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Here’s when a new Australian-built rover will head to the moon

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4 years ago

October 13, 2021

Australia has officially signed a deal with NASA to send an Australian-built rover to the moon, examining the prospect of humans living in space

The agreement is worth $50 million and is funded by the federal government’s “Moon to Mars” initiative with liftoff expected in 2026.

This all follows Australia signing up to Nasa’s Artemis Accords last year… an agreement that outlines space exploration principles and ultimately allows the nation to work alongside the space agency.

NASA’s Artemis exploration plan aims to land the first woman and person of colour on the moon, whilst also establishing “the first long-term presence on the moon”.

In a statement, Australia’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison says: “This is an incredible opportunity for Australia to succeed in the global space sector, and is central to the government’s vision to secure more jobs and a larger share of the growing space economy”.

It’s expected that the rover will semi-automatically collect lunar soil in a bid to examine oxygen levels in space.

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Israel and Hamas agree to landmark hostage deal

Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

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22 hours ago

October 10, 2025

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Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

In a major diplomatic breakthrough, Israel and Hamas have agreed to release all remaining Israeli hostages under a U.S.-brokered framework. The deal pairs prisoner exchanges with an Israeli troop pullback and expanded aid access, marking a potential turning point in the two-year Gaza conflict.

The agreement, set for approval by Israel’s cabinet, could pave the way for lasting peace if both sides uphold the terms. It follows weeks of negotiations led by U.S. envoys and regional mediators in Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye.

As international agencies prepare to facilitate aid and logistics, the world watches to see whether this fragile deal can hold and bring relief to millions affected by the war.

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Google leads Australia media tax rankings

Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

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2 days ago

October 9, 2025

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Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

Google is currently on the of top of Australian media tax payments, while Netflix, Dentsu, and Singtel pay nothing, sparking a fresh debate over fairness and corporate responsibility in the industry.

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