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Healthscope Collapse Exposes Risks in Australian Private Healthcare

The Australian private hospital giant Healthscope, acquired by Brookfield for \$4.4 billion in 2019, has collapsed, triggering the sale of its 37 hospitals and treatment centers due to unsustainable costs, tensions with insurers, and financial mismanagement.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Melbourne Bus Strike to Disrupt Thousands of Commuters

A 24-hour strike by 1300 Melbourne bus drivers from Dysons and CDC Victoria will begin Wednesday at 3 a.m., affecting roughly 100 routes and causing significant disruption to commuters and school children due to failed negotiations on pay and conditions.

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Queensland Rejects $1bn Wind Farm Project, Raising Renewable Energy Concerns

The Queensland government rejected the $1bn Moonlight Range Wind Farm project, capable of powering 260,000 homes, citing local opposition and environmental concerns, despite conditional approval, sparking concerns about the state's commitment to renewable energy.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Albanese Condemns Israel's Gaza Aid Restrictions

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemned Israel's limitations on aid to Gaza, citing starvation among Palestinian civilians; Australia joined 23 nations in criticizing Israel's politicization of aid, but stopped short of threatening sanctions.

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Zero Hunger
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Rosehill Redevelopment Vote Likely to Fail, Exacerbating Sydney's Housing Crisis

A vote on a proposal to sell Rosehill Racecourse for 25,000 new homes and a metro station is likely to fail, hindering efforts to address Sydney's housing crisis; only 42,109 homes were approved in NSW in the 12 months to November 2024, falling short of the 75,000 annual target.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Return-to-Office Mandates Weaken Australian Employees' Negotiating Power

Australian employers are increasingly mandating a return to the office, limiting work-from-home options and weakening employees' negotiating power, with 39% of employers planning to mandate five days a week in 2025, impacting employee well-being and work-life balance.

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Perth Man on Trial for Murder of Innocent Bystander in Drug-Related Revenge Shooting

A Perth man, Peter Nguyen-Ha, stands trial for the murder of Ralph Matthews-Cox, an innocent bystander shot dead in his home on January 12, 2022, during a revenge shooting connected to a prior drug deal robbery.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Mother Alleges School Inaction Led to Son's Suicide After Bullying

Australian actress Clare McCann alleges her 13-year-old son, Atreyu, died by suicide after two months of unchecked bullying at his NSW high school, despite her repeated pleas for help to school and government authorities; she is now raising funds for cryogenic freezing and legal action.

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Quality Education
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Protester Disrupts Patterson Murder Trial Amidst Death Cap Mushroom Poisoning Evidence

Erin Patterson's murder trial was interrupted by a protester accusing the judge of a cover-up; autopsies confirmed three victims died from death cap mushroom poisoning, and digital forensics evidence linked online mushroom searches to a hotel purchase.

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Dutch Experts Urge Age Limits on Smartphones and Social Media

More than 1,400 Dutch medical and scientific experts urge age limits on smartphones (14) and social media (16) due to concerns about children's physical and mental health, contrasting with the Dutch government's December 2024 decision against such limits, while Australia implemented a ban on social ...

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Machete Gang Brawl Prompts Immediate Ban in Victoria

A violent machete brawl between rival gangs at Melbourne's Northland Shopping Centre on Monday resulted in a lockdown, hospitalizations, and the immediate announcement of a state-wide machete ban, effective Wednesday, making Victoria the first state to implement such a measure.

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Australian Power Bills to Rise up to 9.7%

Australian energy regulators have implemented increased price caps on default market offers, leading to power bill increases of up to 9.7% for some NSW households, with smaller rises in other states, reflecting higher wholesale costs and network expenses; approximately 9% of households and 18% of sm...

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