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A new NSW report reveals alarming links between LGBTQI+ teen suicide and unsafe school environments, urging urgent legal reforms to close discrimination loopholes and create truly affirming spaces—because saving lives starts with safe schools.

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Struan Morrison, once locked up in Hakea Prison and nearly blind from staring at the sun, walked out with prison greens—now a symbol of his descent into psychosis, isolation, and chaos. Today, homeless and unable to drive, he’s rebuilding his life in a boxing gym, training four days a week to fight his demons—not opponents, but his own mind. He refused to sell the infamous green jumpsuit, calling it a “journey to hell,” and now keeps it with family as a reminder of survival. His story is one of resilience, madness, and the quiet power of returning to the ring.

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Perth’s The West Australian is offering a limited-time deal: jump on their all-access digital package for just $8/week for the first eight weeks—then it reverts to the regular rate. Get daily digital editions, plus actual print papers delivered to your door. Cancel anytime after a minimum four-week commitment (minimum spend: $16). Also available: an annual digital plan at $6/week ($312/year, saving over $100) or a digital + weekend print option for $12/week. Flexible, affordable, and designed to keep you informed—whether you’re digital-first or love your paper copy.

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As global energy demand surges and Middle East instability rattles supply chains, Asia is turning back to coal — especially Australian coal — reversing earlier fuel-switching trends. New Hope Corporation, Australia’s top coal producer, sees renewed interest from South Korea after Ukraine tensions pushed them toward Russian coal. Tighter Chinese production and Indonesian quotas are also driving prices up. Yet despite this bullish outlook, the company posted its smallest profit in five years — hit by rising mine costs and equipment investments. Still, it boosted shareholder dividends and saw stock prices climb, hinting at a volatile but potentially profitable future where geopolitical shifts and shrinking supply could keep coal prices strong for now.

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A chilling witness account describes the night Chloe Jade Mason was fatally shot in her driveway just before Christmas, sparking a murder trial for two brothers, Codye and Kaine Thomson-Gleeson. The committal hearing revealed disturbing testimony — including a woman screaming, two men dragging her, and gunfire — while the defense claims one brother acted in self-defense. A key witness contradicted earlier statements, admitting to drug psychosis. Both accused remain silent, refusing pleas, as supporters showed their support in court. No bail was granted, and they’re now headed to Brisbane Supreme Court for trial.

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AI’s rapid ascent is sparking global alarm as industry titans like Anthropic, OpenAI, and Elon Musk urge a pause and tighter oversight, warning the technology may be more dangerous than anticipated. As Asia surges ahead in the AI race, economies worldwide face upheaval—not just job losses, but a fundamental reimagining of work and purpose. Meanwhile, public scrutiny intensifies, as seen when an ANZ banking executive calmly deflects accusations of profiting from environmental harm, revealing deeper tensions around power, responsibility, and societal adaptation. The message is clear: time is running out to shape AI’s future before it reshapes ours.

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A former teacher, Tayla Brailey, 32, has pleaded guilty to multiple serious charges including sexual intercourse and touching with minors, plus accessing and transmitting child abuse material. She initiated contact on social media, escalating to explicit photos, meetings, and sex — all while exploiting her position of trust. Though she claims mental health struggles contributed to her actions, prosecutors stress she knew her behavior was morally and legally wrong. The court heard she manipulated boys into secrecy, blocked them after, and even warned one about consequences if discovered. Her defense highlights remorse and rehabilitation, but the Crown insists her actions were driven by sexual gratification, not mere people-pleasing. Sentencing will consider her undiagnosed bipolar disorder, yet the betrayal of a caregiving role remains central to the case.

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Fuel prices are soaring and showing no signs of slowing, as government officials confirm no more excise cuts are coming — even as oil benchmarks like Tapis climb. Unleaded fuel has jumped 37% since July, with diesel up even more at 45%, thanks to a direct one-cent pump increase for every dollar in oil price moves. Middle East tensions and disrupted pricing patterns mean drivers are stuck paying the premium, while the government shifts focus to other cost-of-living relief like tax cuts and cheaper meds. Energy ministers are now jetting off to Saudi Arabia to secure supply, while Aussies are urged to compare stations and explore biofuels to ease the squeeze.

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Wadeye’s simmering tensions boiled over Monday night as a 22-year-old suffered a spear wound to the back amid violent clashes between rival family groups — forcing police intervention and sparking a vehicle fire. The unrest follows a recent heavy-handed crackdown that netted 13 arrests on over 50 charges, including arson, rioting, and endangering lives. Since early August, the community has endured a cycle of violence, weapons, fires, and dangerous driving — leaving authorities stretched thin and locals desperate for peace.

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A ferry carrying 53 people sank off Vanuatu, leaving two dead and 37 missing—despite warnings of dangerous weather. Authorities waited nearly a full day to respond, and the vessel was reportedly overloaded beyond its 30-person limit, sailing without approval. The owner had been de-registered months prior, and the Prime Minister canceled a trip to New York to handle the crisis, blaming preventable negligence for the disaster.

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