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Bounty on Australian Activist's Head Highlights China's Transnational Repression

Anonymous letters containing a $200,000 bounty for Australian lawyer and Hong Kong democracy activist Kevin Yam were sent to Melbourne homes, with similar threats made against another activist, Ted Hui, highlighting China's transnational repression.

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Canada, Australia Partner on C$6bn Arctic Radar System Amidst US Defense Shift

Canada and Australia announced a C$6bn (A$6.6bn) deal to develop a new Arctic radar system, replacing an aging network, amidst concerns about shifting US priorities and potential Russian aggression; Canada will also boost its military presence in the far north.

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ACT Inquiry Head Found Guilty of Serious Corrupt Conduct

The ACT Integrity Commission found former judge Walter Sofronoff engaged in serious corrupt conduct by leaking confidential information from his inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann's case to journalists before its public release, compromising its integrity and causing substantive injustice.

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Australia's "Golden Visa" Program: Concerns Over Reinstatement

Australia's opposition party plans to reinstate a controversial "golden visa" program, allowing wealthy foreign investors permanent residency, despite concerns about money laundering and foreign interference raised by experts and government agencies; the program, abolished in early 2024, granted ove...

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Inconsistent ADHD Medication Access in Australia Creates Hardship for Families

Suzanne Grobke travels eight hours every three months for her 12-year-old daughter's ADHD medication, prompting the RACGP to call for a federal government commitment to increase the number of medicines GPs can prescribe, including essential ADHD medicines, due to inconsistent state and territory app...

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Premeditated Murder: Man Kills Ex-Girlfriend to Maintain Public Image

Paul Thijssen, a seemingly well-adjusted man, murdered his ex-girlfriend Lilie James in a premeditated attack at St Andrew's Cathedral School after she ended their relationship, then committed suicide; experts say his actions stemmed from a deep-seated fear of rejection and a need to control his pub...

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Australia's Tobacco Tax: Unintended Consequences and a Thriving Black Market

Australia's high tobacco taxes, intended to curb smoking and boost revenue, have unexpectedly created a booming black market, enriching organized crime and disproportionately harming disadvantaged smokers while yielding uncertain public health gains.

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US Tariffs and Wombat Incident Strain Australia-US Relations

American tourist Sam Jones' viral video of her removing a baby wombat from its mother sparked outrage in Australia, leading to calls for her deportation; this coincided with the US imposing tariffs on Australian steel, aluminum, and potentially beef, straining relations between the two countries.

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Sydney Sports Coach Murdered; Colleague Commits Suicide

Paul Thijssen murdered his colleague Lilie James in a Sydney school bathroom on October 24, 2023, then took his own life at Diamond Bay Reserve after sending a deceptive message to James's father and transferring funds to his flatmates.

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Sydney Knifeman Attack: Five Men Awarded for Bravery

Five men in Sydney were awarded a bravery citation for tackling a knifeman who had killed one and injured another on August 13, 2019, using improvised weapons; one man is uncomfortable with his 'crate man' nickname.

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Teen Murders Mother to Start Anti-Communist 'Army'

A 15-year-old boy in Melbourne, Australia, murdered his mother in April 2023 as the first step in a plan, devised with a 14-year-old friend, to establish an army to combat communism and restore Christian values, fueled by a shared delusional disorder.

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WiseTech Founder Promoted Despite Unacceptable Conduct Allegations

WiseTech founder Richard White, facing allegations of inappropriate relationships and misleading disclosures, was promoted to executive chairman despite the board deeming his conduct "unacceptable"; this decision led to four independent directors resigning and raises concerns about corporate governa...

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