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Teenager with Shotgun Apprehended on Jetstar Flight After Airport Security Breach

On Thursday afternoon, a 17-year-old Victorian teenager allegedly bypassed security at Avalon airport, boarded a Jetstar flight with a shotgun and ammunition, and was apprehended by passengers in a citizen's arrest before police arrived.

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Australia's Sexual Violence Justice System: Report Reveals Systemic Barriers, Government Announces $21 Million Support Package

A report into the Australian criminal justice system's treatment of sexual violence victims found systemic barriers preventing access to justice, with 92% of women not reporting assaults to police; the government announced a $21 million package to improve support services and implement 64 recommenda...

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Threat Against Sydney Mosque Sparks Outcry, Highlighting Disparity in Response to Islamophobia

A 16-year-old from Western Australia was arrested for threatening a Sydney mosque with a "Christchurch 2.0" attack, prompting a strong official response that contrasts with the comparatively little attention given to numerous prior Islamophobic incidents in Australia.

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Roar Fest Challenges Gender Imbalance in Australian Music

Roar Fest, a two-day music festival in Melbourne (March 8-9), is created to address the underrepresentation of women in the Australian music industry, featuring female musicians, speakers, and artists in various disciplines, aiming to inspire future generations and shift industry norms.

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APRA Overhauls Financial Institution Governance

APRA proposes a 10-year term limit for non-executive directors, independent triennial board reviews, and stricter fit-and-proper tests for financial institutions' board members, aiming to improve corporate governance following numerous scandals and highlighting 80% of entities under scrutiny had gov...

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Sydney University Apologizes for Wrongfully Threatening Transgender Student with Suspension

The University of Sydney mistakenly threatened a transgender Malaysian asylum-seeking student with suspension for pro-Palestine whiteboard messages, but has since apologized, citing an administrative error; the student feared deportation.

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Cyclone Alfred Landfall Delayed, Millions Urged to Stay Home

Tropical Cyclone Alfred's landfall in south-east Queensland is delayed until Saturday, prompting authorities to urge 3.8 million residents to stay home despite the slower approach, maintaining its category two status and warnings for significant impacts before and after landfall.

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Cyclone Alfred Intensifies, Prompts Evacuation Orders

Tropical Cyclone Alfred is forecast to hit the Queensland coast tonight, prompting evacuation orders in parts of northern New South Wales, as authorities warn of intense wind and rain.

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Cyclone Alfred's Slow Approach Exacerbates Threat to NSW

Tropical Cyclone Alfred, initially predicted to make landfall earlier, is now expected to hit the Queensland coast late Friday or early Saturday, prompting evacuations in parts of NSW's Northern Rivers, including flood-prone Lismore, with over 10,000 homes without power and schools closed.

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Australian Artists Sue Creative Australia Over Biennale Contract Dispute

Australian artists Khaled Sabsabi and Michael Dagostino are suing Creative Australia for $140,000 in unpaid fees after their appointment to the Venice Biennale was rescinded following questions in parliament about a 2006 artwork by Sabsabi depicting the September 11 attacks.

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Sydney Street Racer Jailed for Killing Two Brothers

In August 2023, a Sydney street race resulted in the death of two brothers, aged nine and ten, when 34-year-old Jimmy Martin Brito crashed his car while driving at 136km/h; Brito was sentenced to 11.5 years in prison.

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Zelenskyy's Peace Plan: Cooperation with Trump Amidst International Criticism

Volodymyr Zelenskyy proposed a peace plan for Ukraine, involving cooperation with Donald Trump and granting the US access to Ukraine's mineral resources, while facing criticism from world leaders over Trump's trade policies.

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