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Serial Rapist Arrested After Alleged Assault in Sydney Chemist

73-year-old Graham James Kay, a convicted serial rapist on an extended supervision order, was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl in a Sydney chemist on Friday; the girl bravely confronted him, and CCTV footage is expected to be key evidence.

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Trial Begins for Murder of Indigenous Teen Cassius Turvey

Four people are on trial for the murder of 15-year-old Cassius Turvey, who died 10 days after an alleged racially motivated assault in Middle Swan, Australia, on October 2022. A witness testified about the events leading up to the assault, detailing the racial abuse and the subsequent physical confr...

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Multilingual Resources Address Postpartum Mental Health Gap in Australia

Melissa Mendoza's experience with postpartum depression highlighted a critical gap in Australia's mental health support system for new mothers from diverse backgrounds, prompting PANDA to release multilingual resources to address the language barrier and cultural differences.

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Brisbane Murder Trial: Body Found in Concrete Pit

In Brisbane, Australia, Joshua Searston and Dewald De Klerk are on trial for the murder of Andrew Walsh, whose body was found encased in concrete in November 2021 following an alleged attack related to a dispute within a criminal group. Key evidence includes witness testimony, phone call recordings,...

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Australian Superannuation Industry Lobbying for US Tariff Exemption

Australia's $2.8 trillion superannuation industry is lobbying the US for an exemption from steel and aluminum tariffs, sending a delegation to meet with US officials and highlighting significant investments in the US economy, with Treasurer Jim Chalmers also lobbying for the exemption.

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China and Australia Signal Improved Relations

Chinese and Australian foreign ministers met in Johannesburg on February 21, 2025, signaling a renewed commitment to stabilizing bilateral relations, emphasizing economic cooperation and mutual respect for core interests, amid a complex global landscape.

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Trial Begins for Toyah Cordingley Murder: Extradited Suspect to Face DNA Evidence

Rajwinder Singh, extradited from India following a $1 million reward, will stand trial in Cairns, Australia, for the 2018 murder of Toyah Cordingley, with prosecutors presenting DNA and phone evidence.

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WiseTech Global Board Resigns Amid Founder's Scandal, $10 Billion Share Plunge

Four independent directors of Australian logistics giant WiseTech Global resigned due to "intractable differences" with founder Richard White, whose alleged inappropriate behavior towards multiple women caused a 20 percent share price drop and a $10 billion market capitalization loss; the Australian...

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China's Military Posturing Exposes Australia's Strategic Vulnerability

China's naval exercises off Australia's coast and recent airspace incursions highlight the limitations of Australia's strategy of balancing relations with China and the US, exposing its vulnerability to Chinese military pressure and economic coercion amid an unreliable US alliance.

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Tropical Cyclone Alfred Strengthens Offshore of Queensland

Tropical Cyclone Alfred, currently a category 1, formed 900km east of Cairns on Sunday and is forecast to intensify to category 3 by Tuesday, though it's expected to remain offshore, potentially impacting the east coast with strong winds and rain later this week.

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A$17 Billion Medicare Bulk-Billing Plan Announced

Labor's A$8.5 billion plan, matched by the Coalition, will triple bulk-billing incentives for GPs, aiming for nearly all GP visits to be bulk-billed by 2030, potentially saving families up to A$440 and retiree couples up to A$677 annually, although some concerns remain about the sufficiency of rebat...

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Australian Spy Chief's Secret China Trip Amid Rising Tensions

ASIO Director-General Mike Burgess secretly visited China in mid-2023 to meet with top intelligence officials, aiming to improve communication amid heightened tensions and counter Chinese intelligence activities in Australia.

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