Tag #Australia

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Inquest Reveals Systemic Racism Allegations in WA Youth Detention Center

A 16-year-old Indigenous teenager, Cleveland Dodd, died on October 19, 2023, a week after being found unresponsive in a cell at Casuarina Prison's Unit 18, prompting an inquest that revealed a consultant's fear of raising concerns about alleged institutional racism and a toxic work culture.

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Germany Repatriates Ancestral Remains to Australia

Five sets of ancestral remains from Australia, held in German museums since the 19th century, were returned to the Ugar Island community in a ceremony described as a 'sad but joyful' moment, part of Germany's effort to return colonial-era artifacts.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
smh.com.au
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Indigenous-Jewish Solidarity Call Amidst Israeli-Palestinian Tensions

Former senator Nova Peris will speak at a Melbourne commemoration of William Cooper's 1938 protest against Nazi persecution of Jews, calling for greater solidarity between Indigenous and Jewish Australians despite differing views on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with Cooper's great-great-grandso...

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Australia's Housing Crisis, Migration Lag, and US CEO Assassination

Over 160 Australian readers detail their struggles due to the housing crisis; a study shows Australia's migration recovery is lagging; and the CEO of UnitedHealthcare was fatally shot in Manhattan.

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NSW Government, Ku-ring-gai Council Reach Agreement on 23,200 Homes

The NSW government and Ku-ring-gai Council reached a confidential agreement to build approximately 23,200 homes near four train stations on Sydney's upper north shore by May 2024, resolving a legal dispute over higher-density housing plans.

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Woolworths Strike Causes Liquor Shortages Across Victoria and NSW

Over 1,500 Woolworths warehouse workers in Australia have been striking since November 21st, causing significant stock shortages at Dan Murphy's and BWS liquor stores across Victoria and southern NSW due to disruptions at five distribution centers, resulting in a $50 million loss for Woolworths.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Sydney Council Employee and Contractor Found Guilty of Corruption

A former Sydney council employee and a contractor were found guilty of corrupt conduct after the employee accepted over \$200,000 in perks in exchange for awarding his friend's company \$4.5 million in contracts, highlighting systemic failures in council recruitment and procurement processes.

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Australia's UN Vote on Israel Sparks Tensions

Australia's vote in favor of a UN resolution demanding Israel's withdrawal from occupied territories has prompted strong criticism from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office, accusing Australia of rewarding terrorism and abandoning a long-standing ally.

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Philippines Agrees to Prisoner Transfer, Setting Precedent for Bali Nine

Indonesia announced the Philippines has agreed to a prisoner transfer proposal, potentially setting a precedent for the return of the remaining Bali Nine members to Australia before Christmas, following a similar proposal made to Australia, and the transfer of death row inmate Mary Jane Veloso to th...

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Matt Wright's Pilot's License Revoked After Fatal Helicopter Crash

Following the fatal 2022 helicopter crash that killed his Netflix co-star, Chris Wilson, Outback Wrangler star Matt Wright had his pilot's license and his company's air operator's certificate revoked by CASA; he has appealed, but faces a three-year wait to reapply if unsuccessful, and also faces tri...

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Australian Billionaire Charged Over Unlawful Lottery

Australian businessman Adrian Portelli and his company LMCT+ face multiple charges of conducting an unlawful lottery in South Australia, potentially facing significant fines if convicted, despite claiming to be a membership reward service.

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Terrain Minerals Expands Gallium Exploration in WA Amidst Global Demand

Terrain Minerals is expanding its gallium exploration at the Larin's Lane project in WA with a $600,000 drilling program and a government-funded study on efficient gallium recovery methods following high-grade gallium oxide intercepts in initial drilling, aiming to capitalize on growing global deman...

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