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Australia Pauses Social Security Payments After Unlawful System Discovery

The Australian Department of Employment and Workplace Relations paused thousands of social security payment reductions and cancellations after finding the mutual obligation system was operating unlawfully, prompting calls for systemic reform and compensation for affected individuals.

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smh.com.au
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Australian Supermarket Giants Face Inquiry, Accused of Market Dominance

An Australian inquiry found Coles and Woolworths, holding 67% of the grocery market, are highly profitable and enjoy market dominance, leading to 20 recommendations for increased transparency and a more level playing field, although some critics argue the recommendations lack sufficient regulatory s...

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Coventry's IOC Presidency Creates Leadership Void for Brisbane 2032 Olympics

Kirsty Coventry, a former Zimbabwean swimmer, was elected as the first woman, first African, and youngest IOC president, creating a leadership void for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games, which she previously oversaw.

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Gender Equality
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66 Fossilized Dinosaur Footprints Found in Australia Reveal Early Jurassic Secrets

A 200-million-year-old rock slab in Biloela, Australia, revealed 66 fossilized footprints from 47 Early Jurassic dinosaurs, providing a unique snapshot of the abundance and behavior of dinosaurs during a period with no known dinosaur bones in Australia.

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Life on Land
smh.com.au
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Federal Funding for Melbourne Rail Project Halted Pending Cost Review

Infrastructure Australia declared low confidence in the A$35 billion cost estimate for Melbourne's Suburban Rail Loop East project, recommending against further federal funding without an updated cost estimate, cost-benefit analysis, and a comprehensive funding strategy.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
smh.com.au
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Australia Expands Help to Buy Scheme by \$800 Million

The Australian government will expand its Help to Buy scheme by \$800 million, increasing income and property price limits to make homeownership more accessible for first-home buyers; the scheme will launch in 2025.

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Queensland Closes Pill-Testing Sites Amidst Potent Opioid Threat

Queensland closed two pill-testing sites on April 4th, against the advice of the Australian Medical Association Queensland, amid the first detection of potent synthetic opioids 40 times stronger than fentanyl in Australian wastewater, raising concerns of increased overdose risks.

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Good Health and Well-being
dailymail.co.uk
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Australian Energy Prices Soar Despite Exporting Gas

Australian residential electricity prices are rising 2.5–8.9%, impacting hundreds of thousands due to high wholesale gas prices, driven by high demand, outages, and low renewables, despite Australia being a major energy exporter, sparking criticism of government policy.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Organized Crime Allegedly Fuels Surge in Australian Antisemitic Attacks

Australian police linked 14 antisemitic firebombings since October 7, 2023, to an organized crime group using explosives, prompting a surge in online hate speech and attempts to dismiss the attacks as a hoax despite evidence targeting Jewish institutions.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Taxpayer Funds Flow to Gang-Linked Construction Firms

Federal police are investigating two construction companies, LTE and Rangedale, for suspect payments to gangland figures in Australia, revealing deep underworld links to publicly funded projects including the West Gate Tunnel and Logan Hospital expansion.

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theguardian.com
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Australia's Happiness Ranking Falls in 2025 World Happiness Report

The 2025 World Happiness Report ranks Australia 11th globally, a decline attributed to broader trends in Western industrial nations; Nordic countries maintain top rankings, highlighting the impact of caring and sharing on overall wellbeing.

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Bail Denied for Man Charged with Shooting Muslim Man in Brisbane

A 23-year-old man, Brooklyn Te-Hake Henare Ruatara, was denied bail after being charged with shooting a 20-year-old Muslim man in the back in Underwood, Brisbane, on Sunday. Police found Ruatara's fingerprint in the getaway vehicle, and he confessed to using a .22 caliber firearm, stating he knew th...

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