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Witness Testimony Reveals Discrepancy in Fatal Mushroom Lunch

Pastor Ian Wilkinson testified at Erin Patterson's murder trial, recounting a fatal mushroom lunch that killed three people – his wife, Heather, and the Pattersons – while he survived; he noted Erin's use of a different plate.

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Good Health and Well-being
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New Zealand Considers Social Media Ban for Under-16s

New Zealand's Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon, proposes a ban on social media for children under 16, mirroring Australia's recent legislation, to combat harmful content, cyberbullying, and exploitation, with social media companies facing potential fines of up to NZ$2 million for non-compliance.

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Quality Education
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Missed Opportunities: Police Failures in Mental Health Response Before Sydney Stabbing

An inquest into the April 2024 Sydney stabbing rampage by Joel Cauchi, a man with schizophrenia, revealed Queensland Police missed several opportunities to connect him with mental health services due to oversights and insufficient resources, leading to calls for systemic changes.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Queensland's Child Protection System: A Decade After Tiahleigh Palmer's Murder

Twelve-year-old Tiahleigh Palmer's 2015 murder by her foster father exposed failures in Queensland's child protection system, leading to reforms; however, 70 children known to the system died between 2023 and 2024, raising concerns about the effectiveness of these changes.

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No Poverty
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Seven Network Sues Former Producer for Alleged Leaks and Defamation

Seven Network is suing former Spotlight producer Taylor Auerbach for allegedly leaking confidential information and disparaging the network following a dispute with colleague Steve Jackson, claiming his actions were motivated by "hate", while Auerbach claims self-defense against false accusations.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Albanese and Trump Speak, Signaling Improved US-Australia Relations

Following Australia's election, Prime Minister Albanese spoke with President Trump, who offered congratulations and a desire for future meetings, despite previous criticism of Trump's tariffs on Australian goods.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Australia Prioritizes Economic Stability Amidst US-China Trade War Uncertainty

Australia's newly elected Labor government will prioritize addressing global economic uncertainty, particularly the impact of a potential US-China trade war, aiming to protect its economy through increased cooperation with China, its largest trading partner.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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NSW to Mandate Notification to Victims of Serious Crimes About Offender Registry

NSW will introduce legislation mandating notification to victims of serious crimes about their right to join a registry tracking their offenders, closing a loophole that left victims unaware of their attacker's movements; the legislation includes murderers, those serving life sentences, and those wi...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Bribie Island Erosion Threatens Queensland Communities

Jen Kettleton-Butler is fighting to save a section of Bribie Island in Queensland, Australia, rapidly eroding due to ex-tropical cyclones and human impact, threatening nearby communities and highlighting the need for urgent coastal protection measures.

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Climate Action
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Perth's Housing Crisis: Even High-Income Earners Priced Out

Soaring Perth property prices since 2019 have priced out even high-income earners, with new data showing that single individuals in 17 professions couldn't save enough for a 20% deposit, and only three out of seventeen analyzed couples could, highlighting the urgent need for housing policy changes.

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Reduced Inequality
dailymail.co.uk
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Former British Major Charged with Murdering Wife in Australia

A former British Army Major, Graeme Davidson, 55, has been charged with murdering his wife, Jacqueline, 54, in Australia in 2020, and with fraud after attempting to claim over \$1 million AUD in life insurance following her death by drowning; he was arrested in Brisbane after moving to Thailand.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Trump's 100% Tariff Threatens Hollywood

President Trump announced a 100% tariff on foreign-produced films imported to the US, citing foreign competition and claiming the American film industry is dying; the impact on Hollywood studios and international productions is uncertain, and retaliatory tariffs are possible.

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