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Trump's shadow looms over Australia's election

With trust in the U.S. at a record low due to Trump's policies, Australia's election is tight, pitting the center-left Labor Party against the conservative Coalition, whose leader's pro-Trump stance is proving unpopular.

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Uber Eats' "Democracy Sausage" Delivery Sparks Controversy

Uber Eats launched a "democracy sausage" delivery service on May 3rd in parts of Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney, offering 1,000 sausages per city, with $3.50 per sausage donated to the Australian Red Cross; however, the initiative sparked controversy for potentially undermining traditional communit...

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Strained Relationship and Medical History Revealed in Patterson Murder Trial

Erin Patterson, accused of murdering her in-laws and sister-in-law by poisoning them with death cap mushrooms, had a strained relationship with her estranged husband, evidenced by text messages revealing arguments and financial disputes, and a history of avoiding medical treatment.

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M1 Motorway Closure: Hundreds of Vehicles Damaged by Metal Debris

On Friday, hundreds of cars suffered tyre damage on the M1 motorway in New South Wales after a truck carrying steel debris caused a 30km closure between Ourimbah and Mount White, resulting in traffic chaos and an extensive cleanup operation.

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Australia Election: Espionage Accusations Expose China-Australia Tensions

During Australia's federal election campaign, accusations of Chinese espionage against volunteers for Labor and Teal candidates prompted Labor Minister Penny Wong to accuse the Liberal Party of questioning the loyalty of Chinese-Australians, highlighting the strategic importance of the Chinese-Austr...

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Trump's Impact on Australia's Election

Amidst global financial turmoil sparked by Trump's tariffs, Australia's election is heavily influenced by plummeting U.S. trust (36%, lowest in 20 years), forcing a balance between security ties with the U.S. and economic ties with China, impacting the Liberal Party's poll numbers.

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Westfield Stabbing Inquest to Examine Mental Health System Failures

The NSW Coroners Court inquest into the April 13, 2024, Westfield Bondi Junction stabbing, which killed six and injured ten, will examine the mental health system's role in the tragedy, focusing on the killer's long history of untreated illness and lack of supervision.

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Australia's Compulsory Voting: High Turnout, but at What Cost?

Australians vote tomorrow in a federally mandated election; compulsory voting since 1924 ensures high turnout (around 90% in 2022) compared to the UK (60%) and US (64%) in 2024, though this system has potential downsides such as 'pork barrelling'.

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Tense Family Relations Revealed in Erin Patterson Trial

Simon Patterson testified about tense relations with Erin and his parents, revealed by text messages showing hurt feelings over a birthday exclusion, and confirmed Erin's history of mental health struggles and medical concerns.

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22-Year Sentence for Murder of Ex-Girlfriend Sparks Outrage

Tyrone Thompson was sentenced to 22 years and six months for the murder of his ex-girlfriend Mackenzie Anderson, who he stabbed 78 times; her mother expressed outrage at the leniency of the sentence.

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Sydney Tunnel Workers Exposed to Deadly Silica Dust: Inquiry Demands Reform

A NSW parliamentary inquiry revealed widespread silica dust exposure among Sydney tunnel workers, exceeding legal limits by up to 208 times, leading to 13 silicosis cases and calls for regulatory reform to prevent a full-blown occupational disease crisis.

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Murder Charges Dropped in Acquaro Case Due to Informant Protection

Murder charges against Vincenzo Crupi for the March 2016 killing of Joseph "Pino" Acquaro, a police informant, have been dropped by the Victorian director of public prosecutions due to concerns about revealing the identity of a confidential informant, Informer Z, which would have been required for a...

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