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Australia to Invest A$1.2bn in Critical Minerals Reserve Amid China's Export Restrictions

Australia plans to invest A$1.2bn (£580m) in a strategic reserve for critical minerals, including rare earths, to counter China's export restrictions on these elements vital for advanced technologies, a move seen as retaliation to US tariffs.

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Anzac Day and the Urgent Need to Address Violence Against Women in Australia

Australia observes Anzac Day amidst recent murders of three women, highlighting ongoing issues with domestic and gendered violence, prompting calls for greater political action despite limited attention during the current federal election campaign.

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Gender Equality
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Gallipoli Centenary Commemoration Highlights International Reconciliation

On April 25, 2024, Princess Anne, New Zealand's Prime Minister, and Australia's Governor-General led a dawn ceremony at Anzac Cove on Turkey's Gallipoli Peninsula, marking the 110th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings and honoring the tens of thousands of soldiers killed during the eight-month cam...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
smh.com.au
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Coral-Balmoral Battle: High Human Cost and Enduring Camaraderie

The Battle of Coral-Balmoral, a 26-day clash in the Vietnam War (May-June 1968), cost Australia 26 lives and over 100 injuries, highlighting the war's devastating impact on young soldiers and the enduring importance of camaraderie.

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Supermarket Owner Stabbed to Death by Teen on Bail

71-year-old Linford Feich, owner of Friendly Grocer Nightcliff Supermarket in Darwin, Australia, was stabbed to death Wednesday evening by an 18-year-old shoplifter he confronted; the teen, already on bail, was apprehended and charged with murder.

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dailymail.co.uk
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Darwin Supermarket Owner Stabbed to Death, Suspect Arrested

In Darwin, Australia, 71-year-old supermarket owner Linford Feich was fatally stabbed Wednesday night by a teenage shoplifter he confronted; police arrested a suspect after a manhunt, despite bystander CPR efforts.

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Far-Right Disruption at Anzac Day Dawn Service Underscores Threat to Australian Democracy

Far-right activists disrupted an Anzac Day dawn service in Australia, mocking the Welcome to Country ceremony and highlighting a concerning trend of online-amplified, performative disruptions aimed at undermining democratic processes.

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Man Charged with Murder Following Newcastle Drive-By Shooting

An 18-year-old was fatally shot in a drive-by shooting at Bar Beach car park in Newcastle on Wednesday; a 22-year-old man has been charged with murder following his arrest on Friday.

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Man to be Charged After Anzac Day Welcome to Country Disrupted

A 26-year-old man faces charges for offensive behavior after he and a group, including an alleged neo-Nazi, booed and heckled a Welcome to Country at Melbourne's Anzac Day dawn service; the incident drew widespread condemnation.

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Sydney's Anzac Day: Record Crowds and Alcohol Sales

On Anzac Day 2024, Sydney saw massive crowds at the Dawn Service and subsequent pub celebrations in The Rocks, with alcohol sales doubling compared to the previous year, leading to increased deployment of liquor inspectors and police to manage potential risks.

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Average Wage Earner Cannot Afford Median House Price in Australia

Despite recent interest rate cuts and first home buyer policies, the average Australian wage earner cannot afford the median house price in major cities; Sydney's median is nearly $1.7 million, while an average wage earner can only borrow $425,000, highlighting a significant affordability gap worsen...

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Australian General's Crucial WWI Actions

In April 1918, Australian General Harold "Pompey" Elliott's 15th AIF Brigade prevented a German breakthrough on the Somme, stopped looting by British troops, and saved a world-renowned butterfly collection near Corbie, France, significantly impacting the war's outcome and his later career.

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