Tag #Australia

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Anti-Semitic Attack Targets Prominent Jewish Leader's Home in Sydney

The former home of Alex Ryvchin, co-CEO of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry, was targeted in an anti-Semitic attack in Sydney, Australia, involving arson and graffiti, prompting widespread condemnation and calls for stronger action against rising anti-Semitism.

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Sydney Explores Controversial Housing Solutions Amidst Population Boom

Sydney explores controversial solutions to its housing crisis, including repurposing cemeteries and selling Defence land, to accommodate a projected population increase of 1.4 million by 2041.

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Sydney Train Derails Amidst Rail Union Dispute

A Sydney passenger train derailed at Clarendon station on Thursday morning, causing no injuries but service disruptions. The incident followed days of cancellations due to industrial action, highlighting the impact of labor relations on transport services. Safety systems prevented a worse outcome.

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Two Men Stabbed to Death at Melbourne Birthday Party Brawl

Two closely related men were fatally stabbed during a large fight that followed a birthday party in Clyde North, Melbourne, on Thursday night; police are appealing for witnesses and information.

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Queensland Woman Arrested for Allegedly Poisoning Child and Posting Exploitation Videos Online

A 34-year-old Queensland woman was arrested and charged with poisoning a one-year-old girl and posting videos of the child's suffering online to solicit donations and gain followers, resulting in over \$60,000 raised and an account with over 1 million followers.

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Australia's Bushfire Preparedness Under Scrutiny After Water Supply Program Failure

An ineffective water supply program for NSW volunteer firefighters, revealed five years after Australia's devastating Black Summer bushfires, highlights ongoing preparedness concerns, mirroring issues exposed by the interim report of the Royal Commission into Natural Disaster Arrangements.

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Luxury Goods Seized in Australian Crime Raids Highlight Money Laundering Trend

Australian police have seized over $10 million worth of luxury goods, including watches and handbags, from organized crime groups in recent raids; this highlights the growing trend of criminals using luxury goods to launder money and evade detection.

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Australia Adopts AI-Powered Cashless Payment System

A new AI-powered cashless payment system, launched by Mastercard at the Australian Open, lets shoppers buy items at pop-up stores and walk out without checkout, using cameras to track purchases; retailers are expected to adopt this technology widely, though a 2026 mandate requiring cash acceptance m...

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Fire Delays Match, Wade's Six Sinks Heat's Finals Hopes

An electrical fire at the Gabba delayed a Big Bash League match between Brisbane Heat and Hobart Hurricanes, but Matthew Wade's final-ball six secured a 7-wicket win for Hobart, jeopardizing Brisbane's finals hopes.

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Severe Storms and Widespread Power Outages Hit Eastern Australia

Intense storms and a low-pressure system are bringing damaging winds, heavy rain, and widespread power outages to eastern Australia, causing one death and significant damage in NSW and Queensland.

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NSW Housing Delivery Authority Aims to Speed Up Development Approvals

The NSW government created the Housing Delivery Authority (HDA) on December 20, 2023, to fast-track large housing developments (\$60M+ in Sydney, \$30M+ regionally) near transport, bypassing some standard approvals to address slow development application processes and Sydney's housing crisis.

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Queensland Woman Charged with Poisoning Child for Online Donations

A 34-year-old Queensland woman was arrested for allegedly poisoning a one-year-old girl and posting videos of the child's suffering online to gain followers and donations, resulting in over \$60,000 raised and over 1 million followers before account deletion; police charged her with torture, child e...

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