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Melbourne's Unequal Tree Cover Exacerbates Heatwave Impacts

A study using satellite imagery reveals that Seddon, Melbourne, has only 4% tree canopy cover, resulting in scorching footpath temperatures of 53.1°C during a 35°C heatwave, while nearby areas with more trees have significantly cooler temperatures, highlighting the unequal distribution of green spac...

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Chinese Flares Near Australian Aircraft in South China Sea

On February 11, a Chinese J-16 fighter jet released flares near an Australian P-8A Poseidon aircraft on patrol in the South China Sea, prompting a diplomatic response from Australia and the deployment of naval and air assets to monitor a Chinese naval task group near the Australian coast.

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NSW Bill Seeks to Expand Abortion Access

A NSW bill proposes letting nurses and midwives prescribe abortion medication and mandates referrals from doctors with conscientious objections, aiming to increase abortion access for disadvantaged women and those in rural areas, building upon a NSW Health review finding that access is limited for m...

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Gender Equality
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Sydney Metro Airport Line Opening Delayed by Six Months

The $11 billion Sydney Metro Airport line, jointly funded by state and federal governments, will open in April 2027, six months later than planned, due to industrial relations issues, COVID-19 supply chain disruptions, and tunnel safety modifications, delaying its integration with the new Western Sy...

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Australian Nurses Fired for Threatening Israeli Patients

Two nurses from Bankstown Hospital in Sydney, Australia, were fired after a video showed them threatening to refuse treatment to and kill Israeli patients; the incident is under police and health commission investigation.

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Trump, Putin Agree to Ukraine Ceasefire Talks

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin spoke by phone and agreed to begin immediate negotiations to broker a ceasefire in the Ukraine war; however, Russia rejected a land-for-land swap and Trump's defense secretary indicated a reduced US focus on European security.

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MinRes Boss Pays $3.8 Million Penalty Amid Offshore Tax Scandal

MinRes boss Chris Ellison paid a $3.8 million penalty for his role in a decade-long offshore tax scheme, triggering a governance overhaul at the $6.6 billion mining company and impacting its share price by over $2 billion; a new board chair will be appointed within six months.

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Reduced Inequality
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Chemist Warehouse's $32 Billion ASX Debut Shakes Up Australian Pharma Retail

Chemist Warehouse and Sigma Healthcare merged to create a $32 billion Australian pharmaceutical giant, controlling 16% of the market, sparking debate about competition but resulting in significant wealth for founders and investors.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Witness Admits Lying in Cassius Turvey Murder Trial

Tyler Gilmore, brother of murder accused Aleesha Gilmore, admitted to lying to police about witnessing the creation of weapons used in the October 2022 murder of Cassius Turvey, creating significant doubt in the prosecution's case.

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NSW Nurses Stood Down for Anti-Semitic Threats

Two NSW Health nurses were stood down after a video showing them threatening to kill Jewish patients went viral, prompting widespread condemnation and a police investigation into potential criminal anti-Semitic acts.

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NSW Nurses Suspended After Antisemitic Threats Against Israeli Patients

Two nurses at Bankstown Hospital in NSW, Australia, were filmed making antisemitic threats against Israeli patients while on duty, prompting their suspension, a NSW Health investigation, and new legislation against racially motivated hate speech.

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Child's Suicide Highlights Failures in Queensland's Residential Care System

The Child Death Review Board's report details the death of Alex*, a child abuse victim who was homeless and died by suicide after being banned from all Queensland residential care facilities and provided a tent by the Department of Child Safety, highlighting systemic failures in the state's resident...

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