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World-First Levitating Heart Implant: Australian Patient Discharged

An Australian patient became the first globally to leave hospital with a levitating titanium heart implant, developed by Queenslander Daniel Timms, paving the way for a world-leading medical manufacturing industry in Australia and potentially halving deaths from cardiac failure.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Flooding Spreads Venomous Fire Ants, Raising Concerns of Nationwide Infestation in Australia

Cyclone Alfred's floods in Queensland, Australia, are causing venomous fire ants to raft downstream, raising fears of infestation in new areas like NSW, as videos show thousands of ants floating in streams; a $592 million eradication program is underway but experts warn it might be insufficient.

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Life on Land
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AU$1 Billion Invested in Western Sydney Airport Rail Project

The Australian government announced a $1 billion investment in the Western Sydney Airport rail project, focusing on land acquisition from Leppington to Macarthur, to improve transport links and stimulate economic growth, with plans for future expansion to create a city-wide loop.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Baby Dies After Delay at Sydney Hospital

A baby died at Sydney's Northern Beaches Hospital after a 50-minute delay in a category one emergency caesarean section, prompting inquiries and raising concerns about hospital staffing and financial pressures.

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Perth Trial: Accused in Cassius Turvey Murder Claims Self-Defense

Jack Brearley, 23, is on trial in Perth for the October 2022 murder of 15-year-old Cassius Turvey, who died from injuries sustained in an alleged assault involving a shopping trolley handle; Brearley claims self-defense, alleging he was stabbed and that Turvey and a group threatened his home; three ...

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No Poverty
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Canada Imposes Retaliatory Tariffs on US Imports Amidst Escalating Trade War

Canada announced 25% tariffs on approximately \$30 billion of US imports, escalating trade tensions and pausing negotiations on a key water-sharing treaty; this follows previous trade disputes and raises concerns about future economic relations.

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NSW Police Doubts About Dural Caravan Terror Plot Emerged Early, Affecting Hate Speech Legislation

NSW Deputy Police Commissioner David Hudson revealed doubts about the Dural caravan plot being a terrorist threat existed from early in the investigation, confirming it was ruled out as such on February 21, the same day hate speech legislation passed parliament; this legislation was prompted by the ...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Australia Slams Trump's Steel and Aluminum Tariffs

The Trump administration rejected Australia's request for an exemption from new tariffs on steel and aluminum exports to the U.S., imposing a 25% tax on these goods, prompting criticism from Australian officials who highlighted the long-standing alliance between the two countries.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Trump's Tariffs: A Wake-Up Call for Australia

Donald Trump's new tariffs on Australian steel and aluminum, though economically negligible (affecting 0.2% of exports), represent a significant political challenge to Australia's relationship with the US, prompting a reassessment of strategic alliances.

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High Court Upholds \$700 Million Compensation for Unauthorized Mining on Indigenous Land

The High Court upheld a \$700 million compensation award to the Gumatj clan in northeast Arnhem Land for unauthorized bauxite mining on their land in 1968, a decision that clarifies constitutional issues and sets a significant precedent for future land rights cases.

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Victorian Court Orders Urgent Review of Woman's Decade-Long Solitary Confinement

A Victorian court heard that a woman, found not guilty by reason of mental impairment in 2015, has been held in solitary confinement at Thomas Embling hospital for nearly a decade and is deteriorating, prompting calls for immediate changes to her treatment.

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Indigenous Incarceration Rises Despite Government Targets

New data reveals a 12% increase in Indigenous incarceration rates in a year and a 20% increase since 2019, despite a 2020 government agreement to reduce incarceration by 15% by 2031; this is coupled with rising child protection cases and suicide rates, while some progress in other areas is noted.

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