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Teenager Overpowered by Passengers After Attempted Airport Hijacking

On Thursday afternoon, a 17-year-old from Ballarat wielding a shotgun breached security at Avalon Airport, attempting to board Jetstar flight 610 to Sydney before being subdued by passengers; he faces multiple charges.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Cyclone Alfred Approaches Australia's East Coast

Cyclone Alfred, expected to make landfall on Australia's east coast near Brisbane on Saturday morning, has prompted widespread evacuations and closures due to anticipated high winds, heavy rains, and 9-meter waves, marking the first such cyclone in the region in 50 years.

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Australia Faces US Tariffs Amidst Political Wrangling

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is battling to secure an exemption from looming US steel and aluminum tariffs, facing criticism from the Liberal opposition for his handling of the situation amidst an unfolding natural disaster in Queensland.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Cyclone Alfred Forces Mass Evacuations Along Australia's East Coast

Tropical Cyclone Alfred is approaching Australia's east coast, prompting the evacuation of 19,000 homes in New South Wales and leaving 80,000 homes without power in Queensland and New South Wales, with damaging winds and potential flooding expected as it makes landfall near Brisbane on Saturday.

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Financial Crisis at Healthscope Prompts Urgent Meeting of Australian Healthcare CEOs

Australian Health Minister Mark Butler called an urgent meeting of private hospital and insurer CEOs due to the financial crisis at Healthscope, Australia's second-largest private hospital operator, impacting public services and threatening the 488-bed Northern Beaches hospital.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Cyclone Alfred lashes Australia's east coast, causing widespread power outages and evacuations

Tropical Cyclone Alfred, approaching Queensland's coast, caused widespread power outages (46,000 in Queensland, 43,000 in New South Wales), prompted 19,000 evacuations in New South Wales, and caused beach erosion, marking the region's first cyclone in 51 years.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Teenager Apprehended at Avalon Airport with Shotgun

On Thursday, a 17-year-old from Ballarat, Australia, was apprehended by passengers and crew after allegedly attempting to board a Jetstar flight at Avalon Airport with a shotgun and ammunition; he had breached airport security.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
theguardian.com
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Lithuanian Rower Rescued After Cyclone Thwarts Pacific Crossing

Lithuanian rower Aurimas Mockus was rescued by the Australian navy after his solo Pacific Ocean crossing attempt was thwarted by Tropical Cyclone Alfred, which caused his boat to capsize repeatedly for three days, during which time all communications failed, before he activated his emergency beacon ...

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Good Health and Well-being
dailymail.co.uk
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Cyclone Alfred to Hit Australia's East Coast Saturday

Cyclone Alfred, a slow-moving category two storm, is projected to hit Australia's east coast on Saturday morning, bringing 100km/h winds, 140km/h gusts, and the potential for significant coastal flooding, depending on the coincidence of its arrival with high tide; areas from Cape Moreton to Yamba ar...

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Cyclone Alfred to Hit Australia's East Coast Saturday

Tropical Cyclone Alfred, the most southerly cyclone in over 50 years, is expected to make landfall on Australia's east coast on Saturday morning, bringing damaging winds and heavy rainfall to an area of approximately 4 million people, prompting emergency preparations.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
smh.com.au
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Star Entertainment's Collapse: Regulatory Failures and a Questionable Savior

A 2021 Herald investigation revealed Star Entertainment's involvement in money laundering and other crimes, leading to the loss of its Sydney casino license and a near-collapse, raising concerns about regulatory failures and the suitability of its potential buyer, Chow Tai Fook Enterprises.

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Reduced Inequality
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EV Familiarity Key to Boosting Australian Adoption

NRMA Insurance's "Changing Gears" report reveals that while only 20% of Australians planning to buy a car in the next five years are considering an EV, this rises to 32% among those familiar with EVs; key barriers include range anxiety (54%), charging times (53%), and safety concerns (44%).

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Affordable and Clean Energy

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