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CFMEU expels gangland figures, addresses violence against women

The CFMEU's Victorian delegates unanimously voted to expel gangland figures and bikies from the union, implementing stricter shop steward requirements and supporting initiatives to combat violence against women following revelations of payments to underworld figures and violence on worksites.

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Hong Kong Bounty Letters Target Activist in Australia

Anonymous letters offering a $200,000 reward for information on pro-democracy activist Kevin Yam, sent from Hong Kong to his Melbourne neighbors, prompted a strong rebuke from Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, who called the action unacceptable and a threat to Australia's sovereignty.

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Canada Invests Billions in Arctic Defense Amidst Rising Tensions

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a C\$6 billion ($4.2 billion USD) purchase of an Australian radar system and a C\$420 million ($294 million USD) expansion of military operations in the Arctic to assert sovereignty amid rising international competition and climate change impacts.

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\$130,000 Annual Income Needed for Comfortable Rent in Australia

A new report reveals Australians need a \$130,000 annual income to comfortably rent a unit, significantly above average and median salaries, highlighting rental stress impacting even high-income earners across capital cities and regional areas.

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Australian Murder Trial Ends in Hung Jury, Retrial Ordered

A jury in Cairns, Australia, was unable to reach a unanimous verdict in the murder trial of Rajwinder Singh, accused of killing Toyah Cordingley on Wangetti Beach in 2018, leading to a retrial due to insufficient evidence.

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Mistrial in Toyah Cordingley Murder Case

A hung jury discharged the trial of Rajwinder Singh, accused of murdering Toyah Cordingley on October 22, 2018, at Wangetti Beach near Cairns, Australia; the prosecution's case relied on circumstantial evidence, including DNA and mobile phone data, while the defense questioned the thoroughness of th...

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Teacher Jailed for Eight-Year Sexual Abuse of Student

A Brisbane court sentenced former science teacher Kellie Ann-Marie Whiteside to five years' jail for repeatedly sexually abusing a student, starting when the child was 12 and continuing until they were 20; the abuse involved exchanging explicit messages and images and occurred on school grounds and ...

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Four Arrested in Sydney Kidnapping Case

Four men, Wenqiang Zeng, David Wildsmith, Lun Weng, and Liannan Zheng, were arrested in Sydney following a months-long investigation into the alleged kidnapping and assault of two men over an undisclosed debt; a ransom of approximately \$480,000 was demanded.

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Murder-Suicide Follows Stalking and Controlling Behavior

Paul Thijssen, after stalking and meticulously planning his attack, murdered his ex-girlfriend Lilie James with a hammer at St Andrew's Cathedral School in October 2023 before committing suicide; an inquest revealed a pattern of controlling behavior towards previous partners.

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Australian Age Pension Increases Announced

Australia's age pension has increased by $4.60 bi-weekly for singles and $3.50 for each member of a couple, with corresponding increases in asset thresholds; however, strategic financial planning is crucial to maximize benefits and avoid common pitfalls.

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elpais.com
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Spanish Youth Emigration to Australia: Economic Disparity and Societal Bias

Young Spaniards are increasingly emigrating to Australia for better-paying jobs in sectors like hospitality, agriculture, and mining, despite initial lower wages, creating a brain drain for Spain and raising questions about societal perceptions of emigration versus immigration.

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Larvotto Resources buys homestead to house Hillgrove mine workforce

Larvotto Resources purchased Echidna Gully, a NSW homestead and wedding venue, for $3 million cash and $600,000 in shares to house its growing workforce at the Hillgrove antimony-gold project, aiming for production in early 2026.

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