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Prison Officer Accused of Smuggling Phone, Enabling Fake Terror Plot

A prison officer, Justin James Collier, is accused of smuggling an encrypted phone into Parklea prison for heroin kingpin Guy Habkouk, who allegedly used it to orchestrate a fake terror plot in Sydney, Australia, hoping to secure clemency by framing others; the phone's communications were intercepte...

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First Guardian Master Fund Collapse Exposes Flaws in Australian Compensation Scheme

The collapse of Australia's First Guardian Master superannuation fund has left 6,000 investors with potential losses totaling \$446 million due to bad financial advice; a review is underway to address the shortcomings of the current compensation scheme.

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Australia Selects Japanese Frigates for \$10 Billion Naval Upgrade

Australia will spend \$10 billion on three Japanese Mogami-class frigates, replacing its aging Anzac-class frigates, with the first vessel operational by 2030, reflecting a strategic shift towards enhanced naval capabilities and closer ties with Japan.

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Sixteen-Year-Old 'Miracle Baby' Dies After Battling Rare Genetic Disorder

Sarah Innes Mason, a 'miracle baby' born without a pancreas, passed away at 16 after a sudden respiratory failure, highlighting the unpredictable nature of severe multi-organ conditions and the emotional toll on families.

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WA Prison Smoking Ban Delayed Amidst Safety Concerns After Inmate Fire Death

A Western Australian inmate died in a fire started by a cigarette lighter in March 2024, prompting a coroner to urge the Department of Justice to immediately ban smoking in prisons, a measure delayed until May 2026 due to concerns about potential riots.

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Queensland Forensic Lab Faces 400-Day DNA Testing Delays, $50M Fix Announced

Queensland's forensic lab faces a massive backlog of over 13,000 DNA samples, with testing delays exceeding 400 days, impacting murder and rape investigations; a $50 million plan will outsource testing.

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Japan Wins \$10 Billion Australian Warship Contract

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries secured a \$10 billion contract to build 11 Mogami-class frigates for the Australian navy, surpassing its German competitor TKMS, due to the superior technology of the Mogami and significant Japanese diplomatic support; the first ship is set for delivery in 2029.

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Australia: Descendants of Massacre Perpetrators and Victims Collaborate for Reconciliation

Descendants of the perpetrators and victims of the 1852 Bootenal Springs massacre in Western Australia are collaborating for reconciliation, demanding the full publication of Major Logue's diaries which contain coded entries detailing the killings of Naaguja Yamatji people.

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Waratah Super Battery Stabilizes NSW Energy Grid, Preventing Blackouts

The Waratah Super Battery in NSW, Australia, now online with 350MW capacity (increasing to 850MW by late 2025), prevents blackouts by stabilizing the grid and improving energy transmission, potentially lowering electricity prices.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Powerhouse Museum Redevelopment: Heritage Concerns Over Last-Minute Design Changes

The $300 million Powerhouse Museum redevelopment in Ultimo, Australia, faces strong opposition due to last-minute design changes that will demolish and rebuild key structures, resulting in the loss of 1000sqm of creative space and a compromised architectural outcome.

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Queensland Forensic Lab's Repeated Error Compromises Thousands of Cases

Queensland's forensic lab's repeated error in DNA testing thresholds has compromised thousands of criminal cases, including rapes and murders, with hundreds of rape kits awaiting testing for over a year; a review calls it 'one of the greatest failures of a justice system in the world'.

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Coded Diary Reveals 1852 Killing of Yamatji People

Newly discovered coded diary entries from Western Australian pastoralist Major Logue detail the killing of Yamatji people in 1852, prompting descendants of both sides to address historical trauma and seek reconciliation; confirming generations of Yamatji knowledge.

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