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Australia fans the flames of hatred against Jews
The Conservative Woman
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July 11, 2025
The writer is in Australia THE re-election of the Albanese government, with a dramatically increased majority, has only strengthened the Australian government’s alignment with those waging war on the West. Predictably, Israel’s pre-emptive strikes...
Australian International Spirits Awards winners revealed
The Shout
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July 11, 2025
The winners of this year’s Australian International Spirits Awards have been revealed this week, with Australian spirits dominating this year’s Trophy wins. The awards were established in 2015 as the Australian Distilled Spirits Awards, organisers...
Australia says institutions could lose funding amid rising antisemitism
Straight Arrow News
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Australia warns universities could lose funding if they fail to address antisemitism on campus. Jillian Segal, the nation’s antisemitism envoy, unveiled a plan Thursday detailing steps universities, cultural institutions and other organizations...
Australian universities face funding threat over antisemitism
University of Nottingham
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July 10, 2025
Australian universities that are judged to have failed to take sufficient action against antisemitism could have their government funding withheld. The country’s special envoy to combat antisemitism, Jillian Segal, has unveiled a sweeping plan...
Australia Launches Major Tokenisation Pilot with Central Bank and Industry Players
The Fintech Times
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July 11, 2025
Australia’s central bank and a government-backed research centre have selected 24 industry participants to trial digital settlement systems for tokenised assets, in a project exploring the future of wholesale finance. The launch of a new phase in...
Australia rallies behind the Pacific in Push for Ambitious Plastics Treaty
Pacific News Service
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Australia has reaffirmed its commitment to working with Pacific island countries to secure a legally binding, meaningful and effective global treaty to end plastic pollution by 2040. Representatives progressed efforts during the Pacific Regional...
Australian actor Julian McMahon's cause of death has been revealed
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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July 10, 2025
Australian actor Julian McMahon's cause of death has been revealed after he died aged 56 this week. According to a cremation approval summary report obtained by US media outlets, the Australian actor died from lung metastasis as a result of head...
Australia Post opens new Warradale branch
RetailBiz
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July 11, 2025
Australia Post has opened a new Post Office in Warradale to meet increasing demand for parcel and postal services, partly driven by a rise in online shopping activity across Adelaide’s southern suburbs. Located at 466 Morphett Road opposite...
Australia’s Central Bank Names Private Partners to Test Tokenized Asset Uses
Chief Investment Officer
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July 10, 2025
In an effort to advance Project Acacia—Australia’s effort to explore and advance digital money—the initiative will now include industry participants to explore how digital currencies and existing settlement infrastructure might support the...
Community picks up slack
Docklands News
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The Docklands community has stepped up and taken control of the area’s sports programs after the City of Melbourne’s (CoM) contractor pulled out of Australian operations. The CoM’s Active Melbourne City Sports Program (AMCSP) was run by Limelight...
Victoria streets to slow down as lower speed limits approved by council
Victoria Buzz
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July 10, 2025
Soon, Victoria’s streets will begin to slow down as lower speed limits will be introduced to many corridors. On Thursday, July 10th, the motion to adopt the Streets and Traffic Bylaw amendment was unanimously approved by Victoria’s city council....
Arts One Presents visits the Emerald City July 17-27
Free Weekly - Arkansas
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July 10, 2025
BECCA MARTIN-BROWN “It was one of the first musicals that really stuck with me.” — Victoria Greer, Glinda “My first play ever was ‘The Wizard of Oz.’ I played the Wizard then, too. In second grade!” — John Honey, The Wizard “Even before my...
Local athletes selected to softball all-star game
The Argus Press - Michigan
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CALEDONIA — Several local softball players have been invited to participate in the Michigan High School Softball Coaches Association (MHSSCA) All-Star game Tuesday at Davenport University Softball Stadium in Caledonia. Perry’s Sara Austin, as well...
Local teen rock climber sets higher goals
Methow Valley News - Washington State
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Photos courtesy of Nate Bacon Suzannah Bacon claimed a top podium spot at the recent Divisional Championships. Next move: a year with The Climbing Academy For 16-year-old Suzannah Bacon, rock climbing isn’t something she just does. It’s a...
Australian actor Julian McMahon’s cause of death confirmed as cancer
The New Zealand Herald
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July 10, 2025
“Julian loved life. He loved his family. He loved his friends. He loved his work, and he loved his fans. His deepest wish was to bring joy into as many lives as possible. “We ask for support during this time to allow our family to grieve in...
Social media influencer nominated as U.S. ambassador to Malaysia
United Press International (UPI)
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July 10 (UPI) -- Social media influencer Nick Adams is President Donald Trump's nominee for U.S. ambassador to Malaysia. Trump announced the nomination on Wednesday while Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in Malaysia on a diplomatic trip to...
Lennox local Jane Allen wins 21st Doyles Art Award
Echonetdaily
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July 10, 2025
Jane Allen at the opening night exhibition of the Doyles Art Award. Photo supplied Lennox Head local Jane Allen has won the Doyles Art Award 2025. Ms Allen took out first place with a $20,000 acquisitive cash prize for her work ‘Seaside...
Local athletes impress at comp
Otago Daily Times
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July 10, 2025
Seventy athletes from around New Zealand, including Balclutha, competed at the Otago Aerobics Championships and New Zealand Secondary School National Championships at Te Pou Ō Mata-Au, Clutha District War Memorial and Community Centre on Saturday,...
Milestone day for community
Colac Herald
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July 10, 2025
PROUD: Colac's South Sudanese community raised the national flag on Wednesday to celebrate the African nation's Independence Day. Colac’s South Sudanese community has celebrated the African nation’s Independence Day. Only subscribers can comment...
Lorde Reveals Dates For 2026 ‘Ultrasound’ Australian and NZ Tour
Star Observer
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July 11, 2025
Down Under alt-pop princess Lorde has finally revealed plans for a down under tour in 2026. Today the star released details for the down under leg of her Ultrasound Tour, set to take place in Australia and New Zealand in early 2026. Lorde extends...