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Australia Bars Another Israeli: Time to Apply Tit-for-Tat
Virtual Jerusalem
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August 18, 2025
Australia’s ban on MK Simcha Rothman exposes Canberra’s double standards—blocking Israeli leaders and influencers while tolerating Hamas sympathizers. Israel must now consider reciprocity to defend its dignity and democratic voice abroad....
Australian gas industry is the biggest user of Australian gas, says new report
Renew Economy
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August 18, 2025
Australia’s gas industry uses more of its own gas than any other sector of the economy, in a self-reinforcing demand cycle, according to a new report. Climate finance group Market Forces sought to examine industry claims that gas was critical to...
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The Motley Fool Australia
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August 18, 2025
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Australia Revokes Visa Of Far-Right Israeli Lawmaker
StratNews Global
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August 18, 2025
Home Australia Australia Revokes Visa Of Far-Right Israeli Lawmaker Australia is among the countries set to recognise a Palestinian state next month, a decision that the Israeli lawmaker said would be a "grave mistake and a huge reward for Hamas...
Australia invest $1.5bn in defence distribution network
Army Technology
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August 18, 2025
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) have signed a A$1.5bn ($977m) contract with Toll Remote Logistics Proprietary Limited to deliver equipment, supplies, and support across Australia. This comes under the Defence Theatre Logistics deal, a ten-year...
Australia cancels far-right Israeli politician's visa ahead of speaking tour
RNZ
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August 18, 2025
By Jake Evans, ABC Simcha Rothman, a member of the Religious Zionist Party. Photo: LENIN NOLLY / NurPhoto via AFP The Australian federal government has cancelled the visa of Israeli politician Simcha Rothman, a member of Israel's far right...
The ROI of Cybersecurity: Why Investing in Protection Pays Off in the Long Run
The Enterprise World - Ohio
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August 18, 2025
In today’s increasingly digital world, businesses face an ever-growing number of threats from cybercriminals. From data breaches and ransomware attacks to sophisticated phishing schemes, the risks associated with inadequate cybersecurity are no...
Israel revokes visas for some Australian diplomats after lawmaker’s visa cancelled
The Straits Times
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August 18, 2025
TEL AVIV/SYDNEY – Israel’s foreign minister said on Aug 18 he had revoked the visas of Australian diplomats to the Palestinian Authority, following a decision by Canberra to recognise a Palestinian state and cancel an Israeli lawmaker's visa. The...
Israeli MP at centre of Australian visa row says choice is Israel or Hamas
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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August 18, 2025
Far-right Israeli politician Simcha Rothman has told the ABC that Australia needs to "decide to be on the side of Hamas … or Israel", in the wake of his visa being cancelled and Israel's decision to revoke visas for Australia's representatives to...
Israel Cancels Visas Of Australian Diplomats Following Palestinian State Recognition
StratNews Global
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August 18, 2025
Home Australia Israel Cancels Visas Of Australian Diplomats Following Palestinian State Recognition The Australian government said it had cancelled the visa of a lawmaker from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's governing coalition who has...
Israel kicks out Australia's representatives to Palestinian Territory
9News
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August 18, 2025
Israel has kicked out Australia's representatives to the Occupied Palestinian Territories, accusing Australia of fuelling antisemitism in a move labelled "unjustified" by Foreign Minister Penny Wong. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar announced...
Why baby formula is helping AFL icon Chris Judd rise to become one of Australia's most promising investors
Daily Mail
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August 18, 2025
Known for his brilliance on the footy pitch, AFL great Chris Judd is now making waves in the financial world and has banked his clients a pretty penny. The dual Brownlow winner has been speaking out over the past few weeks on his decision to step...
How red tape is leading to more expensive houses and sicker Australians, according to business
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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August 18, 2025
For many people in Australia, the way things are in the economy may be as good as it gets for some time. When the Reserve Bank cut interest rates last week, it also provided updated economic forecasts which anticipate weaker consumer spending,...
Israel retaliates after Australia blocks entry to politician: 'Shameful and unacceptable'
Daily Mail
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August 18, 2025
By DOMINIC GIANNINI FOR AAP Published: 17:09 EDT, 18 August 2025 | Updated: 17:12 EDT, 18 August 2025 Israel's foreign affairs minister says the visas of Australia's representatives to the Palestinian Authority have been revoked over the nation's...
Israel revokes visas of Australian diplomats to Palestine
Press TV
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Israel has revoked the residency visas of Australia’s representatives to Palestine after Canberra barred the entry of the regime’s far-right figures and announced its intention to recognize Palestinian statehood. In an X post on Monday, Israeli...
Exiled Former Hong Kong Lawmaker Hails Australia’s Asylum Grant
StratNews Global
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August 18, 2025
Home Asia Exiled Former Hong Kong Lawmaker Hails Australia’s Asylum Grant China's foreign ministry said the ex-lawmaker was an "anti-China rioter wanted by the Hong Kong police" and urged other countries to "stop interfering in Hong Kong affairs"....
Majority of Asian stocks rally driven by investor optimism
Yemen News Agency SABA
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Capitals – Saba: The majority of Asian stocks rose during Monday's trading, driven by investor optimism. Chinese markets rose after the CSI 300 index rose 0.9 percent and the Shanghai Composite Index gained 0.4 percent, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng...
Springboks dealt huge injury blow as Siya Kolisi ruled out of second Australia clash
The Independent
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August 18, 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...
Rebuilding trust in Australian aid through transparency
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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August 18, 2025
BY Anne Aly Transparency matters. It matters to the Australian public, who want to know their tax dollars are being spent responsibly, accountably and effectively. It matters to our partners in our region, who expect honesty and openness in how we...
Thungela maintains financial strength despite 80% drop in interim profits
IOL
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Tawanda Karombo Thungela Resources remains in a strong financial position despite an 80% plunge in interim profits for the period to end June, with its stronger balance helping it to continue with strategic investments after paying a R2 per share...