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Name revealed of Sydney daycare worker facing 329 alleged child abuse charges
A Sydney childcare worker has been identified after being charged with 329 counts of alleged child abuse spanning 16 years and involving 136 victims. Police have released a list of facilities where the man worked, raising urgent questions about oversight failures across the sector. The scale of the alleged offending has prompted widespread calls for reform of childcare industry safeguarding protocols.
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Live: Burke says he will 'not lift a finger' to help suspected ISIS fighters
Australia's Home Affairs Minister has flatly refused to assist suspected Australian ISIS fighters currently detained in an Iraqi prison, declaring he will "not lift a finger" on their behalf. The hard-line stance signals the government's position that those who joined foreign terrorist organisations should not expect consular intervention. The statement is likely to intensify debate over the legal obligations Australia holds toward its citizens abroad, regardless of their alleged crimes.
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Australia news live: Minns rejects recommendation for inquiry into removing NSW’s top prosecutor
NSW Premier Chris Minns has rejected calls for an inquiry into Director of Public Prosecutions Sally Dowling, stating the evidence does not support the recommendation. The decision comes amid ongoing scrutiny of the state's top prosecutor. Separately, new polling shows support for Pauline Hanson's One Nation has declined following her controversial National Press Club address, with voters appearing to shift toward the Coalition.
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How a young doctor ended up being charged with manslaughter after street scuffle
A Perth doctor and musician faces manslaughter charges after a late-night altercation in Fremantle left a 63-year-old man dead. The case raises stark questions about the consequences of street violence and the professional stakes for those involved in medical careers. As details emerge, the incident highlights how a single confrontation can unravel lives on both sides of an encounter.
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UNSW academic subjected to Nazi salutes in class, antisemitism commission hears
A UNSW academic was subjected to Nazi salutes by students in a business class, testimony before Australia's royal commission into antisemitism and social cohesion has revealed. The disturbing account emerged during hearings in Melbourne focused on the experiences of Jewish students and academics in higher education. The evidence raises serious questions about whether universities are doing enough to confront and prevent antisemitic conduct on campus.
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