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Australian Share Market Soars on US-China Trade Deal Hopes

Following hints of a potential US-China trade deal, Australia's S&P/ASX 200 share market index surged 1.8 percent on Wednesday, reaching its highest point since late March, while the Australian dollar rose above 64 US cents for the first time in five months.

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Sydney Council Opposes $880 Million Apartment Proposal

Inner West Council is fighting Deicorp's $880 million plan to build 1185 apartments in Five Dock, citing overshadowing of nearby houses and increased traffic, while Deicorp highlights the project's location near future metro stations and compliance with state incentives for affordable housing.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Skimpies: A Photographic Exploration of Kalgoorlie's Barmaids

Photographer Mellen Burns documented the lives of "skimpies" in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, during a Covid-19 lockdown, creating a photo book, Skimpies, that reveals the diverse experiences and perspectives of these women within the context of the mining town's unique culture.

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Gender Equality
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Albanese Cancels Campaign Events Following Death of Pope Francis

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese canceled campaign events Tuesday to mourn Pope Francis, who died overnight at 88; Albanese praised the Pope's leadership and advocacy for the poor and the environment; the Governor-General may represent Australia at the funeral.

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NSW Doctors Strike Over Pay and Conditions

Public hospital doctors in New South Wales, Australia, recently went on a three-day strike demanding a 30% pay rise and improved working conditions, resulting in the deferral of 500 oncology appointments and highlighting systemic issues in the healthcare system.

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Man Charged with Murder of Teenager After Initial Ruling of Non-Suspicious Death

Adrian Noel Torrens, 53, has been charged with the murder of 19-year-old Audrey Griffin, whose body was found in Erina Creek on March 24; police initially dismissed her death as non-suspicious but later arrested Torrens following a public appeal, also charging him with 11 unrelated domestic violence...

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Reverend Ric Holland: A Life Dedicated to Social Justice

Reverend Ric Holland, a Uniting Church minister, passed away aged 77; his career involved diverse social justice initiatives globally, from Glasgow's street gangs to Melbourne's homeless youth, and he performed Victoria's first gay church wedding.

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Labor Ministers Refuse to Condemn Candidate's Anti-Pope Tweets

Australian Labor ministers Richard Marles and Clare O'Neil refused to condemn their candidate Helen Madell for past tweets accusing Pope Francis of supporting pedophiles; Madell deleted the tweets, but the ministers' response sparked controversy and criticism from the opposition.

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Gender Equality
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4.6 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Australia's East Coast

A 4.6 magnitude earthquake struck near Singleton, NSW, Australia, at 2:55 am on Wednesday, causing minor damage and widespread shaking felt across a large area; over 3500 people reported feeling the tremor, with aftershocks expected.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Sydney Woman Murdered in Organised Crime Retribution

A Sydney woman, Thi Kim Tran, 45, was abducted, murdered, and burned in a stolen car after her husband allegedly stole drugs from a Victorian organized crime group; an eight-year-old boy was critically injured, and a drug lab linked to the group was raided.

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IMF Slams Australia's Treasury for Underestimating Trade War Impact

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) slashed its 2025 growth forecast for Australia to 1.6%, a significant drop from 2.1% predicted in January, resulting in a $13 billion loss in annual output, contradicting Australia's Treasury's assessment of only "modest" economic damage from the rise in global ...

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Santos Barossa Gas Field Approved Despite Climate Concerns

Santos received final approval to begin production at its Barossa offshore gas field in the Northern Territory, projected to release over 270 million tonnes of CO2, sparking criticism from environmental groups due to its high carbon emissions and perceived conflict with Australia's climate goals.

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