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National Pastime: Why Are Pokies So Popular in Australia?
The GWW
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August 19, 2025
Australia’s gambling industry is one of the most active in the world, with an average annual spend of approximately $1,600 per adult. Pokies account for a significant share of this activity. Found in pubs, clubs, and gaming venues, they’re a...
Australian league poaches New Zealand netballer Whitney Souness
RNZ
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August 19, 2025
Whitney Souness Photo: Aaron Gillions / www.photosport.nz Former Silver Ferns midcourter Whitney Souness has become the eighth New Zealand netballer to join the Australian league, after signing with the Sydney-based Giants. Karin Burger on Monday...
Australia’s Port Authority of NSW earns badges in sustainability
Offshore Energy
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August 19, 2025
Australia’s Port Authority of New South Wales has strengthened its sustainability credentials as it received multiple recognitions from prominent environmental programs. Illustration. Port of NSW As informed, the Port Authority of NSW has become...
Monash University to Build Australian-first Supercomputer MAVERIC with Global Tech Partners
HPCwire
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August 19, 2025
Aug. 19, 2025 — Monash University is developing and deploying MAVERIC, in collaboration with NVIDIA, Dell Technologies and the CDC Data Centres (CDC). The advanced AI supercomputer will use first-in-Australia technology to solve complex problems...
Want to see Australia’s rare and remarkable species for yourself? Here are 10 standout spots
The Conversation
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August 19, 2025
Australia is home to an extraordinary variety of wildlife, ranging from striking palm cockatoos to elusive mountain pygmy-possums and remarkable rat-kangaroos. Most of us never get to see these creatures in real life – and that’s a real shame....
Australian southern right whales' broad feeding range highlights conservation needs
Xinhua News Agency
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SYDNEY, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- Australian southern right whales use a broader range of feeding habitats than New Zealand whales, a new research revealed Tuesday. An international team of researchers used satellite tags to track 37 southern right...
Oscar Piastri honoured with stand at 2026 Australian GP with ticket prices announced
The Independent
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August 19, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
A prefab modular unit in Queensland has won Australian House of the Year
Seven News
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August 19, 2025
A prefabricated modular unit on North Stradbroke Island has taken out the prestigious Australian House of the Year award for 2025. Blok Three Sisters by Blok Modular and Vokes and Peters is a set of three coastal terrace homes designed for three...
Wet weather in east and west as flood warnings return for NSW mid-north coast
Sky News Australia
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August 19, 2025
A cold, wintery front is expected to bring rain to Western Australia on Wednesday, while flood warnings have again been issued for parts of New South Wales’ mid-north coast. According to the Bureau of Meteorology, WA is on track to eclipse its...
Australia stays committed to co-hosting COP31 with Pacific Nations
Island Times
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August 19, 2025
By: Bernadette Carreon Australia said it will continue advocating with Pacific nations to secure co-hosting rights the COP31 climate summit, at the same time announcing the appointment of Will Nankervis as its new Ambassador for Climate Change....
Australia probes Nauru-China business deal
Hong Kong Free Press
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August 19, 2025
Australia was Tuesday investigating whether Pacific microstate Nauru breached a security treaty by inking a lucrative business deal with a Chinese company. Nauru. File photo: SlimMars/Pexels. Nauru last week announced it had signed a US$650...
A Strategic Turning Point for Australia-South Korea Defense Cooperation
The Diplomat
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August 19, 2025
As of 2025, the Indo-Pacific region stands at the heart of a strategic turning point, where the reconfiguration of the international order is accelerating. Strategic rivalry between the United States and China has expanded beyond geopolitical...
Australian voyage to investigate Tonga’s eruption of the century
Scimex Newsfeed
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August 18, 2025
From: University of Tasmania A team of scientists from the University of Tasmania, in collaboration with the Tonga Geological Services and other Australian and international partners, has embarked on a 54-day scientific voyage to Tonga aboard the...
NEXEN TIRE Accelerates Growth in Australian SUV and Pickup Truck Market with Launch of ROADIAN ATX
I News Cayman
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August 19, 2025
Strengthening presence through localized product offerings, expanded logistics infrastructure, and strategic sports marketing SEOUL, South Korea, August 18, 2025 – NEXEN TIRE, a leading global tire manufacturer, has officially launched the...
Australia targets local workers
Islands Business
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August 19, 2025
TUVALU has convened a high-level donor roundtable meeting with the Asian Development Bank and UN Development Programme to call for urgent action to safeguard its future and fight against climate change. The meeting included leaders from Tuvalu,...
Australian scientists reveal hidden sources of blue carbon in coastal wetlands
Xinhua News Agency
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SYDNEY, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- Australian scientists have discovered that much of the carbon stored in coastal wetland soils originates from plants outside the wetlands, highlighting their broader role in global carbon storage. The team at the...
Australia is one of the wealthiest countries in the world. It’s time to lift living standards for all | Cassandra Goldie
The Guardian
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August 19, 2025
What is your one big idea? Discussions about productivity cannot be separated from discussions about the kind of society we want to live in and whose living standards we are trying to lift. We must address Australia’s growing inequality which is...
Australia vs South Africa 1st ODI: Check pitch & weather report, probable Playing XI, where to watch, & more
The Economic Times
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August 19, 2025
Cricket fans are in for another edge-of-the-seat encounter as Australia and South Africa lock horns in the opening match of their three-game ODI series, scheduled for 19 August 2025 at Cazalys Stadium, Cairns. The clash follows a gripping T20I...
iQRenew receives $9m boost to tackle soft plastic recycling
Food & Drink Business
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The infrastructure upgrade will include improvements to the existing sorting line and the installation of a new processing line with advanced optical sorting technology. Once complete, the facility will be able to process an additional 10,000...
Newcastle Red Bulls: Signing spree continues as English-qualified Super Rugby stalwart arrives from Australia
Planet Rugby
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August 19, 2025
Newcastle Red Bulls have continued their recruitment drive after announcing the signing of English-qualified forward Fergus Lee-Warner who arrives from the Waratahs. The 31-year-old lock/back-row, who made his name at the Western Force during the...