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How a $400K executive university job led to a corruption probe
The University of Wollongong's decision to create a $400,000 executive role while simultaneously cutting staff positions has triggered a formal corruption investigation by New South Wales' state watchdog. The move drew fierce internal backlash, raising questions about leadership priorities and institutional transparency during a period of financial strain. The probe signals growing scrutiny of how universities manage executive appointments when rank-and-file employees bear the brunt of budget cuts.
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Boy, 16, charged with murder after police discover body of 13-year-old Layla Jeffery in Victorian bushland
A 16-year-old boy has been charged with murder after the body of 13-year-old Layla Jeffery was found in Victorian bushland, police confirmed Saturday evening. The accused, who was known to both Layla and police, faces a single count of murder brought by Victoria's missing persons squad. The case highlights the tragic outcome of what began as a search for a missing teenager in regional Victoria.
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What inquiry revealed about social media giants and online 'Jew hatred'
Elon Musk's X emerged as the primary target of a royal commission on antisemitism this week, as investigators lost patience with social media platforms accused of stonewalling the inquiry. The hearings laid bare the extent to which major platforms have resisted accountability for the spread of antisemitic content online. The findings raise urgent questions about whether self-regulation in the tech industry is simply incompatible with meaningful action against hate speech.
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'Key perpetrator' of spreading antisemitism draws ire of royal commission
X, the social media platform owned by Elon Musk, was singled out as a "key perpetrator" in the spread of antisemitic content during a royal commission inquiry this week. Commissioners expressed sharp frustration with the platform's lack of cooperation, placing it at the center of a broader reckoning with Big Tech's role in amplifying hate. The hearing signals mounting institutional pressure on X as regulators grow increasingly impatient with its stonewalling.
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Telstra will face Senate inquiry after nationwide outage
Telstra is set to front a Senate inquiry following a nationwide outage that crippled businesses and disrupted transport systems across the country. Lawmakers are demanding answers from the telco giant about the failures that left countless Australians without service. The scrutiny signals growing political pressure on critical infrastructure providers to be held accountable for major disruptions.
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