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Joe's Law" Passes in NSW, Banning Public-Private Partnerships in Acute Healthcare

The NSW parliament unanimously passed "Joe's Law", banning new public-private partnerships for acute hospital services, following the death of Joe Massa at Northern Beaches Hospital due to systemic failures within a private healthcare model.

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Good Health and Well-being
bbc.com
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Australian Engineer Conditionally Released from Iraqi Prison, Remains Banned from Leaving

After four years of arbitrary detention in Iraq, Australian mechanical engineer Robert Pether was conditionally released; however, he remains banned from leaving the country despite needing urgent medical care, highlighting concerns about the rule of law and the treatment of foreign nationals in Ira...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
dailymail.co.uk
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Court Case Challenges Approval of Controversial Australian Gas Project

A court will hear a bid to compel the Australian government to consider a heritage application to protect Indigenous rock art threatened by Woodside's North West Shelf gas project extension, approved until 2070, while three activists admit to a successful hoax targeting the company.

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Life on Land
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Mine Supervisor Jailed for Manslaughter, Released on Parole After Five Years

Troy Hausler, Toby Richter's supervisor at a Pilgangoora mine site, was charged with murder but pleaded guilty to manslaughter, receiving a seven-year sentence with a non-parole period of five years and three months; Hausler was released on parole after serving just over five years, causing addition...

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Good Health and Well-being
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Tasmanian Jumping Castle Tragedy: Operator Cleared of Safety Breaches

Six children died and three were injured after a wind gust lifted a jumping castle at a Tasmanian school in December 2021; the operator was found not guilty of safety breaches, causing outrage among the victims' families.

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No Poverty
theguardian.com
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Australia to Force Apple to Allow App Sideloading

The Australian government plans to force Apple to allow app sideloading and end extra charges for in-app purchases, prompting Apple to warn of security risks and harm to competition.

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Reduced Inequality
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Couple Charged with Murder of Missing Teen Pheobe Bishop

James Wood and Tanika Bromley were arrested and charged with the murder of 17-year-old Pheobe Bishop on Thursday night, whose body has not been found despite weeks of searching multiple locations. The couple were arrested in Bundaberg, Queensland after police found evidence suggesting Pheobe Bishop ...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
smh.com.au
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Farmers oppose weakening biosecurity for US beef imports

Australia is considering relaxing biosecurity rules to allow US beef imports in exchange for US tariff exemptions, prompting strong opposition from farmers concerned about the risk of disease outbreaks and the potential for an $80 billion economic loss, despite government reassurances.

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Zero Hunger
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Victorian Farmers Find Relief in Weekend Rains

A cold front bringing rain to drought-stricken Victoria offers relief to farmers facing record-low rainfall over the past 18 months, impacting mental health and the hay market; at least 10 millimeters are needed.

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Zero Hunger
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Jumping Castle Tragedy: Court Dismisses Charges

A Tasmanian court found the operator of a jumping castle not guilty of workplace safety charges despite acknowledging failures in securing the inflatable, which killed six children due to an unforeseen dust devil during end-of-year school celebrations in December 2021.

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No Poverty
dailymail.co.uk
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Indigenous Australian Rejects 'White' Identity, Sparking Debate on Ancestry and Land

An Indigenous Australian, Gurridyula, ignited a debate on TikTok on May 2, 2024, by rejecting the term "white," arguing it disrespects ancestry and prioritizes economic gain over heritage, sparking diverse reactions regarding land rights, belonging, and identity in Australia.

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Reduced Inequality
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Squatters exploit tenancy laws, trapping homeowner in his own house

A 66-year-old retiree in Ipswich, Australia, is trapped in his home by squatters who refuse to leave despite not paying rent and subletting a room, highlighting loopholes in Queensland's tenancy laws.

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No Poverty

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