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US Tourism Politicized: Australian Denied Entry for Anti-Trump Views

An Australian citizen was denied entry to the US just hours before his flight, allegedly due to his online criticism of President Trump, highlighting the increasingly politicized nature of US tourism and raising concerns about freedom of speech and due process.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
theguardian.com
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Cost-Effective Dementia Prevention Program Shows Significant Results

A new study found a cost-effective online dementia prevention program significantly improved participants' cognitive function and reduced dementia risk in a three-year trial involving over 6,000 Australians, with no added cost to the healthcare system.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games: UK Broadcaster Still Unsecured One Year Out

With one year to go until the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, organizers are yet to secure a UK broadcaster for live television coverage, despite previous agreements being reached years in advance; the event is funded primarily by a £100 million compensation payment from Victoria, Australia, after ...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Victoria to Ban E-bikes, E-scooters on Trains Over Fire Risk

E-scooters and e-bikes will be banned from Victorian trains from September 30 to prevent lithium-ion battery fires, following a train evacuation in March and hundreds of house fires linked to these devices in recent years.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
theguardian.com
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Daily Telegraph's "Labor backs Hamas" headline breaches press standards

The Australian Press Council ruled that The Daily Telegraph's headline "Labor backs Hamas" breached press standards for inaccuracy and misleading presentation, failing to reflect accurately Senator Sharma's criticism of the Labor government's support for a UN two-state solution and ignoring heighten...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Perth Airport Cash Seizure Uncovers Multi-Million Dollar Money Laundering Scheme

A 65-year-old woman's attempt to leave Perth Airport with \$190,000 in cash led to the discovery of a multi-million dollar money laundering operation allegedly involving her son and daughter-in-law's purchase of six unmortgaged properties worth \$4.5 million in WA; Police restrained the properties a...

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Reduced Inequality
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Australian Antisemitism Report Sparks Funding, Free Speech Debate

A government-commissioned report details a sharp rise in Australian antisemitism since October 7, 2023, prompting recommendations to restrict funding for cultural institutions perceived as promoting antisemitic views, sparking debate over free speech and the IHRA definition.

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theguardian.com
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Church Leader Covered Up Child Sex Abuse, Inquiry Hears

A Victorian parliamentary inquiry heard that a Sunday school teacher's sexual abuse of nine children was covered up by the Geelong Revival Centre (GRC)'s leader, who only contacted police after the abuser turned himself in, resulting in a delay that allowed the destruction of 12 terabytes of child p...

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Murder Charge Filed in Sunshine Coast Death

An 18-year-old woman and two teenagers face murder charges in the death of Zdravko Bilic, 57, who was found stabbed at his Sunshine Coast home on July 14; a separate inquiry into Queensland's residential care system is also underway.

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Melbourne Council Funds Private Security to Combat Crime Surge

Maribyrnong City Council in Melbourne's inner west will spend up to $100,000 on a six-month trial of private security patrols in Footscray to address a recent rise in crime, including a murder and a fatal police shooting, following similar initiatives in Melbourne and Wyndham.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Queensland Launches $20 Million Inquiry into Child Safety System Failures

A $20 million Commission of Inquiry launched in Brisbane on Wednesday to investigate Queensland's "broken" child safety system, examining failures in out-of-home care, childcare centers, and the balance between carer duty and authority; it's expected to last 17 months.

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Quality Education
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Three Australian Cities Rank Among World's Most Liveable

Australia boasts three cities—Melbourne, Sydney, and Adelaide—in the top 10 of the Economist Intelligence Unit's 2024 Most Liveable Cities index, a success attributed to factors like access to nature, strong healthcare, and a balanced lifestyle, exceeding traditional European dominance.

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Good Health and Well-being

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