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Australian Police Officers Killed in Ambush; Manhunt Underway

In Porepunkah, southeastern Australia, two police officers were killed and one injured during a raid on a home; a manhunt is underway for the armed and dangerous suspect, who is believed to be a sovereign citizen.

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Australia's Aging Population: Are We Financially Ready for Longer Lives?

Australia's population of 90-year-olds is set to explode by more than 250 percent in 30 years, reaching an estimated 165,637 by 2055, prompting concerns about the financial preparedness of older Australians given current pension shortfalls.

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Queensland to Seek $66 Million Refund from Fortescue for Cancelled Hydrogen Project

Queensland's government will demand a $65.97 million refund from Fortescue Metals Group for a cancelled Gladstone hydrogen project, following the company's decision to abandon the project in May 2024, citing high costs and policy changes; the federal government will also seek to recoup its $49.44 mi...

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Erin Patterson Sentencing: Victim Impact Statements Detail Devastation

Erin Patterson was convicted of murdering three people and attempting to murder a fourth using poisoned beef wellingtons at a lunch in 2023; victim impact statements detailed devastating losses and ongoing trauma, while Patterson showed little remorse.

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Wallabies' Near-Upset of Springboks Highlights Remarkable Progress

Despite a narrow 8-point loss to South Africa in Cape Town, the Australian Wallabies rugby team showcased significant improvement, scoring a try by overpowering the Springboks' formidable pack, highlighting their growth under coach Joe Schmidt and setting a promising stage for the 2027 World Cup.

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Reduced Inequality
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Court Rules on Burrup Peninsula Protection Order

Following a court ruling deeming the government's delay unreasonable, Australia's environment minister is expected to decide within weeks on a protection order for the Burrup peninsula's Aboriginal site, prompted by a 2022 application from a Murujuga traditional custodian concerned about industrial ...

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Life on Land
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Record High Drowning Deaths in Australia

Australia recorded a record-high 357 drowning deaths in 2024-25, a 27% increase above the 10-year average, primarily due to declining swimming skills and a rise in deaths among older people, disproportionately affecting disadvantaged communities.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Specialized Autism Class Helps NSW Student Thrive Amidst NDIS Reform Concerns

Five-year-old Shannon Fitzpatrick, diagnosed with level 2 autism, thrives in a specialized NSW public school class; the state government recently invested $100 million to improve accessibility for students with disabilities, but concerns exist regarding future NDIS changes.

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Melbourne Hospital Warns Patients After Former Staff Member's Unauthorized Home Visits

The Royal Melbourne Hospital warned approximately 4000 patients receiving in-home care after a former staff member attempted unauthorized home visits, prompting a police investigation and renewed focus on patient safety and verification procedures.

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Erin Patterson Found Guilty of Murder in Mushroom Lunch Poisoning

Erin Patterson was found guilty of murdering her former in-laws and Heather Wilkinson by poisoning them with toxic mushrooms during a lunch at her home in July 2023; Ian Wilkinson, Heather's husband, survived.

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Victoria's WorkCover Reforms Slash Mental Health Compensation Approvals

Victoria's tightened WorkCover eligibility significantly decreased mental health compensation approvals from 70 percent to 33 percent between July 2022 and April 2025, impacting thousands of workers while aiming to address the scheme's $1.3 billion debt.

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Erin Patterson Victim Impact Statements Detail Devastating Family Impacts

A Victorian court heard seven victim impact statements describing the devastating consequences of Erin Patterson's actions, impacting families and leaving children without grandparents; the court will hear from a Department of Corrections employee about Patterson's custody conditions after a break.

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