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AI Recreates Faces of Welsh Convicts Sent to Australia

AI-generated facial reconstructions of 60 Welsh convicts transported to Australia in the 19th century reveal harsh sentences for minor crimes, highlighting the historical link between Wales and Australia; researchers used historical records and family connections.

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Chevron CEO urges Australia to adopt US-style deregulation

Chevron CEO Mike Wirth urged Australia to emulate the US under Trump's administration, citing higher costs due to regulations and legal challenges, after a private meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles; the article, sponsored by Chevron, omitted climate impacts and lacked diverse perspec...

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Australian Stamp Duty Costs Soar, Outpacing Income Growth

Analysis shows stamp duty costs in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane have risen 2.7 to 3.4 times faster than incomes since 2000, reaching 119.7 percent of income in Sydney in 2024, impacting housing affordability and mobility, prompting calls for tax reform.

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Qantas Hit with Record \$90 Million Fine for Illegal Worker Sackings

An Australian court fined Qantas \$90 million for illegally sacking 1800 workers during the pandemic, rejecting the airline's claims of remorse and highlighting its aggressive litigation strategy; \$50 million will go to the Transport Workers' Union.

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NDIS Delays Cause Palliative Care Bed Block in Victorian Hospitals

Delays in processing National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) applications are causing bed block in Victorian palliative care units, leaving younger patients stuck in hospitals for months while others are unable to access crucial end-of-life care; one patient waited 270 days before passing away.

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Qantas to Pay Record \$90 Million Penalty for Illegal Worker Dismissals

A Federal Court ordered Qantas to pay a \$90 million penalty for illegally sacking 1800 workers in 2020, the largest penalty under Australian workplace laws, with \$50 million going to the Transport Workers' Union and \$40 million for affected workers; the decision highlights the role of former CEO ...

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Financial Strategies for Assisting Children with Homeownership

This article provides expert advice on assisting children with property purchases, emphasizing the importance of mortgage pre-qualification, strategic property selection, avoiding joint ownership, and utilizing government schemes while addressing tax implications for SMSFs and inheritance.

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Qantas Fined A$90 Million for Illegal Worker Dismissals During Pandemic

An Australian court fined Qantas a record A$90 million for illegally sacking 1,820 ground workers during the Covid-19 pandemic, marking the largest penalty for industrial relations violations in the country's history and prompting an apology from Qantas' CEO.

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Sydney Metro Exceeds Expectations, Draws Commuters Away from Sydney Trains

Sydney's M1 metro line's city section, operational since August 2022, significantly surpasses initial patronage forecasts at Martin Place and Gadigal stations, with increases of 10-15% and 25-32% respectively; while nearby Sydney Trains stations experience substantial drops in ridership, highlightin...

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Former Prison Officer Faces New Assault Charges Amid Systemic Safety Concerns

Former NSW prison officer Scott Barry Hawken faces a judge-only trial for allegedly assaulting two more colleagues, adding to his previous convictions for rape and sexual assault, raising serious concerns about the safety of female staff and inmates within the state's prison system.

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Gender Equality
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Qantas Hit with \$90 Million Fine for Unlawful Pandemic Sackings

Qantas faces a \$90 million penalty for illegally sacking 1,800 workers during the pandemic, adding to previous payouts totaling \$210 million; the Federal Court ruled the action was a deliberate attempt to weaken union bargaining power.

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Australia Wins Third Straight FIBA Asia Cup

Australia defeated China 90-89 in the FIBA Asia Cup final on Sunday in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, securing its third consecutive title and extending its winning streak to 18 games since joining the tournament in 2017.

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