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Collapse of Australian Superannuation Schemes Leaves Thousands with Massive Losses

The collapse of three Australian superannuation schemes, First Guardian Master Fund, Shield Master Trust, and Australian Fiduciaries Limited, has left over 12,000 investors with losses totaling at least $1.2 billion, exposing systemic flaws and highlighting the misuse of funds by directors for perso...

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Australia to Spend \$1.3 Billion on Counter-Drone Technology

Australia will spend \$1.3 billion on counter-drone technology over the next decade, integrating military capabilities with civilian applications to protect Defence bases and significant events like the 2032 Brisbane Olympics, driven by observed rapid advancements in drone technology and the need fo...

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Outback Wrangler Star on Trial for Perverting Justice After Fatal Crash"

Matt Wright, star of Outback Wrangler, is on trial in Darwin Supreme Court for allegedly attempting to pervert the course of justice following a February 2022 helicopter crash in Arnhem Land that killed his friend and left the pilot, Sebastian Robinson, paraplegic; Wright is accused of asking Robins...

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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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Cost of Living Crisis Drives Increased Household Sharing, Exacerbating Housing Affordability

Rising living costs are causing Australians to share homes, increasing average household size above 2.5; experts suggest older homeowners downsizing could free up 1.2 million dwellings, significantly easing the housing affordability crisis.

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Midwife Charged with Manslaughter After Home Birth Death

An Australian midwife, Oyebola Coxon, faces manslaughter and grievous bodily harm charges for allegedly ignoring complications during a home birth, resulting in a baby's death eight days later.

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Australian Universities Prioritize International Students Over Domestic Students

Australia's universities are prioritizing international students over domestic ones due to declining government funding and a focus on international rankings, leading to increased tuition costs and financial hardship for local students.

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NSW Defunds Gambling Counselling Service Amidst Soaring Poker Machine Profits

NSW's decision to defund CECAL, a gambling counselling service receiving $707,985 over five years from a poker machine profit-offset scheme, will leave hundreds without support, highlighting the mismatch between gambling revenue and harm mitigation funding.

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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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Noongar Director to Helm World Premiere of Tom Wright's 'Troy'

Ian Michael, a Noongar director, will helm the world premiere of Tom Wright's 'Troy' at Melbourne's Malthouse Theatre from September 4, replacing Matt Lutton; the production explores themes of cultural destruction and resonates with contemporary political issues.

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Indian Cinema's Rise in Australia

Indian films have achieved significant box office success in Australia, with RRR, Jawan, and Pushpa 2 grossing millions, leading to the creation of a National Indian Film Festival and highlighting a shift in global film consumption.

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Australia Considers Allowing Qualified Immigrants to Work

A proposal to allow qualified immigrant professionals to work in Australia won support at an economic roundtable; however, unions raised concerns about job displacement and the need for industry protections, while the government considers abolishing hundreds of nuisance tariffs.

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