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Dutton Slammed for Homophobic Slur

Australian Opposition Leader Peter Dutton used the homophobic slur "limp-wristed" to criticize Prime Minister Albanese's response to Chinese naval activity, drawing condemnation from LGBTQ+ advocates and overshadowing his foreign policy speech.

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Gender Equality
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Victoria's Crime Rate Soars Amidst Repeat Offenders and Cost-of-Living Crisis

Victoria's crime rate increased by 13.2% in 2024, reaching a near-decade high driven by repeat child offenders and a cost-of-living crisis, placing pressure on the state government ahead of the next election.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Sydney Rail Unions Seek to End Suspension of Industrial Action

Sydney's rail unions are seeking to end a 14-week suspension of industrial action, claiming that negotiations with the NSW government have failed to resolve a protracted pay dispute; the unions allege the rail operators have reneged on agreements, and the Fair Work Commission will hear the applicati...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Melbourne Airport Rail Link Feud Resolved: \$12 Billion Project to Proceed

After a three-way feud delaying the project by at least four years, the Australian and Victorian governments and Melbourne Airport signed an agreement on Thursday to proceed with the airport rail link, committing a total of $12 billion to the project, with construction expected to begin soon.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Sydney Sports Coach Murdered; Colleague Commits Suicide

Paul Thijssen murdered his colleague Lilie James in a Sydney school bathroom on October 24, 2023, then took his own life at Diamond Bay Reserve after sending a deceptive message to James's father and transferring funds to his flatmates.

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Canada, Australia Partner on C$6bn Arctic Radar System Amidst US Defense Shift

Canada and Australia announced a C$6bn (A$6.6bn) deal to develop a new Arctic radar system, replacing an aging network, amidst concerns about shifting US priorities and potential Russian aggression; Canada will also boost its military presence in the far north.

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City Beach High-Rise Approved Amidst Strong Community Opposition

The WA Planning Commission unanimously approved Blackburne's $200 million, 247-apartment high-rise development in City Beach despite significant community opposition, raising questions about the planning process's transparency and effectiveness.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Qantas Accused of Misrepresenting EU Study to Oppose Passenger Compensation Bill

Qantas is accused of misrepresenting a 2020 EU study to oppose a proposed Australian passenger compensation bill; the study showed a decrease in airline-caused delays despite an overall increase, indicating the bill's potential effectiveness.

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Jetstar System Outage Causes Long Airport Lines

A major system outage at Jetstar on Thursday caused long lines at Australian airports as staff manually processed passengers due to the airline's check-in and baggage systems being offline; this follows a measles alert issued after a passenger on flight JQ62 from Vietnam to Sydney on March 9 was fou...

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Good Health and Well-being
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Bounty on Australian Activist's Head Highlights China's Transnational Repression

Anonymous letters containing a $200,000 bounty for Australian lawyer and Hong Kong democracy activist Kevin Yam were sent to Melbourne homes, with similar threats made against another activist, Ted Hui, highlighting China's transnational repression.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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US Tariffs and Wombat Incident Strain Australia-US Relations

American tourist Sam Jones' viral video of her removing a baby wombat from its mother sparked outrage in Australia, leading to calls for her deportation; this coincided with the US imposing tariffs on Australian steel, aluminum, and potentially beef, straining relations between the two countries.

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Australia's "Golden Visa" Program: Concerns Over Reinstatement

Australia's opposition party plans to reinstate a controversial "golden visa" program, allowing wealthy foreign investors permanent residency, despite concerns about money laundering and foreign interference raised by experts and government agencies; the program, abolished in early 2024, granted ove...

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