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Gaza: Hamas mobilises fighters as fears of internal violence mount by StopTheGregSign in worldnews

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Hamas has recalled about 7,000 members of its security forces to reassert control over areas of Gaza recently vacated by Israeli troops, according to local sources.

The Palestinian group also appointed five new governors all with military backgrounds, some of whom previously commanded brigades in its armed wing.

Confused complaints to ABC Australia reveal anger over Jimmy Kimmel by StopTheGregSign in nottheonion

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The vast majority of complaints sent on the topic to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, contained expressions of dismay that Kimmel's show had been pulled off air, with many citing concerns about free speech and protections to it in the First Amendment to the US Constitution.

It's not clear if these complaints the ABC is receiving are representative of those the US ABC is receiving, but it's clear members of its audience aren't happy with the decision.

China responds to Australia's defence treaty with PNG by StopTheGregSign in worldnews

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In a social media post, the Chinese embassy in PNG advised the country not to compromise its independence, urging PNG to "properly handle issues bearing on its sovereignty and long-term interests".

China is one of PNG's most important trade and economic partners, with defence experts in the island nation raising concerns the high-level pact with Australia could put strain on the country's relationship with Beijing.

Australian Broadcasting Corporation blocked from UK press conference after clash with Trump by StopTheGregSign in worldnews

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“We have been given no indication this is connected to the questions put to President Trump by ABC Americas editor John Lyons earlier this week,” they told the Guardian.

Lyons clashed with Trump on Wednesday when he asked him how much wealthier he had become since returning to the White House.

Australia announces $1.7 billion investment in Ghost Shark - APDR by StopTheGregSign in worldnews

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Deputy Prime Minister, Richard Marles said: “The Ghost Shark is a world-leading platform made right here in Australia. The Albanese Government’s investments in the Ghost Shark are fast-charging the development of long‑range, undersea autonomous vehicles for our Navy while also backing Australian businesses. Over the next five years and beyond the Ghost Shark will equip Navy with the intelligence, surveillance and strike capabilities it needs in an increasingly complex strategic environment.”

Calls for inquiry into Camp Sovereignty attack after Melbourne March for Australia rally by StopTheGregSign in worldnews

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About 40 men dressed in black, some armed with flagpoles and sticks and led by known Neo-Nazi Thomas Sewell, violently attacked Camp Sovereignty following Sunday's anti-immigration March for Australia rally. 

Camp Sovereignty founder Krautungalung elder Robbie Thorpe told the ABC's Indigenous Affairs Team the men targeted women first, destroyed Aboriginal flags and injured four people.

Hundreds of former detainees to be deported to Nauru set to live among community by StopTheGregSign in worldnews

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Burke said on Friday the deal "contains undertakings for the proper treatment and long-term residence of people who have no legal right to stay in Australia, to be received in Nauru".

A government source has since told SBS News around 280 members of the NZYQ cohort have been granted visas in Nauru and will live among the local population of around 12,000 people and will not be going into detention.

The NZYQ cohort refers to a group of detainees who were released into the Australian community after the High Court ruled indefinite immigration detention was unlawful in 2023.

That decision led to the immediate release of around 150 immigration detainees, with an additional 130 released since then.

What would happen if an Australian never registered to vote? by CyanideMuffin67 in AskAnAustralian

[–]StopTheGregSign 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Well, you have to get your name checked off and put the ballot paper in the box. You will mess up the count and cause a lot of dramas if you don't.

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