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NSW Aged Care Home COVID-19 Outbreak: Inquest Highlights Systemic Failures

A coronial inquest found that 19 deaths at Newmarch House aged-care home during a 2020 COVID-19 outbreak in Sydney could have been avoided with proper testing and better leadership; poor communication, staff shortages, and inadequate care contributed to the high death toll.

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Good Health and Well-being
smh.com.au
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Sydney House-Unit Price Gap Hits Record $610,662

Sydney's median house price is almost double the unit price, creating a $610,662 gap impacting affordability for both first-home buyers and upsizers, forcing some to relocate or compromise on location and property type.

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Reduced Inequality
smh.com.au
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Whitebark Acquisition Fuels Alinya 3H Project Exploration

Whitebark Energy's acquisition of King Energy, finalized in early March for $1.67 million, significantly boosts exploration at King's Alinya 3H project in South Australia's Officer Basin, covering nearly 20,000 square kilometers with over 20 identified prospects.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
theguardian.com
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Australia Day Protests: A History of Resistance

Annual "Australia Day" protests by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, predating the day's public holiday status, highlight ongoing struggles for justice, land rights, and the failure to address historical grievances, revealing deep social divisions and the need for systemic change.

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Reduced Inequality
theguardian.com
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NSW Mental Health Beds Close Amidst Psychiatrist Resignations

Over 60 mental health beds in NSW public hospitals are temporarily closing due to more than 200 psychiatrists threatening resignation over a pay dispute, causing delays in patient care and raising concerns about the adequacy of backup plans.

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Good Health and Well-being
jpost.com
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Second Arrest Made in Sydney Synagogue Arson

Following the arrest of a 33-year-old man on Wednesday, NSW Police arrested a 37-year-old man on Thursday for the attempted arson and vandalism of a Sydney synagogue last Saturday, bringing the number of arrests related to recent antisemitic attacks in the city to eleven.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
dailymail.co.uk
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Westfield Bondi Junction Killer's Father Speaks Out

Joel Cauchi's father reveals his son's body was cremated, and he won't attend the inquest into the deaths of six people killed in a stabbing rampage at Sydney's Westfield Bondi Junction on April 13, 2023, believing his son was in a religious trance rather than a psychotic episode.

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60% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
smh.com.au
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Financial Strain Exacerbates Mental Health Crisis in NSW

A new report reveals that over half of NSW residents reported worsened mental health due to financial strain, coinciding with a 10% increase in loneliness; Joanne Cockle postponed a medical appointment due to unaffordable gap fees, highlighting the financial barriers to healthcare access.

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No Poverty
smh.com.au
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WA Court Officers Strike Over 24% Pay Gap

Hundreds of Ventia-employed court security and custodial officers in Western Australia walked off the job on Friday in an eight-hour strike, demanding a pay rise to match other court workers' salaries due to a 24% pay gap, raising safety concerns for staff, prisoners, and the public, despite measure...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
dailymail.co.uk
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Nine Charged Over Anti-Semitic Attack in Sydney

Nine people, including the son of slain bikie boss Mahmoud 'Mick' Hawi, were charged with multiple offenses following an anti-Semitic attack in Sydney's Woolahra in November, causing approximately \$100,000 in damage; authorities investigate if overseas actors funded the attack.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
theguardian.com
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US Executive Order May Delay Visas for Gender-Diverse Australians

A new US executive order requiring only male or female sex designations on visas could cause delays for gender-diverse Australians applying for long-term US stays, forcing them to use their birth gender on forms, despite Australia allowing an "X" gender marker on passports for non-binary individuals...

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Gender Equality
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Sydney Antisemitic Attacks: Police Suspect Overseas Mercenary Involvement

Antisemitic attacks in Sydney, including firebombed synagogues and other property damage, are under investigation; Australian Federal Police suspect overseas groups may be paying mercenaries in cryptocurrency to carry out the attacks.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

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