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Four men have been arrested and charged over the kidnapping and murder of 85-year-old grandfather Chris Bagsarian in Sydney. A 32-year-old man, previously arrested in February for an unrelated incident involving methamphetamine and a pistol, has been charged with murder and intent to kidnap with intent to harm. Three other men aged 19, 21, and 22 have also been taken into custody, while police continue investigating offshore criminals believed to have organised the mistaken identity attack.

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Sam Neill, the beloved actor known for his iconic role as Dr Alan Grant in Jurassic Park, has passed away at Sydney's St Vincent's Hospital at the age of 78. The New Zealand-born actor had a distinguished career spanning decades, with memorable performances in Dead Calm alongside Nicole Kidman, The Piano, The Dish, Peaky Blinders, and Hunt for the Wilderpeople. His death was sudden and unexpected, as he had been cancer-free, with tributes pouring in from co-stars including Nicole Kidman and Laura Dern.

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Roger Cook's Western Australian Cabinet has been restructured following the resignation of veteran MP Paul Papalia. The reshuffle introduces new ministerial appointments and assigns additional portfolios to the Premier, including tourism. The Labor government faces an upcoming test with the Secret Harbour by-election as it seeks to retain the seat.

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CCTV footage from Kalgoorlie Health Campus captured security guards restraining a patient by the throat and slamming him onto a couch on May 31. The two security guards from contractor Advanced Protection Plus have been stood down and banned from working at WA hospitals, while WA police investigate whether criminal charges should be laid. The incident occurred after healthcare staff called a code black due to an immediate risk to safety. Sam Neill, the 78-year-old New Zealand-born actor renowned for his role in Jurassic Park, has died unexpectedly at Sydney's St Vincent's Hospital.

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Perth Day Hospital has launched Supreme Court action against Fitness Cartel gym located directly above its facility in Osborne Park. The hospital claims loud music and the sound of dropping weights causes excessive vibrations that disrupt surgical procedures and patient treatment. The court has issued a temporary ban on loud music and weight training during weekday business hours, with a judge set to hear evidence from structural engineers before determining whether the 24-hour gym can continue operating at full capacity.

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CCTV footage from Kalgoorlie Health Campus captured security guards restraining a patient by the throat and slamming him onto a couch on May 31. The two security guards from contractor Advanced Protection Plus have been stood down and banned from working at WA hospitals, while WA police investigate whether criminal charges should be laid. The incident occurred after healthcare staff called a code black due to an immediate risk to safety.

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A Royal Commission into antisemitism has begun hearing evidence in Melbourne, with Jewish students and staff from Australian university campuses testifying about abuse including being spat at, subjected to Nazi salutes, and called baby killers and genocide supporters. The Royal Commission was established following the Bondi terror attack.

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Neale Daniher's daughter Bec has welcomed a baby boy named Ted Neale Daniher-Howell, born on 26 June. The birth came just weeks after a state funeral honouring his legendary grandfather Neale Daniher.

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A sick seabird found at Noosa beach is being tested for bird flu, which would be Queensland's first case if confirmed, while the man accused of killing Toowoomba mother Jana Armstrong has appeared in court maintaining his innocence. Australian and New Zealand actor Sam Neill has died in Sydney, shortly after declaring himself cancer-free following a four-year battle with a rare form of blood cancer.

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Adelaide NDIS worker Brett Luscombe charged with exploitation after alleged sexual abuse at care facility. Luscombe remains out on bail but is banned from contacting the alleged victim. Sam Neill, the 78-year-old star of Jurassic Park and My Brilliant Career, has died unexpectedly in a Sydney hospital just weeks after announcing he was cancer-free following a four-year battle with a rare form of blood cancer. The New Zealand-born actor, who became one of the most versatile performers of his generation over five decades, passed away surrounded by family at St Vincent's Hospital.

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