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Chinese Vessel's Passage Near Australia Sparks Election Interference Accusations

A Chinese research vessel, the Tan Suo Yi Hao, sailed through international waters off Australia's southern coast during the federal election campaign, sparking accusations of election interference from the opposition Liberal Party, while the government maintained it was within international law.

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Victoria Toughens Hate Speech Laws with Safeguards

Victoria, Australia, passed new laws increasing penalties for hate speech to five years imprisonment, expanding protected attributes to include disability, gender identity, sex, and sexual orientation, and incorporating safeguards like a "Sam Kerr clause" to prevent misuse against marginalized group...

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NSW Government Halts Doctors' Strike with Court Order

Thousands of NSW public hospital doctors were ordered by the Industrial Relations Commission to call off a planned three-day strike after the NSW government's successful court bid, despite the doctors' union rejecting two pay offers and demanding a 30 percent pay rise, improved working conditions an...

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YouTuber Ordered to Pay $350,000 for Defaming Gamer

A Brisbane court ordered YouTuber Karl Jobst to pay $350,000 plus interest and costs to Billy Mitchell for defamatory claims in a 2021 YouTube video that falsely linked Mitchell to another YouTuber's suicide and accused him of frivolous lawsuits; the video was viewed by over 500,000 people.

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Australian Private Health Insurance Premiums Rise Sharply

Australian private health insurance premiums are rising by a national average of 3.73 percent, the largest increase since 2018, impacting 15 million policyholders, with increases varying widely between providers and levels of cover, following government intervention to reduce initially requested hik...

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Flawed Modelling, Ignored Warnings Led to $589 Million Loss on Cancelled Commonwealth Games

A final report reveals the Victorian government's hasty decision to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, based on flawed cost modelling and ignored warnings, resulted in a $589 million taxpayer loss after its cancellation. Four ministers are implicated.

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NSW Doctors Threaten Strike Over 30% Pay Demand"

NSW public hospital doctors are threatening a three-day strike starting Tuesday, demanding a 30% pay rise, potentially halting elective surgeries, due to unsustainable workloads, chronic understaffing, and unsafe working hours, mirroring similar disputes across the public sector.

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Star Entertainment Faces Collapse After Funding Lifeline Fails

Star Entertainment failed to secure a crucial $940 million funding lifeline from Salter Brothers, jeopardizing its survival and prompting a search for alternative financing, while facing significant financial challenges and potential penalties exceeding $300 million.

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25-Year Sentence for Matricide Driven by Financial Gain

Andre Rebelo was sentenced to 25 years in prison for the premeditated murder of his mother, Colleen Rebelo, in May 2020, motivated by financial gain from life insurance policies; he showed no remorse and his method remains undetermined.

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Record Flu Cases in Australia Spark Concerns of Severe Season

Australia has recorded a record-high 46,325 confirmed flu cases by March 31, 2025, exceeding previous first-quarter totals, prompting warnings of a potentially severe flu season following outbreaks in the US and UK; experts highlight low vaccination rates and misinformation as major concerns.

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Inquest Reopens into 1988 Death of Teenager Found on Train Tracks

Seventeen-year-old Mark Haines was found dead on train tracks near Tamworth, NSW, on January 16, 1988; an inquest is re-examining the case after initial police investigation concluded he was involved in a car crash, but his friend challenges that conclusion.

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High Costs Raise Concerns for Australia's New Support at Home Program

Australia's new Support at Home aged care program, effective July 1st, features high costs; self-funded retirees may pay almost $19,000 annually for less than an hour of daily care, while the government contributes $19,500, prompting concerns about affordability and the program's overall value.

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