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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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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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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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Cyclone Alfred Brings Flooding, One Death to Northern NSW

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred's landfall near Brisbane on Saturday caused flooding and damage in northern NSW, resulting in one fatality, 13 injuries, and over 10,390 emergency calls to NSW SES; Lismore faces major flooding on Sunday.

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Australia Considers Ukraine Peacekeeping Force Amidst Opposition and Geopolitical Tensions

Australia is considering joining a multinational peacekeeping force in Ukraine following discussions between Prime Ministers Starmer and Albanese, while facing domestic opposition and resource constraints; Air Vice Marshal Di Turton will attend key European defense meetings this week.

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Cyclone Alfred Leaves One Dead, Thousands Without Power in Australia

Cyclone Alfred, weakening from a Category 2 storm, caused one death, 13 injured soldiers, and 316,540 power outages in Queensland's southeast, with widespread flash flooding and damaging winds impacting the Gold Coast and Hervey Bay.

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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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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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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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Urgent Airport Security Reviews Ordered After Gunman Incident

Following a security breach at Avalon Airport, where a 17-year-old allegedly boarded a plane with a firearm and claimed to have explosives, Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke ordered nine regional airports—Avalon, Newcastle, Hobart, Launceston, Sunshine Coast, Alice Springs, Townsville, Mackay, and Ro...

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ADF Personnel Injured in NSW Cyclone Relief Effort

Twelve Australian Defence Force soldiers were injured, two seriously, in a road accident near Lismore, NSW, on Saturday while assisting with ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred relief efforts, prompting debate about the military's role in natural disasters.

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Australian Government's Pro-Israel Stance During Gaza Conflict Sparks Social Cohesion Concerns

In November 2023, Australia's Home Affairs Department warned the government that its perceived pro-Israel stance during the Gaza conflict caused anger and alienation among Palestinian and Muslim Australians, leading to a $52.8 million funding package to address social cohesion concerns, with $7 mill...

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