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Brain Cancer Recurrence Prompts Clinical Trial

Professor Richard Scolyer, a 58-year-old Australian of the Year, faces potential recurrence of his aggressive brain cancer after a recent scan; surgery is scheduled for Monday to assess and potentially remove the tumor, though his prognosis remains 3-6 months, following an experimental treatment tha...

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Good Health and Well-being
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WiseTech CEO Accused of Quid Pro Quo Relationship with Employee

Caroline Heidemann accuses WiseTech Global's Richard White of providing her with a visa and financial support in exchange for sex, leading to a Federal Court claim alleging economic dependency and unlawful conduct; White denies the allegations.

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Gender Equality
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Australia's Productivity Stagnation: A Business Investment Failure

Australia's poor productivity performance over the past decade is primarily due to insufficient business investment in capital equipment, exacerbated by high immigration without corresponding increases in infrastructure and capital deepening; economists and vested interests have misdiagnosed the pro...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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RBA Overhaul: New Committee to Set Interest Rates

The Reserve Bank of Australia is implementing a major restructuring, starting this week, shifting interest rate decisions to a nine-member monetary policy committee, aiming for greater transparency and public engagement. This includes publishing aggregate vote tallies and increasing public appearanc...

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Reduced Inequality
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Rio Tinto Donates to Eddie Mabo Centre Amidst Ongoing Controversy

Rio Tinto, criticized for destroying sacred Aboriginal sites, is donating to the University of Melbourne's new Eddie Mabo Centre, aimed at supporting Indigenous communities and economic development, despite past controversies.

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Reduced Inequality
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NSW Prison Population Soars Due to Stricter Bail Laws

Stricter bail laws in NSW, Australia, have led to a 1000-inmate increase in the prison population, straining the state's corrective services and police resources, prompting the government to return Parklea prison to public control.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Star Entertainment Faces Collapse, 8000 Jobs at Risk

Star Entertainment, facing financial ruin and potential closure, is desperately seeking a solution to save over 8000 jobs before Monday's deadline, with creditors and state governments focused on ensuring the survival of its casinos.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Australian LNG Exporters Predict 50-60% Demand Surge Despite Oversupply Risks

Australia's top LNG exporters, Shell and Woodside, forecast a 50-60 percent rise in global LNG demand by 2034-2040, fueled by Asia's economic expansion and coal-to-gas power plant transitions, despite concerns about oversupply and high LNG prices.

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Climate Action
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Senate Report Highlights Australia's Rural Mobile Coverage Crisis

A Senate report criticizes the management of Australia's 3G network shutdown, impacting rural areas, and calls for improved mobile coverage, low earth orbit satellite services, and stronger regulatory oversight to address ongoing telecommunications issues.

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Reduced Inequality
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Cyclone Alfred to Bring Heavy Rain and Damaging Winds to Queensland and NSW

Tropical Cyclone Alfred is expected to hit the coast of Queensland and northern NSW on Thursday, bringing heavy rain, damaging winds, and potential flooding; residents are urged to prepare emergency kits, including tinned food, and make evacuation plans.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Man Charged with Murder in North Toowoomba Shooting

A 29-year-old man has been charged with the murder of 27-year-old Kara Jade Weribone, who was shot multiple times at a home in North Toowoomba, Queensland on Wednesday afternoon; the suspect was arrested three days later in Roma.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Spirit of Tasmania IV Relocation Ordered After Failed Lease

After lease negotiations failed, Tasmania's government ordered the relocation of the A$850m (£430m) Spirit of Tasmania IV ferry from Edinburgh to Tasmania, incurring significant costs and causing the resignation of two officials.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

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