Tag #Australia

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NSW to Trial Pill Testing at Music Festivals

The NSW government will implement a 12-month pill-testing trial at approximately 12 music festivals starting early 2025, costing $1 million, aiming to reduce drug-related harm and deaths following years of advocacy and a recent drug summit recommendation.

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Super Funds Pledge \$15 Billion for Australian Social Housing

Australian industry super funds plan to invest \$15 billion by 2030 in social and affordable housing via the IFM Investors' proposal, contingent on government policy reforms and aiming to deliver 100,000 homes to alleviate a critical housing shortage.

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Sydney Antisemitic Attack: Man Charged With Arson and Property Damage

A 20-year-old man, Mohammed Farhat, was arrested in Sydney and charged with 21 offenses after allegedly targeting Jewish institutions with anti-Israel graffiti, arson, and property damage, causing over \$100,000 in damages, according to police.

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128 Unresourced Police Jobs Revealed in Logan, Exposing Systemic Issues

A police whistleblower in Logan, south of Brisbane, revealed 128 unresourced police jobs, mostly domestic violence incidents, some involving firearms; the Police Minister confirmed the chronic understaffing and low morale, highlighting systemic resource allocation problems within the Queensland Poli...

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Bail Granted in Brisbane Hit-and-Run Murder Case

Larissa Sant, 24, was granted bail after being charged with the murder of Kiesha Thompson, 23, who was allegedly struck by a car driven by Sant in Brisbane, Australia in July; police allege the car had false plates which were changed before and after the incident.

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Bail Granted in Hit-and-Run Murder Case

Larissa Sant, 24, was granted bail on Wednesday after being charged with the murder of Kiesha Thompson, 23, who was struck by a car allegedly driven by Sant and bearing false plates outside a childcare center in Daisy Hill, south of Brisbane, in July; Sant's partner is also charged.

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Cape Town JCC Bombing Attempt Prompts Condemnation Demand

An unexploded improvised explosive device was thrown at a Cape Town Jewish Community Center; the South African Jewish Board of Deputies demands President Ramaphosa condemn the attack, noting his silence and a similar attack in Melbourne, Australia.

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High-Income Homeowners Face Financial Strain Amidst Rising Interest Rates

High-income Australian homeowners, some earning \$400,000 to \$500,000, are struggling with soaring mortgage repayments after the Reserve Bank's 13 interest rate increases, forcing some to move back in with family, downsize or relocate due to increased childcare costs and the overall cost of living.

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Gosford Hospital Loses Obstetrics Training Accreditation for Six Months

RANZCOG suspended Gosford Hospital's obstetrics and gynecology training accreditation for six months from February 2025 due to concerns about junior doctor supervision and patient safety, impacting approximately 4100 expected births and potentially diverting patients to other hospitals.

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MCA to Introduce \$20 Entry Fee Amidst Funding Crisis

The Museum of Contemporary Art Australia (MCA) will introduce a \$20 entry fee starting January 31, 2024, due to a \$2.559 million operating deficit and insufficient government funding, despite its significant contribution to Sydney's cultural scene.

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Australia's Budget Deficit Blows Out by \$22 Billion

Australia's mid-year budget review reveals a \$22 billion increase in projected deficits over the coming years, driven by increased government spending in areas like aged care and early childhood education, coupled with lower-than-expected tax revenue from sources such as tobacco excise and company ...

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NSW to Trial Pill Testing at Music Festivals

New South Wales will trial pill testing at music festivals for 12 months starting this year, aiming to reduce drug-related harm and deaths following years of advocacy and after two young men died at a festival last year; the trial will not affect police action against drug suppliers.

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