

ABC  

ELLEN COULTER, REPORTER: We’re still months away from a federal election but in regional Tasmania, a theme is already emerging. ELLEN COULTER: Ty Becker started working in salmon farming on Tasmania’s west coast when he was 16. ELLEN COULTER: The salmon industry says scientific reports trying to draw a causal link between fish farming and reduced dissolved oxygen levels are …

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Australian PM condemns anti-Israel graffiti in Sydney as ‘outrage’ and ‘hate crime’
1 week, 5 days ago

Australian PM condemns anti-Israel graffiti in Sydney as ‘outrage’ and ‘hate crime’

The Independent  

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Albanese visits Jewish museum
1 week, 5 days ago

Albanese visits Jewish museum

ABC  

Samantha Donovan: Hello, welcome to PM. Also, Syria has an interim Prime Minister to guide the country after the ousting of the Assad regime and meet the biologist on a mission in one of Antarctica's most remote areas. Sarah Maunder: No arrests have been made in relation to today's attack in Sydney, but police say they want to speak to …

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Albanese visits Addas Israel Synagogue
1 week, 6 days ago

Albanese visits Addas Israel Synagogue

ABC  

Samantha Donovan: Hello, welcome to PM. Lexie Jeuniewic : Wading through a sea of flashing cameras this afternoon, the Prime Minister makes his way to Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne's South East to meet with Jewish community members. Stephanie Smail: In the wake of the report's release, the Queensland Police Commissioner, Steve Gollschewski, has launched a firm defence of the …

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Outspoken conservative political commentator Freya Leach marries NSW Young Liberals secretary Cooper Gannon in Sydney - days after unleashing on Anthony Albanese
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Outspoken conservative political commentator Freya Leach marries NSW Young Liberals secretary Cooper Gannon in Sydney - days after unleashing on Anthony Albanese

Daily Mail  

An outspoken political commentator had reasons to celebrate on Sunday. Freya Leach, 21, well known for her critical views, walked down the aisle at a Sydney church this weekend with new groom, NSW Young Liberals secretary Cooper Gannon. An outspoken political commentator had reasons to celebrate on Sunday Freya Leach, 21, well known for her critical views, walked down the …

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Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu links Melbourne synagogue firebombing to UN vote
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu links Melbourne synagogue firebombing to UN vote

ABC  

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has tried to link a Melbourne synagogue firebombing to Australia's UN vote earlier this week, as Australian leaders condemn the incident. The Israeli prime minister said he hoped state authorities would use "their full weight to prevent such anti-Semitic acts in the future", before criticising the Albanese government. Shadow Home Affairs Minister James Paterson described …

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Arsonists set Melbourne synagogue ablaze
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Arsonists set Melbourne synagogue ablaze

Raw Story  

Mask-wearing arsonists set a synagogue ablaze in a pre-dawn attack Friday in the Australian city of Melbourne, police said, sparking widespread condemnation. A witness entering the synagogue for morning prayers saw "two individuals wearing masks", according to Detective Inspector Chris Murray of the Victorian police arson and explosive squad. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese "unequivocally" condemned the fire and said federal …

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Politicians condemn Synagogue attack
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Politicians condemn Synagogue attack

ABC  

Nick Grimm: The reaction from religious leaders and politicians to the arson attack has been swift, with federal opposition leader Peter Dutton laying the blame squarely at the feet of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Sarah Maunder: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemned the arson attack this morning. Sarah Maunder: However, the opposition leader Peter Dutton placed the blame for rising anti-Semitism …

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Melbourne synagogue fire: Australian PM blames antisemitism for arson attack
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Melbourne synagogue fire: Australian PM blames antisemitism for arson attack

The Independent  

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Arson attack leaves Melbourne synagogue in shambles, Australian PM calls it 'deliberate antisemitic' attack
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Arson attack leaves Melbourne synagogue in shambles, Australian PM calls it 'deliberate antisemitic' attack

Firstpost  

Several worshippers were forced to flee after fire erupted at an Australian synagogue, which the country’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called an “act of hate”. Meanwhile, Rabbi Gabi Kaltmann noted that “two thugs” broke into the Synagogue’s windows and threw fuel on the floor, setting it alight as people were preparing to pray early Friday morning, The Guardian reported. Det …

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Melbourne synagogue fire condemned by PM as 'act of hate', as witnesses describe seeing masked attackers
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Melbourne synagogue fire condemned by PM as 'act of hate', as witnesses describe seeing masked attackers

ABC  

Australian Jewish community leaders say "no-one should be surprised" following the arson attack on a Melbourne synagogue on Friday morning, and urged politicians to do more to address anti-Semitism they called a "stain on nation". Premier Jacinta Allan said the synagogue, built by Holocaust survivors, should be a refuge of "peace, prayer and safety" and the attack had left Victorians …

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Perth's Sculpture By The Sea to get $1.5 million federal bail-out, but organisers say it's too late for 2025
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Perth's Sculpture By The Sea to get $1.5 million federal bail-out, but organisers say it's too late for 2025

ABC  

A $1.5 million package to revive the Sculpture by the Sea exhibition in Cottesloe has been announced by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, but organisers say it's too late to save next year's event. Earlier this week, Sculpture by the Sea founding CEO David Handley said he'd been forced to cancel the iconic event in 2025 due to a lack of …

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Fire at Australia synagogue appears deliberate, police say
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Fire at Australia synagogue appears deliberate, police say

CNN  

CNN — Firefighters are putting out a blaze at a synagogue in Melbourne, Australia on Friday which authorities believe was deliberate. No one was injured in the fire that started at about 4am local and caused significant damage to the Adass Israel Synagogue, according to Victoria police, who are investigating the incident. “We don’t know the motive yet.” Police say …

BHP boss urges Labor to push ahead with environmental regulation overhaul
2 weeks, 4 days ago

BHP boss urges Labor to push ahead with environmental regulation overhaul

ABC  

Global mining giants led by BHP are urging the Albanese government to push ahead with an overhaul of environmental laws after the prime minister shut down Senate negotiations last week over fears of a political backlash from West Australian resources players. WA premier lobbied Albanese to kill Greens environment deal Photo shows Tanya Plibersek holds a python at Parliament House …

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Elon Musk pushing agenda for X in social media ban criticism Australia PM Albanese says
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Elon Musk pushing agenda for X in social media ban criticism Australia PM Albanese says

The Hindu  

Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Sunday that criticism by Elon Musk of Australia's social media ban on children under 16 was the X owner pushing an agenda for the social platform, while indicating he was open to talk to the billionaire about the ban, legislated this week. The ban, which the centre-left government says is world-leading, could strain …

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Australia PM fires back at Elon Musk’s ‘backdoor to internet control’ remark on social media ban: ‘As the owner of X...’
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Australia PM fires back at Elon Musk’s ‘backdoor to internet control’ remark on social media ban: ‘As the owner of X...’

Live Mint  

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and tech billionaire Elon Musk are at odds over a new law that bans children under 16 from joining social media platforms in Australia. The Ban: PM Albanese’s Stand Against Social Media Harms Anthony Albanese’s government passed the legislation last Thursday, targeting platforms like X, TikTok, and Instagram. Elon Musk Fires Back: “A Backdoor to …

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Australia's PM says he is 'ready to engage' with Musk on social media ban for teens amid backlash
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Australia's PM says he is 'ready to engage' with Musk on social media ban for teens amid backlash

Firstpost  

Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese hailed the parliament’s Thursday passage of landmark legislation requiring social media firms to take “reasonable steps” to prevent young teens from having accounts Australia’s prime minister said Sunday he was ready to “engage” with billionaire X owner Elon Musk over his criticism of the government’s ban on under-16s joining social media. Anthony Albanese hailed the …

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Pushing an agenda for X: Australia PM on Musk's criticism of social media ban
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Pushing an agenda for X: Australia PM on Musk's criticism of social media ban

India Today  

Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Sunday that criticism by Elon Musk of Australia's social media ban on children under 16 was the X owner pushing an agenda for the social platform, while indicating he was open to talk to the billionaire about the ban, legislated this week. The ban, which the centre-left government says is world-leading, could strain …

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India vs Australia rivalry bigger than the Ashes: Australian PM Anthony Albanese
3 weeks, 2 days ago

India vs Australia rivalry bigger than the Ashes: Australian PM Anthony Albanese

India Today  

Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called the India vs Australia rivalry bigger than the Ashes. The two teams have played some enthralling Test cricket in recent times as India have had the upper hand over Australia winning the last four series between the two countries including two held in Australia. Further speaking ahead, he said that the five match Test …

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