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Australian Youth Vaping Rates Fall After Disposable Vape Ban

A year after Australia banned disposable vapes, youth vaping rates among 14-17 year olds dropped from 17.5% to 14.6%, with over 10 million illegal vapes seized; however, a black market persists.

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Australia's Credit Card Surcharge Ban to Reduce Airline Loyalty Points

Australia's Reserve Bank proposes a ban on credit card surcharges from July 2026, potentially saving consumers $1.2 billion annually but forcing banks to likely reduce credit card rewards programs due to a decrease in interchange fees, impacting airline loyalty point earners.

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Hiroshima Survivor's Marriage Challenges Australia's White Australia Policy

Nobuko Sakuramoto, a Hiroshima atomic bombing survivor, defied anti-fraternization laws to marry Australian soldier Gordon Parker, challenging Australia's White Australia Policy and becoming the first of many Japanese war brides to immigrate to Australia.

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Witness Claims Unawareness in McGuire Murder Case

Benjamin O'Keefe testified in the Victorian Supreme Court about witnessing Lachlan Young burn a Mitsubishi Triton containing the body of Hannah McGuire on April 5th, 2024, in Scarsdale; he claims he didn't know McGuire was inside, despite having followed Young's instructions and receiving money afte...

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Unsolved Murders: The Impact of Missing Bodies on Justice and Families in Australia

The article details the Australian legal response to unsolved murders where the victim's body is missing, highlighting the significant impact on families and the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to locate remains, even decades after the crime.

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Australia Rallies Past Japan to Secure FIBA Asia Cup Semifinal Berth

Australia overcame a nine-point halftime deficit to defeat Japan 79-67 in the FIBA Women's Asia Cup Group B, securing a semifinal spot; Stephanie Reid led Australia with 15 points, while Stephanie Mawuli top-scored for Japan with 19 points.

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Melbourne Walk-in Vaccination Clinic Closure Amidst Rising Disease Rates and Funding Disputes

A walk-in vaccination clinic at Melbourne's Joan Kirner Women's and Children's Hospital is closing, causing concern due to rising vaccine-preventable diseases and declining vaccination rates, worsened by financial pressures on local councils from government fees for using the Central Immunisation Re...

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Albanese's China Visit: A Symbolic Shift in Australia's Foreign Policy

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visited China, symbolically following Gough Whitlam's 1971 precedent of establishing relations with the People's Republic of China, contrasting with his predecessor's confrontational approach and aiming to stabilize relations despite US pressure.

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Gardener Loses \$80,000 in Superannuation Scandal

A Brisbane gardener lost \$80,000 in the First Guardian Master Fund superannuation scandal, forcing her to delay retirement and impacting her mental health, as part of \$1 billion in total losses for 6,000 investors, while fund directors spent millions on luxury items.

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Peter Falconio Murderer Dies, Case Remains Unsolved

Convicted murderer Bradley John Murdoch, 67, died in custody; he was serving a life sentence for the 2001 murder of British backpacker Peter Falconio, whose body has never been found despite extensive searches and a recent $500,000 reward offer.

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Australian Minister Criticizes Antisemitism Report as "Heavy-Handed

Former Australian Minister Ed Husic criticized the government's antisemitism report for its "heavy-handed" approach, particularly its focus on public broadcasting and the use of the IHRA definition of antisemitism; he prefers collaborative solutions to address the rise in antisemitic incidents in Au...

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Bradley Murdoch, Convicted Killer of Peter Falconio, Dies

Bradley Murdoch, the Australian man convicted of murdering British backpacker Peter Falconio in 2001, died on July 15, 2024, at age 67 in an Alice Springs hospital; the death will be investigated by the Northern Territory Coroner, and the location of Falconio's remains remains unknown.

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