Tag #Australia

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Record-Breaking $950,484 Raised for Melbourne Mayoral Campaign

Melbourne Lord Mayor Nick Reece's campaign amassed a record-breaking $950,484, dwarfing his opponents and raising questions about campaign finance reform, with major contributions from unions and prominent business figures.

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Reduced Inequality
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Nicheliving Owes WA \$600,000 in Unpaid Payroll Tax

WA developer Nicheliving owes \$600,000 in unpaid payroll tax, prompting the state government to oppose a proposal to remove the company from administration. A preliminary probe suggests insolvency since August 2022, leading to the opposition referring Nicheliving to ASIC, while the government paid ...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Pew Report: Half of US Teens Online "Constantly," Despite Mental Health Concerns

A Pew Research Center report reveals that nearly half of American teenagers report constant online usage despite mental health concerns, with YouTube leading at 90% usage, TikTok at 63%, and X declining to 17%, while WhatsApp increased to 23%, based on a survey of 1,391 teens aged 13-17 from Sept 18...

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International Child Abuse Investigation Leads to Six Rescues in the Philippines

The arrests of two Australian men for online child abuse offences triggered a joint investigation with the Philippines, resulting in the rescue of six children and the arrest of two women on charges of human trafficking and child abuse material offences.

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Antisemitic Attack in Sydney: Car Torched, Graffiti Sprayed

Vandals torched a car and spray-painted anti-Israel slogans, including "Kill Israiel," in Sydney's Woollahra, home to Australia's largest Jewish community, on Wednesday, prompting official condemnation as an antisemitic attack amid a rise in similar crimes.

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Coalition Blames Labor for Antisemitic Attacks Amid Political Row

Following antisemitic attacks in Sydney and Melbourne, Australia's Coalition blamed the Labor government for emboldening perpetrators due to a slow response and weak language, a claim the government rejected as divisive; the dispute involves the timing of a new antisemitism task force and Australia'...

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Rinehart Urges Australia to Boost Natural Gas Production Amid Economic Downturn

At a Bush Summit in Orange, NSW, mining magnate Gina Rinehart urged Australia to boost natural gas production to address five consecutive quarters of negative economic growth per capita, rising energy costs, and unreliable renewable energy sources, while criticizing government regulations and approv...

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Queensland to Axe Healthcare Incentive Scheme

The Queensland government will end its Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme (WAIS) for healthcare workers in underserved areas on December 31, 2024, citing a projected $165.8 million overspend and the scheme's failure to meet its workforce goals, despite union and medical association concerns about...

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Luxury Train Journey Through Australia's Outback

The Ghan, a luxury sleeper train traversing 1,851 miles of Australia's outback, offers a comfortable way to explore remote regions, Aboriginal culture, and the historical struggles of European settlers; prices start at \$2,800 per person for a three-night journey.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Sydney Antisemitic Attack Demands Urgent Action

In Sydney, Australia, an antisemitic attack involving arson and graffiti that threatened violence against Jewish people occurred, demanding strong action from authorities to address rising antisemitism and ensure community safety.

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Sydney Anti-Semitic Vandalism Prompts Terrorism Investigation

Anti-Semitic graffiti, including the misspelled "Kill Israiel," appeared in Sydney's Woollahra on Wednesday, following a car fire and mirroring a November attack. NSW Police are investigating two male suspects (15-20 years old), while the Australian Federal Police launched a special operation to add...

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Sydney Antisemitic Attack Prompts Increased Security and Condemnation

Vandals in Sydney's Woollahra torched a car and used antisemitic graffiti overnight, prompting a police response and condemnation from Australian leaders amid rising antisemitic incidents linked to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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