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Melbourne Bikie Gang Extorts $1 Million from Businessman

David Deicke, a Melbourne businessman, is the target of a $1 million extortion plot by a Melbourne bikie gang leader following recent firebombings of his businesses and threats against his family; police are investigating but Deicke is not cooperating.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
dailymail.co.uk
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Mehajer's Parole and Criticisms of Australia's Justice System

Salim Mehajer, recently paroled after serving almost five years for fraud and domestic violence, has his ex-partner, MB, publicly criticizing the Australian justice system for failing survivors. Mehajer's lavish spending in prison also caused friction with fellow inmates.

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Gender Equality
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Flexible Australian Retirement: No Fixed Age, Increased Personal Choice

Australia's retirement system offers flexibility, with superannuation access at 60 and the age pension at 67, allowing individuals to choose their retirement age based on their financial situation, unlike systems in countries like the UK, US, and New Zealand.

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Reduced Inequality
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\$25 Million Project Aims to Halve Breast Cancer Recurrence

A \$25 million Australian research project, AllClear, aims to halve breast cancer recurrence by identifying and eliminating dormant cancer cells found in bones, offering hope to the 15 percent of patients who experience recurrence within 10 years and addressing the significant psychological impact o...

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Good Health and Well-being
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Folbigg Awarded $2 Million Compensation After Wrongful Conviction

Kathleen Folbigg, wrongly convicted of killing her four children, will receive a $2 million ex gratia payment from the NSW government following her release in June 2023 after new scientific evidence raised reasonable doubt about her guilt; however, her lawyer criticized the amount as insufficient.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Australia Condemns Intimidation of Hong Kong Activists, Raises Issue Directly with China

Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong directly confronted her Chinese counterpart about intimidation tactics targeting two Hong Kong pro-democracy activists in Australia, involving anonymous letters offering neighbors $203,000 for information and fake pamphlets; this follows Hong Kong issuing an a...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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High-Speed Crash During Street Race Leaves Newborn in Critical Condition

A pregnant woman was critically injured in a high-speed crash allegedly caused by street racing on Australia's M1 motorway on July 25, resulting in the premature birth of her baby who remains in critical condition; a GoFundMe campaign has raised almost $42,000 to support the family.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Australian Army Major Granted Bail in Wife's Murder Case

Former Australian army major Graeme Davidson was granted bail on Friday after being charged with murdering his wife, Jacqueline, during a kayaking trip in November 2020; the prosecution presented a circumstantial case, including an alleged joke about killing his wife and fraudulent insurance claims,...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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WA Reports Surge in Lithium-ion Battery Fires

Western Australia's emergency services have responded to almost 100 lithium-ion battery fires in 2024, averaging three weekly, largely due to faulty or improperly handled products; separately, 185 residential fires have occurred this winter.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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Australian Childcare Crisis: Systemic Failures Expose Vulnerable Children

Recent allegations of widespread sexual and physical abuse in Australian childcare centers have sparked a national crisis, prompting calls for systemic reform to address vulnerabilities created by rapid industry growth and inadequate oversight, resulting in thousands of children undergoing testing a...

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No Poverty
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Record $100 Million Donation to Rebuild Murdoch University Veterinary School

Perth businessman Ted Powell donated $100 million to Murdoch University, funding a complete rebuild of its veterinary school and increasing student capacity by 50 percent to address Australia's veterinarian shortage.

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Quality Education
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Folbigg Receives $2 Million in Ex Gratia Payment Following Wrongful Conviction

Kathleen Folbigg, wrongly convicted of murdering her four children, received a $2 million AUD ex gratia payment from the NSW government after serving 20 years in prison; however, supporters criticize this amount as inadequate compensation for her wrongful conviction.

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