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Membrey Murder Inquest Closed: Insufficient Evidence Against Key Suspect

After 30 years, the inquest into the 1994 murder of Elisabeth Membrey was closed due to insufficient evidence against key suspect Andrew Crump, despite police accumulating evidence such as his DNA in the victim's car, false alibis, and incriminating statements, leaving the family without closure.

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Sydney Protest March Faces Legal Challenge

Up to 50,000 protesters plan a march across Sydney's Harbour Bridge on Sunday, but NSW Police are seeking a court order to ban it due to safety concerns, creating political division within the NSW government and highlighting tensions between freedom of expression and public safety.

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Canada Recognizes Palestine, Isolating Australia

Canada will recognize Palestine as a sovereign state at the UN in September, conditional on Palestinian reforms and demilitarization, isolating Australia, which has so far refused to follow suit despite Treasurer Jim Chalmers stating that recognition is a matter of "when, not if".

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Former Police Officer Charged with Child Abuse at Multiple Sydney Childcare Centers

Former Sydney police officer David James faces 13 child abuse charges involving 10 children at six childcare centers; his name and the locations were kept secret for a year to allow police to contact families before the information was released.

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Australia-China Green Industry Cooperation: A New Era of Bilateral Relations

Australia and China's $211.5 billion trade relationship is shifting from carbon-intensive products to green technologies, exemplified by projects like the Wollar Solar Farm and BHP's battery collaboration, driven by China's dual carbon goals and Australia's critical mineral exports, necessitating po...

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Sydney Police Bust $16.9 Million Fraud Syndicate

Two alleged ringleaders of a $16.9 million fraud and money laundering syndicate that used stolen personal information to obtain loans for non-existent luxury cars were arrested in Sydney, leading to the seizure of $4 million in assets and further asset freezes totaling $38 million.

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Whadjuk Aboriginal Corporation Ends Contract with Heritage Provider

The Whadjuk Aboriginal Corporation terminated its contract with South West Aboriginal Land Services, its heritage service provider, effective immediately, impacting numerous projects requiring cultural heritage clearances across Perth and potentially causing delays; the corporation will handle herit...

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Body Composition, Not Age, Determines Police Recruit Fitness

Edith Cowan University research indicates that body composition, not age, is the key factor in police recruit physical performance, potentially leading to more inclusive recruitment and personalized training.

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Former Police Officer Accused of Child Abuse at 58 Childcare Centers

A former NSW Police officer, David James, is accused of abusing 10 children at six Sydney childcare centers between April 2021 and May 2024; the AFP has released a list of 58 facilities where he worked, though they state no evidence suggests offenses occurred at all facilities.

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Australian Espionage Costs Hit \$12.5 Billion Annually

ASIO director-general Mike Burgess revealed that espionage is costing Australia \$12.5 billion annually, with 24 major operations disrupted in the past three years; this includes the theft of intellectual property and targeting of Australians online.

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Closing the Gap Initiative Fails to Meet Targets, Exacerbating Inequality

Australia's Closing the Gap initiative is failing to meet most targets, with only four of nineteen goals on track, despite some improvement in education and housing. Key areas like adult imprisonment rates and child welfare are worsening, highlighting a continued systemic inequality.

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Unreported Phone at Royal Melbourne Hospital Linked to Wider Filming Investigation

A phone found in a Royal Melbourne Hospital bathroom in January 2025 went unreported to police, months before a trainee surgeon, Ryan Cho, was arrested for allegedly covertly filming colleagues at another hospital; the oversight raises concerns about a potential delay in uncovering his alleged offen...

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