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RBA Expected to Cut Interest Rates, Providing Mortgage Relief

The Reserve Bank of Australia is likely to cut the official cash rate by 0.25 percentage points on Tuesday, saving a household with a $750,000 mortgage about $115 monthly, although the full effect may take six to nine months; this decision is influenced by falling inflation, a strong jobs market, an...

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smh.com.au
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Sydney Fish Market Nears Completion Despite Delays and Financial Concerns

The $836 million Sydney Fish Market building's roof is complete, despite delays, cost overruns, and the company's financial struggles, with an expected November 2024 opening and plans for a broader waterfront redevelopment.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
smh.com.au
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Victoria Police Faces Leadership Crisis Amidst Budget Cuts and Union Disputes

Victoria Police faces a leadership crisis after a vote of no confidence ousted Chief Commissioner Shane Patton, whose contract will not be renewed in June, coinciding with expected budget cuts of up to $2 billion over four years and ongoing disputes over a new enterprise bargaining agreement.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Surge in Antisemitic Attacks Prompts Australian Government Action

Australia is grappling with a surge in antisemitic attacks following the October 2023 Israel-Hamas war, resulting in over 2,000 incidents—three times the previous year's figure—leading to arrests and prompting the government to implement new hate crime laws.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
smh.com.au
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Australia Pauses Tech Charges Amid US Retaliation Threat

Australia has paused plans to charge US tech giants hundreds of millions of dollars for refusing to pay local media outlets due to potential US trade retaliation under the Trump administration, creating a $200 million funding gap for Australian media.

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smh.com.au
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Rail Unions Win Fair Work Case Amidst Ongoing Transport Chaos

The Rail, Train and Bus Union (RBTU) won a Fair Work Commission case against the NSW government after hundreds of train drivers and guards called in sick on Friday, causing widespread disruptions to the rail network; the government's attempt to force workers back to work failed, with the commission ...

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Global Coffee Prices Rise, Threatening Australian Cafes

The price of a cup of coffee in London is $7 USD, reflecting global increases in arabica bean prices due to climate change and a weaker Australian dollar; Australian cafes are hesitant to raise prices despite rising costs, threatening their viability.

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Zero Hunger
theguardian.com
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New Zealand Tourism Campaign Draws Backlash Amidst Economic Uncertainty

New Zealand launched a NZD$500,000 tourism campaign, "Everyone Must Go!" targeting Australians from February to March, aiming to boost tourism revenue to pre-pandemic levels; however, the slogan has faced heavy criticism due to its insensitivity amid domestic job cuts and emigration.

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Australian Parents Sentenced for Neglecting Severely Malnourished Daughter

An Australian court sentenced a couple to prison for neglecting their 17-year-old daughter, who suffered from severe malnutrition and appeared much younger than her age due to their actions, despite attending ballet and piano lessons. The parents falsified the daughter's birth certificate to hide he...

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Good Health and Well-being
dailymail.co.uk
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Sydney Trains Face Chaos After Union Wins Fair Work Case

Sydney's train network faces significant disruptions after the Fair Work Commission sided with the Rail, Tram and Bus Union against the NSW government, potentially leading to widespread cancellations and delays due to ongoing industrial action over a pay increase and sign-on bonus dispute.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
smh.com.au
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Swimming Australia Uses AI to Aim for Top Spot at 2028 Olympics

Swimming Australia is using AI-powered race analysis system, Sparta, developed with Amazon Web Services, to improve swimmer performance and aims to win the most gold medals at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics by analyzing metrics like stroke rate, breath, and velocity, providing real-time feedback to c...

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Good Health and Well-being
smh.com.au
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Sydney's Blue Groper Population Halved Amidst Climate Change Concerns

Since 2008, Sydney's eastern blue groper population has been halved, mainly due to ocean warming, leading to a 12-month fishing ban with potential for permanency following community outrage over killings and a stock assessment.

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Life Below Water

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