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Outback Killer Murdoch Dies in Custody

Bradley Murdoch, convicted of killing British backpacker Peter Falconio in 2001, died aged 67 in custody from throat cancer; Falconio's body remains undiscovered, and Murdoch always proclaimed his innocence.

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Chalmers Urges Collaboration at Key Australian Productivity Summit

Australia's Treasurer, Jim Chalmers, is urging the opposition to collaborate at a crucial productivity summit scheduled for August 19-21, focusing on resilience, productivity, and sustainability to tackle economic challenges, with participation from key economic figures including the Reserve Bank go...

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\$20 Million Spent on Cancelled Westmead School Project

The NSW government cancelled plans for a second primary school in Westmead, diverting \$20,485,000 already spent and an additional \$953,000 for upgrades to existing schools, citing enrollment data, despite projected population growth and the success of private schools in the area.

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Australia's GST: A Politically Sensitive Tax Reform

Australia's Treasurer Jim Chalmers is hesitant to propose changes to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) due to the political risks involved, despite economists suggesting increases or broadening its base could improve the budget; past leaders faced significant backlash over tax reforms.

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Coalition Backs US-Style Primaries for More Women MPs

Australian Coalition MP Angus Taylor supports a US-style primary election model to increase female representation, while a Queensland zoo reopens after a lion attack, and new US tariffs impact Australia.

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Australian Liberals Debate US-Style Primaries for Candidate Selection

The Australian Liberal party is debating the adoption of US-style primaries for candidate preselections, with supporters arguing it would increase community engagement and provide a level playing field for women, while opponents view it as a costly distraction from addressing gender quotas.

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New CPSU Leadership in Victoria to Confront Government Job Cuts

Victoria's Community and Public Sector Union (CPSU) elected a new leadership team, led by Jiselle Hanna, with 65% of the vote, marking the first change in 32 years and setting the stage for potential conflict with the government over planned job cuts and low membership rates (15,000 of 15-25% potent...

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Brisbane Train Network Disrupted by Signalling Issue

A signalling issue at Milton station caused major disruptions to Brisbane's train network on Monday morning, resulting in delays of up to 60 minutes and service cancellations on several lines, impacting commuters.

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Joyce Introduces Bill to Repeal Australia's Net-Zero Emissions Target

Australian Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce introduced a bill to repeal the country's net-zero emissions target by 2050, citing national security concerns and internal party divisions; the bill's success is uncertain, and the opposition is reviewing its climate policies.

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Climate Action
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Defence Minister's Chief of Staff in Relationship with Defence Lobbyist

The chief of staff to Australia's Defence Minister disclosed a long-term de facto relationship with a lobbyist representing defence companies, including a subsidiary of an Israeli government-owned weapons manufacturer, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest.

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Coalition MP Backs Primaries to Boost Female Representation

Senior Coalition MP Angus Taylor supports a US-style primary election model to increase female representation and rebuild the party, contrasting with his recent opposition to quotas; a Queensland zoo reopens after a lion attack; new US tariffs impact Australia; Qantas investigates a data breach affe...

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Australian Liberal Party Faces Challenges for Return to Power

The Australian Liberal party faces significant challenges including internal divisions and policy debates, requiring strategic policy choices and internal reforms for a potential return to power; its success depends on navigating these hurdles.

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