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Lithium Battery Explodes Into Flames at Sydney Backpacker Hostel
Fire and Rescue NSW have released safety advice on lithium-ion batteries.
86 Percent of Australians Believe Smart Cities Will Deliver a 'Better Quality of Life'
Australian residents did express concerns over the future of privacy and government surveillance.
Australians Hit With 'Staggering' Car Insurance Cost Rises
Australians are paying nearly 50 percent more on car insurance compared to five years ago.
Concerns Over Australian Law Firms Providing Advice to Beijing-Linked Entities
Cyber expert Robert Potter says some firms are handling sensitive government information on the same server as Chinese clients.
Switching to Electric Trucks Could Cut Mining Productivity by 33 Percent: Study
Miners will need to invest more heavily to build charging facilities and deploy more trucks if they want to electrify their mining fleets.
Australian Dollar Sinks Against US Dollar to 63 Cents
This is the lowest level since November.
Australia's Discrimination Commissioner Says Sex Not Restricted to a Person's Biology
The commissioner said 'sex' was a term broad enough to encompass the idea that a person’s sex can be changed.
Prime Minister Unveils New 'Social Housing' for Seniors in Sydney
A $6.2 million redevelopment in NSW will provide 11 homes for seniors.
Pressure Piles up on Last Liberal State Government
Premier Jeremy Rockliff delivered an ultimatum to Ms. Archer on Tuesday, saying he would call an early election unless Ms. Archer resigns or pledges votes.
Falling Coal Prices Set to Cost Australian Economy $58 Billion
Australian exports are forecast to fall from $467 billion in 2022–23 to $352 billion by 2024-25.
