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Australia's Controversial Nauru Deal and Bank Fee Cap

Australia's $2.5 billion deal with Nauru to house former immigration detainees and the Reserve Bank's plan to cap bank fees are facing criticism, with concerns over cost shifting and lack of transparency.

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Alleged Bomb Threat Against Mosque and School in Queensland Condemned

Queensland Premier David Crisafulli condemned alleged bomb threats against an Islamic school and mosque, with police charging a 34-year-old man in relation to the mosque incident; the incidents follow a 1300% increase in Islamophobic reports to the Islamophobia Register Australia after the October 7...

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Australia and China Vie for Influence in the Pacific Islands

Australia and China are competing for influence in the Pacific Islands, with recent events in the Solomon Islands highlighting the intensity of this contest, involving vehicle donations, infrastructure projects, and even kung fu diplomacy.

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Melbourne University Professor Fights Dismissal Over 'Racist' Emails

Melbourne Law School professor Eric Descheemaeker is challenging his termination for sending emails containing allegedly racist remarks, arguing they were political opinions, not grounds for dismissal.

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Massive Toxic Algae Bloom Devastates Australian Marine Life

A massive toxic algae bloom, spanning over 4,500 square kilometers in Southern Australia, has killed an estimated 14,000 marine animals from over 450 species, impacting fisheries, aquaculture, and coastal tourism.

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Erin Patterson Sentenced to Life for Triple Murder

A Victorian Supreme Court sentenced Erin Patterson to life imprisonment with a non-parole period of 33 years for the murders of three people and the attempted murder of a fourth using death cap mushrooms in beef wellingtons.

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Australia News Roundup: Child Safety, Political Strife, and Gold Rush

Australia's eSafety commissioner criticizes tech companies for insufficient action against child sexual abuse material; political tensions rise within the Liberal party; and surging gold prices fuel a prospecting boom.

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Victoria to Explore Enhanced Police Powers After Fatal Stabbings

Following the fatal stabbing of two teenage boys in Melbourne, Victoria's Premier Jacinta Allan announced the government will explore granting police additional powers to combat violent crime, while acknowledging the need for community-based solutions.

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Nauru: From Guano Riches to a Prison Island

The Pacific island nation of Nauru, once wealthy from phosphate mining, faces bankruptcy and now relies on controversial deals with Australia to survive, including housing foreign prisoners and accepting refugees.

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Zenith Minerals: Strategic Refocus on Australian Gold Yields Positive Results

Zenith Minerals, under managing director Andrew Smith, has raised $3.5 million, sold its Turkish asset, and initiated a 12,000-meter drill program at its Consolidated Dulcie gold project in Western Australia, resulting in a 41% increase in contained gold ounces to 302,000.

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Multiple Significant Global Events Today

Today brings a diverse range of significant events: the sentencing of Australian triple murderer Erin Patterson, Russia's largest-ever air attack on Ukraine hitting a key government building in Kyiv, a delay at the US Open men's final due to Donald Trump's security needs, and controversy surrounding...

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Australian Woman Sentenced to Life for Mushroom Murders

Erin Patterson, 50, received three life sentences with a 33-year non-parole period for murdering three lunch guests with death cap mushrooms in Victoria, Australia, in 2023, and a concurrent 25-year sentence for attempting to murder a fourth guest.

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