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Lismore Faces Cyclone Alfred Amidst Ongoing Flood Recovery

Lismore, Australia, is bracing for Cyclone Alfred, a significant threat following the devastating 2022 floods that left almost 4,000 homes uninhabitable; residents are undertaking emergency preparations, highlighting the cumulative impact of repeated climate disasters on a community already grapplin...

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Referendum Fueled Surge in Racism Against Indigenous Australians

A report on racism against Indigenous Australians found a 20% rise in online and media racism following the failed Indigenous Voice to parliament referendum, with one-fifth of reports mentioning the referendum, highlighting the emboldening of racist views.

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Teenager with Shotgun Apprehended on Jetstar Flight After Airport Security Breach

On Thursday afternoon, a 17-year-old Victorian teenager allegedly bypassed security at Avalon airport, boarded a Jetstar flight with a shotgun and ammunition, and was apprehended by passengers in a citizen's arrest before police arrived.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Cyclone Alfred Intensifies, Prompts Evacuation Orders

Tropical Cyclone Alfred is forecast to hit the Queensland coast tonight, prompting evacuation orders in parts of northern New South Wales, as authorities warn of intense wind and rain.

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Gender Equality
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Cyclone Alfred's Slow Approach Exacerbates Threat to NSW

Tropical Cyclone Alfred, initially predicted to make landfall earlier, is now expected to hit the Queensland coast late Friday or early Saturday, prompting evacuations in parts of NSW's Northern Rivers, including flood-prone Lismore, with over 10,000 homes without power and schools closed.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Australian Artists Sue Creative Australia Over Biennale Contract Dispute

Australian artists Khaled Sabsabi and Michael Dagostino are suing Creative Australia for $140,000 in unpaid fees after their appointment to the Venice Biennale was rescinded following questions in parliament about a 2006 artwork by Sabsabi depicting the September 11 attacks.

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Missing Australian Cabinet Documents Found After 40 Years

Missing Australian federal cabinet documents, dating back over 40 years, were recently discovered in a dusty corner of parliament, prompting concerns about transparency, accountability, and potential cover-ups regarding Australia's territorial claims and the Iraq War.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Cyclone Alfred Batters Australia's East Coast

Cyclone Alfred, the first to approach Brisbane in 50 years, is causing widespread power outages and flooding on Australia's east coast, prompting school closures and flight cancellations as the storm makes landfall.

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Australia's Sexual Violence Justice System: Report Reveals Systemic Barriers, Government Announces $21 Million Support Package

A report into the Australian criminal justice system's treatment of sexual violence victims found systemic barriers preventing access to justice, with 92% of women not reporting assaults to police; the government announced a $21 million package to improve support services and implement 64 recommenda...

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Gender Equality
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Threat Against Sydney Mosque Sparks Outcry, Highlighting Disparity in Response to Islamophobia

A 16-year-old from Western Australia was arrested for threatening a Sydney mosque with a "Christchurch 2.0" attack, prompting a strong official response that contrasts with the comparatively little attention given to numerous prior Islamophobic incidents in Australia.

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Sydney Street Racer Jailed for Killing Two Brothers

In August 2023, a Sydney street race resulted in the death of two brothers, aged nine and ten, when 34-year-old Jimmy Martin Brito crashed his car while driving at 136km/h; Brito was sentenced to 11.5 years in prison.

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Roar Fest Challenges Gender Imbalance in Australian Music

Roar Fest, a two-day music festival in Melbourne (March 8-9), is created to address the underrepresentation of women in the Australian music industry, featuring female musicians, speakers, and artists in various disciplines, aiming to inspire future generations and shift industry norms.

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