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Two Jurors Discharged in Sydney Sex Slavery Trial Due to Misconduct

Two Sydney jurors were discharged from a sex slavery trial after one brought a knife to court and the other persistently attempted to speak to the judge's associate; the incidents led to their dismissal, impacting the trial's integrity.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Trump's Tariff Threats Send Global Markets into Tailspin

President Trump threatened additional 50% tariffs on Chinese goods in response to China's retaliatory tariffs, causing global stock market volatility; he also met with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to discuss tariffs and Iran.

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Australian Share Market Crashes $119 Billion on US Tariffs

Australia's share market plunged $119 billion on Monday due to Trump's new tariffs, impacting retirees' superannuation but potentially benefiting home buyers through anticipated interest rate cuts; the turmoil is expected to last until June.

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NSW Junior Doctor Strike Causes Widespread Hospital Disruptions

Junior doctors in NSW, Australia, staged a 72-hour strike from Tuesday, resulting in 370 elective surgery cancellations, 3020 outpatient appointment cancellations, and chemotherapy cancellations for 486 cancer patients; hospitals are offering locums over $2000 per day to cover.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Dizdar's Private School Remarks Spark NSW Education Funding Debate

NSW Education Department secretary Murat Dizdar's suggestion to debate the existence of private schools sparked controversy, highlighting funding inequalities and declining public school enrollments, with roughly 25,000 students lost in three years, prompting criticism from private school sectors an...

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Quality Education
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Brearley Denies Murder in Turvey Case

Jack Brearley, 24, denies murdering 15-year-old Cassius Turvey in Perth on October 13, 2022, claiming his co-accused, Brodie Palmer, inflicted the fatal blow; three others are also on trial.

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No Poverty
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Australia's Biodiversity Crisis: Corporate Greed vs. Public Concern

Driven by commercial interests, Australia faces widespread biodiversity loss, exemplified by the Maugean skate's endangerment from fish farming and forest logging threatening koalas and other species; this contrasts with public support for stronger environmental protection.

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Life on Land
dailymail.co.uk
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Trump's Tariffs Boost Left-Wing Parties in Australia and Canada

Donald Trump's global tariff policies are contributing to the resurgence of left-wing parties in Australia and Canada, evidenced by improved poll numbers for Labor and the Liberals ahead of their respective elections; this suggests voters are seeking to distance themselves from Trump's policies.

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Cyberattack Exposes Weaknesses in \$1 Trillion Australian Superannuation Industry

A coordinated cyberattack exploited reused passwords to compromise six major Australian superannuation funds, managing over \$1 trillion in assets and impacting 12.6 million members, prompting increased regulatory scrutiny and a focus on improving multi-factor authentication (MFA) implementation.

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Australia's Inland Floods: A Boon for Wildlife, A Challenge for Land Managers

Exceptional rainfall in March 2024 flooded a million square kilometers of inland Australia, exceeding monthly averages by four times in some areas and triggering an explosion of plant and animal life, while also posing challenges for land managers.

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Life on Land
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Bally's Takes Control of Star Entertainment in $300 Million Deal

Bally's Corp will invest $300 million in Star Entertainment Group, taking control, significantly devaluing shares, while Star's board and CEO benefit from the deal despite potential future losses and regulatory fines.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Labor's \$2.3 Billion Battery Subsidy to Cut Power Bills and Reduce Grid Reliance

Australia's Labor party promises a \$2.3 billion subsidy to reduce household battery costs by \$4,000 (30%) from July, aiming to lower power bills, ease grid demand, and reduce reliance on fossil fuels; however, critics point to a lack of support for renters and low-income households.

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Climate Action

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