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Fiji to deploy solar-powered Australian military drones at sea

Australian company Ocius has been operating the Bluebottle fleet from a military base in Darwin in northern Australia.

Australians cut fuel purchases as Iran war drives prices higher

Automotive petrol sales were also down, dropping almost 8% to 1.2 billion litres.

Australia says it won’t let big tech have ‘unfettered’ access to kids

Under a proposed Bill, firms will be required to give users the choice to opt out of the powerful algorithms that dictate what we see online.

Fiji asks New Zealand spies to review intelligence service

Australia navy investigating video camera found in ship bathroom

The device was discovered aboard the HMAS Leeuwin, docked in the north-eastern city of Cairns in the state of Queensland.

New Zealand exodus to Australia hits 13-year high as thousands leave

The exodus of citizens has contributed to a decline in overall immigration in New Zealand, which has historically relied on new arrivals to boost demand and investment.

Australia will do ‘anything we can’ to stop US execution from being shown online: PM

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told national broadcaster ABC he had a “social responsibility” to stop it from being shown.

Qantas plane grounded after passengers on long-haul flight report bedbug bites

The incident led to the cancellation of the flight from Rome to Perth on Oct 10.

China-linked hackers breached Fiji organisation, US Embassy says

The hackers reportedly maintained access to the organisation’s network over several days.

Working from home? Sydney trader fired after laptop gives away his Singapore getaway

A “working from home” Sydney-based currency trader was fired after his employer discovered him working at a hotel in Singapore.

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