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Today, the Australian government has unveiled a series of new tax cuts and additional cost-of-living assistance, aiming to reconnect with dissatisfied voters while taking a bold step that will shift the budget back into deficit. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's administration is gearing up for a crucial May election, currently finding itself in a tightly contested race against the conservative Coalition opposition. The stakes are high, and according to Albanese, “We must address the immediate concerns of everyday…

SYDNEY, Australia (AX) — In an unsettling development from Western Australia, police have apprehended a 16-year-old boy accused of making an online threat against Al-Bayt Al-Islaam Mosque in Sydney. This frightening announcement has echoes of the devastating 2019 Christchurch mosque attack. Social media was the platform where this ominous threat emerged. The teenager allegedly planned an attack reminiscent of the tragic events at Al-Noor Mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand. In that horrific incident, a white…

The Heartbreaking Case of Elizabeth Rose Struhs: A Reflection on Responsibility and Faith In a heart-wrenching turn of events in Australia, the justice system has cast a glaring light on the complexities surrounding faith, parental responsibility, and the value of life. Recently, a judge sentenced 14 members of an obscure religious group, known as the Saints, to prison following the tragic and preventable death of an eight-year-old girl named Elizabeth Rose Struhs. Elizabeth's story is not merely a tale of loss; it's a…

In a profoundly troubling case that has sent shockwaves through the community, an Australian mother stands accused of poisoning her own one-year-old daughter in a twisted scheme to solicit funds online. Authorities have labeled her actions as nothing short of appalling. According to Queensland Detective Inspector Paul Dalton, the 34-year-old woman allegedly went to great lengths to disguise her sinister intentions, administering prescription and over-the-counter medications to her unsuspecting baby without any medical…

In a significant move, Resolute Mining, an Australian-based company, has agreed to pay a hefty sum of $160 million to the Malian government in a bid to settle an ongoing tax dispute. This decision comes on the heels of a troubling incident where Mali's authorities detained the company’s CEO, Terence Holohan, along with two other staff members during their trip to Bamako for what was supposed to be routine negotiations with the current regime. As tensions rise, the spotlight on foreign mining operations in Mali grows ever…

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the extension of the Grand Inga Dam in the Goma region could finally see the light of day. On Sunday the 14th, President Félix Tsishekedi took the floor to announce the name of the partner chosen for this project, estimated at 80 billion dollars (US). This is the Australian mining magnate Andrew Forrest, who after making his fortune mining iron ore wants to become a…