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Albanese Condemns Israel's Gaza Aid Restrictions

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemned Israel's limitations on aid to Gaza, citing starvation among Palestinian civilians; Australia joined 23 nations in criticizing Israel's politicization of aid, but stopped short of threatening sanctions.

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Zero Hunger
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Mother Alleges School Inaction Led to Son's Suicide After Bullying

Australian actress Clare McCann alleges her 13-year-old son, Atreyu, died by suicide after two months of unchecked bullying at his NSW high school, despite her repeated pleas for help to school and government authorities; she is now raising funds for cryogenic freezing and legal action.

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Quality Education
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Queensland Rejects $1bn Wind Farm Project, Raising Renewable Energy Concerns

The Queensland government rejected the $1bn Moonlight Range Wind Farm project, capable of powering 260,000 homes, citing local opposition and environmental concerns, despite conditional approval, sparking concerns about the state's commitment to renewable energy.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Australian Arrested in Bali for Cocaine Smuggling, Faces Death Penalty

A 43-year-old Australian man was arrested in Canggu, Bali, for possessing over 1.5 kilograms of cocaine, hidden in lollipops, mailed from the UK; he faces the death penalty under Indonesia's strict drug laws, potentially creating diplomatic tension between Australia and Indonesia.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Return-to-Office Mandates Weaken Australian Employees' Negotiating Power

Australian employers are increasingly mandating a return to the office, limiting work-from-home options and weakening employees' negotiating power, with 39% of employers planning to mandate five days a week in 2025, impacting employee well-being and work-life balance.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Funding Gaps Hamper Melbourne's Bilingual Schools

Melbourne's bilingual schools, facing funding shortages and lacking standardized support, are relying on parents and teachers to supplement the curriculum and resources, highlighting systemic inequities in the state's education system.

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Quality Education
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Dutch Experts Urge Age Limits on Smartphones and Social Media

More than 1,400 Dutch medical and scientific experts urge age limits on smartphones (14) and social media (16) due to concerns about children's physical and mental health, contrasting with the Dutch government's December 2024 decision against such limits, while Australia implemented a ban on social ...

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Good Health and Well-being
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Rosehill Redevelopment Vote Likely to Fail, Exacerbating Sydney's Housing Crisis

A vote on a proposal to sell Rosehill Racecourse for 25,000 new homes and a metro station is likely to fail, hindering efforts to address Sydney's housing crisis; only 42,109 homes were approved in NSW in the 12 months to November 2024, falling short of the 75,000 annual target.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Australian Power Bills to Rise up to 9.7%

Australian energy regulators have implemented increased price caps on default market offers, leading to power bill increases of up to 9.7% for some NSW households, with smaller rises in other states, reflecting higher wholesale costs and network expenses; approximately 9% of households and 18% of sm...

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Dutch Experts Urge Age Limits on Smartphones and Social Media for Children

More than 1400 Dutch doctors, scientists, and experts are calling for age restrictions on smartphone and social media use for children, proposing a minimum age of 14 for smartphones and 16 for social media due to concerns about the negative effects on their physical and mental health, mirroring a si...

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Quality Education
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NSW Overhauls Workers' Compensation, Sparking Concern Over Long-Term Support

The NSW Labor government revised its workers' compensation reforms, abandoning court-based injury proofs but increasing the threshold for long-term benefits to 31% whole-person impairment by July 2024, impacting nearly all patients according to a consultant psychiatrist, while providing \$344 millio...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Climate Change Intensified NSW Mid North Coast Floods: Rapid Attribution Study

ClimaMeter's rapid attribution study found that the NSW Mid North Coast floods, particularly around Taree, were up to 15 percent wetter and 0.75 degrees warmer due to human-induced climate change, highlighting the need for adaptation, although concerns were raised about the speed of analysis.

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Climate Action

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