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Chinese Naval Drills in Tasman Sea Raise Tensions with Australia

A flotilla of Chinese naval ships conducted surprise live-fire exercises in the Tasman Sea, causing concerns in Australia and highlighting a communication breakdown between China and Australian authorities.

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Australia's Geopolitical Crossroads: Election Campaign Overshadowed by US-China Tensions

Amidst US withdrawal and China's growing assertiveness, Australia's election campaign is overshadowed by geopolitical concerns; Albanese's response to China's naval exercises near Sydney has drawn criticism, while the opposition highlights Australia's vulnerability.

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Brisbane Council Averts Strikes With 7.35% Wage Deal

Brisbane City Council reached a negotiated 7.35% pay rise over two years with its staff, ending weeks of industrial action by library, call center, and bus drivers who had sought double-digit increases; averted further service disruptions.

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Sect Members Convicted in Child's Death After Insulin Withholding

Eight-year-old Elizabeth Struhs died in January 2022 from diabetic ketoacidosis after her parents, influenced by the "Saints" religious sect, withheld insulin treatment; 13 sect members, including her parents, were convicted of manslaughter.

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Parents Sentenced for Faith-Healing Death of 8-Year-Old Daughter

An Australian court sentenced the parents of eight-year-old Elizabeth Struhs to at least 14 years in prison for her death in January 2022, after they withheld insulin based on the beliefs of a Christian sect, "The Saints," which also resulted in additional members receiving sentences ranging from si...

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Slater + Gordon Scandal Deepens: Former Employee Denies Authorship of Malicious Email

A malicious email criticizing Slater + Gordon staff and containing salary information was sent from a private Gmail account last Friday; a former employee whose name appeared in the email's metadata denies authorship, while the firm's investigation clears the interim chief people officer and points ...

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LaPa Legends Float Debuts at Sydney Mardi Gras

The LaPa Legends float, representing Sydney's LGBTQ and Aboriginal communities, will debut at the 47th annual Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade on Saturday, drawing hundreds of thousands of spectators. This follows a history of homophobia and discrimination faced by both communities.

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Victoria's Booming Education Exports: A Balancing Act

Victorian public schools organized over 40 overseas recruitment trips last year, attracting more than 9370 international students in 2024, generating $13,000–$20,000 per student, while raising concerns about equitable distribution among schools.

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Machete-Wielding Man Terrorizes Canberra Mall Shoppers

On Thursday at 3:15 pm, a machete-wielding man and a woman allegedly attempted to steal shoes at Canberra Outlet Centre in Fyshwick, threatening shoppers and staff before fleeing the scene; police are investigating and searching for the suspects.

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Star Entertainment Faces Trading Halt Amidst Financial Crisis

Star Entertainment, an Australian gaming giant, is expected to halt trading due to severe financial difficulties, including an inability to secure funding for payroll, highlighting the company's precarious financial state.

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Local Measles Transmission Confirmed in Victoria

Victoria's health authorities confirmed two new measles cases, raising the 2025 total to eight and signifying local transmission after patients visited multiple sites across Melbourne and Bendigo between February 19-26, without recent overseas travel or contact with known cases.

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NSW Shelves School Plans Amid Shifting Enrollment Demands

The NSW government cancelled plans for new schools in St Leonards and Chatswood due to sufficient capacity in existing schools and increased enrollment in Sydney's outer suburbs, prioritizing eight new schools there by 2027, despite 3255 new homes planned for Crows Nest.

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