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10,000 Insurance Claims After Cyclone Alfred as Insurers Face Government Pressure

Ex-tropical cyclone Alfred caused almost 10,000 insurance claims in Queensland and NSW by Monday, mainly for home damage from fallen trees and flooding, with insurers bracing for thousands more as rivers flood; the Prime Minister and Queensland Premier criticized insurers for past practices and dema...

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Dying Outback Killer to Take Falconio Body Secret to Grave

Bradley John Murdoch, serving a life sentence for the 2001 murder of British backpacker Peter Falconio in Australia's outback, is dying of throat cancer and will likely take the location of Falconio's body to his grave, leaving the victim's family without closure.

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Sydney Terror Plot Revealed as Hoax: 14 Arrested

Fourteen people were arrested in Sydney, Australia, in connection with a hoax anti-Semitic terror plot involving a caravan containing explosives that could cause a 40-meter blast; the perpetrators sought to manipulate the justice system, not to carry out an actual terrorist attack.

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RBA Signals End to Interest Rate Cuts in 2025

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has indicated no further interest rate cuts are likely in 2025 due to the ending of \$300 electricity rebates on April 1st, which is predicted to increase inflation to 3.7 percent by late 2025, despite current inflation being at a three-year low of 2.4 percent.

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Star Entertainment Averts Administration with \$53 Million Sale

Star Entertainment averted administration by selling its stake in Brisbane's Queens Wharf for \$53 million, securing a \$250 million bridging loan, and negotiating a larger loan facility; however, a competing offer from Bally's adds uncertainty.

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Police Officer Cleared After IBAC Investigation into Dissident Facebook Group

A Victoria Police senior constable created a Facebook group for members to discuss a controversial enterprise bargaining agreement; after an anonymous complaint to IBAC, an internal investigation cleared the officer of serious misconduct, but he received a verbal warning for using police email to ve...

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Luxury Tour Recreates Qantas's Historic Kangaroo Route

Captain's Choice offers a 14-day luxury tour recreating Qantas's 1947 Kangaroo Route from Sydney to London, costing $31,000 per person, including flights, hotels, and VIP experiences, showcasing advancements in air travel and tourism.

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Math Anxiety Impacts Australian Students' Performance

A report on the latest OECD PISA results reveals that 43% of Australian girls experience "very tense" feelings when doing math homework, compared to 33% of boys, with this anxiety linked to significantly lower academic achievement, and almost half of Australian students failing to meet the national ...

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Konstas Shows Maturity in Crucial Perth Innings

Sam Konstas's 107-ball 50 for New South Wales against Western Australia in Perth showcased improved consistency and application, demonstrating his development beyond his previously flashy style and increasing his chances of selection for the World Test Championship final.

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Bally's Corp. Proposes A$250 Million Investment in Star Entertainment

Star Entertainment is considering a A$250 million cash injection from Bally's Corp. for a controlling stake, following regulatory issues and financial difficulties stemming from money laundering allegations in 2021, resulting in a A$4 billion market capitalization loss.

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Seven-Year Delay in Black Hawk Helicopter Deployment for NSW RFS

Two Black Hawk helicopters, promised to the NSW Rural Fire Service in 2018, are finally operational after a seven-year delay due to regulatory hurdles, costing an extra \$6.5 million, but restrictions prevent their use for transporting firefighters to disaster zones.

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Road Debris, Kangaroos, and 'Nude' Cappuccinos: Readers Share Quirky Anecdotes

Readers of a Sydney Morning Herald column share anecdotes about loose screws on roads, possibly from tradespeople's vehicles, contrasting this with humorous stories about kangaroos, Stonehenge, and coffee variations across countries.

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