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Australia: Energy Security Corporation launches in New South Wales with mandate for energy storage
Energy Storage News
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July 2, 2025
The ESC operates as a government-backed investor, co-investing alongside private sector partners to address critical gaps in the energy market. By targeting areas that require additional financial support, the ESC seeks to fast-track the state’s...
Victoria Beckham's racy lace dress at Wimbledon was the talk of the Royal Box
Hello!
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July 2, 2025
Wimbledon 2025 is well underway, and the celebrity spotting in the Royal Box is almost as exciting as the beautiful game itself. We love seeing what well-dressed celebrities are wearing as they spectate, but it's also fun to check out outfits from...
Victoria Information network strengthens communication
The Victoria Advocate - Texas
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When breaking news hits Victoria, a select group of individuals are tasked with ensuring community members are informed and aware. Public Information Officers (PIOs) across the county are dedicated to alerting residents when major events in the...
Victoria's New Developer Bond Scheme: Implications for Developers
National Law Review
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July 1, 2025
Introduction In a significant move aimed to enhance consumer protections in the housing sector, the Victorian Government has enacted the Building Legislation Amendment (Buyer Protections) Act 2025 (Vic) (Act). A key feature of this legislation is...
Queensland’s top hotels named at QHA awards 2025
Australian Hotelier
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July 2, 2025
Earlier this week 1500 VIPs and industry guests gathered at the Brisbane Exhibition Centre to celebrate the Queensland Hotels Association (QHA) State Awards for Excellence. The annual gala awards celebrated the integral role of hotels and pubs...
‘Failed my family’: Family of woman killed by violent partner drops bombshell on special gender-based violence forum
PerthNow
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July 2, 2025
The family of a woman killed by her violent partner in an act of gender-based violence has dropped a bombshell on a special forum hosted by A Current Affair - claiming prosecutors only brought them along to “appease” them. Lee Little, the father...
More than two tonnes of cocaine worth $800m bound for Australia seized
Sky News Australia
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July 2, 2025
A New Caledonia-based French Navy operation has discovered an enormous amount of cocaine onboard a vessel bound for Australia, with approximately 2.5 tonnes of the drug, worth about $800 million, seized. New Zealand broadcaster RNZ has reported...
British and Irish Lions vs Queensland Reds live: Latest score and updates as tourists hit back after sloppy start
The Independent
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July 2, 2025
Lions vs Reds Right, kick off is near. It’s blustery but dry, crucially, in Brisbane after the Lions arrived to torrential rain earlier this week. Suncorp Stadium is one of the great venues but reports from the ground suggest that the pitch is not...
Robotics firm secures Australian federal funds to scale solar construction
pv-magazine
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July 2, 2025
Robotics company Luminous has secured almost AUD 5 million ($6.9 billion) in federal government funding to support the deployment of a fleet of AI-powered robots designed to accelerate the construction of utility-scale solar farms. July 2, 2025...
Australian Dollar Holds Losses As US Dollar Remains Stable Ahead Of ADP Employment Change
myMotherLode - California
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Wednesday, July 2, 2025 1:47 AM EDT Image Source: Unsplash The Australian Dollar fell after Retail Sales came in at a 0.2% rise MoM in May, against the expected 0.4% increase. The AUD may regain its ground due to improved market sentiment. Fed’s...
Feedback sought on B.C. Labour Relations Code recommendations
ConstructConnect
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July 2, 2025
VICTORIA — The report and recommendations of the 2024 Labour Relations Code Review Panel are now posted publicly for review and feedback. The report has been posted on the govTogetherBC website where people can share their views on how B.C.’s...
Ireland duo among the scorers as British & Irish Lions smash Queensland Reds
The Journal
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July 2, 2025
Queensland Reds 12 British & Irish Lions 52 THE BRITISH AND Irish Lions secured their second win in Australia with a strong showing to beat the Queensland Reds at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. Andy Farrell’s men were 21-12 up at half time following...
US Secy of State affirms strength of US-India relationship in meeting with EAM Jaishankar
Birmingham Star - Alabama
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Washington DC [US], July 2 (ANI): Tammy Bruce, Spokesperson for the US Department of State said in a statement that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio affirmed the strength of the US-India relationship. As per a statement issued by Bruce, in a...
Tourism Australia strengthens ties in Indonesia with Dwidaya Tour collaboration
TTG Asia
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July 2, 2025
Tourism Australia has signed a three-year partnership with Indonesian travel agency Dwidaya Tour to expand into Indonesia’s outbound market beyond Jakarta. The agreement, finalised in Jakarta, will include joint marketing campaigns, development of...
A future made in South Australia
Utility Magazine
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July 2, 2025
As the Federal Government pushes to sell more Aussie products to the world, a condition assessment technology from the University of Adelaide is already leading the charge. Since 2017, many Australian water authorities have been using a unique...
Major diplomatic success for India—Quad strongly condemns Pahalgan terror attack
Tehelka
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July 2, 2025
“The world must display zero tolerance, victims and perpetrators must never be equated, and India has every right to defend its people against terrorism – and we will exercise that right. We expect our Quad partners to understand and appreciate...
Latitude 66 to Divest Interest in Greater Duchess Joint Venture
The Assay
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July 2, 2025
Latitude 66 Limited (ASX: LAT) has announced the proposed sale of its 17.5% interest in the Greater Duchess Copper Gold Joint Venture, located near Mount Isa in Queensland. The company has entered into a non-binding term sheet with Argonaut...
Kanye West blocked from entering Australia over Hitler song
BBC
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July 2, 2025
American rapper Kanye West has been blocked from entering Australia over a song glorifying Nazi leader Adolf Hitler. Australia's home affairs minister Tony Burke revealed that his department had cancelled West's valid visa after the song Heil...
BDO expands Canberra team with two partner appointments
International Accounting Bulletin
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July 2, 2025
BDO has appointed Hellen Thomas and Nabil Hossain as new partners in its Canberra office in Australia. The appointments aim to enhance BDO’s advisory services for public sector clients. BDO Canberra lead partner Paul McDougall said: “The...
India tops with $ 7.3 bn remittances from Australia’s immigration boom
South Asia Times
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July 2, 2025
MELBOURNE, 2 July 2025: As Australia’s migrant population booms, so are the remittances sent abroad, with $38.2 bn left the Australian shores for many countries. But of these India tops the list with $ 7.3 bn remittances in 2024, followed by...