A defence treaty between Australia and Papua New Guinea, known as the Pukpuk treaty, has been approved. It is Australia’s first new alliance in more than 70 years and sees the two countries promising to defend each other in the event of a military attack. #PNG #australia #ADF #defence #auspol #news

Today, the Queensland state government announced it will establish a peak body for sexual violence. The decision was influenced by data showing reported sexual assaults rose to 11 per cent in 2024, the highest it has been in 32 years. #Queensland #Australia #news #auspol #australiannews

Starting from October 1, first home buyers in Australia can purchase a property with a 5% deposit through the Government’s Home Guarantee Scheme. Those wanting to use the scheme must purchase homes within specific regional price caps. #housingcrisis #auspol #politics #housingmarket #australia

The pursuit of Dezi Freeman continues; police are deploying search teams to Benalla. The city is 85km to the west of Porepunkah, where Freeman was last seen. Police have alleged that the Benalla search poses “no immediate risk to community safety.” #auspol #australia #dezifreeman #news #vicpol

The Global Sumud Flotilla, civilian boats carrying 500 pro-Palestine activists, including 6 Australians, was intercepted by the Israeli navy. The boats were on a humanitarian mission to break Israel’s naval blockade of Gaza and deliver water, food and aid. #gaza #flotilla #israel #australia #news

Early Wednesday morning, the United States government entered a shutdown after Congress failed to reach a deal to approve new funding. It's currently unclear how long the shutdown will last. The longest shutdown to date lasted 35 days. #federalgovernment #US #Donaldtrump #USshutdown #politics #news

Madagascar’s president, Andry Rajoelina, announces he will dissolve his government following youth-led protests over longstanding water and power cuts. The protests began in the country's capital but have since spread to eight additional cities. #protests #genz #internationalnews #madagascar

In a landmark case, the Federal Court has fined a man $343,500 for creating ‘deepfake’ pornography images. eSafety Commissioner Grant said the action sent a “strong message about the consequences for anyone who perpetrated ... image-based abuse.” #deepfake #ai #australia #court #cybercrime #brisbane

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has encouraged Asian supermarket giant Lulu to enter the Australian market to boost competition. Lulu could reshape the landscape of food sales, but the barriers to entry remain significant. #Australia #Albanese #shopping #food #supermarket

In a major shift in healthcare access, tens of thousands of registered nurses in Australia will begin training to prescribe medicine, starting today. Patients may be able to receive prescriptions from qualified and registered nurses sometime in 2026. #Australia #health #medical #nurses #doctors

Albanese wants Australia on UN Security Council In his address to the General Assembly, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese launched Australia’s election bid for a seat on the UNSC for the 2029-2030 term.

President Donald Trump announced he will impose a 100% tariff on all foreign-made films. Australian moviemaking has significantly benefited from American interest in recent years, primarily due to lower production costs following the COVID-19 pandemic. #filmindustry #trump #tariffs #australia #US

Four teenage boys were arrested yesterday in the Melbourne CBD, following a car chase that started in the city’s eastern suburbs. The incident has sparked debate around the government's response to youth crime, and many are urging the government to be stricter. #Melbourne #police #Victoria #news

Israeli leaders have agreed on a US plan to end Israel’s war in Gaza. Hamas officials were not consulted. Trump has expressed that if Hamas does not agree to his plan, “Israel would have my full backing to ... [destroy] the threat of Hamas.” #Gaza #Israel #Palestine #US #Internationalpolitics

Antarctic temperature fluctuation to affect Australia’s spring forecasts Antarctica’s sudden drastic changes in temperature are expected to impact Australia’s weather as we move into a warmer spring

The Budget has recorded a lower than expected deficit of around $10 billion last financial year, despite the rise in government spending. An improvement on forecasts from March's pre-election budget, which predicted a deficit of $27.6 billion for the same period #auspol #australia #news #economics

YouGov's Latest MRP model projects Reform UK would win 311 seats, falling 15 seats short of a majority government. In this projected parliament, Reform UK would likely rely on DUP or Tory support in the form of a coalition or confidence & supply. #politics #news #reformuk #reform #uk #news #poll

Australian Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong has warned the UN Security Council that artificial intelligence could one day control nuclear weapons, posing grave risks to global security.  #auspol #australia #news #unsecuritycouncil #pennywong #aiwarfare #ai

An Executive Order has been signed by US President Donald Trump which permits TikTok to continue operations in the United States in a way that adheres to national security. Very little is known about the actual deal at this stage #australia #news #politics #world #tiktok #trump #business #murdoch

Gympie Regional Council has voted 5-3 to remove fluoride from its water supply, becoming the second Queensland region to do so in under a year. Queensland has the lowest rate of fluoridated water nationally.  #australia #news #Water #Fluoride #Queensland #gympieregion

The US will impose 100% tariff on branded/patented pharmaceutical imports from October 1. Tariffs will be exempted for companies that begin construction of manufacturing plants in the United States. #australia #news #australianews #world #trump #tariffs #geopolitics

An Earthquake struck southwest Tasmania this morning at 6:38 am with a magnitude of 4.1. This is the state's largest earthquake in two decades and could be felt across the island. Magnitude four quakes can result in damage to buildings. #tasmania #australia #earthquake #naturaldisaster #environment

At the UN General Assembly, Australia explained the ban on under-sixteens using social media. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called the ban “plain common sense" after the speech from suicidal bullying victim Emma Mason. #auspol #politics #internationalnews #UN #UNgeneralassembly

Crime rates in Victoria have risen to a record high; 483,583 criminal incidents have been reported in the past 12 months. Repeat offenders are the biggest part of the rise of crime in Victoria. Police have set goals for reducing crime rates. #Victoria #Melbourne #Jacintaallen #news #auspol

President Donald Trump addressed the UN on Tuesday, criticising multiple countries, the UN as a governing body, and climate change. He asked; “What is the purpose of the UN?” The speech has been condemned by the public and politicians worldwide. #UN #internationalpolitics #politics #donaldtrump #US

The ABC has been ordered to pay journalist Antoinette Lattouf another $150,000 in compensation for unlawfully terminating her over social media posts about Gaza. Justice Rangiah stated the broadcaster “let down the Australian public badly.” #ABC #auspol #australiannews #australia #gaza

The Optus Triple Zero Outage – What Happened?  Last Thursday, an Optus network upgrade failure resulted in a triple zero outage. Around 600 customers were impacted and a number of emergency calls in South Australia, the Northern Territory, and Western Australia failed to connect. Emergency calls…

A 13-hour Optus outage after a botched network upgrade blocked 000 calls and may have contributed to four deaths, prompting national outrage and a federal investigation. The Australian Communications and Media Authority is investigating and planning new network safeguards. #Optus #Emergencyservices

The Liberal Party is riven with disagreements and discontent. Can it survive? Disputes over net zero and immigration are ripping the Liberal party apart. What does its future look like, and can it survive at all?

Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show, cancelled after commenting on the response to Kirk's death, will be reinstated on Tuesday. The cancellation received backlash due to concerns about free speech, and several celebrities signed an open letter backing Kimmel. #disney #jimmykimmel #latenight #ABC #trump

Trump left Albanese off his 24-hour itinerary in New York for the UN General Assembly. They were expected to talk in Washington; Trump said it'd be “soon”. The PM will have a chance to meet him at Trump’s ‘welcome reception’ on Tuesday night. #auspol #albanese #trump #Unitednations #australiannews

Australia’s Internet Speed Upgrade: NBN promises internet downloads up to 5 times faster The NBN “Accelerate Great” upgrade is rolling out across the country. Australians can enjoy faster internet and better service - but will it come with increased prices?

The Death of Charlie Kirk...what does this mean for the world? how has the world reacted and why? Find out more on the TDMG Geopolitics Explained Podcast LINK IN BIO linktr.ee/thoughtdiges... #politics #news #word #charliekirk #assassination #world #geopolitics

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EPISODE 1 TOMORROW 6PM AEST | check out our 1st episode of TDMG Geopolitics Explained where we discuss the assassination of Charlie Kirk #australia #podcast #geopolitics #news #charliekirk #politicalviolence #violence #newpodcast linktr.ee/thoughtdiges...

Green Gravity has secured Russell Vale Mine’s disused Shaft 4 in NSW to trial its gravitational energy storage technology, using an old mine shaft as a battery. The $10 million trial will run throughout 2026 and could eventually power up to 10,000 homes. #economy #electricity #mine #greenenergy

Western Australia’s Water Corporation says Port Hedland’s water supply is at its limit, with no room for new developments. Locals fear the impact on tourism and housing. WAWC are committed to finding sustainable solutions amid rising demand and worsening conditions. #Water #Australia #ClimateChange

Australian national broadcaster the ABC was denied a spot at a press conference with President Trump and U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The Australian broadcaster is still cleared to attend Trump & Starmer's lunch meeting in Chequers. #ABC #Trump #Auspol #Internationalnews #Australiannews #UK

‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’, a popular late night talk show in the US, has been pulled off air after Kimmel’s ‘insensitive’ remarks regarding the motivation behind the murder of Charlie Kirk. His comments were met with backlash from the Federal Communications Commission. #MAGA #jimmykimmel #charliekirk #US

At least 390 Australian childcare educators were banned from early education or care 2020 and 2025. Professor Chris Goddard spoke to the ABC, saying, "If there are more than 300 people prohibited, how many hundreds of victims are there?" #education #childabuse #social #socialservices #childcare

A United Nations Commission reported Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, committing a crime against humanity. The inquiry’s report cites mass killings, targeting of civilians, including children, and blocking food, water and medicine into the strip. #israel #gaza #palestine #un #genocide

Australia sets new 2035 emissions target of 62–70% Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced Australia’s new 2035 climate target of a 62-70% emissions cut. Will this be enough to reach net zero?

The Albanese Government's 2035 emissions reduction target is 62-70%. The Climate Change Authority has put forward the Treasury's emissions reduction model of 65-75%, but environmental groups are calling for a target of no less than 80%. #auspol #UN #climatechange #politics

Last week the NSW Government has passed the proposed boundary of Great Koala National Park which combines 175,000 hectares of publicly owned forests to National Parks, making for a combined 315,000-hectare habitat for koalas #australia #news #koala #environment #australianews

The National Climate Risk Assessment warns that Australia needs to have a dedicated disaster recovery force. Currently, responders and defence forces could become overwhelmed by concurrent disasters. Former Chief Chris Barrie agreed with this. #australia #disaster #defence #climate

A major defense treaty set to be signed between Australia and PNG has failed to materialize. The countries have resorted to signing a "communique in lieu" of the document, and agreeing to the wording. #auspol #albanese #australia #news #png #treaty #defence #labor

Amid rising anti-immigration sentiment linking migration to housing unaffordability, Australia’s building industry is calling for more skilled migrants to address a critical labour shortage.  #australia #building #news #auspol #migration #australianews

Millions of Aussies are expected to get more cash in their pockets as Centrelink payments increase. Under indexation changes, several payments will increase #Australia #Centrelink #Costofliving #inflation #housingcrisis

Trump warned Lyons that he was ‘hurting Australia’, implying that his questions would hurt Trump and Australian PM Anthony Albanese’s diplomatic relationship. Albanese is set to attend the UN General Assembly next week #news #trump #australia #auspol #australianews #washington

Andrew Hastie threatens to quit Coalition over net-zero. Many Coalition MPs object; Jonathon Duniam warns of potential “mass exodus” from frontbench. In 2021, the Coalition committed Australia to net zero, but now the Party is conflicted. #coalitian #laborgovernment #auspol #climatechange #netzero