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'Handsome' panda and playful partner captivate Australian zoo-goers
People's Daily Online
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By Xin Xin, Alexis Hooi (China Daily) 09:44, June 06, 2025 Yi Lan climbs a tree at Adelaide Zoo, South Australia, on May 16. The female giant panda is known for her playful nature. (Xin Xin/China Daily) For Australian photographer Leighton...
How Donald Trump's falling out with Elon Musk could lead to an economic bloodbath for Australia
Daily Mail
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June 6, 2025
Donald Trump's falling out with the world's richest man Elon Musk is set to hurt Australia economically because it could encourage the US President to take his gloves off in dealing with China. Musk became the 'First Buddy' as Trump was elected...
MasterChef Australia fans shocked by horrifying footage of 'mean' and 'harsh' Canadian judges screaming at contestants
Daily Mail
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June 6, 2025
MasterChef Australia fans have been left puzzled by resurfaced footage of judges from the Canadian franchise shouting at their wide-eyed contestants after spitting out their food. The YouTube channel MasterChef global recently re-uploaded footage...
Rio Tinto and China's Baowu open iron mine in Australia
Nikkei Asia
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SYDNEY -- Anglo-Australian resources giant Rio Tinto on Friday officially opened a joint-venture iron ore mine with China's Baowu Group in Pilbara, Australia's iron ore heartland. The $2 billion project, Western Range, has the capacity to produce...
It's the derelict mansion linked to the Royals and one of Australia's most elite families - now it faces an extraordinary new future
Daily Mail
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June 6, 2025
A once-grand but now crumbling mansion in one of Australia's most elite suburbs has a surprising link to the British royal family. The property known as 'Cloyne', located at 611 Toorak Road in the upmarket Melbourne suburb of Toorak, hit the...
Insights from Australian wineries at Vinexpo Asia 2025
The Shout
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June 6, 2025
The Shout sat down with a number of Australian wine producers from right across the country at Vinexpo Asia 2025, to discuss what they have learned about the Asia pacific market and what products Southeast Asian buyers are looking for this year....
Family's plea after Australian released on bail in Iraq: 'He's very sick, we need him home'
SBS
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The family of an Australian man jailed in Iraq for four years has issued an emotional plea after he was released on bail. The charges stemmed from allegations the company they worked for defrauded the Iraqi government during a project to build the...
3000 Australians have begun a 113-day Princess cruise out of Sydney
Cruise Passenger
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June 6, 2025
A 113-day world cruise has just set sail from Sydney. This voyage will include thousands of Australians, including a couple who are known for living at sea aboard Princess ships. The huge popularity of the sailing has already produced a big...
Wintery long weekend to deliver snowy start to Australia’s ski season
The Guardian
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June 6, 2025
The King’s birthday long weekend could be the snowiest start to an Australian ski season in years, forecasters predict. Weatherzone said up to 70cm of snow could accumulate at the higher resorts by Tuesday evening, with at least 15cm to 30cm at...
Timing is everything for Virgin Australia’s $2.3bn ASX comeback
Stockhead
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June 6, 2025
Virgin Australia is the country’s second-largest carrier with 66 domestic routes. Pic via Getty Images Virgin Australia’s $685m initial public offering is locked and loaded for a rapid June 24 listing on the Australian Securities Exchange as a...
Germany’s 1Komma5° unveils VPP-ready home solar-plus-battery product for Australia
ESS News
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June 6, 2025
With the Australian government set to open a AUD 2.3 billion ($1.5 billion) battery rebate scheme on July 1, German company 1Komma5° is offering homeowners Down Under a residential system featuring full-black, double-glass solar modules; a hybrid...
Report reveals Australia’s $15B offshore wind opportunity
Energy Magazine
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June 6, 2025
The Clean Energy Council (CEC) has published a new report on offshore wind, finding that the industry could inject $15.2 billion into the Australian economy and attract $100 billion of capital investment, while creating ripple effects throughout...
Combat might be launched from Australia says defence chief, as PNG warns Pacific must lead on security
Island Times
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June 6, 2025
CANBERRA (AAP) — Australia’s defence force chief warns the nation might need to prepare for launching combat operations from home soil. Addressing the Australian Strategic Policy Institute defence conference in Canberra on Wednesday, Admiral David...
South Australia sets aside $650m for Whyalla
The Australian Mining Review
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June 6, 2025
Earlier this year, the Federal Government announced its Green Iron Fund, which set aside up to $500m for Whyalla steelworks. The South Australia Government has announced its contribution of $650m to support Whyalla steelworks as part of the $2.4b...
Renewables supply 100% of South Australia’s electricity demand for almost a third of 2024
PV Tech
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June 6, 2025
According to the ElectraNet, wind and solar energy supplied 100% of the state’s electricity demand for at least part of the day on 299 days of the year in 2024. In addition to this, 74% of South Australian consumption was met through renewable...
De Dietrich Australia launches with flagship experience centre in Sydney
Appliance Retailer
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June 6, 2025
De Dietrich Australia has officially launched its business with the opening of a flagship experience centre in Sydney’s inner west. Located at Rozelle, minutes from the Sydney CBD, the experience centre features the latest Philharmonie range from...
'Clown show': Australia reacts to Tasmanian political mess
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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June 6, 2025
The toppling of Tasmania's premier has drawn strong reactions from across Australia. Some are calling it a "fiasco" while others say the turmoil has turned the state into the nation's "laughing stock". "Tasmania is always a controversial state,...
Greek Deputy Foreign Minister to visit Australia in October to address consular staffing issues
Neos Kosmos
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June 6, 2025
Greece’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs responsible for Hellenes Abroad, Giannis Loverdos, has announced plans to visit Australia in October 2025 as part of a wide-reaching tour to connect with the Greek diaspora and address longstanding...
Fortescue secures approval for 644 MW solar hub in Australia
pv-magazine
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June 6, 2025
Mining giant Fortescue has secured approval from the Western Australian government for a 644 MW solar farm that will help power its operations in the state’s Pilbara region. June 6, 2025 David Carroll From pv magazine Australia Fortescue’s planned...
Cricket Australia partners with Partnerbrite to launch ad tech platform CrowdCatch
Australian Leisure
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Cricket Australia has partnered with global technology company Partnerbrite to launch CrowdCatch - a next-gen ad tech platform aimed at transforming digital fan engagement. CrowdCatch allows Cricket Australia’s commercial partners to tap into...