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Immunotherapy Shows Promise in Treating Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma

An Australian clinical trial demonstrates that a new immunotherapy using genetically modified antibodies significantly reduces recurrence of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (CSCC), offering a potential cure for this common, often deadly, cancer. The 24-month disease-free rate in the treatment arm ...

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Good Health and Well-being
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Australian Universities Urge Government to Join \$170bn EU Research Fund

Australian universities are lobbying the government to join the \$170bn Horizon Europe research fund amid concerns about the US's withdrawal from international collaboration and funding cuts, highlighting the potential benefits despite the government's cost concerns.

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Quality Education
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Short Falls Short of Olympic Podium Despite World Champion Status

Australian swimmer Sam Short finished fourth in the men's 400m freestyle at the Paris Olympics, 0.14 seconds off a medal, and failed to reach the finals in the 800m and 1500m freestyle events due to pre-existing injuries and illness, despite his 2023 world champion title.

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Joe's Law" Passes in NSW, Banning Public-Private Partnerships in Acute Healthcare

The NSW parliament unanimously passed "Joe's Law", banning new public-private partnerships for acute hospital services, following the death of Joe Massa at Northern Beaches Hospital due to systemic failures within a private healthcare model.

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Jumping Castle Tragedy: Court Dismisses Charges

A Tasmanian court found the operator of a jumping castle not guilty of workplace safety charges despite acknowledging failures in securing the inflatable, which killed six children due to an unforeseen dust devil during end-of-year school celebrations in December 2021.

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No Poverty
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Australia Issues Level 2 Travel Advisory for Maldives Due to Terrorism and Civil Unrest

Australia raised its travel advisory for the Maldives to Level 2 due to civil unrest and terrorism threats, advising its citizens to exercise a high degree of caution, following several security incidents in recent years and amid heightened global tensions.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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China Expands Influence in Pacific Amidst U.S. Retreat

China's expanding influence in the Pacific Islands is fueled by increased economic and diplomatic engagement, contrasting with the U.S.'s reduced presence under the Trump administration; this is causing rising tensions with Australia and New Zealand, who are now competing with China for influence in...

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Climate Action
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NSW Police Reject Tobacco Enforcement Plan Amid Staffing Crisis

NSW Police are resisting Premier Chris Minns' plan to shift tobacco law enforcement to them, citing a critical staff shortage of 4000 officers and the need for 500 more to address 8000 retailers, diverting resources from fighting organized crime and domestic violence, while the high cost of disposal...

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Couple Charged with Murder of Missing Teen Pheobe Bishop

James Wood and Tanika Bromley were arrested and charged with the murder of 17-year-old Pheobe Bishop on Thursday night, whose body has not been found despite weeks of searching multiple locations. The couple were arrested in Bundaberg, Queensland after police found evidence suggesting Pheobe Bishop ...

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Tasmanian Jumping Castle Tragedy: Operator Cleared of Safety Breaches

Six children died and three were injured after a wind gust lifted a jumping castle at a Tasmanian school in December 2021; the operator was found not guilty of safety breaches, causing outrage among the victims' families.

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bbc.com
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Australian Engineer Conditionally Released from Iraqi Prison, Remains Banned from Leaving

After four years of arbitrary detention in Iraq, Australian mechanical engineer Robert Pether was conditionally released; however, he remains banned from leaving the country despite needing urgent medical care, highlighting concerns about the rule of law and the treatment of foreign nationals in Ira...

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Farmers oppose weakening biosecurity for US beef imports

Australia is considering relaxing biosecurity rules to allow US beef imports in exchange for US tariff exemptions, prompting strong opposition from farmers concerned about the risk of disease outbreaks and the potential for an $80 billion economic loss, despite government reassurances.

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