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Second Firebombing Hits Melbourne Construction Firm Amid Industry Violence

El Dorado Contractors' Melbourne headquarters was firebombed early Tuesday, the second attack in two weeks, amid a wave of arson targeting Victoria's construction industry; police are investigating.

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Labor Party Members Pressure Government for Sanctions on Israel Over Gaza Blockade

Grassroots members of Australia's Labor party are pushing for government sanctions against Israel over its Gaza blockade, while the government has issued strong criticism but stopped short of announcing further sanctions beyond a joint statement with other nations condemning Israel's actions.

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Mother Charged with Murder of Three-Year-Old Daughter in Queensland

On Monday evening in Moore Park Beach, Queensland, Australia, 32-year-old Lauren Ingrid Flanigan allegedly murdered her three-year-old daughter, Sophia, by stabbing her multiple times; Flanigan was arrested and charged with murder, while the father is now with their other two children.

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Dja Dja Wurrung Leads Victoria's First Local Treaty Negotiations

The Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation (DJAARA) initiated negotiations for a local treaty with the Victorian government, aiming for greater land management autonomy and integrating traditional and Western knowledge in education and land management. This is the first step in Victoria's path...

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Australian Whistleblower Boyle Pleads Guilty, Sparking Debate on Protection Laws

Richard Boyle, a former ATO debt collection officer, pleaded guilty to four charges related to exposing unethical debt recovery practices; he may avoid jail despite the years-long legal battle, highlighting challenges for whistleblowers in Australia.

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Brisbane Crane Incident, Murder Charge, and Super Tax Debate

A man climbed a crane in Brisbane, causing road closures; a woman is charged with murder in Bundaberg; and the government's superannuation tax plan is debated.

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Biennale of Sydney Shifts to Western Sydney in 2026

The 25th Biennale of Sydney, themed "Rememory," will move from its usual venue, the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, to five locations including Penrith Regional Gallery in Western Sydney in 2026, prioritizing community engagement and reaching new audiences, with Create NSW providing $1.6 milli...

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Healthscope Enters Receivership Amidst Funding Crisis

Healthscope, Australia's largest private hospital operator, with 37 hospitals and 19,000 employees, has entered receivership due to unsustainable debt and rising costs, primarily stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic and insurer funding disputes; however, hospitals will remain open until a buyer is fo...

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WA Launches Redress Scheme for Stolen Generations

Western Australia launched a redress scheme for Stolen Generations survivors, offering individual payments up to $85,000, following years of advocacy and leaving Queensland as the only state without such a program.

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Legal Challenge to 50-Year-Old Childcare Tax Deduction Precedent

A high court case will challenge a 50-year-old Australian legal precedent that blocks parents from claiming childcare fees as a tax deduction, arguing that the 1971 Lodge case is outdated and fails to recognize the importance of childcare for modern families and the economy.

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Queensland Nurses and Midwives Vote to Strike Over Wage Dispute

In Queensland, Australia, over 96% of 50,000 nurses and midwives voted to strike due to the state government failing to deliver promised "nation-leading" wages, despite a proposed 11% increase over three years; the strike could include work stoppages and reduced services.

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Healthscope Collapse Exposes Risks in Australian Private Healthcare

The Australian private hospital giant Healthscope, acquired by Brookfield for \$4.4 billion in 2019, has collapsed, triggering the sale of its 37 hospitals and treatment centers due to unsustainable costs, tensions with insurers, and financial mismanagement.

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