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Mar 31 2026CELEBRITIES

Kylie Minogue set to light up AFL Grand Final 2026

Australian pop icon Kylie Minogue will perform at the 2026 AFL Grand Final in Melbourne on September 26, marking her first headline role at the event since 2021. The Melbourne Cricket Ground, iconic for Australian sport, will host the show. This move brings the grand final celebration closer to home

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Mar 26 2026BUSINESS

France Eyes Aussie Mineral Deals as Australia Pushes for Global Supply

Australia is working hard to become a major supplier of minerals that power gadgets and defence tech. In the last four years, Canberra has signed deals with the United States, Japan, South Korea, India, Germany and Britain to build this industry. Now France is showing interest too, especially after

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Mar 16 2026CRYPTO

Crypto Rules Get a Boost in Australia

Australia’s Senate Economics Committee has pushed forward a new bill that would force crypto exchanges and token platforms to follow the same rules as traditional banks. The proposal, called the Corporations Amendment (Digital Assets Framework) Bill 2025, aims to close loopholes that let digital ass

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Mar 12 2026FINANCE

Crypto Rules: Treat Them Like Any Other Money

Australia’s regulator says crypto is just another form of money that follows the same rules as old‑school finance. Instead of creating a separate set of laws, they want to look at what the digital coins actually do. If a token is used as a security, it should be covered by securities law; if i

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Feb 15 2026POLITICS

Australia Invests Big in New Submarine Shipyard

Australia announced a hefty investment of A$3. 9 billion to kick off construction of a new shipyard in Osborne, a suburb of Adelaide. The yard will play a key role in building nuclear‑powered submarines under the AUKUS partnership with the United States and Britain. This move follows a 2021 pledge t

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Feb 11 2026POLITICS

Australia and EU Near Trade Deal Finale

Australia’s trade minister is heading to Brussels for a final push in the long‑running negotiations with the European Union. The goal is clear: close the deal and strengthen ties amid a shifting global landscape. The minister will sit down with EU trade officials, including the Commissioner for T

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Jan 29 2026HEALTH

Malaysia's Bold Step in Suicide Reporting: A New Guide for Media

Malaysia has taken a significant step forward in handling sensitive topics in the media. They have created the first-ever national guidelines for reporting on suicide. This initiative is unique because it involves people who have experienced suicide firsthand. It aims to improve how suicide is talke

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Jan 22 2026BUSINESS

Malaysia's Defense Spending: A Closer Look

Malaysia is putting more money into its military. This is not a small change. The country's defense budget is growing fast. In 2025, it was $4. 8 billion. By 2030, it could reach $7. 2 billion. That's a big jump. The money is going towards new tech and better equipment. The government wants to make

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Jan 20 2026POLITICS

Australia Tightens Gun Rules After Deadly Bondi Attack

Australia's government is taking big steps to control guns. They just passed new laws to make it harder to get a gun license. This comes after a terrible shooting at a Jewish festival in Bondi last month. The attack left 15 people dead. The government says they need to do more to stop such violence

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Jan 17 2026LIFESTYLE

Affordable Australian Cities for Retirement: A Closer Look

Australia is a top pick for retirees from the U. S. thanks to its relaxed lifestyle, stunning landscapes, and English-speaking communities. While big cities like Sydney and Melbourne have high home prices, smaller cities offer a more budget-friendly way of life. Daily expenses, such as groceries, di

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