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Loaf behind bars: Australian inmate sues over ‘human right’ to eat Vegemite

One prison inmate is arguing he should be allowed to enjoy the toast topping as a basic human right.

Australia’s TPG Telecom links customer’s death to outdated Samsung phone

The incident comes just two months after two back-to-back emergency call outages at Optus affected thousands and were linked to the death of four people.

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Australia spy boss warns of foreign assassination plots by agents of at least 3 nations

Australian Security Intelligence Organisation head Mike Burgess warned on Nov 4 that “at least three” countries could try to assassinate opponents in the country.

Australia rules out co-hosting climate summit with Turkey

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese this month wrote to Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan in an attempt to resolve the tussle.

Asbestos scare shuts dozens of schools in Australia, New Zealand

Australia’s capital Canberra closed 71 schools after laboratory testing found children’s play sand contaminated with chrysotile asbestos.

New Zealand welcomes lifting of US tariffs on US$1.25 billion in food exports, including beef

The products represent around 25 per cent of New Zealand’s exports to the US.

Australia welcomes Trump’s removal of beef tariffs, seeks more relief

Australia in 2024 became the biggest shipper of red meat to the US, offering lower prices and lean cuts that the US lacks.

Car ploughs into crowd at race in Australia, nine injured

The car was taking part in a race on the evening of Nov 15 when it flew through a fence and into a crowd of bystanders in Walcha.

Australia’s Aukus base to connect to subsea cables as US allies boost AI pipes

The HMAS Stirling naval base on Australia’s west coast will house four US-commanded Virginia submarines from 2027.

Australia’s green energy push, Pacific ties face setback from COP31 hosting impasse

FILE PHOTO: The Adelaide Convention Centre, proposed as the primary venue for Australia’s bid to host the COP31 climate change conference, overlooks the River Torrens in Adelaide, Australia, September 18, 2025. REUTERS/Hollie Adams./File Photo

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