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as inflation and interest rates bite https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/AU/en/2026/7/11/Sacred-Coorong-wetlands-bracing-for-impact-of-bird-flu.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-11T03:33:18.272639-07:00 Sacred Coorong wetlands bracing for impact of bird flu https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/AU/en/2026/7/11/One-Nation-s-cost-of-living-policies-could-cost-budget-90b.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-11T03:33:18.272639-07:00 One Nation’s cost-of-living policies could cost budget $90b https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/AU/en/2026/7/11/Family-allowed-into-Australia-to-care-for-slain-woman-s-children-after-commissioner-s-intervention.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-11T03:33:18.272639-07:00 Family allowed into Australia to care for slain woman’s children after commissioner’s intervention https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/AU/en/2026/7/11/Boy-16-charged-with-murder-after-police-discover-body-of-13-year-old-Layla-Jeffery-in-bushland.html DirectionFreeNews en 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Why are some tapping the brakes? https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/AU/en/2026/7/11/Apple-sues-OpenAI-for-trade-secret-theft-in-blockbuster-lawsuit.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-11T03:33:18.272639-07:00 Apple sues OpenAI for trade secret theft in blockbuster lawsuit https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/AU/en/2026/7/10/Tipping-point-Australia-is-on-the-verge-of-an-EV-revolution.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-10T15:33:28.438396-07:00 Australia is on the cusp of a significant transformation in its automotive sector, with electric vehicles (EVs) rapidly gaining https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/AU/en/2026/7/10/Telstra-outage-could-cost-hundreds-of-millions-of-dollars.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-10T15:33:28.438396-07:00 Telstra Outage Estimated to Cost Hundreds of Millions, Compensation Uncertain https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/AU/en/2026/7/10/Sydney-rents-surge-50-a-week-as-budget-fears-hit-the-rental-market.html DirectionFreeNews en 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https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/AU/en/2026/7/10/From-day-one-Wilson-plans-a-policy-blitz-before-Christmas-if-she-becomes-premier.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-10T15:33:28.438396-07:00 In a bold move to reshape Australia's political landscape, candidate Wilson has announced plans for an extensive policy blitz https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/AU/en/2026/7/10/China-s-missile-test-did-not-target-any-one-Pacific-nation-it-was-aimed-at-all-of-them-including-Australia.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-10T15:33:28.438396-07:00 China's Missile Test in the Pacific: A Regional Concern https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/AU/en/2026/7/10/Albanese-juggles-national-security-and-trade-in-foreign-policy-bonanza-The-stakes-could-not-be-higher.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-10T15:33:28.438396-07:00 Albanese's Foreign Policy Bonanza: Balancing National Security and Trade https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/AU/en/2026/7/10/A-good-market-First-home-buyers-and-upsizers-win-as-prices-fall.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-10T15:33:28.438396-07:00 Australia's housing market has experienced a notable shift, with property prices declining, creating favorable conditions for https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/AU/en/2026/7/10/Various-developments-in-Australian-society-and-culture-including-controversial-media-coverage-and-historical-discoveries.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-10T03:33:02.787968-07:00 Recent Developments in Australian Society and Culture https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/AU/en/2026/7/10/Telstra-CEO-Vicki-Brady-deeply-sorry-for-national-outage-which-could-cost-hundreds-of-millions.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-10T03:33:02.787968-07:00 Telstra CEO Vicki Brady 'deeply sorry' for national outage, which could cost hundreds of millions https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/AU/en/2026/7/10/Tech-innovations-and-risks-AI-s-role-in-child-online-abuse-new-CO2-battery-and-workplace-tools-launch.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-10T03:33:02.787968-07:00 Tech Innovations and Risks: AI's Role in Child Online Abuse, New CO2 Battery, and Workplace Tools Launch https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/AU/en/2026/7/10/Sports-updates-highlight-controversies-and-historic-events-for-Australian-teams-and-players.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-10T03:33:02.787968-07:00 Sports updates highlight controversies and historic events for Australian teams and players https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/AU/en/2026/7/10/Social-concerns-rise-with-missing-persons-crime-cultural-safety-and-health-issues-in-Australia.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-10T03:33:02.787968-07:00 Social Concerns Rise with Missing Persons, Crime, Cultural Safety, and Health Issues in Australia https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/AU/en/2026/7/10/Economic-challenges-and-market-developments-impact-Australia-amid-global-and-domestic-issues.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-10T03:33:02.787968-07:00 Economic challenges and market developments impact Australia amid global and domestic issues https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/AU/en/2026/7/10/Broadcaster-Derryn-Hinch-dies-aged-82.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-10T03:33:02.787968-07:00 Derryn Hinch, 'human headline' and broadcaster, dies aged 82 https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/AU/en/2026/7/10/Bird-flu-arrives-in-Australia-detected-in-native-birds-with-devastating-effects.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-10T03:33:02.787968-07:00 Bird flu arrives in Australia, detected in native birds with devastating effects https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/AU/en/2026/7/10/Australian-political-leaders-continue-to-debate-and-investigate-major-political-controversies.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-10T03:33:02.787968-07:00 Australian political leaders continue to debate and investigate major political controversies https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/AU/en/2026/7/9/Sydney-rents-surge-by-50-a-week-amid-budget-concerns.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-09T15:32:44.379569-07:00 Sydney rents surge by $50 a week amid budget concerns https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/AU/en/2026/7/9/PBO-chief-warns-against-government-optimism-bias-and-calls-for-budget-transparency.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-09T15:32:44.379569-07:00 PBO Chief Warns Against Government Optimism Bias and Calls for Budget Transparency https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/AU/en/2026/7/9/NDIS-watchdog-criticized-for-slow-complaint-responses-new-Indigenous-only-phone-line-launching.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-09T15:32:44.379569-07:00 NDIS watchdog criticized for slow complaint responses; new Indigenous-only phone line launching https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/AU/en/2026/7/9/Modi-highlights-India-Australia-ties-and-economic-ambitions-during-Melbourne-visit.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-09T15:32:44.379569-07:00 Modi highlights India-Australia ties and economic ambitions during Melbourne visit https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/AU/en/2026/7/9/Liberals-missed-opportunities-led-to-major-ICAC-inquiry.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-09T15:32:44.379569-07:00 In a significant development, the New South Wales Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) has initiated a major inquiry https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/AU/en/2026/7/9/India-and-Australia-pursue-fast-track-free-trade-pact-after-uranium-export-deal.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-09T15:32:44.379569-07:00 India and Australia look to fast-track sweeping free trade pact after uranium export deal https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/AU/en/2026/7/9/Government-and-experts-warned-repeatedly-about-cause-of-Telstra-outage-potentially-costing-hundreds-of-millions.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-09T15:32:44.379569-07:00 Telstra Outage Causes Widespread Disruptions Across Australia https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/AU/en/2026/7/9/Ceasefire-breakdown-poses-new-economic-threat-says-Chalmers.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-09T15:32:44.379569-07:00 Ceasefire Breakdown Poses New Economic Threat, Says Chalmers https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/AU/en/2026/7/9/Bonnie-Tyler-iconic-80s-pop-singer-dies-aged-75.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-09T15:32:44.379569-07:00 Bonnie Tyler, iconic 80s pop singer, dies aged 75 https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/AU/en/2026/7/9/Angus-Taylor-delivers-sharp-criticism-of-Pauline-Hanson-and-One-Nation-policies.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-09T15:32:44.379569-07:00 Angus Taylor delivers sharp criticism of Pauline Hanson and One Nation policies https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/AU/en/2026/7/9/Wegovy-weight-loss-pill-could-launch-in-Australia-next-year.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-09T01:07:58.545882-07:00 Wegovy Weight Loss Pill Could Launch in Australia Next Year https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/AU/en/2026/7/9/V-Line-to-reimburse-regional-rail-passengers-after-Telstra-outage-disruption.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-09T01:07:58.545882-07:00 V/Line to reimburse regional rail passengers after Telstra outage disruption https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/AU/en/2026/7/9/Telstra-resolves-major-software-defect-causing-widespread-outages.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-09T01:07:58.545882-07:00 Telstra Resolves Major Software Defect Causing Widespread Outages https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/AU/en/2026/7/9/Sydney-to-Hobart-star-secures-700m-CreditorWatch-deal.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-09T01:07:58.545882-07:00 In a significant development in the Australian economy, a prominent figure from the Sydney to Hobart yacht race has secured a https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/AU/en/2026/7/9/Sydney-rents-surge-amid-budget-fears-impacting-rental-market.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-09T01:07:58.545882-07:00 Sydney rents surge amid budget fears impacting rental market https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/AU/en/2026/7/9/State-of-Origin-decider-breaks-broadcast-record.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-09T01:07:58.545882-07:00 State of Origin decider breaks broadcast record https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/AU/en/2026/7/9/Outgoing-Defence-chief-warns-Australia-must-prepare-for-worst-case-major-conflict-scenario.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-09T01:07:58.545882-07:00 In a recent address, Australia's outgoing Defence Chief, General Angus Campbell, emphasized the necessity for the nation to https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/AU/en/2026/7/9/Multiculturalism-is-core-to-Australian-identity-says-Albanese.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-09T01:07:58.545882-07:00 Multiculturalism is 'who we are', says Albanese https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/AU/en/2026/7/9/Man-charged-with-murder-over-death-of-girl-17.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-09T01:07:58.545882-07:00 Man, 34, charged with murder over death of girl, 17 https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/AU/en/2026/7/9/Large-scale-economic-data-centre-boom-seen-as-boost-for-net-zero-targets.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-09T01:07:58.545882-07:00 In recent years, Australia has witnessed a significant surge in the development of large-scale data centres, with investments https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/AU/en/2026/7/9/KPMG-data-misuse-scandal-prompts-wider-ASIC-probe-into-Big-Four-firms.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-09T01:07:58.545882-07:00 KPMG Data Misuse Scandal Triggers Wider ASIC Probe into Big Four https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/AU/en/2026/7/9/India-and-Australia-deepen-ties-with-top-tier-security-partnership-and-major-uranium-deal.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-09T01:07:58.545882-07:00 India and Australia deepen ties with top-tier security partnership and major uranium deal https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/AU/en/2026/7/9/IMF-downgrades-Australia-s-economic-growth-forecast.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-09T01:07:58.545882-07:00 IMF Downgrades Australia's Economic Growth Forecast https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/AU/en/2026/7/9/Historic-strike-threatens-to-cripple-Australia-s-largest-iron-ore-port.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-09T01:07:58.545882-07:00 Historic strike threatens to cripple Australia’s largest iron ore port https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/AU/en/2026/7/9/Death-investigated-after-Telstra-outage-impacted-hundreds-of-triple-zero-calls.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-09T01:07:58.545882-07:00 Death investigated after Telstra outage impacted hundreds of triple zero calls https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/AU/en/2026/7/9/Boy-charged-with-extremist-offence-had-months-long-intent-to-kill.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-09T01:07:58.545882-07:00 A 13-year-old boy from Maryborough, Queensland, has been charged with violent extremist offences after police discovered https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/AU/en/2026/7/9/Bird-flu-arrives-in-Australia-amid-expert-scrutiny-of-response-efforts.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-09T01:07:58.545882-07:00 Bird flu arrives in Australia amid expert scrutiny of response efforts https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/AU/en/2026/7/9/Bad-economic-news-exposes-Labor-s-unproductive-budget-critics-say.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-09T01:07:58.545882-07:00 Bad economic news exposes Labor’s unproductive budget, critics say https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/AU/en/2026/7/9/Angus-Taylor-warns-One-Nation-policies-will-send-Australia-broke.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-09T01:07:58.545882-07:00 Angus Taylor warns One Nation policies will send Australia broke https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/AU/en/2026/7/9/ASX-s-booming-AI-trade-at-risk-of-overcrowding.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-09T01:07:58.545882-07:00 The ASX’s Booming AI Trade Faces Overcrowding Risks https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/AU/en/2026/7/8/Women-and-university-graduates-in-Australia-most-at-risk-of-losing-jobs-to-AI-report-finds.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-08T11:49:14.959523-07:00 Women and university graduates in Australia most at risk of losing jobs to AI, report finds https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/AU/en/2026/7/8/The-winter-of-our-disconnect-how-Telstra-s-outage-wrought-havoc-across-a-continent.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-08T11:49:14.959523-07:00 The winter of our disconnect: how Telstra’s outage wrought havoc across a continent https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/AU/en/2026/7/8/Telstra-shares-hit-February-low-following-network-outage.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-08T11:49:14.959523-07:00 Telstra shares hit February low following network outage https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/AU/en/2026/7/8/Telstra-restores-most-services-after-a-nationwide-outage-Evening-News-Bulletin-8-July-2026.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-08T11:49:14.959523-07:00 Telstra Restores Most Services After Nationwide Outage https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/AU/en/2026/7/8/Telstra-hit-by-fresh-Triple-Zero-fault-hours-after-outage-fixed.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-08T11:49:14.959523-07:00 Telstra hit by fresh Triple Zero fault hours after outage fixed https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/AU/en/2026/7/8/Telstra-faces-big-fines-after-mobile-outage-CEO-cuts-holiday-short.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-08T11:49:14.959523-07:00 Telstra Faces Major Outage, CEO Cuts Holiday Short https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/AU/en/2026/7/8/Some-triple-zero-calls-impacted-minister-confirms-as-Telstra-says-software-glitch-caused-major-outage.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-08T11:49:14.959523-07:00 Some triple-zero calls impacted, minister confirms, as Telstra says software glitch caused major outage https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/AU/en/2026/7/8/RBA-chief-economist-warns-of-more-frequent-supply-shocks.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-08T11:49:14.959523-07:00 RBA Chief Economist Warns of More Frequent Supply Shocks https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/AU/en/2026/7/8/Pilbara-miners-to-strike-for-first-time-in-40-years-after-BHP-stonewall-pay-deal.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-08T11:49:14.959523-07:00 Pilbara miners to strike for first time in 40 years after BHP ‘stonewall’ pay deal https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/AU/en/2026/7/8/NSW-silence-Queensland-and-claim-Origin-shield-with-boilover-for-the-ages.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-08T11:49:14.959523-07:00 NSW silence Queensland and claim State of Origin shield with boilover for the ages https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/AU/en/2026/7/8/More-than-120-NSW-crown-prosecutors-take-rare-step-over-DPP-report.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-08T11:49:14.959523-07:00 Crown Prosecutors Rally Behind DPP Amid Leak Allegations https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/AU/en/2026/7/8/Labor-push-for-law-to-label-AI-in-creative-works.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-08T11:49:14.959523-07:00 Labor Pushes for Legislation to Label AI-Generated Content in Creative Works https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/AU/en/2026/7/8/IMF-downgrades-Australia-s-economic-growth.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-08T11:49:14.959523-07:00 IMF Downgrades Australia’s Economic Growth Forecast https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/AU/en/2026/7/8/Hundreds-of-Triple-0-calls-fail-as-time-travel-bug-causes-catastrophic-Telstra-outage.html DirectionFreeNews en 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alleged murder of her four-year-old son, with https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/AU/en/2026/7/5/Mass-fish-deaths-feared-as-Minns-government-s-promise-to-restore-Murray-Darling-rivers-in-doubt.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-05T12:28:44.450492-07:00 Mass fish deaths feared as Minns government’s promise to restore Murray-Darling rivers in doubt https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/AU/en/2026/7/5/Labor-s-draft-national-platform-amended-to-include-criticisms-of-Israel-s-Gaza-occupation-and-tax-hikes.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-05T12:28:44.450492-07:00 Labor’s Draft National Platform Amended to Include Criticisms of Israel’s Gaza Occupation and Tax Hikes https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/AU/en/2026/7/5/Labor-concession-on-controversial-aged-care-tool-fails-to-quell-anger.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-05T12:28:44.450492-07:00 Labor's Concession on Controversial Aged Care Tool Fails to Quell Anger 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Could 'frugal influencers' help? https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/AU/en/2026/7/5/Australian-aged-care-firm-accused-in-class-action-of-charging-residents-for-unused-services.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-05T12:28:44.450492-07:00 Australian aged care firm accused in class action of charging residents for unused services https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/AU/en/2026/7/5/Australia-s-supermarket-price-crackdown-starts-Will-you-pay-less.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-05T12:28:44.450492-07:00 Australia's supermarket price crackdown starts today. 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DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-05T08:40:06.206559-07:00 Labor’s draft national platform heavily amended to embed extensive criticisms of Israel’s ‘occupation’ of Gaza and budget tax hikes https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/AU/en/2026/7/5/Killed-teen-s-father-rejects-idea-of-leniency-payment-from-Australian.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-05T08:40:06.206559-07:00 Killed teen's father rejects idea of leniency payment from Australian https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/AU/en/2026/7/5/Jewish-worshippers-allegedly-targeted-in-fake-pistol-incident-in-Sydney.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-05T08:40:06.206559-07:00 Two men charged after allegedly pointing fake gun at Sydney synagogue https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/AU/en/2026/7/5/Grassroots-Labor-revolt-forces-Minns-hand-on-pokies.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-05T08:40:06.206559-07:00 In a significant political development, the New South Wales (NSW) Labor Party has enacted historic reforms to the state's poker 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But will you pay less? https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/AU/en/2026/7/5/Australia-s-housing-downturn-echoes-worst-in-30-years-but-buyers-waiting-for-the-bottom-risk-missing-it.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-05T08:40:06.206559-07:00 Australia's Housing Downturn Echoes Worst in 30 Years – But Buyers Waiting for the Bottom Risk Missing It https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/AU/en/2026/7/5/Australia-facing-unprecedented-levels-of-online-hate-speech-antisemitism-inquiry-told.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-05T08:40:06.206559-07:00 Australia facing unprecedented levels of online hate speech, antisemitism inquiry told https://www.directionfreenews.com/articles/AU/en/2026/7/5/Albanese-arrives-in-Fiji-to-start-three-day-Pacific-blitz.html DirectionFreeNews en 2026-07-05T08:40:06.206559-07:00 Albanese's Pacific Engagement: A Three-Day Blitz in Fiji and Vanuatu