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Melbourne Synagogue Arson: Terrorist Investigation Launched

A firebombing at a Melbourne synagogue is being investigated as a terrorist incident, prompting the Australian government to create a new task force against antisemitism and allocate extra funds for Jewish community security, following two similar recent attacks.

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Australia Secures Veto Power in Nauru Deal

Australia and Nauru signed a $89 million deal giving Australia veto power over Nauru's security, banking, and telecommunications agreements with third countries, reflecting Australia's strategy to counter China's influence in the Pacific.

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GM Mosquitoes Targeting Dengue and Yellow Fever Approved in Australia

Oxitec seeks Australian approval to release GM Aedes aegypti mosquitoes carrying a gene that kills female offspring before maturity, aiming to control dengue and yellow fever; the company cites a 96% reduction in Aedes aegypti populations in some Brazilian trials but acknowledges past concerns about...

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University of Melbourne to Pay $72 Million to Settle Academic Underpayment Scandal

The University of Melbourne will pay $72 million to settle underpayment claims affecting 25,000 academics between 2014 and 2024, due to unlawful use of performance-based pay benchmarks instead of hourly rates; the Fair Work Ombudsman dropped its legal action after the university agreed to the settle...

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CSIRO Report: Nuclear Power Significantly More Expensive Than Renewables

The CSIRO's latest GenCost report found nuclear energy to be at least 50% more expensive than renewables, despite adjustments made to address opposition claims; this contradicts the opposition's plan for a coal-to-nuclear transition and adds to the debate on Australia's energy policy.

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Commercialization Concerns Prompt Juru Ban on Welcome to Country Ceremonies

The Juru people banned Welcome to Country ceremonies on their land due to commercialization; the federal government spent over \$45,000 on these ceremonies last year, with costs ranging from \$560 to \$10,500.

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Australia Launches Counter-Terrorism Task Force After Synagogue Arson

Australia launched a counter-terrorism task force, Abalight, following an arson attack on a Melbourne synagogue on Friday, which police suspect was a terrorist act; this is the third antisemitic attack in Australia this year.

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Ataque incendiario contra sinagoga en Melbourne investigado como posible acto de terrorismo

La sinagoga Adass Israel en Melbourne fue atacada con un incendio intencional el viernes pasado, lo que provocó que los fieles huyeran durante los servicios nocturnos. La policía está investigando el incidente como un posible acto de terrorismo y busca a tres sospechosos.

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CSIRO Report: Renewables Remain Cheapest Electricity Option in Australia

A new CSIRO report confirms that renewable energy sources, particularly large-scale solar and battery storage, remain the lowest-cost option for new electricity generation in Australia, contradicting the opposition's plans for nuclear energy.

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Activist Investor Targets Rio Tinto's Dual-Listed Structure

Palliser Capital is urging Rio Tinto to dissolve its dual-listed structure, citing a \$78 billion cost and \$37.5 billion valuation gap, while acknowledging key differences between Rio Tinto and BHP's successful restructuring.

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Sydney Rail Unions Threaten Further Strikes Despite Government Injunction

Sydney's rail union, RTBU, threatens renewed strikes after the NSW government's eleventh-hour injunction halting initial action; a new ballot is pending, and the government is countersuing for potential significant fines.

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Marmota's Campfire Bore Delivers High-Grade Gold Hits, Expanding Drilling Program

Marmota Ltd. discovered high-grade gold at its Campfire Bore project in South Australia, with hits including 16g/t over 4m from 56m, prompting an expanded drilling program from 16,500m to over 20,000m and suggesting significant growth potential for the company.

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