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Australian Study Links Father-Son Bonds, Social Support to Reduced Domestic Violence

A landmark Australian study found one in three men admitted to committing intimate partner violence (IPV), with stronger father-son bonds reducing the risk by 48%, high social support by 26%, while depression increased it by 62%; the study tracked 16,000 men from 2013-14, adding another 10,000 in 20...

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Australia's Tale of Two Weather Extremes: Record Rainfall and Severe Drought in May 2024

Australia experienced contrasting weather extremes in May 2024, with eastern NSW recording its wettest May on record, exceeding 800mm in some areas, while southern regions suffered a severely dry spell, over 70% below average rainfall, increasing bushfire risk and impacting agriculture.

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Erin Patterson Testifies in Australian Mushroom Poisoning Trial

Erin Patterson, on trial for murder and attempted murder following a toxic beef wellington lunch in Leongatha, Australia in July 2023, testified today at the Latrobe Valley Law Courts in Morwell, Victoria, describing her religious conversion and strained family relationships, with the trial continui...

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Mother Accused of Murder Dies in Prison

Lauren Flanigan, a 32-year-old mother charged with murdering her three-year-old daughter Sophia in Queensland, Australia, died in prison custody on Sunday after being found unresponsive in her cell; an investigation is underway.

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smh.com.au
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Australia Rejects US Demand for Massive Defence Spending Increase

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth urged Australia to nearly double its defence spending to 3.5% of GDP, prompting a rejection from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese due to the lack of specifics and potential impacts on social programs; the request would cost an additional $40 billion annually.

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Patterson Testifies in Mushroom Poisoning Trial

Erin Patterson, accused of poisoning three guests with death cap mushrooms, testified about her strained relationship with her estranged husband, whose parents were among those who died at a lunch in July 2023; her defense claims it was an accident.

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Telstra Launches Australia's First Satellite-to-Mobile Text Messaging Service

Telstra launched Australia's first satellite-to-mobile text messaging service using SpaceX's Starlink, enabling text messaging in remote areas lacking mobile network coverage for Samsung Galaxy S25 users with updated software; the service is free for eligible plan holders.

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Toorak's Top 1% Earn $7.5 Million Annually, Exposing Extreme Wealth Disparity

Analysis of Australian Bureau of Statistics data reveals that the top 1% of income earners in Melbourne's Toorak suburb earn an average of $7.5 million annually, compared to a typical income of $81,000, highlighting significant wealth inequality.

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Victorian Hospitals Slash Surgical Waiting Lists with Physiotherapy

Victorian public hospitals are reducing surgical waiting lists by up to 70 percent by referring patients to physiotherapy for non-invasive treatments of back, knee, and hand problems; over 4600 patients have avoided surgery since late 2022.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Australian Woman Testifies in Deadly Mushroom Lunch Trial

Erin Patterson, accused of killing three and attempting to kill another with death cap mushrooms in a beef wellington at a July 2023 lunch, testified, claiming it was an accident despite lying to police; her defense contrasts with the prosecution's claim of intentional poisoning.

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Good Health and Well-being
theguardian.com
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Patterson Pleads Not Guilty in Triple Murder Trial

Erin Patterson, 50, is on trial for the alleged murder of three people and attempted murder of another after a lunch event at her home in Leongatha, Victoria, on July 29th, 2023, where a beef wellington was served. She claims a strained relationship with her husband's family.

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theguardian.com
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eHarmony Faces Lawsuit Over Misleading Subscription Practices

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is suing eHarmony for misleading consumers about subscription costs and automatic renewals, with consumers reporting hundreds of dollars in unexpected charges and debt collection actions; eHarmony argues that renewal information was clearly p...

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