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Allegations of Unlawful Behavior in Australian Construction Industry

Union accusations against Webuild and subcontractor Future Form allege knowledge of illegal employees working at the Western Sydney Airport, alongside suspected standover activity and underpayment; a separate incident involves bribery in a Melbourne project.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Australia Approves World-First Koala Chlamydia Vaccine

Australia has approved a world-first vaccine to combat the chlamydia epidemic decimating its koala population, a disease responsible for up to half of koala deaths in the wild, with some colonies facing extinction.

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Life on Land
smh.com.au
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Former Pub Manager in Broome, Australia, Faces Multiple Sex Offense Charges

Stewart Burchell, former manager of the Roebuck Bay Hotel in Broome, Australia, is on trial for multiple sex offenses allegedly committed against several female employees between 2017 and 2023, including rape and indecent assault.

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Gender Equality
dailymail.co.uk
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Victoria Forges Historic Treaty with Aboriginal Groups, Pledging $660 Million

The Victorian government has finalized a treaty with Aboriginal groups, establishing a new Indigenous body, Gellung Warl, and allocating $660 million for treaty initiatives including curriculum changes in schools and infrastructure funding.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
smh.com.au
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ANZ Bank Announces 3,500 Job Cuts Amidst Restructuring

ANZ bank CEO Nuno Matos announced 3,500 job cuts and 1,000 contractor roles to be eliminated over the next year as part of a major restructuring plan aimed at improving efficiency and performance.

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smh.com.au
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Australia and China Vie for Influence in the Pacific Islands

Australia and China are competing for influence in the Pacific Islands, with recent events in the Solomon Islands highlighting the intensity of this contest, involving vehicle donations, infrastructure projects, and even kung fu diplomacy.

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60% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
smh.com.au
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NAB to Cut 410 Australian Jobs, Shift Roles to India and Vietnam

National Australia Bank (NAB) will cut 410 jobs in its technology and enterprise operations division, while creating 127 new roles in India and Vietnam, prompting criticism from the Finance Sector Union (FSU).

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24% Bias Score

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smh.com.au
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Chaos in US Visa Rules Impacts Australians

A sudden change in US visa regulations caused confusion and disruption for Australians seeking visa renewals in the US, with some initially turned away before a reversal.

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Australia's Controversial Nauru Deal and Bank Fee Cap

Australia's $2.5 billion deal with Nauru to house former immigration detainees and the Reserve Bank's plan to cap bank fees are facing criticism, with concerns over cost shifting and lack of transparency.

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Reduced Inequality
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Victoria to Explore Enhanced Police Powers After Fatal Stabbings

Following the fatal stabbing of two teenage boys in Melbourne, Victoria's Premier Jacinta Allan announced the government will explore granting police additional powers to combat violent crime, while acknowledging the need for community-based solutions.

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theguardian.com
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Australia News Roundup: Child Safety, Political Strife, and Gold Rush

Australia's eSafety commissioner criticizes tech companies for insufficient action against child sexual abuse material; political tensions rise within the Liberal party; and surging gold prices fuel a prospecting boom.

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theguardian.com
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Alleged Bomb Threat Against Mosque and School in Queensland Condemned

Queensland Premier David Crisafulli condemned alleged bomb threats against an Islamic school and mosque, with police charging a 34-year-old man in relation to the mosque incident; the incidents follow a 1300% increase in Islamophobic reports to the Islamophobia Register Australia after the October 7...

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12% Bias Score

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