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Death Cap Mushroom Poisoning Suspected After Fatal Lunch

Four people fell ill after a lunch hosted by Erin Patterson on July 29, 2023; two died, prompting suspicion of death cap mushroom poisoning, leading a doctor to call police to ensure Patterson's medical assessment.

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Controversial Cardinal Appointment Shakes Australian Catholic Church

Pope Francis appointed Ukrainian Bishop Mykola Bychok as a cardinal in Australia, surprising many due to his short tenure and the bypassing of the expected Sydney Archbishop; this decision caused controversy within the Australian Catholic Church and raises questions about representation and the futu...

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Quality Education
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Adolescence" Sparks Debate Amidst Soaring Australian Male Violence

Netflix's "Adolescence" depicts a 13-year-old murderer, sparking debate about its educational use amidst over 100 Australian female and child deaths from male violence in 2024, prompting the creation of the "Ask A Mate" app offering advice from positive male role models.

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Melbourne University's Racism Report: One Staff Fired, 17 Students Reprimanded

The University of Melbourne's 2024 racism report details 33 staff and nine student complaints, resulting in one staff dismissal and 17 student reprimands for a pro-Palestine protest; many complaints were uninvestigated due to insufficient information or being out of scope.

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RTBU Demands Staff Cabins on Driverless Sydney Metro Trains

The Rail, Train and Bus Union (RTBU) is demanding staff cabins on Sydney's driverless Metro trains to ensure worker safety amid rising violence, despite the NSW government's refusal and projected costs.

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NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb to Resign

NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb announced her resignation, effective September 30th, after 38 years of service, triggering a recruitment process led by acting commissioner Peter Thurtell; her tenure included significant achievements and controversies.

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Daniel Morcombe Murder Spurs Major Australian Child Safety Initiative

On December 7, 2003, 13-year-old Daniel Morcombe was abducted and murdered in Australia; this tragedy led to the creation of the Daniel Morcombe Foundation, a leading child safety organization that has distributed over two million resources and raised over $20 million.

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Nine Eyes Formula 1 Broadcast Rights Amidst Piastri's Rise

Nine Entertainment is considering a bid for Formula 1's Australian broadcast rights, fueled by the sport's growing popularity and Australian driver Oscar Piastri's championship lead; the current broadcaster, Foxtel, is in the final year of its contract.

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Guardian Weekly: Albanese's Win vs. Trump's Troubles

The Guardian Weekly magazine features two different cover stories; one highlighting Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's election win, and the other focusing on US President Trump's troubled first 100 days in office, reflecting contrasting global political trends.

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Apartment Price Growth Lags Behind Houses in Major Australian Cities

In the decade to March 2025, Sydney unit prices rose 28.4% to $823,000, significantly less than house price growth of 81.9% to over $1,691,000; Melbourne saw similar trends (units up 24.2%, houses up 59.7%), attributed to increased apartment supply and impacting first-home buyers and upgraders.

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NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb to Resign

NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb will resign within weeks, as announced by Police Minister Yasmin Catley; her tenure included overseeing major investigations, implementing police culture reforms, and securing a significant pay rise for officers, but also faced scrutiny over public gaffes and a gif...

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Australia Faces Dire Flu Season Amidst Record Cases and Low Vaccination Rates

Australia is experiencing a surge in flu cases, with over 63,000 reported in 2025, significantly higher than previous years. Low vaccination rates, particularly among the 15–50 age group (8.2% in 2025 vs 13.6% in 2020), combined with a high number of cases in children (22% of cases in children aged ...

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