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Australia confident U.S. will proceed with Biden-era submarine pact after review
The Hindu
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June 12, 2025
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. | Photo Credit: AP Australia's Defence Minister Richard Marles said on Thursday (June 12, 2025) he was confident the AUKUS submarine pact with the U.S. and Britain would proceed, and his government would...
Australian shares edge lower as investor caution weighs
Shepparton News
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Australia's share market has taken a breather a day after hitting a record high, as rising geopolitical risks sent investors towards gold and defence stocks. Hold tight - we’re checking permissions before loading more content The S&P/ASX 200...
Australian Critical Minerals lines up feast of transformational gold, silver and copper projects in Peru
Stockhead
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June 12, 2025
Australian Critical Minerals’ move to acquire Circuit Resources will bring some tasty gold and copper projects under its fold. Pic: Getty Images Australian Critical Minerals is acquiring several high-impact gold and copper exploration projects in...
Australian shares erase early gains to close lower
Business Recorder
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June 12, 2025
Australian shares gave up early advances to close lower on Thursday, as investors booked profits after encouraging cues from U.S.-China trade talks fuelled two sessions of record gains. The S&P/ASX 200 index ended 0.3% lower at 8,565.1 points...
Australian equestrian Heath Ryan issues statement after horse whip video emerges
Seven News
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June 12, 2025
Australian Olympic equestrian Heath Ryan has been forced to defend himself after shocking vision of him whipping a horse emerged on social media. The vision is two years old and it shows Ryan, 66, whipping a horse called Nico 42 times. The video...
Australian catcher Zak Skinner transfers to UCF for final season
BVM Sports
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June 12, 2025
Australian catcher Zak Skinner is transferring to UCF for his final college baseball season after two successful years at Lamar University. Known for his strong offense and leadership on the field, Skinner batted .339 in 2024 at Lamar, earning...
Australia’s largest pharmaceutical companies need to do more to reduce their carbon footprint
Pursuit
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The pharmaceutical industry is vital to human health, but it also has a significant environmental impact. It contributes up to 19 per cent of Australia’s healthcare sector’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, which equates to around 1.5 per cent of...
Australia's defense minister downplays concerns over Pentagon review of multi-billion submarine deal
KSAT - Texas
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June 12, 2025
BANGKOK – Australia's defense minister dismissed concerns Thursday that a deal between the U.S., Australia and Britain to provide his country with nuclear-powered submarines could be in jeopardy, following a report that the Pentagon had ordered a...
Australians Prioritise Loved Ones’ Future Finances Over Instant Gratification, New Research Finds
Marie Claire Australia
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June 12, 2025
In a refreshing shift amid ongoing economic challenges, new research reveals that Australians are increasingly placing financial security for their loved ones above immediate luxuries. According to the latest NobleOak Pulse Report – now in its...
Australia Confident AUKUS Submarine Pact With US, UK Will Proceed
StratNews Global
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June 12, 2025
Home Australia Australia Confident AUKUS Submarine Pact With US, UK Will Proceed Australia in 2023 committed to spend A$368 billion ($239 billion) over three decades on AUKUS, the country's biggest ever defence project with the United States and...
Australian Dollar Declines Amid Escalating Tensions In Middle East
myMotherLode - California
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Thursday, June 12, 2025 12:35 AM EDT Image Source: Unsplash The Australian Dollar declines due to dampened risk sentiment amid escalating Israel-Iran tensions. Australia’s Consumer Inflation Expectations came in at 5% in June, above the previous...
Australian team succeeds in avenging last year’s defeat
Lilydale Star Mail
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June 12, 2025
By Dongyun Kwon The Australian team won the second annual International Hickory Golf Test Match against Australia’s traditional sporting rival, England, reversing the result of the inaugural match last year. The Australia vs England Hickory Golf...
Australian music industry worth $8.78b landmark report finds
Limelight
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June 12, 2025
A new report has revealed the Australian music industry generated $8.78 billion in revenue and contributed $2.82 billion in direct gross value added (GVA) to the national economy in the 2023–24 financial year. Commissioned by Music Australia and...
Australia are in a good position, despite not getting a big total: Steve Smith
India Today
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June 12, 2025
Star Australia batter Steve Smith is delighted with his team's position in the WTC Final 2025 against South Africa at the end of Day 1, despite not having enough runs on the board. South Africa are reeling at 43/4 at the end of Day 1 in reply to...
Australia reaffirms commitment to AUKUS despite US review
News.Az
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The Australian government said on Thursday that it remains committed to the AUKUS security deal despite the U.S. launching a review of the pact. The Pentagon on Wednesday confirmed that the U.S. Department of Defense has commenced a review of...
Australian police charge woman with luring students from PNG to Australia in trafficking scheme
Xinhua News Agency
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SYDNEY, June 12 (Xinhua) -- A woman has been arrested on human trafficking charges after allegedly luring students from Papua New Guinea (PNG) to Australia with fake scholarships before exploiting them. The Australian Federal Police (AFP) said in...
Australia opens door to Pacific climate refugees weeks after approving gas “carbon bomb”
Renew Economy
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June 12, 2025
Almost 300 Tuvalu citizens will be able to move to Australia each year under a new pact agreed with the climate-threatened Pacific nation. The first Tuvaluans to resettle in Australia under the groundbreaking Falepili Union treaty can apply from...
Australia committed to AUKUS despite U.S. review: defense minister
Xinhua News Agency
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CANBERRA, June 12 (Xinhua) -- The Australian government said on Thursday that it remains committed to the AUKUS security deal despite the U.S. launching a review of the pact. The Pentagon on Wednesday confirmed that the U.S. Department of Defense...
Australian business conditions flatline in May despite confidence rise
Fibre 2 Fashion
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Business conditions in Australia eased further in May, falling to 0 index points, marking a continued decline from the average of +6 seen in September 2024. Employment weakened and profitability remained negative at -4 index points, according to...
Australian reporter gets shot with rubber bullet throughout Los Angeles demonstrations
MENAFN
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Australian journalist Lauren Tomasi was hit by a rubber bullet while reporting on the immigration-related unrest in Los Angeles, according to both Tomasi and her employer, 9News Australia. The incident took place on Sunday near the...