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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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More than 300 trees will be cut down in Macleod to make way for the Ruthven Street Rail Bridge construction. Local residents have protested against the state government, claiming they were never informed about the extent of tree removal. The government defends the project, stating the level crossing removal will reduce boom gate downtime by approximately 30 minutes during morning peak hours.

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Screen legend Sam Neill has died unexpectedly at age 78 in a Sydney hospital, just weeks after announcing he was cancer-free following a four-year battle with a rare blood cancer. The Jurassic Park star, born in New Zealand, became one of the most versatile actors of his generation over five decades, working with directors like Steven Spielberg and actors including Meryl Streep. His death has prompted tributes from political leaders in both Australia and New Zealand, with his final film The Fox set for release in October.

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Australian and New Zealand actor Sam Neill has died in Sydney at St Vincent's Hospital, surrounded by family. The Jurassic Park star, who was born in New Zealand but considered Australia his second home, had recently declared himself cancer-free after battling a rare form of blood cancer for four years. Over five decades, Neill starred in iconic films including My Brilliant Career and worked with directors like Steven Spielberg, becoming one of the most versatile actors of his generation.

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A 58-year-old man was found dead at a property in Morwell, prompting a murder investigation. A 43-year-old suspect was arrested 13 kilometres away in Traralgon, with police believing the two men knew each other. No charges have been laid as detectives continue their investigation and a crime scene remains active at the Morwell property.

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A 71-year-old cafe owner in Essendon has lost his business after arsonists firebombed Andy's Place Cafe at 1am, just days after the same establishment was targeted in a drive-by shooting on Friday. The owner, who had run the cafe for almost two decades with his son and planned to retire soon, was unable to secure insurance after the initial shooting and now faces devastating financial loss as police hunt for the perpetrators and whoever hired them.

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Filling out a form with pen and paper when you enter Australia will soon be a thing of the past. A digital arrivals process has finally been given the green light.

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