Tag #Australia

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APRA Sues Union Secretary for Misusing Super Fund Position

APRA is suing CFMEU secretary Michael O'Connor for allegedly misusing his position as a First Super director to secure a 5% fee increase and a $350,000 payment for his union by using fund money to pay a union employee who performed mainly union work, breaching his director duties.

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Sydney's Metro West: Engineering Challenges of Hunter Street's Giant Underground Station

Sydney is building a massive underground rail cavern for the $25 billion Metro West line at Hunter Street station, presenting significant engineering challenges due to its location under the city and proximity to existing infrastructure; the station is expected to open in 2032 and handle 10,000 pass...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Stolen Truck Crash Kills Driver in Melbourne

A man on bail, driving a stolen truck, caused a fatal collision in Melbourne after a police helicopter followed him driving dangerously at high speed; police say they were not actively pursuing him when the crash occurred.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Djokovic's Trauma Highlights Lasting Impact of Australia's Covid-19 Policies

Novak Djokovic revealed ongoing trauma from his 2022 deportation from Australia due to Covid-19 vaccination regulations, impacting his experience even after winning the 2023 Australian Open; the incident caused global controversy and criticism of the Australian government's handling of the situation...

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Good Health and Well-being
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Anti-Semitic Graffiti Found in Sydney; Leaders Condemn 'Endless Incitement'

Anti-Semitic graffiti was discovered spray-painted on a car in Sydney's Queens Park on Monday morning, prompting outrage from Jewish leaders who linked the act to broader issues of incitement and demonization; similar incidents have occurred recently, raising concerns about escalating hate crimes.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Djokovic's Lingering Trauma from 2022 Australian Deportation

Novak Djokovic admits lingering trauma from his 2022 Australian Open deportation due to his unvaccinated status, despite stating he holds no resentment, as he returns to compete in the 2025 Australian Open alongside new coach Andy Murray.

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Passenger's "Bomb" Threat Forces Plane to Return to Sydney

On August 14, 2023, Muhammad Arif's disruptive behavior, including threats involving the word "bomb", forced Malaysia Airlines flight MH122 to return to Sydney, causing over 30 flight cancellations and delays due to a three-hour tarmac delay while emergency services responded.

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Riverwood NIMBYs Petition Against Social Housing for Elderly Women

Residents of Hardwicke Street, Riverwood, are petitioning against a 29-apartment social housing complex for elderly women, citing concerns about property devaluation, neighborhood character, and safety, despite a 62,590-person waiting list and a 221,500 dwelling shortage in NSW social housing.

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WhatsApp Scam Costs Australians \$37 Million

A London marketing agency's identity was stolen by scammers running a WhatsApp employment scam targeting Australians, resulting in \$37 million in losses from January to November 2023, exposing vulnerabilities in social media platforms' fraud prevention measures.

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Webster's Winning Runs Secure Australia's Test Series Victory

Australia secured a 3-1 Test series victory over India at the SCG, with debutant Beau Webster hitting the winning runs; post-match celebrations involved players and their families, and upcoming tours include Sri Lanka, the World Test Championship final, and the West Indies.

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No Poverty
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Cost-of-Living Crisis Impacts Australian Car Sales: Hybrid Boom, EV Lag

In December 2024, Australia saw a 2.7 percent decrease in new car sales, yet hybrid vehicle sales boomed (76 percent increase), while EV sales, though up slightly, remain insufficient to meet Australia's 2050 net-zero target, requiring a sixfold increase in sales by 2030.

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Climate Action
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Australian University Executive Salaries Surge to $240 Million

Australian public universities' spending on key management personnel rose to almost $240 million in 2023, a 7% increase, with 198 executives earning over $500,000 (a 14% rise), prompting a government taskforce to review executive salary setting.

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