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Cayetano joins SheTalks Asia
Politiko
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July 1, 2025
Taguig City Mayor Lani Cayetano was honored to take part in SheTalks Asia which highlights women’s strength and stories. “I’m deeply honored to have been part of a powerful session with SheTalks Asia, where I had the privilege of sharing space and...
USF support program helps international student-athletes thrive
USF Oracle - Florida
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July 1, 2025
USF international student-athletes find their footing on and off the field with help from the university’s International Student-Athlete Club. ORACLE GRAPHIC/ZAHIR NELSON For Mathis Haugen, a USF international student-athlete from Norway, his...
ASPI argues Australia needs to improve research security
Azzet
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July 1, 2025
A new study published by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) has found that Australia needs to improve its ‘research security’. The report was written by a senior law lecturer from Southern Cross University, Brendan Walker-Munro who...
Free Speech Victory in Australia for Billboard Chris as “X” post censorship overturned
ADF International
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July 1, 2025
“This is a victory not just for Billboard Chris, but for every Australian—and indeed every citizen who values the fundamental right to free speech,” Coleman continued. The decision comes amid growing international concern over the Australian...
Hyatt Debuts First Hyatt House Hotel in Australia with Pet-Friendly Comforts in Melbourne
Rus Tourism News
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July 1, 2025
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has officially opened the doors to Hyatt House South Melbourne, marking the brand’s debut in Australia and adding a new chapter to Melbourne’s evolving hospitality scene. Designed for modern, extended-stay travelers who...
Top Ice Creams: Greek Papageorgi & Australian Favorites Ranked by TasteAtlas
Greek City Times
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July 1, 2025
While Italy dominates the rankings, countries like Argentina, Canada, and France also shine, but Greece holds its own with its rich flavors and storied culinary heritage. TasteAtlas, the renowned culinary guide, recently unveiled its global...
Internet darling bbno$ announces first Australian tour
OUTinPerth
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July 1, 2025
Online sensation bbno$ (pronounced Baby No Money) is heading to Australia and New Zealand this October and November for his debut tour down under. The Canadian artist has made a name for himself online with his mischevious presence, captivating...
New Zealand’s emerging whiskey industry finds a global audience with export prices more than Ireland and the US
The Economic Times
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July 1, 2025
New Zealand, traditionally recognized for its wine, wool, and scenic vistas, is becoming an unexpected player in the global whiskey market. While whiskey exports brought in a relatively modest $1.3 million USD in 2024, industry analysts note that...
Five Australians evacuated from Iran on commercial flight — as it happened
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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June 30, 2025
3h agoTue 1 Jul 2025 at 7:32am That's the end of our live coverage That's where we'll leave our live coverage for today. Thank you for staying with us. It's been great having you! You can look back on today's developments below, or download the...
'I ditched the UK and now live my dream life in Asia for half the price'
Manchester Evening News
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July 1, 2025
A young woman has ditched the UK for a life in Asia and says she is living the dream for 'half the price'. Casey Pickup, 26, became so fed up with the UK's 'gloomy weather' that she left her role as a sales manager, boarded a one-way flight to...
XRG Consortium's Bid to Acquire Australia's Santos Progresses
Rigzone
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July 1, 2025
Santos Limited said it has entered into a process and exclusivity deed with a consortium led by XRG P.J.S.C. related to its non-binding indicative proposal to acquire 100 percent of the issued shares of Santos for $5.76 (AUD 8.89) per share in...
ASX 200 Ends Flat Despite Global Momentum: Tech Stocks Show Resilience
Kalkine Media
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July 1, 2025
Highlights ASX 200 and All Ordinaries closed nearly unchanged to begin the new financial year. Tech sector led gains with notable movement in software and digital service providers. Mixed performance observed across major banking stocks listed on...
First Look At Anna Maxwell-Martin In Jimmy McGovern’s ‘Unforgivable’; Blast Films Hires Creative Director; Australian Streaming Docs Study – Global Briefs
Deadline
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July 1, 2025
First Look At Anna Maxwell-Martin In Jimmy McGovern‘s ‘Unforgivable‘ Here’s a first look at prolific British scribe Jimmy McGovern’s latest BBC sexual abuse drama, Unforgivable. The images, more of which can be seen below, show Emmy winner Anna...
Millennials vs. Gen X: How nostalgia, AI and Simify eSIM international data plans are shaping travel in 2025
iTWire
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July 1, 2025
Remember the days of flipping through a Lonely Planet guide to plan your travel itinerary, then printing out your flight details and writing down your hotel's address just in case? That was Gen X travel. Fast-forward to 2025 and Millennials armed...
Loose Pass: Bring on the ‘light-hearted trolling’ and why British & Irish Lions omission should take ‘quick winter break’ in Australia
Planet Rugby
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July 1, 2025
This week we will mostly be concerning ourselves with trash talk and some standouts from the weekend… It begins Surely we would have expected this? A Lions squad with – to significantly varying degrees – eight Lions with fair chunks of southern...
New K-pop boy band AHOF steps into spotlight with big dreams, global roots
The Korea Times
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July 1, 2025
Yet another survival audition show has given rise to the next K-pop hopefuls — a nine-member boy band called AHOF, who say they're aiming for nothing less than a spot in the genre's hall of fame. Formed through SBS' audition program "Universe...
Doomsday Profiteers: On Corporate America’s Y2K Response
Literary Hub
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July 1, 2025
If there’s a Proustian madeleine of my Fortune 500 life that continues to pull me into the past, that evokes a corporate nostalgia and longing, neither of which qualifies as enjoyable but both of which are uncannily mesmerizing, it’s calling an...
PCD Global launches in PNG with bold plans for jobs growth and export hub
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 1, 2025
Global industrial supplier PCD Global has officially launched its operations in Papua New Guinea, unveiling ambitious plans to make PNG a regional export and logistics hub while committing to significant long-term investment in local employment,...
Asia-Pacific left: ‘End the US-Israeli war on Iran’
Green Left
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July 1, 2025
Left organisations in the Asia-Pacific have responded to Israel’s illegal “pre-emptive” strikes on Iran, on June 13, and the bombing of Iran’s nuclear facilities at Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan by the United States, on June 22. The Socialist Party...
Alessia Russo: from impact sub who wanted quiet life to global brand
The Times
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No moment better captured the joy, fearlessness and seismic impact of the Lionesses’ Euro 2022 run. With England 2-0 up in their semi-final against Sweden at Bramall Lane, Alessia Russo latched on to the rebound of her own shot and sent an impish...