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Victorian Inquiry Reveals Extortion of Gay Students Threatened with ‘Outing’

A Victorian inquiry reveals international LGBTQ+ students face assaults and extortion via dating apps, with threats of being outed to families overseas. Police have identified 95 attacks since June 2024, but experts warn the true number is higher due to underreporting.

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Liberals Question Angus Taylor’s Multiculturalism Stance Amid One Nation Debate

Angus Taylor’s ambiguous remarks on multiculturalism have sparked concern among Liberals, with calls to embrace Australia's diversity and differentiate from One Nation's agenda.

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Australians File UN Human Rights Claim Over Coal and Gas Exports

A group of Australians has filed a UN complaint alleging that the government's coal and gas exports violate their human rights amid worsening climate impacts.

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NSW Lowers Toll Cap to $50; Queensland Promises Infrastructure in State Budgets

NSW will reduce the weekly toll cap from $60 to $50 for one year starting July 6, saving motorists $10 weekly. Queensland promises infrastructure investments in its state budget. NSW also plans to scrap tolling administration fees and provide public transport fare relief amid economic challenges.

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Nearly 3 Tonnes of Cocaine Seized in Australia's Largest Bust Under Sydney Property

Australian Federal Police seized 2.7 tonnes of cocaine worth $816 million buried under a Sydney property, marking the country's largest cocaine bust. Two men were arrested and charged as part of a multi-state investigation into an organised crime syndicate.

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Australia's Largest Cocaine Bust: 2.7 Tonnes Seized in Sydney Bunker Raid

Australian police seized 2.7 tonnes of cocaine in Sydney, the largest bust in the country, uncovering an underground bunker linked to organised crime. Two men were arrested, and investigations continue into the smuggling operation.

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Jane Hume Criticizes Property Tax Reform as Auction Clearance Rates Drop Below 50%

Jane Hume criticizes government’s property tax reforms as auction clearance rates fall below 50%. Key political debates continue on negative gearing, NDIS reforms, bird flu preparedness, and anti-corruption commission appointments.

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Australia Pledges $100m More to Ukraine; AFL Legend Tony Modra Hospitalized After Crash

Australia pledges an additional $100 million to support Ukraine amid the conflict with Russia. Opposition leader Angus Taylor rejects racial judgments in immigration debates. Treasurer Jim Chalmers defends capital gains tax reforms. AFL legend Tony Modra hospitalized after serious truck crash.

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Vodafone Network Issues, CGT Relief, Trioli Departs ABC & More Australia News

Vodafone faces network issues; PM Albanese raises CGT exemption for small businesses; Virginia Trioli to leave ABC; Victorian opposition plans no-confidence motion; NSW boosts funding to fight digital crime; Amazon's Melbourne datacentre to use recycled water.

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Pauline Hanson Advocates for Monocultural Australia in National Press Club Speech

Pauline Hanson calls for Australia to be monocultural, criticizes immigration, transgender rights, and government policies in a National Press Club speech.

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US Marines to Establish Permanent Weapons Stockpile in Victoria; Pauline Hanson to Speak at National Press Club

The US military plans a permanent Marine Corps weapons stockpile in Victoria, Australia, to counter China's military growth. Pauline Hanson will address the National Press Club amid rising party support.

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Two Men Arrested as Police Probe Dezi Freeman’s Movements Across Victoria and NSW

Victoria and NSW police arrested two men during searches of seven properties investigating Dezi Freeman’s movements after he killed two officers in Porepunkah and evaded capture for seven months.

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