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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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Caseworker Shortage Leaves Child at Police Station, Exposing Out-of-Home Care Crisis

Due to a caseworker shortage, a child in out-of-home care was left overnight at a police station; this incident, along with data showing 13,000 of nearly 28,000 child-at-risk reports remain unassessed since July 1st, highlights a crisis in the state's out-of-home care system.

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Pilot Energy Secures \$3.887M Refund, Repurposes Oil Field for Carbon Capture

Pilot Energy secured a \$3.887 million tax refund after ceasing production at the Cliff Head oil field, aiming to repurpose it as a carbon capture and storage facility within its Mid West Clean Energy project, which has attracted interest from a consortium of South Korean energy firms.

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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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Court Upholds APVO for Online Harassment of Transgender Woman

The NSW Court of Appeal upheld an Apprehended Personal Violence Order (APVO) against Kirralie Smith for cyberbullying transgender soccer player Stephanie Blanch, setting a precedent for using AVOs to combat online harassment, even if presented as political commentary.

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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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$150 Million Investment in Victorian Community Health to Save $554 Million Annually

Infrastructure Victoria recommends a $150 million to $300 million, five-year investment in Victoria's community health infrastructure to save $554 million annually and prevent 546,000 emergency department visits due to improved access and quality of care in currently dilapidated facilities.

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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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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's Stricter Youth Bail Laws Lead to Surge in Detention

New bail laws in NSW, implemented in early 2024, have resulted in a 34% increase in youth detention over two years, with over 70% of detainees on remand and almost 60% being Aboriginal, despite expert warnings.

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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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NDIS Autism Surge Strains \$46 Billion Scheme

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) faces significant challenges as 70 percent of new participants in the past year were diagnosed with autism, mostly children, highlighting the scheme's transformation into a de facto early intervention system and raising concerns about its long-term fin...

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