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Melbourne Pro-Palestine Protests to Go Monthly After 71 Weeks

Following a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, Melbourne's weekly pro-Palestine protests, which have taken place every Sunday for 18 months, will transition to monthly events starting this weekend, although organizers may increase protest frequency if the ceasefire breaks down.

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Fortescue Slams Australia's "Dodgy" Carbon Offsets, Calls for Stricter Regulations

Fortescue Metals Group accuses the Australian government's Safeguard Mechanism of misleading companies into believing that low-quality carbon offsets will achieve net-zero emissions, while its rising emissions and reliance on ineffective offsets undermine its climate goals, prompting calls for stric...

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Australian Nurses Suspended for Threatening Israeli Patients

Two Australian nurses face police investigation and suspension after a video surfaced showing them threatening to kill Israeli patients and refusing to treat them, sparking outrage and prompting a review of hospital records to ensure patient safety.

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Star Entertainment Ignored Warnings on Criminal Junket Operator

Star Entertainment's directors and executives remained aware of Suncity's alleged criminal activities in 2019, yet continued their business relationship despite internal and external warnings, potentially jeopardizing their casino licenses.

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Australian Hospital Workers Fired for Threatening Israeli Patients

Two Australian hospital employees were fired for threatening to kill Israeli patients in a video recorded during their shift; the incident sparked outrage, investigations, and raised concerns about rising antisemitism in Australia.

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Harrison.ai Secures $112 Million in Series C Funding

Australian medical AI startup Harrison.ai secured $112 million in Series C funding, co-led by Horizons Ventures and Aware Super, bringing its total funding to over $240 million; the funds will be used to expand into the U.S. and enhance product offerings.

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OLA Law Firm Sues Veterans Amidst Allegations of Overcharging and Unethical Practices

RSL NSW president Mick Bainbridge and Paul James's law firm, Operational Legal Australia (OLA), is suing at least 13 veterans for unpaid legal fees, despite many disputing the invoices and allegations of overcharging and incompetent service, prompting Senator Jacqui Lambie to submit further complain...

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High Court Grants Judges Absolute Immunity from Civil Suits

The High Court ruled that judges in Australia's inferior courts have the same immunity from civil suits as superior court judges, meaning a Brisbane man wrongly jailed will not receive compensation for his suffering, despite witnessing violence and experiencing suicidal thoughts during his wrongful ...

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AGL Rejects Opposition's Coal-to-Nuclear Plan

AGL, Australia's largest coal-fired electricity supplier, announced it will not extend the operation of its aging coal plants beyond 2035, rejecting the opposition's plan to replace them with nuclear power plants by 2037, citing concerns about higher electricity prices and more frequent outages.

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Australia's Dependence on US Exposed by Trump's Tariffs

Australia faces potential economic harm from US tariffs despite investing $800 million in US submarine construction through the AUKUS pact; this highlights Australia's reliance on the US and the current political system's limited ability to navigate a rapidly changing global landscape.

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Australian Universities Urged to Adopt IHRA Antisemitism Definition

An Australian parliamentary committee recommends universities adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's definition of antisemitism and suggests legislative changes to facilitate disciplinary action against those engaging in racial vilification, following reported antisemitic incidents...

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Perth Murder: Love Triangle Leads to Fatal Assault

A love triangle involving a 16-year-old girl and two teenage boys escalated into a series of violent events, culminating in the murder of 15-year-old Cassius Turvey in Middle Swan, Perth, on October 13, allegedly by Jack Brearley, Aleesha Gilmore, Brodie Palmer, and Mitchell Forth, after a mistaken ...

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