Tag #Australia

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Australia Investigates Foreign Funding of Antisemitic Attacks

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and AFP Commissioner Reece Kershaw announced investigations into whether foreign actors are funding local criminals to commit a wave of antisemitic attacks across the country, with the AFP exploring the use of cryptocurrency in payments and collaborating wi...

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Australia Calls for Total Ban on 'Forever Chemicals' in Consumer Goods

Australia's water providers are demanding a nationwide ban on PFAS, a family of cancer-causing 'forever chemicals' found in consumer goods, to prevent water contamination and associated health risks, costing millions in water treatment. The call to action was made at a senate inquiry on Wednesday.

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Sydney Synagogue Arson: Man Arrested

A 33-year-old man was arrested in Sydney on January 17 and charged with property damage, possessing stolen goods, and cultivating an illegal plant following an arson attack on a Newtown synagogue on January 11, where approximately 10 red swastikas were spray-painted on the building.

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Melbourne Stalker Jailed for Distributing Intimate Images

A Melbourne court sentenced 49-year-old Martyn Boylan to 20 months' jail and a 30-month community corrections order for stalking two women, distributing intimate images to their workplaces, and other abusive actions, despite previous convictions and behavioral programs.

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Gender Equality
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Qantas Raises Long-Haul Flight Fares by Two Percent

Qantas announced a two percent fare increase on Economy and Premium Economy long-haul flights from Australia and New Zealand to the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa, effective March 21, 2024, following a 28 percent drop in its 2024 post-tax profit.

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P&O Cruise Staff's KKK-Like Costumes Spark Outrage

Eight housekeepers on a P&O Cruises Australia ship wore costumes resembling Ku Klux Klan attire during a Christmas event, causing offense among passengers; the company apologized, stating the costumes were intended to be snow cones.

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Aging Coal Plants Drive Power Shortages and Price Spikes in Australia

Analysis reveals that over half of Australia's coal-fired power plants, many over 40 years old, are experiencing declining reliability, causing increased power outages, particularly during summer months, leading to substantial price spikes and energy insecurity; experts urge a rapid transition to re...

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Sydney Arson Attacks Highlight Failure of Hate Speech Laws

Arson attacks on a Sydney mosque and Jewish kindergarten prompted widespread condemnation and calls for unity; NSW's plan for stricter hate speech laws faces expert criticism; nine arrests have been made, yet antisemitic and anti-Muslim incidents persist.

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Melbourne Protests Fuel Antisemitic Attacks, Raising Concerns About Freedom of Speech and Community Safety

Pro-Palestinian rallies in central Melbourne, ongoing for 15 months, have escalated into antisemitic attacks, prompting calls for relocation and raising concerns about foreign influence and the balance between free speech and community safety.

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Qantas Frequent Flyer Program Overhaul: Increased Points Earned, Higher Redemption Costs

Qantas is updating its Frequent Flyer program, increasing points earned on domestic flights by up to 25% from July, but also raising points needed for reward seats and upgrades by 15% from August, impacting 13,000 daily classic reward seat bookings.

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20 Weird Facts About Australian History

This article presents 20 unusual facts about Australian history, ranging from a war against emus to the invention of Wi-Fi and the nation's first St Vincent de Paul society, highlighting both successes and failures, and demonstrating Australia's unique cultural evolution.

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NSW Faces Mental Health Crisis as Psychiatrists Threaten Mass Resignation

Almost two-thirds of NSW public hospital psychiatrists threaten to resign over a pay dispute, causing ward closures and exacerbating the state's mental health crisis, impacting patients with severe illnesses and potentially delaying or preventing treatment; negotiations continue.

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