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Man Fighting for Life After King-Hit in Newtown

A 25-year-old man is in critical condition after being king-hit in Newtown, Sydney, while two off-duty police officers were also assaulted; police are investigating under Strike Force Rabnor.

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Lehrmann Seeks Judge-Alone Trial in Toowoomba Rape Case

Bruce Lehrmann, a former Liberal Party staffer, is accused of raping a woman twice in Toowoomba on October 10, 2021, following a night of consensual sex and cocaine use; he has requested a judge-alone trial, citing potential jury bias from significant pre-trial publicity.

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Woolworths Doubles Brut Deodorant Price Despite Smaller Size

Woolworths is selling a smaller 50g Brut deodorant stick for \$10, double the unit price of the previous 75g \$7 version, highlighting 'shrinkflation' and sparking consumer concerns amidst a cost-of-living crisis and existing accusations of deceptive pricing practices.

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Australia Investigates Foreign Funding of Antisemitic Attacks

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and AFP Commissioner Reece Kershaw announced investigations into whether foreign actors are funding local criminals to commit a wave of antisemitic attacks across the country, with the AFP exploring the use of cryptocurrency in payments and collaborating wi...

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Sydney Arson Attacks Highlight Failure of Hate Speech Laws

Arson attacks on a Sydney mosque and Jewish kindergarten prompted widespread condemnation and calls for unity; NSW's plan for stricter hate speech laws faces expert criticism; nine arrests have been made, yet antisemitic and anti-Muslim incidents persist.

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Australia Calls for Total Ban on 'Forever Chemicals' in Consumer Goods

Australia's water providers are demanding a nationwide ban on PFAS, a family of cancer-causing 'forever chemicals' found in consumer goods, to prevent water contamination and associated health risks, costing millions in water treatment. The call to action was made at a senate inquiry on Wednesday.

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Australia: Gender Equality Targets or Government Funding Loss

Proposed Australian laws mandate gender equality targets for businesses with 500+ employees within three years, with penalties including ineligibility for government contracts and funding for non-compliance; employer groups oppose the laws, citing unfair competition and compliance burdens, while the...

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Lehrmann Rape Trial: Judge-Only Trial Sought

Former federal Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann is to face trial in Queensland on rape charges stemming from a 2021 incident involving a woman he met at a Toowoomba nightclub; his legal team will seek a judge-only trial.

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Australia Debates Hate Speech Bill Amidst Antisemitic Attacks

Australia's Labor government is preparing to debate a bill aimed at curbing hate speech, facing criticism for not going far enough to protect religious institutions from threats and attacks, while the opposition and independent MPs call for stronger protections.

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Sydney Synagogue Arson: Man Arrested

A 33-year-old man was arrested in Sydney on January 17 and charged with property damage, possessing stolen goods, and cultivating an illegal plant following an arson attack on a Newtown synagogue on January 11, where approximately 10 red swastikas were spray-painted on the building.

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Aging Coal Plants Drive Power Shortages and Price Spikes in Australia

Analysis reveals that over half of Australia's coal-fired power plants, many over 40 years old, are experiencing declining reliability, causing increased power outages, particularly during summer months, leading to substantial price spikes and energy insecurity; experts urge a rapid transition to re...

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Melbourne Protests Fuel Antisemitic Attacks, Raising Concerns About Freedom of Speech and Community Safety

Pro-Palestinian rallies in central Melbourne, ongoing for 15 months, have escalated into antisemitic attacks, prompting calls for relocation and raising concerns about foreign influence and the balance between free speech and community safety.

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