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Teacher Attrition Crisis in Australia Driven by Poor Student Behavior

A Victorian relief teacher resigned after three weeks due to severe student misbehavior, highlighting a broader crisis of teacher burnout and attrition in Australia, exacerbated by poor student behavior and insufficient support; the federal government is reviewing school bullying.

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Quality Education
smh.com.au
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Australian Club Appoints Man with Assault Conviction to Senior Role

Melbourne businessman Nicholas Smedley, with a 2007 conviction for assaulting his former fiancee, was appointed chair of The Australian Club's house committee, sparking controversy among members and family violence advocates.

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Gender Equality
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Melbourne Shopping Centre Knife Fight Leaves One Injured, Two Arrested

On Sunday afternoon, a planned fight involving two rival groups armed with knives erupted at Melbourne's Northland Shopping Centre, resulting in one man being hospitalized with serious injuries, two arrests, and widespread panic among shoppers.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Excessive Vitamin B6 in Supplements Causes Peripheral Neuropathy, Prompts Lawsuit

Australian man, Dominic Noonan-O'Keefe, suffered life-altering peripheral neuropathy due to excessive vitamin B6 in a supplement, prompting a potential class-action lawsuit and highlighting concerns about supplement regulation and consumer safety.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Sydney Tobacconist Fined Despite Multi-Million Dollar Turnover

Sydney tobacconist Muh'd Al Zoubi was fined $5500 for a tobacco-related offence, despite his company, TSG George Street Pty Ltd, having a turnover exceeding $3.3 million last year; this highlights challenges in regulating a lucrative industry with a large black market, prompting discussions on stric...

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Good Health and Well-being
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Italy Tightens Citizenship Rules, Impacting Thousands of Australians

Italy's new citizenship law, effective this week, dramatically restricts eligibility for descendants of Italian citizens, impacting tens of thousands in Australia and causing significant disruption, especially amongst younger generations seeking European opportunities and cultural reconnection. The ...

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Sydney Plumber's Execution Highlights Rise in Gangland Violence

John Versace, a 23-year-old Sydney plumber with no criminal history, was executed outside his home; police believe this is part of a recent pattern of killings targeting innocent individuals with tenuous ties to organized crime, indicating a possible shift in underworld tactics.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
smh.com.au
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Melbourne Build-to-Rent Boom Bypasses Public Park Funding"

Thousands of build-to-rent apartments are being constructed in Melbourne without contributing to public parks due to a planning loophole, costing councils millions and sparking calls for legislative reform from inner-city mayors.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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South Melbourne Police Shooting: Driver Killed, Officer Injured

A police officer in South Melbourne was hit by a car during an arrest on Saturday, resulting in the death of the driver after the officer fired four shots. A 39-year-old man was charged with weapons offenses and released on bail.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
theguardian.com
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For-Profit Thrift Retailer Savers Expands in Australia Amid Rising Living Costs

Australia's rising living costs and aversion to fast fashion fuel the expansion of for-profit thrift retailer Savers, which opened several Sydney stores and saw a 12% quarterly sales increase, raising questions about its impact on charity partners compared to traditional op shops.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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Sustainable Food: The Rise of Chapulines

Chapulines, a traditional Mexican dish of grasshoppers and crickets, are gaining global attention as a sustainable protein source, with Australia projecting a \$4 billion industry by 2030, despite already being consumed for centuries in Mexico and other regions.

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Zero Hunger
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Slater and Gordon Faces Legal Battles After Data Breach and Underpayment Scandal

Slater and Gordon, an Australian law firm, experienced a data breach in February 2024 where sensitive employee information was leaked, allegedly by former payroll officer Bridgett Maddox, a convicted fraudster, leading to legal battles with two former HR bosses over the data breach and a separate un...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth

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