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Coroner Investigates Baby Death Following Home Birth After Mother Declines Hospital Appointment

A coroner is investigating the death of a baby boy who suffered a fatal brain injury following a home birth, after his mother, a former midwife, declined a hospital appointment due to concerns about the hospital's assessment of her pregnancy as high risk.

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Australia Condemns Israel's Gaza Actions, Raising Questions on Sanctions and Palestine Recognition

Australian Prime Minister Albanese condemned Israel's actions in Gaza as breaches of international law and humanitarian principles, prompting calls for sanctions and raising questions about future recognition of a Palestinian state.

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UK and Australia Strengthen Defense Ties Amidst China Concerns

The UK and Australia signed a \$41 billion defense treaty to accelerate AUKUS nuclear submarine construction, enhancing military cooperation and deterring threats from China; the UK deployed 3000 personnel to Talisman Sabre exercises, showcasing commitment to regional security while seeking peaceful...

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ASIC Orders \$93 Million Refund to Low-Income Customers from Australian Banks

Australian banks will refund \$93 million to over 770,000 low-income customers after an ASIC investigation found they were wrongly charged high fees despite eligibility for cheaper accounts; ANZ will pay the most at \$47.9 million, followed by Westpac at \$9.9 million, while CBA made prior goodwill ...

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Gold Fields' $15M Joint Venture Targets Major Gold-Copper System in Far North Queensland

Great Southern Mining and Gold Fields initiated a diamond drilling campaign at their Far North Queensland Edinburgh Park project, targeting high-grade gold-copper deposits at Leichhardt Creek and Mt Dillon prospects, based on promising geophysical surveys and rock chip assays showing up to 10.5 g/t ...

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Australia to Cut Student Debt by 20%, Addressing Rising Costs

The Australian government will cut student debt by 20%, impacting 3 million graduates by an average of \$5,500; this follows a one-third increase in average Hecs/Help debt among young Australians between 2009 and 2024, despite inflation, and coincides with repayment periods nearing a decade.

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US-EU Trade Deal and Upcoming Economic Data Cause Stock Market Uncertainty

US stock indexes showed mixed reactions to a US-EU trade deal on Monday, with the S&P 500 falling slightly while the Dow Jones and Nasdaq rose marginally; the Australian market is expected to drop, and the week ahead is full of potential market-moving events, including corporate earnings and the Fed...

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Australia's Age Pension System Faces Financial Crisis Amidst Growing Inequality

Internal government reports reveal that Australia's age pension system is financially unsustainable due to high-income seniors receiving taxpayer-funded pensions, while the rising elderly population and unaffordable housing create intergenerational inequalities.

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Australian Medicinal Cannabis Company Under Scrutiny for High-Volume Prescribing

A doctor at Australia's largest medicinal cannabis company, Montu, issued 72,000 prescriptions to 10,000 patients in two years, prompting concerns about unsafe prescribing practices and leading to investigations by federal health authorities; Montu initially denied but later confirmed the figures.

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Senate Inquiry Exposes Aged Care Delays and Two-Tiered System

Australia's Senate launched an inquiry into aged care reform delays, revealing an 87,000-person waitlist with times up to 15 months, creating a two-tiered system where wealth influences access to care, while demand is set to double in 40 years.

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Queensland Government Intervenes in Teacher Pay Dispute

The Queensland government intervened in a pay dispute with 48,000 teachers, calling in the industrial relations watchdog hours before a strike ballot closed; the government offered a 3% wage increase and benefits, but backpay depends on acceptance by July 31, and the union may still take industrial ...

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\$36.5 Million Investment Fraud Trial Begins in Western Australia

A West Australian court is hearing a case against Chris Marco and Linda Marissen, accused of running an \$36.5 million investment fraud between 2010 and 2018, using funds from new investors to repay earlier ones.

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