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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'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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100,000 Protest Sydney Harbour Bridge: Gaza Condemnation

A protest of at least 100,000 people marched across Sydney's Harbour Bridge on Sunday to protest Israel's actions in Gaza, defying rain and police attempts to stop the march.

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Albanese to Advocate for Two-State Solution Amidst Large-Scale Sydney Protest

Following a 90,000-person protest on the Sydney Harbour Bridge calling for an end to the war in Gaza, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will advocate for a two-state solution during a planned call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, while facing internal pressure to recognize Pa...

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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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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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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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Repeated Vandalism at Melbourne Synagogue Fuels Antisemitism Concerns

A masked man repeatedly vandalized Melbourne's oldest synagogue, the Melbourne Hebrew Congregation, five times since March, prompting concerns about rising antisemitism and its impact on Australia's international reputation.

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Major Flooding Emergency Declared in Northern NSW

Major flooding is impacting northern NSW after a weekend cold snap brought heavy snow to the northern tablelands and flooding to low-lying areas; emergency warnings are in place, with evacuations underway, and a search is ongoing for a missing woman swept away by floodwaters.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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100,000+ Australians Protest Gaza Crisis, Fueling Calls for Palestine Recognition

Over 100,000 Australians protested across the country on Sunday, demanding an end to the Gaza crisis, with 90,000 marching across the Sydney Harbour Bridge and 25,000 in Melbourne, prompting calls for Australia to recognize Palestine.

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Massive Sydney Pro-Palestine March Pressures Australian Government Action on Gaza

A pro-Palestine march of approximately 100,000-300,000 people across Sydney Harbour Bridge on Sunday has sparked calls for stronger Australian government action in response to the Gaza conflict, including potentially recognizing Palestinian statehood next month, and prompted Prime Minister Anthony A...

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