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Mushroom Lunch Poisoning: Erin Patterson Convicted of Murder

Erin Patterson was convicted of three counts of murder and one count of attempted murder for poisoning her in-laws and a friend with deadly mushrooms during a beef Wellington lunch on July 29, 2023; one victim remains in a coma; the trial involved evidence from online groups and digital activities, ...

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dailymail.co.uk
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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
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
smh.com.au
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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
dailymail.co.uk
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Child Sex Offenders Groom Adults First, Detective Warns

Former Australian child abuse detective Kristi McVee reveals two key grooming tactics used by predators: making adults like and trust them, often through integration into family life, allowing them to gain alone time with children; she also outlines common red flags including excessive attention, in...

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No Poverty
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Australian Property Ads Reveal Significant Price Discrepancies

An 18-month analysis of over 200,000 Australian property ads reveals significant discrepancies between advertised and final sale prices, particularly in Sydney, highlighting buyer frustration and potential underquoting issues, despite the illegality of the practice.

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Reduced Inequality
smh.com.au
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Sydney Real Estate: Rampant Underquoting Costs Buyers Millions

A Herald investigation exposes rampant underquoting in Sydney's real estate market, with 48 percent of properties selling for over 10 percent above the quoted price, costing buyers significant sums and highlighting inadequate regulations.

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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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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
smh.com.au
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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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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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