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Australia-Israel Relations Plunge After Visa Denial for Far-Right Politician

Australia denied a visa to Israeli Knesset member Simcha Rothman for his inflammatory comments about Palestinian children, leading to a diplomatic spat with Israel after Prime Minister Netanyahu accused Australia of appeasement and condemned Prime Minister Albanese as "weak".

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Australia-Israel Diplomatic Rift over Palestinian State Recognition

Australia's recognition of a Palestinian state has prompted a strong rebuke from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who labeled Prime Minister Albanese 'weak', leading to a diplomatic row involving visa cancellations for several Israeli politicians and retaliatory measures from Israel.

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Australia-Israel Relations Deteriorate Amidst Visa Dispute and Mutual Accusations

Australia rejected Benjamin Netanyahu's criticism, accusing some Israeli politicians of "bigoted" views on Palestinians, leading to a visa dispute and a sharp deterioration in bilateral relations after Australia denied a visa to a far-right Israeli Knesset member and Israel retaliated by revoking th...

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Australian Lawyer Referred to Legal Board for AI-Generated False Citations

A Western Australian lawyer, relying on AI tools, submitted court documents with four fabricated case citations in an immigration case, resulting in a referral to the Legal Practice Board and a cost order of $8,371.30; this is one of over 20 similar cases in Australia highlighting the dangers of ins...

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WA Postpones Elective Surgeries Due to Patient Surge

Elective surgeries at WA public hospitals scheduled for Wednesday have been postponed due to a surge in patient demand, prioritizing care for seriously ill patients; this is a nationally used mechanism to manage hospital system demand during high patient volume.

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Sydney Pub Shooting: One Dead, Another Critically Injured

On Sunday night, a shooting outside a Sydney pub left one man dead and another critically injured; police are investigating a possible link to a drug theft and organized crime.

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Alcoa's Mining Expansion Poses High Risk to Perth's Water Supply

Alcoa's plan to expand bauxite mining near Perth, Australia, risks contaminating the city's water supply through 21 high-risk pathways identified by a GHD study, potentially impacting 2.3 million people and costing billions in upgrades.

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UoM Breaches Privacy Act in Surveillance of Pro-Palestine Protest

The University of Melbourne violated Victoria's Privacy and Data Protection Act by using wifi data, student IDs, and CCTV to surveil a May 2023 pro-Palestine protest, resulting in disciplinary actions against 22 students and 3 staff members due to insufficient notification and justification for data...

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Monash IVF's Secrecy on Embryo Mix-Ups Exposes Regulatory Gaps

Monash IVF's refusal to publicly disclose details of its review into two embryo mix-ups, citing patient privacy, highlights a gap in Australia's fertility regulation, prompting calls for a national approach to ensure transparency and patient safety.

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Chalmers' Economic Roundtable Focuses on Targeted Tariff Reform

Treasurer Jim Chalmers held a three-day economic roundtable with business leaders, unionists, academics, and politicians at Parliament House, focusing on eliminating inefficient tariffs and promoting practical solutions, contrasting with typical lavish political gatherings.

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Reduced Inequality
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Queensland Public Servants Report Widespread Corruption, but Few Investigations

A survey of Queensland public servants found that one-third witnessed workplace corruption in the past five years, yet the Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC) investigated less than 1% of complaints, charging only one person; this follows a 2022 inquiry recommending a new police integrity unit, a ...

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BHP Profit Falls 26%, But Share Price Rises on Positive Outlook

BHP, the world's largest mining company, reported a 26% fall in annual profit to $10.2 billion for the year to June 30, but its share price rose 1.5% to A$42 due to a better-than-expected dividend and lower-than-expected costs. Iron ore profits were down 23.8% to $14.4 billion but copper profits sur...

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