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Australia news for New Zealand readers: trans-Tasman politics, migration, work, travel and developments affecting Kiwis across the Tasman.

Jacinda Ardern’s Auckland bungalow sells for $2.15 million as former PM settles in Australia

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Jacinda Ardern’s Auckland bungalow sells for $2.15 million as former PM settles in Australia

29 Sept 2026

Penny Wong speaks on sea level rise at UN meeting

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Penny Wong speaks on sea level rise at UN meeting

27 Sept 2026

Air New Zealand Expects 850,000 Customers Over School Holidays

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Air New Zealand Expects 850,000 Customers Over School Holidays

23 Sept 2026

Richard Dawkins beside dam on his farm

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Federated Farmers urges Tasmania-style approach to unlock New Zealand water storage projects

23 Sept 2026

Joe Hockey Warns Australia Risks Becoming a "Tier-Two Technology" Nation if It Over-Regulates AI

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Joe Hockey Warns Australia Risks Becoming a "Tier-Two Technology" Nation if It Over-Regulates AI

23 Sept 2026

Jacinda Ardern and Clarke Gayford Buy $6.5m Home in Sydney's Northern Beaches

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Jacinda Ardern and Clarke Gayford Buy $6.5m Home in Sydney's Northern Beaches

23 Sept 2026

The $120 million bank robbery nobody solved is now becoming an Irish-Australian film

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The $120 million bank robbery nobody solved is now becoming an Irish-Australian film

21 Sept 2026

Australia scraps card surcharges from October as New Zealand considers similar move

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Australia scraps card surcharges from October as New Zealand considers similar move

20 Sept 2026

Australia takes on Big Tech with tougher social media rules as other countries watch closely

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Australia takes on Big Tech with tougher social media rules as other countries watch closely

18 Sept 2026

Inside Australia's Only Cryonics Facility, Where Seven "Patients" Wait to Be Reborn

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Inside Australia's Only Cryonics Facility, Where Seven "Patients" Wait to Be Reborn

18 Sept 2026

Kayla Christensen Wins 2026 World of WearableArt Supreme Award for "Sacred Nightfall"

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Kayla Christensen Wins 2026 World of WearableArt Supreme Award for "Sacred Nightfall"

18 Sept 2026

BNZ Breakers Import Josiah-Jordan James Ruled Out With Torn Hamstring Ahead of Season Opener

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BNZ Breakers Import Josiah-Jordan James Ruled Out With Torn Hamstring Ahead of Season Opener

15 Sept 2026

Nashville Star Max McNown Announces 2027 Australia and New Zealand Tour, New Album on the Way

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Nashville Star Max McNown Announces 2027 Australia and New Zealand Tour, New Album on the Way

15 Sept 2026

Social Isolation in Australia Has Nearly Doubled in Just Two Decades, New Study Finds

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Social Isolation in Australia Has Nearly Doubled in Just Two Decades, New Study Finds

14 Sept 2026

BNZ Breakers Ride Momentum Into Season Opener After Gritty Win Over Melbourne United

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BNZ Breakers Ride Momentum Into Season Opener After Gritty Win Over Melbourne United

10 Sept 2026

University of Sydney and Northern NSW Health District Renew Partnership to Grow Rural Health Workforce

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University of Sydney and Northern NSW Health District Renew Partnership to Grow Rural Health Workforce

10 Sept 2026

India's Naval Chief to Visit Australia and New Zealand

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India's Naval Chief to Visit Australia and New Zealand

10 Sept 2026

Japanese Insurance Giant Agrees $630 Million Deal for Fidelity Life as Offshore Investors Deepen Their New Zealand Footprint

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Japanese Insurance Giant Agrees $630 Million Deal for Fidelity Life as Offshore Investors Deepen Their New Zealand Footprint

5 Sept 2026

Australian F-35A Stealth Fighters to Train in New Zealand for First Time

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Australian F-35A Stealth Fighters to Train in New Zealand for First Time

4 Sept 2026

New ‘Nanobone’ Could Help Children Regrow Jawbone and Reduce Need for Painful Bone Graft Surgery

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New ‘Nanobone’ Could Help Children Regrow Jawbone and Reduce Need for Painful Bone Graft Surgery

3 Sept 2026

ANU Events Put Asia-Pacific Trade, Security, Oceans and Democracy in Focus, With Clear Lessons for New Zealand

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ANU Events Put Asia-Pacific Trade, Security, Oceans and Democracy in Focus, With Clear Lessons for New Zealand

2 Sept 2026

New Zealand and Australia deepen defence ties with new space cooperation agreement

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New Zealand and Australia deepen defence ties with new space cooperation agreement

1 Sept 2026

Australian father reported dead in Nepal floods as 43 Australians and five New Zealanders remain missing

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Australian father reported dead in Nepal floods as 43 Australians and five New Zealanders remain missing

1 Sept 2026

Spring Asthma Warning: Why New Zealanders Should Check Their Action Plans Before Pollen Season Peaks

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Spring Asthma Warning: Why New Zealanders Should Check Their Action Plans Before Pollen Season Peaks

31 Aug 2026

Record 14,506 Athletes Set for 2026 Zespri AIMS Games in Tauranga

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Record 14,506 Athletes Set for 2026 Zespri AIMS Games in Tauranga

28 Aug 2026

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Free coffee and a chance to serve: Bega firefighters launch On-Call recruitment drive

17 Aug 2026

Hydro Cannabis Crop Worth $1.2 Million Seized at Bass Hill Home

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Hydroponic Cannabis Crop Worth $1.2 Million Seized at Sydney Home, Man Charged

31 Jul 2026

Australia and Singapore Strengthen Fuel Supply Security as Penny Wong Backs Two-Part Resilience Strategy

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Australia and Singapore Strengthen Fuel Supply Security as Penny Wong Backs Two-Part Resilience Strategy

28 Jul 2026

Security Tightened After Online Threat Ahead of PM Modi's Proposed Australia Visit

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Death Threat Investigated Ahead of PM Narendra Modi’s Proposed Australia Visit as Security Tightened

5 Jul 2026

Fire at Viva Energy Refinery in Australia Sparks Major Concern

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Fire at Viva Energy Oil Refinery in Victoria Raises Safety and Supply Concerns

16 Apr 2026

From Ancient Magadha to Modern Auckland: Why Bihar’s Legacy Matters and Why the Community Will Gather on 22 March

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From Ancient Magadha to Modern Auckland: Why Bihar’s Legacy Matters and Why the Community Will Gather on 22 March

17 Mar 2026

Australia Approves Genetically Modified Purple Tomato for Sale: What It Means for Consumers

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Australia Approves Genetically Modified Purple Tomato for Sale: What It Means for Consumers

16 Feb 2026

Census Data Shows India-Born Migrants Lead Income and Economic Contribution Across Major Economies

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Census Data Shows India-Born Migrants Lead Income and Economic Contribution Across Major Economies

7 Jan 2026

Australians Paying More Than Necessary to Stay Cool as Aircon Habits Drive Up Power Bills

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Australians Paying More Than Necessary to Stay Cool as Aircon Habits Drive Up Power Bills

7 Jan 2026

When Greatness Feels Routine: Steve Smith and Australia Reassert Control Over England

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When Greatness Feels Routine: Steve Smith and Australia Reassert Control Over England

6 Jan 2026

After Bondi: Australia Moves to Rewrite Its Gun Laws.

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After Bondi: Australia Moves to Rewrite Its Gun Laws.

21 Dec 2025

Bondi Beach Shooting Declared Terrorist Attack as 12 Killed During Hanukkah Event

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Bondi Beach Shooting Declared Terrorist Attack as 12 Killed During Hanukkah Event

14 Dec 2025

Australia’s Compulsory Voting System Why It Sparks Debate

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Australia’s Compulsory Voting System: Why It Sparks Debate

29 Nov 2025

Do New Zealand Travellers Need an Australian Transit Visa When Flying to India? Here Is the Complete Guide

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Do New Zealand Travellers Need an Australian Transit Visa When Flying to India? Here Is the Complete Guide

29 Nov 2025

Perth-Born Ryan Williams and Kathmandu-Born Abneet Bharti Join India’s Football Camp

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Perth-Born Ryan Williams and Kathmandu-Born Abneet Bharti Join India’s Football Camp

11 Nov 2025

BJSM Unites Communities Across New Zealand and Australia with Grand Chhath Puja 2025 Celebrations

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BJSM Unites Communities Across New Zealand and Australia with Grand Chhath Puja 2025 Celebrations

28 Oct 2025

HAWA Backs Multicultural Haryana Day Mela 2025 – A Celebration of Spirit, Culture and Unity

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HAWA Backs Multicultural Haryana Day Mela 2025 – A Celebration of Spirit, Culture and Unity

7 Oct 2025

Opinion | AI can help. It can also fool us. Here is how to use it with care

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Opinion | AI can help. It can also fool us. Here is how to use it with care

6 Oct 2025

Should Social Media Be Banned for Young Kids?

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Should Social Media Be Banned for Young Kids?

6 Oct 2025

Clearview Gears Up for Diwali Milan 2025 – An Evening of Lights, Music, and Celebration

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Clearview Gears Up for Diwali Milan 2025 – An Evening of Lights, Music, and Celebration

5 Oct 2025

BJSM Diwali 2025 and Jharkhand Divas Celebration – A Night of Lights, Music, and Togetherness

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BJSM Diwali 2025 and Jharkhand Divas Celebration – A Night of Lights, Music, and Togetherness

5 Oct 2025

Samuhik Rudrabhishek Maha Pooja: Meaning, Mahatva, and How to Join

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Samuhik Rudrabhishek Maha Pooja: Meaning, Mahatva, and How to Join

5 Oct 2025

Essentials About Prostate Cancer – Free Community Event in Perth

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Essentials About Prostate Cancer – Free Community Event in Perth

23 Sept 2025

Brisbane Chhath Puja 2025: New families welcome to celebrate together

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Brisbane Chhath Puja 2025: New families welcome to celebrate together

23 Sept 2025

Perth to host “Run for Viksit Bharat 2025” community sports day on 28 September

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Perth to host “Run for Viksit Bharat 2025” community sports day on 28 September

19 Sept 2025

Dr Kumar Vishwas to Perform Live in Sydney on 14 November – BJCA Announces Mega Event

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Dr Kumar Vishwas to Perform Live in Sydney on 14 November – BJCA Announces Mega Event

18 Sept 2025

Bihar Jharkhand Samaj Melbourne

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St Kilda to light up: BJSM Diwali 2025 set for 12 October

17 Sept 2025

BJCA Diwali 2025 — Sydney

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BJCA Diwali 2025 — Sydney

17 Sept 2025

Maestros of India in Adelaide: Bansuri and Tabla on 28 September

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Maestros of India in Adelaide: Bansuri and Tabla on 28 September

17 Sept 2025