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RBA Cuts Interest Rates, Banks Delay Implementation

The Reserve Bank of Australia cut interest rates to 4.1 percent on Tuesday, the first cut in over four years; however, major banks will take up to two weeks to pass on the reduction, prompting criticism from the Workplace Minister.

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Sydney Hospital Psychiatric Patients Face 5-Day ED Waits Amid Staff Crisis

Six psychiatric patients in a major Sydney hospital waited days in the emergency department, with one patient waiting over 130 hours due to a critical shortage of psychiatrists caused by a pay dispute between the New South Wales government and psychiatrists.

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NSW Councils Face Funding Crisis, Triggering Massive Rate Rises

North Sydney and Northern Beaches councils face resident fury over proposed massive rate rises (87% and 40% respectively) to cover aging infrastructure costs and rebuilds, reflecting a broader crisis affecting over half of NSW councils due to insufficient funding and increased responsibilities.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Queensland's Overcrowded Youth Detention: Children Held in Adult Watchhouses

Due to overcrowding in Queensland's youth detention facilities, 37 children are held in adult watchhouses, facing weeks-long stays in unsanitary and dangerous conditions, with a 16-year-old spending 18 days and a 12-year-old spending 8 days in a cell with adults, prompting calls for urgent improveme...

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Canada Threatens Retaliation Against US Tariffs

Canadian Trade Minister Mary Ng announced on Monday that Canada will retaliate against US tariffs on Canadian goods if the 30-day suspension is not extended, stating that any punitive tariffs that harm Canada's economy will result in a forceful response from Canada. While visiting Australia, Ng met ...

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Australia's Venice Biennale Selection Overturned Amid Resignations and Controversy

Following public and political criticism of some of his previous artworks, Lebanese-Australian artist Khaled Sabsabi and his artistic partner, Michael Dagostino, were removed from the 2026 Venice Biennale by Creative Australia; three board members resigned in protest, and an independent review has b...

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Ballarat's Tallest Building Approved Amidst Heritage Concerns

A planned eight-story development in Ballarat, Australia, has been approved despite concerns from heritage advocates, marking the tallest building in the city and fueling debate about preserving historic character amidst population growth; the project includes 74 apartments and offices.

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Australia's Housing Crisis Deepened by Decades of Falling Construction Productivity

A Productivity Commission report reveals a 53 percent decline in physical productivity and a 12 percent decline in labor productivity in Australia's residential construction sector over 30 years, driven by complex approvals, innovation shortfalls, industry fragmentation, and workforce issues, signif...

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Lincoln Minerals Unearths 7km Mineralized Zone at Minbrie Project

Lincoln Minerals in South Australia has uncovered a 7km mineralized zone at its Minbrie project by re-analyzing historical drill data from a 2011 program, revealing significant copper, lead, zinc, and silver deposits, with plans to assay 474m of unanalyzed core.

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Mother's Suicide Highlights Perinatal Mental Health Failures

33-year-old Sarah Skillington, daughter of a renowned heart surgeon, died by suicide at Melbourne's Mitcham Private Hospital 13 days after giving birth; the coroner is investigating potential systemic failures in her care, including staffing issues and inaccurate observation records, with WorkSafe c...

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Endava's Acquisition of Mudbath Boosts Asia-Pacific Tech Hub

Endava's 2023 acquisition of Newcastle-based digital consultancy Mudbath strengthens its Asia-Pacific presence, leveraging regional talent and industry expertise to modernize core systems for AI adoption, contrasting with typical outsourcing to major cities.

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Creative Australia Revokes Artist's Venice Biennale Invitation Amid Outrage

Creative Australia rescinded artist Khaled Sabsabi's invitation to represent Australia at the 2026 Venice Biennale following a media article questioning his past artworks depicting Hassan Nasrallah and George W. Bush, prompting resignations and widespread criticism.

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