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Australia Urges Stricter E-bike Regulations Amidst Surge in Injuries and Deaths

Australia faces a surge in e-bike and e-scooter related deaths and injuries due to weak national regulations allowing unsafe and illegal devices onto the streets; Victorian and NSW transport ministers are urging the federal government to strengthen import and safety standards.

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Coroner Recommends Prison Healthcare Overhaul Following Aboriginal Woman's Death

A Victorian coroner has recommended wide-ranging improvements to prison healthcare after a 30-year-old Aboriginal woman, Heather Calgaret, died in Dame Phyllis Frost prison in November 2021 from respiratory failure likely triggered by inappropriately prescribed opiate replacement therapy; the corone...

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ASIC Pressures Commonwealth Bank on Low-Income Customer Fee Refunds

ASIC is urging the Commonwealth Bank to refund excessive bank fees charged to low-income customers after other banks refunded $60 million; CBA argues fees were disclosed but ASIC may pursue court action, prompting CBA to consider goodwill payments.

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South Australian Coastal Town Fights Erosion with Makeshift Seawalls

Residents of Pelican Point, South Australia, are building makeshift seawalls to protect their homes from severe coastal erosion, with a report suggesting a 50% chance the town could be lost to the ocean by 2100; the local council now supports a coastal adaptation strategy.

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Queensland Police Secure Generous Pay Deal Amidst Public Sector Disputes

The Queensland government announced an in-principle agreement with police, granting an $8000 retention payment, increased shift allowances, and better regional incentives; this sparked criticism from nurses and midwives who highlighted the disparity in treatment compared to their ongoing pay negotia...

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NSW Premier clashes with activist over Harbour Bridge march

NSW Premier Chris Minns is in a standoff with activist Josh Lees over a planned Harbour Bridge march, highlighting tensions between the right to protest and concerns about public order and costs; the march is backed by the Greens but opposed by the Jewish community and the NSW opposition.

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919 Applicants Vie for \$50,000 IT Job, Exposing Australian Graduate Job Market Challenges

A recent job posting for a Level 1 Helpdesk Technician in Perth, Australia, attracted 919 applications, highlighting intense competition for entry-level IT roles, forcing young graduates to battle for limited positions and impacting their mental health due to inefficient job search tools.

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Australia Expands Renewable Energy Scheme by 25%

The Australian government announced a 25% expansion of its renewable energy underwriting scheme, aiming to underwrite 40 gigawatts of large-scale solar, wind, and storage by 2030, driven by falling costs and concerns about meeting its 2030 emissions reduction target.

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Colby's AUKUS Scrutiny Amidst Nugan Hand Bank Family Ties

US defense official Elbridge Colby, whose grandfather was linked to the scandal-ridden Nugan Hand bank, is scrutinizing the $368 billion AUKUS nuclear submarine agreement between Australia, the US, and the UK, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest.

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NSW Considers E-bike Incentives to Combat Congestion

The NSW government is considering financial incentives, including per-kilometer tax allowances and purchase rebates, to increase e-bike and e-scooter usage, mirroring successful European programs that have significantly boosted cycling participation.

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Perth Businessman on Trial for Alleged \$36.5 Million Investment Fraud

Chris Marco and Linda Marissen are on trial in Western Australia's Supreme Court, accused of defrauding clients of \$36.5 million between 2011 and 2018 through a purported overseas investment scheme; the defence argues Marco genuinely believed in the scheme's legitimacy.

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NSW Police Strip Searches: Low Success Rate and Lawsuit

A new report reveals that NSW Police strip-searched 82,471 people between 2014 and 2023, finding drugs in only 13.5% of cases, leading to a class action lawsuit alleging unlawful searches and causing significant trauma to those searched.

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