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Anzac Day and the Urgent Need to Address Violence Against Women in Australia

Australia observes Anzac Day amidst recent murders of three women, highlighting ongoing issues with domestic and gendered violence, prompting calls for greater political action despite limited attention during the current federal election campaign.

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Sydney's Anzac Day: Record Crowds and Alcohol Sales

On Anzac Day 2024, Sydney saw massive crowds at the Dawn Service and subsequent pub celebrations in The Rocks, with alcohol sales doubling compared to the previous year, leading to increased deployment of liquor inspectors and police to manage potential risks.

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Neighbor Murders Man After Argument Over Trees

On March 14, 2023, in Wheatsheaf, Australia, Stuart Lee murdered his neighbor Colin Bainbridge by setting him on fire after an argument about tree removal; Lee's five calls to the police went unanswered, and Bainbridge died from his injuries.

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Australian General's Crucial WWI Actions

In April 1918, Australian General Harold "Pompey" Elliott's 15th AIF Brigade prevented a German breakthrough on the Somme, stopped looting by British troops, and saved a world-renowned butterfly collection near Corbie, France, significantly impacting the war's outcome and his later career.

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Accused in Audrey Griffin Murder Dies in Jail

Adrian Torrens, 53, accused of murdering 19-year-old Audrey Griffin, died in his jail cell three days after his arrest; police found his DNA under Griffin's fingernails and his phone pinged near the crime scene the night she died.

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Australian Credit Card "Churning": Rewards and Risks

Australians are increasingly using credit cards to accumulate frequent flyer points, a practice known as "churning," which offers substantial rewards but carries risks of debt and damaged credit scores; while beneficial for some, it disproportionately affects low-income individuals.

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Coral-Balmoral Battle: High Human Cost and Enduring Camaraderie

The Battle of Coral-Balmoral, a 26-day clash in the Vietnam War (May-June 1968), cost Australia 26 lives and over 100 injuries, highlighting the war's devastating impact on young soldiers and the enduring importance of camaraderie.

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Darwin Supermarket Owner Stabbed to Death, Suspect Arrested

In Darwin, Australia, 71-year-old supermarket owner Linford Feich was fatally stabbed Wednesday night by a teenage shoplifter he confronted; police arrested a suspect after a manhunt, despite bystander CPR efforts.

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Average Wage Earner Cannot Afford Median House Price in Australia

Despite recent interest rate cuts and first home buyer policies, the average Australian wage earner cannot afford the median house price in major cities; Sydney's median is nearly $1.7 million, while an average wage earner can only borrow $425,000, highlighting a significant affordability gap worsen...

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Supermarket Owner Stabbed to Death by Teen on Bail

71-year-old Linford Feich, owner of Friendly Grocer Nightcliff Supermarket in Darwin, Australia, was stabbed to death Wednesday evening by an 18-year-old shoplifter he confronted; the teen, already on bail, was apprehended and charged with murder.

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Preference Flows to Decide Close Australian Election Races

The Australian 2025 federal election features several closely contested seats where preference flows from minor parties and independents, including teal independents and the Greens, will likely determine the winners in seats such as Dickson (QLD), Fremantle (WA), Macnamara (VIC), Leichhardt (QLD), a...

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NSW Crime Commission Drops \$30 Million Confiscation Case Against Eddie Obeid

Former NSW Labor minister Eddie Obeid will not face asset confiscation for \$30 million received from a corrupt coal licence deal due to the difficulty of tracing funds and the risk of legal costs, despite public outcry, though the ATO is still pursuing the family for unpaid taxes.

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