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Chinese Helicopter's Close Call with Philippine Plane in South China Sea

A Chinese military helicopter flew dangerously close to a Philippine patrol plane over the Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea on Tuesday, prompting a warning from the Philippine pilot and condemnation from the U.S. ambassador; this follows a similar incident involving an Australian aircraft la...

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70 Child Deaths Expose Failures in Queensland's Child Protection System

A Queensland report details 70 child deaths within the state's child protection system over the past year, citing systemic failures, neglect, and exploitation; one case involved a boy who died homeless after entering care due to parental death and abuse.

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Victoria Fisheries Job Cuts to Fuel Illegal Fishing, Experts Warn

Victoria's Fisheries Authority is cutting 37 jobs, including fisheries officers, which experts warn will increase illegal fishing and poaching by organized crime, potentially leading to ecological damage and violence.

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Life Below Water
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Australia's Housing Crisis: Supply Shortage Blamed, Not Low Interest Rates

Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Michele Bullock on Tuesday attributed Australia's housing crisis to a supply shortage, not low interest rates, announcing a rate cut to 4.1 percent, despite forecasts of double-digit price increases in Sydney and Melbourne if rates fall further. This comes as net m...

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Australia's Champions Trophy Challenge: Assessing the Next Generation

Australia's cricket team faces a crucial Champions Trophy campaign with numerous injuries and retirements leaving the squad significantly weakened; the tournament serves as an important evaluation for future World Cup prospects.

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Quality Education
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Couple Charged in Sydney Arson, Graffiti Attack

Scott Marshall and Tammie Farrugia were charged in relation to an arson attack and anti-Israel graffiti in Woollahra, Sydney, on December 11, 2023, as part of Strike Force Pearl investigating multiple hate crimes; 13 people are now charged with 68 offences.

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ASIC Investigates Super Retail Group Following Whistleblower Disclosure

An employee's emergency disclosure to the Australian Assistant Treasurer alleging a cover-up of an alleged affair between Super Retail Group's CEO and head of HR sparked an ASIC investigation, involving compulsory staff interrogations and highlighting concerns over the treatment of two former whistl...

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Unprecedented Chinese Naval Activity Off Australian Coast

Three Chinese naval ships sailed within 150 nautical miles of Australia's east coast, an unprecedented move escalating tensions amid a visit by a US admiral who accused China of preparing for war, following a dangerous encounter between Chinese and Australian aircraft over the South China Sea.

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Australian Aboriginal Group Seeks \$1.15 Billion in Damages Over Mining Project

The Yindjibarndi Ngurra Aboriginal Corporation is suing the Western Australian government for \$1.15 billion in damages for authorizing the Fortescue Solomon iron ore mine on their ancestral land without an agreement, causing \$637 million in cultural and \$431 million in economic damage; the Federa...

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Australia Cuts Interest Rates for First Time Since 2020

Australia's Reserve Bank cut interest rates by 0.25 percentage points to 4.1 percent on Tuesday, the first decrease since November 2020, prompting Treasurer Jim Chalmers to urge landlords to consider rent relief for tenants.

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RBA Rate Cut Boosts Borrowing Capacity, Improves Housing Market Sentiment

The Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) interest rate cut to 4.1 percent on Tuesday increased borrowing capacity for average-income couples by \$23,100, potentially boosting housing market sentiment and stabilizing falling prices, although experts caution against expecting a significant price surge.

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Australian Athletes Push for Stronger Climate Action

Australian athletes, led by Alex Pearce and supported by Senator Pocock's bill, are advocating for stronger climate action, highlighting the impact of extreme weather on sports and the delayed emission targets of major political parties.

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