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NSW Government Halts Doctors' Strike with Court Order

Thousands of NSW public hospital doctors were ordered by the Industrial Relations Commission to call off a planned three-day strike after the NSW government's successful court bid, despite the doctors' union rejecting two pay offers and demanding a 30 percent pay rise, improved working conditions an...

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Australian Private Health Insurance Premiums Rise Sharply

Australian private health insurance premiums are rising by a national average of 3.73 percent, the largest increase since 2018, impacting 15 million policyholders, with increases varying widely between providers and levels of cover, following government intervention to reduce initially requested hik...

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Flawed Modelling, Ignored Warnings Led to $589 Million Loss on Cancelled Commonwealth Games

A final report reveals the Victorian government's hasty decision to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, based on flawed cost modelling and ignored warnings, resulted in a $589 million taxpayer loss after its cancellation. Four ministers are implicated.

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Australia Enforces Dating App Code to Combat Abuse

A new enforceable code of conduct for Australian dating apps aims to combat abuse, mandating safety improvements from platforms like Tinder and Bumble; a review on July 1 will assess effectiveness.

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Ku-ring-gai Council Approves Compromise Housing Plan Amidst Public Backlash

Ku-ring-gai Council approved a compromise plan for 23,200 homes near train stations, allowing taller buildings further from stations but only setting aside less than 2 percent for affordable housing, after rejecting the NSW government's initial proposal following legal action and mediation, sparking...

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Roberts-Smith Seeks Appeal Reopening Based on Leaked Audio Recording

A leaked audio recording of a conversation between journalist Nick McKenzie and a witness in Ben Roberts-Smith's defamation trial has prompted Roberts-Smith to seek to reopen his appeal, alleging a miscarriage of justice due to McKenzie's conduct, potentially influencing witness credibility and tria...

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Record Flu Cases in Australia Spark Concerns of Severe Season

Australia has recorded a record-high 46,325 confirmed flu cases by March 31, 2025, exceeding previous first-quarter totals, prompting warnings of a potentially severe flu season following outbreaks in the US and UK; experts highlight low vaccination rates and misinformation as major concerns.

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Inquest Reopens into 1988 Death of Teenager Found on Train Tracks

Seventeen-year-old Mark Haines was found dead on train tracks near Tamworth, NSW, on January 16, 1988; an inquest is re-examining the case after initial police investigation concluded he was involved in a car crash, but his friend challenges that conclusion.

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High Costs Raise Concerns for Australia's New Support at Home Program

Australia's new Support at Home aged care program, effective July 1st, features high costs; self-funded retirees may pay almost $19,000 annually for less than an hour of daily care, while the government contributes $19,500, prompting concerns about affordability and the program's overall value.

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YouTuber Ordered to Pay $350,000 for Defaming Gamer

A Brisbane court ordered YouTuber Karl Jobst to pay $350,000 plus interest and costs to Billy Mitchell for defamatory claims in a 2021 YouTube video that falsely linked Mitchell to another YouTuber's suicide and accused him of frivolous lawsuits; the video was viewed by over 500,000 people.

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WA Gun Laws: Apology and Buyback Amidst Criticism

On April 1st, 2024, Western Australia implemented stricter gun laws, including a new buyback program for rapid-release firearms, prompting an apology from Police Minister Reece Whitby and plans to meet with affected groups to address concerns, despite criticism from the Nationals leader who called i...

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Sydney Mother Accused of Stabbing Children After Alleged Psychotic Episode

A Sydney mother allegedly stabbed her three children, including her paraplegic daughter, on Monday morning before attempting suicide; the children are recovering in stable condition, and the mother is under police guard.

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