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World's Most Prolific Blood Donor Dies at 88

James Harrison, an 88-year-old Australian man, died; his plasma, donated 1173 times between 1954 and 2018, saved over 2.4 million babies from Rhesus disease through the development of anti-D, a medicine derived from his rare antibody.

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Good Health and Well-being
smh.com.au
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WA's EV Rebate Scheme Faces Uncertain Future

Western Australia's \$3500 electric vehicle rebate scheme, which has spurred a 500% increase in EV registrations since 2021 and paid out \$36.2 million to 10,348 individuals, is scheduled to end on May 10, 2025, prompting calls for its extension from the Electric Vehicle Council.

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Climate Action
smh.com.au
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Australia to Further Subsidize Childcare Despite Safety Concerns

The Australian government plans to further subsidize childcare centers despite rising safety concerns and evidence suggesting negative impacts on young children's well-being, a move benefiting both private equity and labor unions.

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Gender Equality
smh.com.au
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Star Entertainment Faces Collapse, 8000 Jobs at Risk

Star Entertainment, facing financial ruin and potential closure, is desperately seeking a solution to save over 8000 jobs before Monday's deadline, with creditors and state governments focused on ensuring the survival of its casinos.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
smh.com.au
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Australia's Productivity Stagnation: A Business Investment Failure

Australia's poor productivity performance over the past decade is primarily due to insufficient business investment in capital equipment, exacerbated by high immigration without corresponding increases in infrastructure and capital deepening; economists and vested interests have misdiagnosed the pro...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
smh.com.au
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Cyclone Alfred to Bring Heavy Rain and Damaging Winds to Queensland and NSW

Tropical Cyclone Alfred is expected to hit the coast of Queensland and northern NSW on Thursday, bringing heavy rain, damaging winds, and potential flooding; residents are urged to prepare emergency kits, including tinned food, and make evacuation plans.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
smh.com.au
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Melbourne Activity Centers: Liveability Concerns Amidst Housing Push

Melbourne's 10 pilot activity centers, designed to increase housing, lack crucial analysis on infrastructure and community needs, raising concerns about liveability; experts warn of insufficient attention to shops and services, potentially making these centers undesirable.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
smh.com.au
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Australia's \$5 Billion Illicit Tobacco Trade Fuels Violence, Undermines Security

Years of warnings about Australia's \$5 billion illicit tobacco trade, linked to organized crime and potentially Chinese government officials, were ignored, leading to widespread violence and border security breaches; authorities are now cracking down but face significant challenges.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Brain Cancer Recurrence Prompts Clinical Trial

Professor Richard Scolyer, a 58-year-old Australian of the Year, faces potential recurrence of his aggressive brain cancer after a recent scan; surgery is scheduled for Monday to assess and potentially remove the tumor, though his prognosis remains 3-6 months, following an experimental treatment tha...

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Good Health and Well-being
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Australian LNG Exporters Predict 50-60% Demand Surge Despite Oversupply Risks

Australia's top LNG exporters, Shell and Woodside, forecast a 50-60 percent rise in global LNG demand by 2034-2040, fueled by Asia's economic expansion and coal-to-gas power plant transitions, despite concerns about oversupply and high LNG prices.

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Climate Action
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Senate Report Highlights Australia's Rural Mobile Coverage Crisis

A Senate report criticizes the management of Australia's 3G network shutdown, impacting rural areas, and calls for improved mobile coverage, low earth orbit satellite services, and stronger regulatory oversight to address ongoing telecommunications issues.

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Reduced Inequality
smh.com.au
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RBA Overhaul: New Committee to Set Interest Rates

The Reserve Bank of Australia is implementing a major restructuring, starting this week, shifting interest rate decisions to a nine-member monetary policy committee, aiming for greater transparency and public engagement. This includes publishing aggregate vote tallies and increasing public appearanc...

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Reduced Inequality

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