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Child Abuse Charges Expose OSHC Sector Vulnerabilities

A 26-year-old man has been charged with multiple child abuse offenses after working at 58 Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) centers in Sydney, highlighting concerns about the sector's lack of national regulation and prevalence of unqualified staff.

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Trump maintains 10% tariff on Australian goods, but broader trade actions pose economic risks

President Trump has unexpectedly kept the US tariff on Australian goods at 10 percent, defying earlier threats to raise it; however, this decision does not offset the risk to Australia's export-driven economy from wider global slowdowns caused by his broader tariff regime, which significantly impact...

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NSW Labor MPs defy Premier, vowing Gaza protest despite police court challenge

Fifteen NSW politicians, including several Labor MPs, defied Premier Chris Minns by vowing to participate in a Gaza protest march across Sydney Harbour Bridge on Sunday, despite police seeking a court order to prevent it, citing potential major traffic disruption.

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AustralianSuper Divests \$26.8 Million from Aristocrat's Shares Due to Ethical Concerns

Australia's largest superannuation fund, AustralianSuper, divested \$26.8 million in Aristocrat shares from its "socially aware" fund due to ethical concerns about the gambling industry, adding gambling to its exclusion criteria alongside tobacco, nuclear weapons, animal welfare concerns, and palm o...

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Uluru Dialogue Condemns Lack of Progress on Indigenous Rights

The Uluru Dialogue criticized the Albanese government for insufficient progress on Indigenous rights, citing worsening Closing the Gap data and the absence of a binding agreement, despite the upcoming Garma festival, which provides a platform for government pronouncements on Indigenous issues.

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Lake Eyre Flooding Creates Unique Outback Spectacle

Record rainfall in Queensland caused an "inland tsunami" flooding Lake Eyre in South Australia for only the fourth time in 160 years, transforming the arid salt flat into a glittering oasis visible via aerial tours from William Creek, a remote town near Coober Pedy.

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Trump Threatens Pharmaceutical Crackdown, Australia Defends Drug Pricing

Donald Trump threatened to impose tariffs on pharmaceutical companies that do not lower drug prices for the US Medicaid scheme within 60 days, demanding they treat the US as the "most favored nation"; the Australian government asserted that its Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme is not up for negotiatio...

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Trump Maintains 10% Tariff on Australian Goods

President Trump maintained a 10 percent tariff on Australian goods despite earlier threats to increase it, impacting several Australian industries and defying an existing free trade agreement; other countries faced tariff increases.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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High University Fees Block Low-Income Students Despite Loan Cuts

University chiefs criticize the Australian government for failing to lower the \$50,000 price tag on some degrees, hindering access for low-income students despite a recent 20 percent student loan cut; Western Sydney University saw a 1000-student drop in low-SES enrollment after the 2021 Job-ready G...

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U.S. Imposes Varied Tariffs on Major Trading Partners

The United States imposed new tariffs on several countries, including a 35% increase on Canadian goods due to alleged insufficient cooperation on fentanyl smuggling, while granting Mexico a 90-day reprieve and imposing a 50% tariff on Brazil due to the prosecution of former president Jair Bolsonaro.

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AFL's Homophobia Problem Persists Despite Education and Suspensions

The Australian Football League (AFL) faces a persistent homophobia problem despite mandatory LGBTQ+ education and player suspensions for using homophobic slurs; six incidents occurred in the past year, highlighting a cultural issue affecting players and fans.

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Gender Equality
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Melbourne and Sydney Protests Risk Emergency Service Disruptions

Pro-Palestine protests planned for Melbourne's King Street Bridge and Sydney Harbour Bridge on Sunday risk disrupting emergency services, prompting police warnings and potential legal action in Sydney.

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