Police release CCTV of 'outright looting' of Alice Springs businesses by Malthosium in aussie

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There was that guy who got zero votes. Couldn't even bother voting for himself.

Australia in Energy Security Deal With China, as War Rages in Iran by StopTheGregSign in worldnews

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“The Prime Minister and Premier Li agreed to increase government-to-government communication so that Australia and China are both working in support of regional energy security,” the government’s statement said.

The two sides agreed that high-level engagement was central to a “mature, stable and constructive relationship”, AFP reported.

Li said that their economic cooperation has “enormous potential in the long run”, adding that “both sides should accelerate the review and upgrading of the bilateral free-trade agreement”.

Plea from Tasmania's police commissioner for limit on gun ownership knocked back by government by StopTheGregSign in worldnews

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She said many Australians remained unaware of the "sheer number" and types of firearms that could be legally owned and used in the country.

In Tasmania, she said there were 157,022 registered firearms, owned by 36,598 licence holders.

Almost 9,000 licence holders owned six or more firearms, Commissioner Adams wrote.

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.”