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"Not one video will be taken down." The man behind YouTube channel @friendlyjordies says he will not pay any damages to John Barilaro after the former NSW deputy premier settled a defamation claim. Full story via @LukeCostin :
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On behalf of everyone at AAP, we thank you for the overwhelming messages of support following up the sad news of AAP’s closing. We are deeply saddened but will continue to do our jobs until the lights go out. 1/2
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"The prime minister can't have it both ways." One female Liberal backbencher says it's "disgusting" they have been told not to attend the speeches of Grace Tame and Brittany Higgins this week. Full story via @domgiannini_ : #AusPol #NPC
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Australian Associated Press (AAP)
4 years
We don’t rely on clicks, advertisers or even a profit, but we do rely on you. You can help AAP by: 1) supporting our campaign 2) sharing your story and love for AAP with #aapneedsyou 3) sharing this post with others
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We are pleased to announce that the AAP Newswire, Australia’s trusted, independent news source will live on after all. The AAP Newswire has been sold to a consortium of impact investors and philanthropists. Read our full company statement:
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"We are very scared and frightened for them." War in the Tigray region of northern Ethiopia has left millions of people displaced, leading to pleas for the Australian government to do more to help. More via @melissameehanau : #AusPol
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Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton said a father left Australia to travel overseas while his asylum claim was before the courts. AAP FactCheck has rated the claim false. #factcheck #AAPfactcheck
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"Jail is killing Julian Assange." Tasmanian MP Andrew @WilkieMP wants PM Scott Morrison to intervene in the prosecution of whistleblower Julian Assange in the UK and US, @domgiannini_ reports.
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"This situation is absolutely heartbreaking." The NSW city of Lismore is facing its worst-ever flood crisis as more towns in the Northern Rivers region are evacuated and put on major flood alert. LATEST: 📷 | Jason O'Brien - AAP #NSWFloods #NSWWeather
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"It’s beyond time for the government to say enough is enough and to bring Julian home.” Advocates for the release of Julian Assange are gathering in Canberra to send a message to the Albanese and Biden governments. More via @osbornep : #AusPol
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"My life has been publicly scrutinised, open for the world to see. His was not." Brittany Higgins has issued a blistering statement after the trial of her alleged rapist came to an abrupt end. More: 📷 | @Mick_Tsikas - @aap_photos
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Australia will send 20 Bushmaster armoured vehicles worth $50 million to Ukraine following a direct request from President Volodymyr Zelenskiy during his address to parliament last week. Details via @domgiannini_ : 📷 | Russell Freeman - AAP #AusPol
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"If we stand still, we will be left behind." Anthony Albanese says it is time to build a better future as he used Labor's official campaign launch to unveil new housing and health policies. More via @domgiannini_ & @osbornep : #AusPol #AusVotes
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"May this be a turning point for how we treat all refugee families." The family of Tamil asylum seekers who captured the hearts of Australians has been permitted to return to their home in the regional Queensland town of Biloela on bridging visas. More:
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"What is the point of continuing this legal action?" Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has raised America’s ongoing legal pursuit of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange with US officials, again declaring “enough is enough”. Via @alexmitchy_ #AusPol
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Australian Associated Press is pleased to announce a new philanthropically-supported arts desk. @AAPNewswire @PaulFletcherMP
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Hundreds of construction workers are protesting outside CFMEU headquarters in Melbourne about new mandatory vaccination rules for the building industry. #CovidVictoria #CovidVic
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Independent @Senator_Patrick says there is no need for religious discrimination laws, after viewing a draft of the government's controversial bill. Full story via @alexmitchy_ #AusPol
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#Breaking | New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced her retirement from politics within the next month. "I know what this job takes. And I know that I no longer have enough in the tank to do it justice," Ms Ardern said. Via @benmackey
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Australian Associated Press (AAP)
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For the sake of democracy, support quality journalism #aapneedsyou You can help by; 1) supporting our campaign 2) sharing your story and love for AAP with #aapneedsyou 3) sharing this post with others
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"The impact of Grace Tame and Brittany Higgins, they changed the narrative." Australian women have sent a powerful message to the Liberal-National coalition, former high-profile conservative Julie Bishop says. More via @maevebannister : #AusPol #AusVotes
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Dylan Alcott is the 2022 Australian of the Year! The wheelchair tennis champion is the first person with a disability to be named #AusOfTheYear in the award's 62-year history. Alcott took out the honour hours after cruising to another #AusOpen final. 📷 | Mick Tsikas - AAP
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Anthony Albanese is set to become Australia's 31st prime minister after Scott Morrison conceded defeat at the federal election. More: #AusPol #AusVotes
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"It is a crime - and it's tolerated." Former parliamentary staffer Brittany Higgins says the movement to empower women has great momentum in Australia and that concrete legislative action must now be taken. MORE: #IWD2022 #InternationalWomensDay
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Scott Morrison has pointed to the resignation of Gladys Berejiklian as a reason not to introduce a NSW-style federal anti-corruption commission. MORE: #AusPol
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"You can't have one rule for Mr Morrison and one rule for everyone else." Scott Morrison has been criticised for "appalling judgment" after going from Canberra to Sydney and back for Father's Day while both jurisdictions remain locked down. Full story:
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A private prosecution against Premier Daniel Andrews has been struck out by a Victorian magistrate after an online hearing that descended into chaos. Story via @karenlsweeney : #CovidVic
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Australian Associated Press (AAP)
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Australia will submit a more ambitious set of climate targets to the United Nations. PM Anthony Albanese told reporters of the decision at a joint media conference with his New Zealand counterpart Jacinda Ardern in Sydney. More: 📸 | AP #AusPol
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"He came to play tennis and we came for our lives." Novak Djokovic's spell in Australia's immigration system has brought renewed attention on those held for nearly nine years since seeking asylum, @HannahD15 writes. READ: #AusPol
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Around 500,000 people across NSW have been ordered to evacuate or prepare to flee as a 'rain bomb' heads for Sydney, the Hunter and the Central Coast. Latest via @FaridYFarid : 📷 | @aap_photos #nswfloods
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“Scott Morrison came to Lismore and refused to speak to us ... I lost everything." Flood-impacted NSW residents angry at the PM have dumped waterlogged possessions at Kirribilli House to protest his handling of the flood crisis. MORE: #AusPol
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From Perth to Brisbane ✈️ The family of Tamil asylum seekers held in detention for more than four years are getting closer to their home in Biloela. Full story: 📸 | Richard Wainwright / @Jonojam - @aap_photos
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Scott Morrison was sworn into a fourth portfolio, and PM Anthony Albanese says "there may well be more". Full story via @AndrewBrownAU and @domgiannini_ #AusPol
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At least five protesters have crashed Chinese ambassador Xiao Qian's speech at Sydney university @UTSEngage . "You're a disgrace," a protester shouted. "What about freedom of expression?" More via @tessikonomou : 📸 | @danhimbrechts - @aap_photos
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Novak Djokovic has been freed from immigration detention, but only temporarily until a judgement on the fate of his visa and his chance to defend his #AusOpen title. Latest from @karenlsweeney
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Australian Associated Press (AAP)
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Former NSW deputy premier John Barilaro's office effectively excluded Labor electorates from urgent bushfire recovery funding in a Black Summer grants program that "lacked integrity". Full story via @steph_gardiner #AusPol #NSWPol
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"I learnt of the AUKUS treaty in the media." Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has slammed the Australian government for failing to consult with the Pacific nation ahead of joining the AUKUS alliance. Details via @AndrewBrownAU : #AusPol
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Australian Associated Press (AAP)
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"It's a pretty bleak situation." A new report has detailed the planet's frightening loss of life, with monitored wildlife populations plunging by an average of 69 per cent in less than 50 years. Story via @TraceyFerrier
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"You are doing this for the purpose of malice, for the purpose of vindictiveness and for your own personal grudge." Barnaby Joyce has attacked the motivations of a Liberal cabinet minister who leaked text messages criticising PM Scott Morrison. #AusPol
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Australian Associated Press (AAP)
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Devastated by Aboriginal youth suicide rates, psychologist @TracyWesterman started a program to make a difference, tipping in $50,000 of her own money. Now a fundraising concert featuring @JohnButlerTrio is set to take her program to new heights.
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Australian Associated Press (AAP)
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AAP is proud to showcase women in sport. The newswire is dedicated to delivering photos and articles that fuel the nation's sporting passion, be it the heartbreaking losses, hard-fought wins or most iconic action moments. #womeninsport #aap #aapnewswire
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Former treasurer Josh Frydenberg has conceded the seat of Kooyong following Saturday's election. Independent candidate Monique Ryan will now be the next MP for the Melbourne-based electorate. Details via @AndrewBrownAU : 📷 | AAP #AusPol #AusVotes
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Home at last. After four years of detention centres, court challenges and a major medical scare, a family of four Tamil asylum seekers who captured the nation’s hearts have arrived home in Biloela. Latest via @n_j_gibbs : 📸 | Darren England - AAP
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“This is a one-in-500 year flood we are experiencing." The unprecedented floods in northern NSW are worse than anticipated, with 34,000 people ordered to evacuate and another 310,000 warned to be ready to flee. LATEST: 📷 Jason O'Brien - AAP #NSWFloods
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Former prime minister Scott Morrison's leaking of confidential cabinet information to two journalists is being examined by the attorney-general's department. Story via @osbornep #AusPol
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Australian Associated Press (AAP)
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Trusted. Accurate. Reliable. Support independent journalism and help protect media diversity in Australia with an AAPNews subscription for $10 per month. Download the brand new AAPNews app via the App Store or Google Play, or find out more at
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"Me and my family are very happy to start our journey back to my community in Bilo." The family of Tamil asylum seekers held in detention for more than four years have finally begun their journey home to the central Queensland town of Biloela. Latest:
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“The housing market is cooked." Taxpayer handouts given to buyers who own two or more investment properties would be scrapped by the Greens, @alexmitchy_ reports. MORE: #AusPol #AusVotes
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“Diplomatic negotiations at this level are not easy." Julian Assange’s family wants supporters of the imprisoned WikiLeaks founder to politely advocate for his release, rather than “disparaging” the Australian government. Via @alexmitchy_
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Liberal candidate Andrew Constance's request for a recount in the NSW seat of Gilmore has been knocked back by the @AusElectoralCom . Story via @AndrewBrownAU : #AusPol #AusVotes
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"There are no two sides to this debate." Actress, writer and transgender rights advocate Georgie Stone has urged all Australians to call out anti-trans bigotry and stand up for LGBTQI rights. Via @maevebannister
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"They deserve the dignity of resistance." Aboriginal resistance fighters deserve much greater recognition in the Australian War Memorial, its council chair Kim Beazley says.
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“We are humans, and it’s draining and soul destroying.” Thousands of NSW public hospital nurses walked off the job today in protest at inadequate staff-to-patient ratios. MORE: 📷 | @bianca_demarchi - AAP
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"Australia has one of the most concentrated media environments in the world." Independent MP @zdaniel is a step closer in her push for a royal commission-style inquiry into media ownership in Australia. Via @maevebannister : #AusPol
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“We are in a deep stage of crisis here." @ACOSS CEO @cassandragoldie says the federal government has not grappled with the reality that vulnerable people are the most at risk “of the ravages of COVID”. Story by @domgiannini_ and @AndrewBrownAU
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"I am for fairness in sport, but I'm also for equality in sport ... they've got it wrong." Ian Thorpe has hit out at a decision by international swimming's governing body to ban transgender athletes from competing in women's events. Via @katattackw :
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#Breaking | Former ultra-Orthodox Jewish principal Malka Leifer has been found guilty of the indecent assault and rape of a former student. Full story via @karenlsweeney
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Flu cases have jumped as Australia emerges from the pandemic and abandons infection control measures, putting children at risk of hospitalisation. Story via @katattackw
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We’re hiring! AAP is seeking a talented journalist to fill a vital new Refugee Reporter role. People who have personally experienced forced displacement are encouraged to apply. Details:
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“I didn’t want his sympathy as a father. I wanted him to use his power as prime minister." Former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins wants change, not apologies for assault and harassment in federal parliament. Full story via @gemoo4 : #NPC #AusPol
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#BREAKING Chris Dawson has been found guilty of the murder of his wife Lynette Dawson. More to come via @karenlsweeney
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You win this round, magpies! A tribe of clever magpies has outsmarted scientists, ruining an elaborate experiment by freeing their magpie mates from GPS tracking devices. Story via @TraceyFerrier
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"AAP's trusted, independent newswire is vital to a thriving and diverse news media landscape in Australia." AAP is set to receive $6 million from the federal government to continue the newswire’s pivotal role supporting public-interest journalism. More:
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“Aboriginal people are reaching out to be heard but the Liberals have rejected their invitation." Former Indigenous Australians minister Ken Wyatt has quit the Liberals following the party's decision to oppose the Indigenous voice referendum. #AusPol
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"We trust the independence and integrity of the UK justice system." The Australian government will not make any representations to the British home secretary after a UK court approved the extradition of whistleblower Julian Assange to the US.
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A court has threatened to have former NSW deputy premier John Barilaro's chief of staff arrested over an interim matter concerning a YouTube producer. Full story via @LukeCostin :
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UPDATE | "Almost 400,000 Australians fell victim to this cruel system." Anthony Albanese has unveiled a royal commission, saying "it is vital so that we get to the bottom of how robodebt came about so that we can ensure it can never ever happen again."
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is set to reveal details of a royal commission into the controversial robodebt scheme. Details via @osbornep and @AndrewBrownAU : #AusPol
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A coroner has declared Veronica Nelson's death preventable. The Aboriginal woman, who died inside a Victorian prison, begged for help 49 times in 36 hours before her death. Full story via @melissameehanau
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Former prime minister Scott Morrison showed little empathy towards welfare recipients as he looked for budget cuts instead of policies, the robodebt royal commission has been told. Latest via @domgiannini_ #AusPol
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“To those buffoons who have repeatedly described this commission as a kangaroo court..." A NSW ICAC lawyer has lashed out at the PM's claim the commission is 'a kangaroo court', labelling the comments "deeply offensive". More via @dollyybird : #AusPol
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Glass bottles have been pelted at the Melbourne headquarters of the CFMEU as a protest against mandatory vaccines turned ugly, with the union blaming "outside extremists" for the violence. Full story: 📷 | @aap_photos @jamesrossphotog
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Horridus is unlike any triceratops found before. The fossil, dating back 67 million years, is the world's most complete and finely preserved of its species, and will be on display at the @melbournemuseum in an Australian first. Story via @tcosoleto :
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"The policies were made specifically to fail us." Biloela resident Priya Nadesalingam has called on the Albanese government to grant permanence to refugees and people seeking safety who have lived in Australia for a decade. 📷 | @cochl - @aap_photos #AusPol
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The stars are arriving! @BazLuhrmann , @RebelWilson , @bakerboymusic , @TaikaWaititi , Rachel Griffith and Deborah Mailman are among those at the @sydoperahouse for the 2021 #AACTAs . 📸 | @bianca_demarchi - @aap_photos @AACTA #AACTAAwards
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Check The Facts. These three words are at the heart of a media literacy campaign launched today by AAP and Facebook Australia. The campaign aims to help Australians to identify and prevent the spread of misinformation. FIND OUT MORE:
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AAP and Google have announced a new partnership to accelerate critical fact-checking work to tackle mis and disinformation across Australia and New Zealand. DETAILS: @AapFactcheck #factcheck #misinformation #fakenews
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Former @melbournefc skipper Jack Trengove will be cheering the Demons on at the #AFLGF on Saturday, thanks to some tickets from captain Max Gawn. Full story via @AAPSport 's @AnnaHarrington : #AFL
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"These are two animals that could potentially kill each other and do some serious damage to us." Keepers have risked life and limb to help an Australian zoo become the first in the country to successfully breed and hatch komodo dragons. MORE:
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“An actor, dancer, singer and painter, he was also one of the greatest artists Australia has ever seen.” Australian Indigenous actor David Dalaithngu has died aged 68.
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Labor candidate Trevor Ross, a firefighter of 36 years, hopes to extinguish the Liberals' hold on the seat of Lindsay. Anthony Albanese described Mr Ross as someone who had actually “held a hose”, a swipe at the PM, @domgiannini_ reports. MORE: #AusPol
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Mourners are gathering in Melbourne to honour the life of larrikin priest and charity campaigner Father Bob Maguire. Victorian Opposition Leader John Pesutto and underworld figure Mick Gatto are among those already in attendance. More: 📷 | AAP
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Protesters have covered a Captain Cook statue in a Melbourne park with red paint to mark #InvasionDay . MORE: #InvasionDay2022 #AustraliaDay #AustraliaDay2022
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#Breaking | Australian economist Sean Turnell has reportedly been released from prison by the Myanmar military under an amnesty covering 6000 prisoners.
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📣 #JournoJobs Alert AAP is offering one-year, paid editorial traineeships to four exceptional candidates. Trainees will get on-the-job experience in general news, court and sports reporting, ethics and media law. MORE:
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The Australian Tax Office asked that the robodebt scheme "cease and desist" using taxpayer data, but was ignored by the Department of Human Services. Latest via @katattackw
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"I'll not be deterred from the work I'm doing to keep every family safe." A "small, ugly mob" of protesters won't stop the government's proposed pandemic laws, Victorian Premier @DanielAndrewsMP says. More via @benitakolovos & @KaitlynOffer : #springst
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Twitter has been ordered to hand over the email address and IP details of anonymous user PRGuy to far right activist Avi Yemini. Mr Yemini wants to sue the user, but can't without knowing their real identity. More via @karenlsweeney
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"If you have a cashless society the banks control your life." Lunch is tasty but victory is sweeter for Queensland MP Bob Katter who forced federal parliament's cashless cafe to backflip and accept cash. Story via @domgiannini_ #AusPol
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Media diversity matters. By supporting AAP with a one-off or recurring donation, you're supporting independent journalism when Australia needs it most. Make a donation today:
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“Drop the charges. Return Julian home." Julian Assange's supporters are calling for the US to resolve its long-running legal pursuit of the WikiLeaks founder as a test of Australia-US relations. Latest via @AndrewBrownAU & @alexmitchy_
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Australian Associated Press (AAP)
2 years
"The sooner we can get that beautiful family home to Bilo, the better." There is hope the Tamil family taken from their home in Biloela four years ago will return for daughter Tharnicaa's fifth birthday in just under three weeks. More:
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Australian Associated Press (AAP)
3 years
"The way it's working at the moment is quite dysfunctional." Federal MP Darren Chester is taking a break from the Nationals party room, saying he's worried about extreme right-wing views inside the party.
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Australian Associated Press (AAP)
3 years
“This will give all Australian voters a merit-based choice about who speaks for them." The @AusRepublic Movement has unveiled its preferred method for the nation to appoint a new head of state, with chair @Peter_Fitz unveiling details. MORE: #AusRepublic
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Australian Associated Press (AAP)
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Australian Associated Press (AAP)
1 year
Labor leader Chris Minns will lead his party to form the next NSW government, ending 12 years of Liberal National coalition rule in the state. #NSWVotes latest via @FaridYFarid and @JShteyman : #NSWPol #NSWVotes2023 #AusPol
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Australian Associated Press (AAP)
2 years
"I see this as divisive." Pauline Hanson has angrily left the Senate chamber, telling AAP she could not accept the Welcome to Country or a proposal to be moved later in the day that would raise the Aboriginal flag in the Senate chamber. More: #AusPol
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Australian Associated Press (AAP)
4 years
For the sake of justice, support quality journalism #aapneedsyou You can help by; 1) supporting our campaign at 2) sharing your story and love for AAP with #aapneedsyou 3) sharing this post with others
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Australian Associated Press (AAP)
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"It breaks my heart." One of the daughters of a Tamil family of asylum seekers will spend her seventh birthday in community detention as the push for their permanent settlement in Australia gains momentum. Story via @faridyfarid :
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