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Medicare Funding for Gender-Affirming Surgeries Delayed Pending Further Research

Australia's Medical Services Advisory Committee (MSAC) delayed a Medicare funding application for 30 gender-affirming surgeries due to insufficient long-term outcome data, despite acknowledging unmet clinical needs and receiving over 2700 mostly supportive submissions; the committee requested furthe...

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NSW Drug Summit Recommendations Face Implementation Delays and Inconsistencies

Four months after the NSW Drug Summit's report, inconsistencies remain in the state's drug court diversion scheme, despite police training and ministerial promises of action; the Premier's continued use of drug detection dogs at pill testing sites contradicts summit recommendations.

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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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Melbourne Food Delivery Riders Fined for Unsafe Riding

Victoria Police in Melbourne issued nearly 300 fines to food delivery riders since June for dangerous riding, including footpath riding, red-light running, and mobile phone use, resulting in hefty fines up to $593.

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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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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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Montebello Islands Nuclear Test Legacy: Contamination and Health Impacts

Descendants of Australian servicemen involved in British nuclear tests at the Montebello Islands in the 1950s have returned to the site, discovering elevated plutonium levels in the sediment up to 4500 times greater than other parts of the WA coastline and uncovering a legacy of death, illness, and ...

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Erin Patterson Trial: Family Poisoning Suspicions Culminate in Murder Conviction

Erin Patterson, a true crime enthusiast, stood trial for the murder of her in-laws and Simon Patterson's parents after they suffered multi-organ failure from a meal she prepared; suspicions arose when Simon fell ill after meals prepared by Patterson.

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Ex-Husband Alleges Repeated Poisoning Attempts by Mushroom Murderer

Erin Patterson's ex-husband, Simon, alleges she poisoned him three times before the fatal mushroom lunch that killed three of his family members; the allegations, initially under reporting restrictions, detail incidents involving pasta, curry, and stew, resulting in hospitalizations and a 16-day com...

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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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Australian Woman Convicted of Murder, New Documents Reveal Alleged Prior Poisoning Attempts

Erin Patterson, an Australian woman, was found guilty of murdering three relatives by poisoning them with death cap mushrooms; newly released documents reveal she allegedly tried poisoning her ex-husband three times between 2021 and 2022, causing severe illness.

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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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