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Minns Weighs Bull Shark Cull; Great Whites Protected Amid Coogee Attack

NSW Premier Minns considers culling bull sharks after Coogee attack but protects great whites. Victoria announces device-free school time. Budget tax reforms get expert support. Drones approved for beach surveillance. BHP hits record market value.

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Woman Severely Injured in Shark Attack at Sydney's Coogee Beach

A 35-year-old woman was seriously injured in a shark attack at Sydney's Coogee Beach and airlifted to hospital. Several beaches were closed. Recent fatal attacks near Perth highlight ongoing shark risks in Australia.

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MAFS Australia Stars Unaware of Partners' Criminal Histories, Raise Safety Concerns

MAFS Australia participants reveal they were not informed of partners' criminal pasts, raising safety concerns and calls for stricter background checks.

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Online Racism Severely Impacts First Nations Mental Health, Say Experts

The Australian Human Rights Commission calls for a digital duty of care as First Nations people report rising online racism harming mental health, highlighted by a controversial video and community responses.

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Man Charged with Kidnap and Murder of Missing Sydney Woman

A 33-year-old man has been charged with the alleged kidnapping and murder of a 58-year-old Sydney woman whose body remains missing. The woman was last heard from Monday afternoon, and her car was found the next day in Winston Hills.

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Gareth Evans Critiques Aukus as One of Australia's Worst Foreign Policy Moves

Gareth Evans calls Aukus one of Australia's worst foreign policy decisions, warning of unrealistic US defence expectations and challenges in submarine delivery.

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Angus Taylor Denies Seat-Sharing with One Nation; $100m Boost for Arthritis Research

Opposition leader Angus Taylor denies plans to divide seats with One Nation. Australia pushes for a negotiated Middle East ceasefire. The government invests $100m in arthritis research and the TGA cracks down on illegal peptides amid rising online sales.

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NSW Admits Police Battery and False Imprisonment of Protester Hannah Thomas

NSW admits police battery and false imprisonment of Hannah Thomas during a pro-Palestine protest, offers to pay medical costs but denies malicious prosecution claims.

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Bondi Terror Charges Rise; Australia Joins West Bank Sanctions

Naveed Akram faces 19 new charges over the Bondi terror attack, raising total to 78. Australia joins West Bank sanctions. Other news includes ACT abolishing stamp duty for first home buyers, NDIS reforms, and Western Sydney airport opening date.

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Bondi Beach Shooting Suspect Faces 19 New Charges in Addition to 59 Existing Ones

Naveed Akram, accused of the Bondi Beach shooting that killed 15, faces 19 new charges, adding to 59 existing ones. The attack led to major gun reforms and a royal commission into antisemitism.

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Man Moves to Australia to Save £50,000 for House in Wales

Tom Cowan moved from Wales to Australia aiming to save £50,000 in two years to buy a house back home. Working in construction and living frugally, he shares his journey and motivation through social media.

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Taylor Proposes Blocking Noncitizens from 17 Welfare Benefits Including Parental Leave

Opposition's Angus Taylor proposes blocking 17 welfare benefits for noncitizens, including paid parental leave, aiming to reduce migration and address housing shortages. The plan also targets NDIS and includes a cap on net migration tied to housing construction.

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