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Australian Club Appoints Man with Assault Conviction to Senior Role

Melbourne businessman Nicholas Smedley, with a 2007 conviction for assaulting his former fiancee, was appointed chair of The Australian Club's house committee, sparking controversy among members and family violence advocates.

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Gender Equality
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Sydney Tobacconist Fined Despite Multi-Million Dollar Turnover

Sydney tobacconist Muh'd Al Zoubi was fined $5500 for a tobacco-related offence, despite his company, TSG George Street Pty Ltd, having a turnover exceeding $3.3 million last year; this highlights challenges in regulating a lucrative industry with a large black market, prompting discussions on stric...

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Good Health and Well-being
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Sustainable Food: The Rise of Chapulines

Chapulines, a traditional Mexican dish of grasshoppers and crickets, are gaining global attention as a sustainable protein source, with Australia projecting a \$4 billion industry by 2030, despite already being consumed for centuries in Mexico and other regions.

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Zero Hunger
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Melbourne Build-to-Rent Boom Bypasses Public Park Funding"

Thousands of build-to-rent apartments are being constructed in Melbourne without contributing to public parks due to a planning loophole, costing councils millions and sparking calls for legislative reform from inner-city mayors.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Fake Australian Online Stores Defraud Consumers

Australian consumers are losing money to fake online stores impersonating major clothing brands like Blue Illusion and Sussan, using Facebook ads and platforms such as Shopify and PayPal; one consumer lost \$79.99, another \$13.

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Reduced Inequality
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NSW to Install 246 Fast EV Chargers to Combat Range Anxiety

The NSW government is investing $16.1 million in a public-private partnership to install 246 fast and ultra-fast electric vehicle chargers across 38 locations, aiming to alleviate range anxiety and accelerate EV adoption by 2050, supplementing existing 3200 public chargers.

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Climate Action
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For-Profit Thrift Retailer Savers Expands in Australia Amid Rising Living Costs

Australia's rising living costs and aversion to fast fashion fuel the expansion of for-profit thrift retailer Savers, which opened several Sydney stores and saw a 12% quarterly sales increase, raising questions about its impact on charity partners compared to traditional op shops.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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Melbourne Shopping Centre Knife Fight Leaves One Injured, Two Arrested

On Sunday afternoon, a planned fight involving two rival groups armed with knives erupted at Melbourne's Northland Shopping Centre, resulting in one man being hospitalized with serious injuries, two arrests, and widespread panic among shoppers.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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South Melbourne Police Shooting: Driver Killed, Officer Injured

A police officer in South Melbourne was hit by a car during an arrest on Saturday, resulting in the death of the driver after the officer fired four shots. A 39-year-old man was charged with weapons offenses and released on bail.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Australia's muted response to Gaza crisis contrasts with its history of international advocacy

Australia's muted response to the Gaza crisis, failing to join a strong statement by the UK, Canada, and France condemning the humanitarian crisis, contrasts with its history of strong international advocacy, raising questions about its future role in addressing global conflicts and the suffering of...

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No Poverty
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Italy Tightens Citizenship Rules, Impacting Thousands of Australians

Italy's new citizenship law, effective this week, dramatically restricts eligibility for descendants of Italian citizens, impacting tens of thousands in Australia and causing significant disruption, especially amongst younger generations seeking European opportunities and cultural reconnection. The ...

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Bondi Junction Inquest Intensifies Schizophrenia Stigma, Exposing Systemic Mental Healthcare Failures

The Bondi Junction inquest into a mass stabbing by a man with schizophrenia has exacerbated the stigma associated with the illness, highlighting systemic failures in mental healthcare and raising concerns about long-term societal impacts.

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Good Health and Well-being

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