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Superannuation Increase: Workers Bear the Cost

From July 1st, 2024, employers will contribute 12 percent of an employee's wage to their superannuation, a 0.5 percent increase that, according to economic studies, will largely be offset by lower pay rises for the workers.

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Reduced Inequality
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Melbourne Catholic Schools Announce Stricter Discipline Plan

Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS) is launching a new disciplinary framework, "Vision for Engagement," on Wednesday to address declining student engagement and the negative impacts of social media across its 290 schools and 118,000 students, focusing on explicit instruction of respectful ...

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Quality Education
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NDIS Slashes Payments for Allied Health Professionals

The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) is cutting maximum hourly rates for physiotherapists, dietitians, and podiatrists by $10 and $5 respectively starting July 1, 2025, aiming to align NDIS prices with broader market rates after a review found some providers charging up to 68 percent more...

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Good Health and Well-being
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Sunshine Minerals Confirms High-Grade Gold at Liontown

Sunshine Minerals' drilling program at Liontown intersected high-grade gold and silver, confirming shallow oxide gold potential (21,000 ounces gold, 307,000 ounces silver); metallurgical testwork will upgrade the resource category and inform a refined void model for optimized production planning, ut...

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Australian Preacher Sued for Antisemitic Sermons, Defiant Response Raises Concerns

Islamic preacher Wissam Haddad is being sued in Australia for antisemitic sermons allegedly breaching racial discrimination laws; his defiant social media response, including a sword image and a GoFundMe campaign, raises concerns about potential incitement and polarization.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Journalist Injured, National Guard Deployed Amidst LA Protests

Nine News correspondent Lauren Tomasi was injured by a rubber bullet fired by a Los Angeles police officer during live coverage of immigration protests; President Trump deployed the National Guard against the governor's wishes, escalating tensions; 700 Marines are additionally deployed to Los Angele...

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NSW Elective Surgery Waiting Lists Surge Back to Near-COVID Levels

NSW's elective surgery waiting lists have surged back to near-COVID levels, with 100,678 patients awaiting surgery in March 2024, despite initial success under the Minns government; the average wait for non-urgent surgery is 322 days, driven by rising demand from an aging population and possible dat...

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Good Health and Well-being
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Brisbane Mental Health Hospital Closure Sparks Political Debate

Toowong Private Hospital in Brisbane, treating 3000 patients annually, is closing Wednesday due to financial issues and lack of buyers, despite last-minute pleas from the opposition and patients, creating a significant gap in mental healthcare.

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Good Health and Well-being
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OnlyFans Creator Reports Assault During Video Shoot

OnlyFans creator Annie Knight, 27, reported being assaulted by a male sex worker during a collaboration video shoot in a two-bedroom apartment despite setting boundaries and having a security guard present. The incident highlights the risks faced by sex workers, irrespective of their experience or p...

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Gender Equality
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57 Deaths in Australian Prisons Due to Known Hanging Points

A Guardian Australia investigation revealed that 57 Australians died in 19 prisons across the country due to known hanging points that authorities failed to remove, despite warnings and promises of reform dating back over 30 years, disproportionately affecting Indigenous Australians.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Australian Cleric Sued for Antisemitic Speeches

A Sydney Muslim cleric is being sued for allegedly making antisemitic speeches that violated Australia's Racial Discrimination Act, prompting a legal battle testing the limits of free speech and religious expression.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Foreign Investment in China Remains Strong Despite Global Headwinds

A new survey reveals that despite global uncertainty, nearly 70% of foreign companies, including 70% of Australian firms, prioritize China as a top-three investment priority for the next three years due to profitability and positive bilateral relations, although regulatory hurdles persist.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth

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