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ASIC Chair Calls for Broader Board Diversity in Australia

ASIC chair Joe Longo urged Australian businesses to diversify their boards beyond gender, citing a lack of directors with expertise in cybersecurity and AI, contrasting the high representation of finance and law backgrounds (70%) with only 7% having technology backgrounds.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Salary Outlier Sparks Gender Pay Equity Concerns

An employee, returning from maternity leave, discovered their salary is below parity despite a positive review and an admission from a leader that their pay is an outlier, sparking concerns about gender pay equity and prompting advice-seeking from the Fair Work Ombudsman.

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Gender Equality
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Thirteen Arrested in Melbourne Stabbing Death

Thirteen people, including seven teenagers, were arrested in Melbourne, Australia, for the January 10th stabbing death of 24-year-old Lino Atem, which police believe was a case of mistaken identity; the investigation involved over 160 detectives and 12 suburbs.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Hamas Soften Demands in Gaza; Israel Threatens Electricity Cut-off

Hamas claims to have softened its demands in the Gaza conflict at the request of mediators and a Trump envoy, focusing on ending the war, Israeli withdrawal, and Gaza reconstruction, while Israel threatens to cut off electricity to Gaza, which Hamas condemned as blackmail.

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Cyclone Alfred Causes Severe Beach Erosion in Australia

Ex-tropical cyclone Alfred severely eroded beaches in NSW and Queensland, removing up to 30 meters of sand; authorities plan to restore tourist beaches, but dune recovery could take years, highlighting the increasing risk of stronger weather events linked to climate change.

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Life Below Water
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Cyclone Alfred's Aftermath: Ongoing Severe Weather Causes Widespread Disruption in NSW and Queensland

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred's remnants cause ongoing severe weather in northern NSW and south-east Queensland, resulting in road closures, school shutdowns, limited public transport, widespread power outages (affecting 230,000 homes and businesses), and significant disruptions to phone and internet s...

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No Poverty
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Euroa's Historic Plane Trees to Be Removed for Inland Rail Upgrade

The Inland Rail project's road upgrades in Euroa, Victoria, will remove at least a dozen mature plane trees from Anderson Street, eliminating the town's tree-lined entrance despite residents' previous support for an underpass; the Australian Rail Track Corporation plans to replace some trees elsewhe...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Golden Plains Music Festival Sees Record Attendance and Unexpected Celestial Event

Golden Plains music festival in Australia, celebrating its 17th year, saw record ticket demand; the event featured diverse musical acts, including international headliners and local bands, in a unique farm setting, with unexpected highlights like a visible space junk event.

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Reduced Inequality
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13 Arrested in Melbourne Stabbing Death

On March 14, 2024, thirteen males aged 15 to 23 were arrested in Melbourne for the January 10 stabbing death of Lino Atem, 24, in Wyndham Vale, likely a case of mistaken identity.

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Russia Warns Australia Over Potential Ukraine Peacekeeping Force

Russia warned Australia of "grave consequences" for contributing troops to a Ukraine peacekeeping force, while Australia's government considers the request and the opposition opposes it due to national security concerns, amid Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine.

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Sydney Counter-Terror Raids: 14 Arrested in Caravan Explosives Plot

Following a months-long investigation into a caravan containing explosives and notes targeting the Jewish community, found in Dural, NSW, in mid-January, Australian police arrested 14 people in dawn raids across Sydney on Monday. Police allege the plot was orchestrated by organized crime figures for...

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Record Rainfall from Cyclone Alfred Causes Devastating Brisbane Floods

Cyclone Alfred caused record flooding in Brisbane, exceeding previous flood levels by up to 220 millimeters, leaving 200,000 properties without power and prompting over 3600 calls for help to the State Emergency Service.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities

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