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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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New Zealand's Vaping Policy Leads to Twice as Fast Smoking Rate Decline Compared to Australia

A study in Addiction reveals New Zealand's smoking rate plummeted 10 percent annually (2016-2023), compared to Australia's 5 percent, due to New Zealand's vaping harm-reduction policy allowing easy access to regulated vaping products, unlike Australia's restrictive model that fueled a large black ma...

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Sydney Mardi Gras Celebrates Queer Culture Amidst Rise in Hate Crimes

Sydney's 2025 Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade, themed "Free to be," saw thousands participate, celebrating queer culture while highlighting a rise in hate crimes against LGBTQIA+ individuals, particularly transgender people.

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Gender Equality
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Diverse News: From Dancing Centenarian to Family Mystery

This week's news includes a 105-year-old's energetic dance, a fight to save a historic phone box, a woman's discovery of a lifelong family secret, and the story of Australia's first female combat troops.

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Gender Equality
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Cook Islands' China Deals Spark Regional Tensions

The Cook Islands signed several agreements with China covering various sectors, including deep-sea mineral exploration, without consulting New Zealand, causing domestic protests and raising concerns among Australia and New Zealand. This action highlights growing Chinese influence in the Pacific and ...

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Partnerships for the Goals
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Star Entertainment Faces Imminent Bankruptcy

Star Entertainment Group, Australia's largest casino operator, is teetering on the brink of bankruptcy, facing a Friday deadline to secure a liquidity proposal to avoid insolvency, potentially impacting 8000 jobs and major tourism revenue in NSW and Queensland.

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Magnitude 4.4 Earthquake Shakes North Queensland

A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck near Townsville, Australia, on Saturday night, causing power outages for 4,000 homes and prompting evacuations, though no significant injuries or damage were reported. Tremors were felt across a vast stretch of North Queensland.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Mother Demands Inquiry After Newborn Death at Latrobe Regional Hospital

Natalie Lont's newborn daughter, Lacey, died at Latrobe Regional Hospital in Victoria, Australia, due to alleged medical negligence, prompting calls for an independent inquiry into a series of preventable deaths at the hospital, including two other infants within six weeks.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Australia Plans Universal Mobile Coverage via Satellites, Despite Cost and Competition Concerns

Australia plans to legislate universal outdoor mobile coverage by late 2027 using low-earth orbit satellites to address persistent mobile black spots, despite cost uncertainty and reliance on a single provider, Starlink.

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Chinese Naval Drills in Tasman Sea Raise Tensions with Australia

A flotilla of Chinese naval ships conducted surprise live-fire exercises in the Tasman Sea, causing concerns in Australia and highlighting a communication breakdown between China and Australian authorities.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Star Entertainment Faces Collapse, Desperately Seeks Funding

Star Entertainment is urgently seeking funding to avoid insolvency after failing to secure enough money to meet near-term payments. The company's board is reviewing liquidity proposals, and its half-year results are dependent on securing funding to continue operating.

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LaPa Legends Float Debuts at Sydney Mardi Gras

The LaPa Legends float, representing Sydney's LGBTQ and Aboriginal communities, will debut at the 47th annual Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade on Saturday, drawing hundreds of thousands of spectators. This follows a history of homophobia and discrimination faced by both communities.

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