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10 dead, including suspect, in mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.
6 victims found dead inside local high school, police say.
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Telstra joint venture to axe more than 200 jobs amid AI rollout Some jobs will be moved offshore in wake of telco’s $700m partnership with tech consultancy Accenture

Telstra joint venture to axe more than 200 jobs amid AI rollout

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Wife 'disgusted' after husband left hungry and cold at city hospital June Blythe has calling for Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital to improve their practices around meals after her husband was left cold and…

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Autistic children and revisions to the NDIS As more details emerge of the government’s plan to divert autistic children from the NDIS, the agency administering the scheme is still fighting to have support cut for adult participants.

Thriving Kids is designed to remove tens of thousands of children with autism and developmental delay from the NDIS, where they attract more than $3.1 billion in individual funding every year. Yet, critical details are still yet to be shared. satpa.pe/ii5JJMz

Nothing says cohesion like a punch in the head: Violence of Minns' goons exposes the lie of 'social cohesion' NSW Police's actions against protesters in in Sydney was about the powerful dictating the terms of free speech — through state-sanctioned violence if necessary.

Opinion | Social cohesion is nothing more than a scam perpetrated by the powerful — backed by police violence, writes Bernard Keane. buff.ly/uvMgD4s

Palace 'stands ready to support' police in Andrew inquiries Palace 'stands ready to support' police in Andrew inquiries

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Antisemitism laws, double standards and Australia’s unfinished reckoning Proposals to legislate new antisemitism definitions raise hard questions about identity, equality before the law, and why Australia continues to avoid confronting its most entrenched forms of racism.

Moves to legislate new antisemitism definitions risk privileging one identity while ignoring deeper, more pervasive racism in Australia, particularly toward First Nations people, writes George Browning.
#PearlsAndIrritations #auspol #racism #humanrights

Autistic children and revisions to the NDIS As more details emerge of the government’s plan to divert autistic children from the NDIS, the agency administering the scheme is still fighting to have support cut for adult participants.

The final report of the Thriving Kids Advisory Group, adopted by all governments at national cabinet, with a total $4 billion funding pool over the next five years, sits alongside confirmation that the chosen “model” lacks critical detail. satpa.pe/ezYRsrr

On the ground beaten by several people in uniform in Sydney?
Not unlawful in Australia in 2026?
Remarkable.

They’d have to squeeze it in - it’s only an eight month course (4 of those online) before they’re allowed out on the streets.

Do they teach this at the NSW Police Academy?
Brutality 101, am I right?
#HerzogProtest #auspol

Live: Minns admits clashes 'don't look good' but defends police after Herzog rally clashes Twenty-seven people were arrested, including 10 for assaulting police, on Monday night at a demonstration against Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit to Australia.

Government defends indefensible…
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We knew from the moment we heard it that “social cohesion” would be one of those Orwellian terms which would be used to cover all manner of state sanctioned abuse and deprivation of civic freedoms.
It fuels the very unrest it pretends to seek to quell.

India’s submarine deal shows what due diligence looks like India’s decision to buy conventionally powered submarines from Germany highlights a sharp contrast with Australia’s AUKUS pathway on cost, capability and planning.

India has signed a $US10bn submarine deal with firm numbers, local construction and proven technology. Australia’s $US240bn AUKUS plan still rests on hope, not delivery, writes John Queripel.
#PearlsAndIrritations #auspol #defence #AUKUS

The end of a rotten era in one area at least. Chris Wormald was a disastrous & 'steady as she goes' pro-establishment Downing Street choice when the UK political system needs shaken to the ground. Widely seen as such a bad choice by everyone apart from Starmer.

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"Chris Wormald, the UK’s most senior civil servant, is negotiating his exit from the role as part of a broader shake-up of Downing Street, the Guardian has learned, adding to the sense of turmoil at the top...."

The worm has turned.

A new competence vowed at number ten:

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The Observer's article today on Labour's debacle by Rachel Sylvester, for what I think is the first time publicly, adds Chris Wormald's name to McSweeney's in suggesting they should go - Wormald was ghastly in the days of Johnson, Hancock et al and should have been got rid of then. Plus ça change.

Top civil servant could become third key No 10 departure in days Exclusive: Cabinet secretary Chris Wormald is expected to follow Morgan McSweeney and Tim Allan out the door

Chris Wormald, the most senior civil servant in Downing Street, is negotiating his exit as part of a wider shakeup of Keir Starmer’s operation

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Top civil servant could become third key No 10 departure in days Exclusive: Cabinet secretary Chris Wormald is expected to follow Morgan McSweeney and Tim Allan out the door

EXCL: Chris Wormald, the most senior civil servant in Downing Street, is negotiating his exit as part of a wider shakeup of Keir Starmer’s operation after dramatic day - @kiranstacey.bsky.social
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In a competitive field, “hiring Chris Wormald and then being surprised that he is a civil service mandarin of the old school” is the most embarrassing thing Keir Starmer has done.

Nursery worker who abused toddlers was emulating his past, jury told Bristol nursery worker Nathan Bennett says he "was exposed to a lot of sexual activity" as a child.

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Bristol nursery worker Nathan Bennett says he "was exposed to a lot of sexual activity" as a child.

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BREAKING: Keir Starmer's top spin doctor has quit amid the fallout from the Peter Mandelson scandal

Tim Allen has become the latest to No 10 figure out the door as Starmer clings to power

Former controversial Green to run in state election as independent - News | InDaily, Inside South Australia Tammy Franks – who controversially split from the Greens last year – is contesting the state election, fearing her work won't be protected.

Former controversial Green to run in state election as independent

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U.K. Prime Minister’s Chief Of Staff Resigns Amid Backlash Over Promoting Epstein-Connected Peter Mandelson Morgan McSweeney, Keir Starmer’s chief of staff, said Mandelson has “damaged our party, our country and trust in politics itself.”

Morgan McSweeney, Keir Starmer’s chief of staff, said Mandelson has “damaged our party, our country and trust in politics itself.”

‘We’ve lost everything’: anger and despair in Sicilian town collapsing after landslide People in Niscemi struggle to comprehend loss of homes and businesses and feel disaster could have been avoided

‘We’ve lost everything’: anger and despair in Sicilian town collapsing after landslide

"After careful reflection, I have decided to resign from the government. The decision to appoint Peter Mandelson was wrong. He has damaged our party, our country and trust in politics itself. When asked, I advised the Prime Minister to make that appointment and I take full responsibility for that advice. In public life responsibility must be owned when it matters most, not just when it is most convenient. In the circumstances, the only honourable course is to step aside. This has not been an easy decision. Much has been written and said about me over the years but my motivations have always been simple: I have worked every day to elect and support a government that puts the lives of ordinary people first and leads us to a better future for our great country. Only a Labour government will do that. I leave with pride in all we have achieved mixed with regret at the circumstances of my departure. But I have always believed there are moments when you must accept your responsibility and step aside for the bigger cause. As I leave I have two further reflections: Firstly, and most importantly, we must remember the women and girls whose lives were ruined by Jeffrey Epstein and whose voices went unheard for far too long. Secondly, while I did not oversee the due diligence and vetting process, I believe that process must now be fundamentally overhauled. This cannot simply be a gesture but a safeguard for the future. I remain fully supportive of the Prime Minister. He is working every day to rebuild trust, restore standards and serve the country. I will continue to back that mission in whatever way I can. It has been the honour of my life to serve."

Keir Starmer's Chief of Staff Morgan McSweeney has resigned:

"The decision to appoint Peter Mandelson was wrong... I advised the Prime Minister to make that appointment and I take full responsibility for that advice."

Why can't everyone have inexpungible jobs for life?

Immune to consequences of lies, undeclared conflicts of interest & denial of performing side projects that directly compromise the role.

Oh, and not even doing the fucking job. 🚮

#NACC #ROBODebt

"This is the 2nd time that the conduct & behaviour of the NACC commissioner has triggered a formal investigation [..] The last time was the Robodebt scandal
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NACC is meant to be spending its time & resources investigating integrity issues, not being constantly investigated for integrity issues."

Independent inquiry launched into NACC chief's handling of defence ties The body responsible for holding the federal integrity watchdog to account will formally investigate it for agency maladministration and its chief, Paul Brereton, for officer misconduct.

“The NACC inspector has written to the parliamentary group that oversees the federal integrity body to announce she will carry out an official investigation to determine whether NACC Act has been breached by the NACC or its chief commissioner over his defence ties”

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