Former Labor minister Ed Husic warns the party risks alienating voters by responding to Palestinian rights questions with fear and loathing, echoing the Democrats’ downfall in the US. He calls for an open internal debate, proposes a federal police unit to monitor dual Australian-Israeli citizens fighting with Israel, and urges Labor to avoid stifling legitimate discussion — arguing past elections proved engagement, not avoidance, can win support. As Labor heads to its national conference, tensions mount over how to handle the issue without losing ground.

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A childcare worker faces over 329 charges of child abuse spanning 16 years across 62 daycare centers, with 130 victims identified—possibly more. Hamish Tait, who wasn’t an educator but was regularly around children, was arrested in July 2025 after authorities seized thousands of digital files. The case has shaken parents nationwide, with one mother calling it “every parent’s worst nightmare.” Despite the horror, some parents still trust the center’s staff. Fit Kidz, the provider, expressed shock and sorrow, pledging to support victims and strengthen safety measures. Investigations continue as authorities race to uncover all potential victims and hold the accused accountable.

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A fresh crew—American astronaut and two Russian cosmonauts—successfully docked at the International Space Station after launching from Kazakhstan aboard a Soyuz, marking the first crewed mission from that pad since repairs. The joint NASA and Roscosmos presence at the launch underscores rare but vital cooperation in space, even amid global tensions, as the NASA administrator’s return to the site signals renewed momentum for international space collaboration.

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Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are escalating as Iran launches missiles at Jordan and Bahrain, responding to U.S. strikes that have intensified over three nights. With oil prices surging to a four-week high, the conflict threatens global energy flows and inflation fears. The U.S. reinstated a shipping blockade and proposed a 20% fee for passage, prompting Iran to declare it the “eternal guardian” of the strait. Jordan shot down four missiles, while Bahrain repelled an aerial assault — all while analysts warn the situation remains volatile, with both sides using force to gain leverage and the fragile peace deal from last month hanging in the balance.

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Australia just launched a world-first Office of AI to tackle the chaos of artificial intelligence head-on. This new national hub will unify government efforts, setting clear standards for AI development, protecting artists’ rights, managing energy impacts, and preparing for AI’s role in jobs, education, and national security. With global AI concerns rising—from copyright theft to disinformation and youth risks—the move aims to give Australia control over its AI future while staying ahead of the curve.

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Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is launching a new Office of AI to centralize policy and position the country as a global hub for tech investment, while confronting the risks of job displacement and AI-enabled disinformation. Balancing economic opportunity with social safeguards, Albanese aims to harness AI’s productivity potential without letting it destabilize democracy or labor markets — echoing past tech transitions like aviation and genetics, but racing against the speed of today’s AI revolution.

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A wild 60s scavenger hunt at UNSW ended with a commerce student snagging a shop mannequin—turns out, he was from the same department store. Then, a Parisian night walk leads to a scooter dude who turns out to be your friend’s boyfriend after a sweet English-French exchange. Old fart slang gets a classy upgrade with “curmudgeon,” plus “Old Fart Ale” and “Old Fart Oil” from The Lost Sock Ranch—complete with a joke about an old fart and a lost sock. A yacht named “Passing Wind” in Nambucca Heads? Classic old-fart pun. And in soccer? Players faking fouls? Now they’re called “narcissoccer.” Even “monoculture” gets a food twist—eating the same bland meals every day. It’s all these quirky, funny observations that keep us laughing and thinking.

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