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Brisbane Murder Trial: Body Found in Concrete Pit

In Brisbane, Australia, Joshua Searston and Dewald De Klerk are on trial for the murder of Andrew Walsh, whose body was found encased in concrete in November 2021 following an alleged attack related to a dispute within a criminal group. Key evidence includes witness testimony, phone call recordings,...

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China and Australia Signal Improved Relations

Chinese and Australian foreign ministers met in Johannesburg on February 21, 2025, signaling a renewed commitment to stabilizing bilateral relations, emphasizing economic cooperation and mutual respect for core interests, amid a complex global landscape.

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Australian Spy Chief's Secret China Trip Amid Rising Tensions

ASIO Director-General Mike Burgess secretly visited China in mid-2023 to meet with top intelligence officials, aiming to improve communication amid heightened tensions and counter Chinese intelligence activities in Australia.

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EU Official: Decarbonization Essential for Economic Growth Despite US Opposition

Kurt Vandenberghe, the European Commission's director general for climate action, says global decarbonization is economically vital despite US opposition, citing increased investment in renewable energy, particularly in China, and warning that businesses ignoring the trend risk stranded assets.

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Australian Superannuation Industry Lobbying for US Tariff Exemption

Australia's $2.8 trillion superannuation industry is lobbying the US for an exemption from steel and aluminum tariffs, sending a delegation to meet with US officials and highlighting significant investments in the US economy, with Treasurer Jim Chalmers also lobbying for the exemption.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Telegram Fined $1 Million for Delayed Response on Terrorism and Child Abuse Material

Australia's eSafety Commissioner fined Telegram nearly $1 million for failing to timely respond to requests about its efforts to combat terrorism and child sexual abuse material on its platform, a delay that hindered the regulator's ability to fulfill its duties under the Online Safety Act, promptin...

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Tropical Cyclone Alfred Strengthens Offshore of Queensland

Tropical Cyclone Alfred, currently a category 1, formed 900km east of Cairns on Sunday and is forecast to intensify to category 3 by Tuesday, though it's expected to remain offshore, potentially impacting the east coast with strong winds and rain later this week.

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A$17 Billion Medicare Bulk-Billing Plan Announced

Labor's A$8.5 billion plan, matched by the Coalition, will triple bulk-billing incentives for GPs, aiming for nearly all GP visits to be bulk-billed by 2030, potentially saving families up to A$440 and retiree couples up to A$677 annually, although some concerns remain about the sufficiency of rebat...

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Repeat Sex Offender Arrested After Victims' Warnings

73-year-old Graham James Kay, Sydney's 'North Shore Rapist', was arrested on Friday for allegedly sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl in Sydney's city centre, despite a history of sexual offenses and warnings from victims that he would re-offend.

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Gender Equality
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Australia's Falling Vaccination Rates Increase Disease Risk

Declining vaccination rates in Australia, particularly for measles, are leaving communities vulnerable to outbreaks as seen in a recent Texas measles resurgence; multiple factors contribute to this, including COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and misinformation, impacting all age groups from infants to the...

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Australia's Private Insurers Propose Coordinated Maternity Care to Prevent Hospital Closures

Facing closures due to rising costs and falling demand, Australia's private health insurers proposed a plan to offer coordinated maternity care packages from midwives, GPs, and obstetricians to reduce costs for expectant mothers, potentially increasing private maternity care utilization and preventi...

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Albanese Government Bolsters Medicare, Countering Privatization Efforts

The Albanese government in Australia has strengthened Medicare by increasing bulk-billing incentives, establishing urgent care clinics, and bolstering general practitioner training, reversing years of conservative efforts to undermine its universality.

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