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Victoria to Lift "Gag Clause" on Voluntary Assisted Dying

Victoria will lift the "gag clause" preventing doctors from proactively discussing voluntary assisted dying (VAD) with patients, following a review that found existing safeguards impeded access to end-of-life choices; 1,527 VAD permits were issued between 2019-2023, with 912 people using the VAD sub...

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smh.com.au
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ACCC to Intensify Supermarket Investigations Amidst Consumer Complaints

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) will escalate its investigations into supermarket giants Coles, Woolworths, Aldi, and Metcash due to consumer complaints about fake discounts and unfair trading practices, aided by a $30 million funding increase.

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Northern Beaches Hospital Review Highlights Systemic Failures Following Child's Death

Two-year-old Joe Massa died at Northern Beaches Hospital after a series of failures in triage and response to his deteriorating condition, prompting a review recommending urgent system changes and reigniting concerns about the hospital's controversial public-private partnership.

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Child's Death Renews Scrutiny of Sydney Hospital's Private Management

A two-year-old died at Sydney's Northern Beaches Hospital, raising concerns about the hospital's management and its private operators' agreement with the NSW state government, following reports of long wait times for stroke victims, understaffing, and significant financial debt.

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Chinese Warships Near Sydney Coast

Three Chinese military ships sailed within 150 nautical miles of Sydney, prompting Australia to deploy air and sea assets for monitoring, while officials described the action as unusual but lawful, sparking debate about the implications for regional security.

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80% of Australian Children Aged 8-12 Use Over-13s Social Media Apps

New research reveals over 80% of Australian children aged 8-12 use social media apps designed for over-13s, prompting Australia's planned social media ban for under-16s by year's end; the eSafety commissioner criticizes apps' lack of age verification.

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Antisemitic Attacks in Sydney: Two Men Charged

In Sydney, Australia, on January 17, 2024, antisemitic attacks involved firebombing two cars and vandalizing multiple vehicles and the former home of Jewish leader Alex Ryvchin with antisemitic slogans and red paint; two men were arrested and charged with various offenses, with one facing accessory ...

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Two-Year-Old Dies After 2½-Hour Delay at Northern Beaches Hospital

Two-year-old Joe Massa died at Northern Beaches Hospital on September 14 after a 2½-hour delay in treatment for hypovolemia; a review found failures in triage, electronic medical records, and response to his critical heart rate; his parents are demanding a full parliamentary review and reevaluation ...

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Sydney Man Charged in Anti-Semitic Attacks Amidst Heightened Tensions

Leon Sofilas faces charges for three anti-Semitic attacks in Sydney, including attempted arson at a synagogue and targeting a Jewish leader's former home, amid rising anti-Semitism linked to the Gaza conflict and a concerning explosives discovery.

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Dutton Condemns Trump's Ukraine Remarks, Albanese Government Remains Cautious

Australian opposition leader Peter Dutton criticized Donald Trump's false claims about Ukraine, contrasting with the Albanese government's cautious response due to trade negotiations; the Australian-Ukrainian community urged stronger government support for Ukraine.

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Boy Dies After Two-and-a-Half Hour Delay at Northern Beaches Hospital

Two-year-old Joe Massa died at Northern Beaches Hospital in Sydney after a two-and-a-half-hour delay in treatment for hypovolemia, prompting calls for a coronial inquiry and review of the hospital's public-private partnership.

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dutchnews.nl
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WWII Dutch Submarine Rediscovered off Fremantle

The Dutch submarine Hr. Ms. K XI, which rescued 13 Australian survivors of a Japanese attack in 1942, has been rediscovered 15 kilometers from its recorded location off Fremantle, Australia, at a depth of 40 meters, highlighting Netherlands-Australia ties in marine cultural heritage.

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