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'Handsome' panda and playful partner captivate Australian zoo-goers
People's Daily Online
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By Xin Xin, Alexis Hooi (China Daily) 09:44, June 06, 2025 Yi Lan climbs a tree at Adelaide Zoo, South Australia, on May 16. The female giant panda is known for her playful nature. (Xin Xin/China Daily) For Australian photographer Leighton...
Wintery long weekend to deliver snowy start to Australia’s ski season
The Guardian
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June 6, 2025
The King’s birthday long weekend could be the snowiest start to an Australian ski season in years, forecasters predict. Weatherzone said up to 70cm of snow could accumulate at the higher resorts by Tuesday evening, with at least 15cm to 30cm at...
Five Australian whiskies named finalists in 2025
Food & Beverage
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June 6, 2025
The 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC) has selected five Australian whiskies as finalists for the World’s Best Australian Single Malt Whisky. The competition is judged by a panel of spirits professionals who taste each product...
Sports News | South Africa Provide Hints to WTC25 Final Batting Line-up in Warm Up Fixture Against Zimbabwe
Latestly
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June 6, 2025
New Delhi [India] June 6 (ANI): South Africa's batting line-up for the World Test Championship Final has been hinted at through their warm-up exploits at Arundel, with Wiaan Mulder emerging as the likely No.3 to take on Australia at Lord's,...
Timing is everything for Virgin Australia’s $2.3bn ASX comeback
Stockhead
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June 6, 2025
Virgin Australia is the country’s second-largest carrier with 66 domestic routes. Pic via Getty Images Virgin Australia’s $685m initial public offering is locked and loaded for a rapid June 24 listing on the Australian Securities Exchange as a...
Germany’s 1Komma5° unveils VPP-ready home solar-plus-battery product for Australia
ESS News
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June 6, 2025
With the Australian government set to open a AUD 2.3 billion ($1.5 billion) battery rebate scheme on July 1, German company 1Komma5° is offering homeowners Down Under a residential system featuring full-black, double-glass solar modules; a hybrid...
Average retail petrol prices edge higher in the March quarter on the back of a lower Australian dollar: report
iTWire
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June 5, 2025
Retail petrol prices across Australia’s five largest cities moved higher in the March quarter 2025, according to the latest quarterly petrol monitoring report from the ACCC. The competition watchdog - the Australian Competition and Consumer...
It's the derelict mansion linked to the Royals and one of Australia's most elite families - now it faces an extraordinary new future
Daily Mail
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June 6, 2025
A once-grand but now crumbling mansion in one of Australia's most elite suburbs has a surprising link to the British royal family. The property known as 'Cloyne', located at 611 Toorak Road in the upmarket Melbourne suburb of Toorak, hit the...
Huge call on ‘Australia’s greatest athlete’ ahead of global double act ‘whole country should be behind’
Fox Sports
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Jai Opetaia has been dubbed Australia’s greatest athlete – and worthy of a statue on the Gold Coast’s famed Cavill Avenue – as he and Justis Huni prepare to create national sporting history this Sunday. The declaration comes as the IBF...
South Africa provide hints to WTC25 Final batting line-up in warm up fixture against Zimbabwe
The News Mill
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June 6, 2025
South Africa’s batting line-up for the World Test Championship Final has been hinted at through their warm-up exploits at Arundel, with Wiaan Mulder emerging as the likely No.3 to take on Australia at Lord’s, according to the ICC website. Mulder...
Kalkine: Australian Strategic Materials Expands Rare Earth Exports, Strengthens Position in ASX200
Kalkine Media
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June 6, 2025
Highlights,Rare earth metal sales ramp up at Korean facility,Strategic deliveries support alternative global supply chains,First shipment under major agreement set for June 2025,Australian Strategic Materials (ASX:ASM) is making notable progress...
R/GA Establishes Global AI Products Team Led by Ben Cooper
Branding in Asia
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June 6, 2025
Creative innovation company R/GA has established a dedicated global AI Products team, aimed at helping brands drive growth through custom AI-powered solutions that unlock new experiences, capabilities, and value. Leading the team is Ben Cooper,...
UAE and Uzbekistan play draw at Asian Qualifiers as Australia, Jordan close in
Gulf Today
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June 6, 2025
Uzbekistan qualified for the FIFA World Cup for the first time in the nation’s history on Thursday as a 0-0 draw with the United Arab Emirates in Abu Dhabi ensured Timur Kapadze’s side claimed a top two finish in Group A of the AFC Asian...
‘Master of his mouth’: Starc rebukes South Africa sledging, opens up on IPL escape
The Sydney Morning Herald
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June 6, 2025
Starc played alongside Proteas batter Tristan Stubbs for Delhi in the IPL and the pair got along well. Cummins has spoken about light-heartedly checking with his Hyderabad teammate Wiaan Mulder whether the South African was fine training with a...
Kalkine: Tariff Tensions Reshape Outlook for ASX 200 Miners Amid Global Trade Realignment
Kalkine Media
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June 6, 2025
Highlights:,Australian miners navigate uncertainty from abrupt US tariff policy shifts and retaliatory Chinese trade measures,Global supply chains recalibrate, increasing interest in Australia’s role in critical mineral exports,Discussions...
Western Australia’s Certificate of Education (WACE) curriculum set to be adopted by three Karnataka schools
Edex Live
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Western Australia’s Certificate of Education (WACE) curriculum gets approval from Association of Indian Universities (AIU) granting equivalence to WACE, making it eligible for Grade XII recognition in India. Three institutions in Karnataka, Delhi...
Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman Acquire Australian SailGP Team
WFAW - Wisconsin
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Getty Images Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman have become co-owners of the Australian SailGP team, Bonds Flying Roos. The team competes in the international sailing competition SailGP, featuring technologically advanced catamarans and 12 national...
VA Tech Researchers Join Global Effort to Track Marine Megafauna
The Roanoke Star News - Virginia
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June 6, 2025
A sweeping new study is helping pinpoint where whales, sharks, turtles, and other ocean giants need the most protection and where current efforts fall short. Led by Ana Sequeira of Australian National University and supported by the United...
Kalkine: ASX200 Edges Lower Amid Global Cues; Miners Mixed, Critical Minerals Slide
Kalkine Media
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June 6, 2025
Highlights,ASX200 slightly retreats amid US economic data anticipation,Mining stocks advance while critical minerals dip,Market eyes China trade developments and global growth cues,The Australian sharemarket traded lower on Friday as investors...
Envision Energy, SUN Terra partner for ESS in Southeast Asia, India and Australia
Energy Storage News
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June 6, 2025
SUN Terra is a subsidiary of Sinar Mas, an Indonesian conglomerate focusing on renewable energy developments. Several other companies are under the SUN Group umbrella, including SUN Energy, which focuses on utility-scale solar PV sites, and SUN...