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Perth Trial: Accused in Cassius Turvey Murder Claims Self-Defense

Jack Brearley, 23, is on trial in Perth for the October 2022 murder of 15-year-old Cassius Turvey, who died from injuries sustained in an alleged assault involving a shopping trolley handle; Brearley claims self-defense, alleging he was stabbed and that Turvey and a group threatened his home; three ...

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No Poverty
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Flooding Aids Spread of Invasive Fire Ants in Queensland

Red imported fire ants (Rifas) in south-east Queensland are using floodwaters from ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred to form large rafts, traveling several kilometers and establishing new nests, raising concerns about the species' rapid spread and the potential for them to reach other parts of Australia.

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Life on Land
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Indigenous Incarceration Rises Despite Government Targets

New data reveals a 12% increase in Indigenous incarceration rates in a year and a 20% increase since 2019, despite a 2020 government agreement to reduce incarceration by 15% by 2031; this is coupled with rising child protection cases and suicide rates, while some progress in other areas is noted.

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Australian Charity Faces Allegations of Toxic Workplace, Mismanagement

A multimillion-dollar Australian charity, Narang Bir-rong Aboriginal Corporation (NBAC), faces allegations of a toxic work environment, with dozens of staff resigning due to the CEO's alleged sexualized behavior and lavish spending on events and sponsorships, raising concerns about its ability to ca...

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Quality Education
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Canada Imposes Retaliatory Tariffs on US Imports Amidst Escalating Trade War

Canada announced 25% tariffs on approximately \$30 billion of US imports, escalating trade tensions and pausing negotiations on a key water-sharing treaty; this follows previous trade disputes and raises concerns about future economic relations.

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Six Rookies Debut in Formula 1's Australian Grand Prix

Six rookie drivers—Liam Lawson, Oliver Bearman, Jack Doohan, Gabriel Bortoleto, Isack Hadjar, and Kimi Antonelli—will debut in Formula 1's Australian Grand Prix this weekend, marking a significant generational shift in the sport.

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Gender Equality
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Victorian Court Orders Urgent Review of Woman's Decade-Long Solitary Confinement

A Victorian court heard that a woman, found not guilty by reason of mental impairment in 2015, has been held in solitary confinement at Thomas Embling hospital for nearly a decade and is deteriorating, prompting calls for immediate changes to her treatment.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Baby Dies After Delay at Sydney Hospital

A baby died at Sydney's Northern Beaches Hospital after a 50-minute delay in a category one emergency caesarean section, prompting inquiries and raising concerns about hospital staffing and financial pressures.

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Australian Justice System Fails Sexual Assault Victims: Report Highlights Systemic Issues

A new report reveals the Australian justice system's failure to address sexual assault, with less than 1% of cases resulting in conviction despite one in three women being victims; recommendations include justice navigators, restorative justice options, and trauma-informed training.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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AU$1 Billion Invested in Western Sydney Airport Rail Project

The Australian government announced a $1 billion investment in the Western Sydney Airport rail project, focusing on land acquisition from Leppington to Macarthur, to improve transport links and stimulate economic growth, with plans for future expansion to create a city-wide loop.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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High Court Upholds \$700 Million Compensation for Unauthorized Mining on Indigenous Land

The High Court upheld a \$700 million compensation award to the Gumatj clan in northeast Arnhem Land for unauthorized bauxite mining on their land in 1968, a decision that clarifies constitutional issues and sets a significant precedent for future land rights cases.

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Health Guru Fined After Retreat Participant's Death

A Melbourne health guru, Deanne Mathews, pleaded guilty to supplying magic mushrooms at a retreat where a participant died after drinking a mushroom tonic; she received a $3000 fine, with police finding no causal link between the mushrooms and the death.

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