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Australian Bureau of Statistics to test census question on sexual orientation for 2026...
An Israeli strike in Central Gaza kills nine members of the same family...
Harry Wilson to captain Wallabies as Joe Schmidt makes five changes for Argentina test.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says a question about LGBTIQ+ identity will be tested by the Australian Bureau of Statistics ahead of the next census.
The Prime Minister says the A-B-S has begun testing on the wording of a single question about sexual preference ahead of the 2026 survey.
Senior Labor politicians including the Deputy Prime Minister and Treasurer said earlier this week that the government would not be making any changes to the census questions due to fears it would cause division within the community.
After broad community pressure and from figures within Labor, Mr Albanese now tells the ABC testing for the question is under way.
A Victorian government investigation has found construction workers are hesitant to report wrongdoing in the industry.
The interim report, released by former justice department chief Greg Wilson, revealed widespread reluctance among workers to file complaints, citing fears of reprisal and doubts that action would be taken.
Many workers also don’t know where to lodge complaints.
The review, sparked by allegations of criminal activity within the CFMEU at government construction sites, will also explore whether Victoria’s integrity watchdogs need stronger powers to investigate corruption at government worksites.
Premier Jacinta Allan said the report would help uproot what she calls a rotten culture.
The final report is due by the 28th of November.
Palestinian health officials say an Israeli airstrike on a residential building in Nuseirat in Central Gaza has resulted in nine deaths including five infants and two women, one of which was pregnant.
Surviving members of the Al-Taweel family gathered to mourn the loss of their family members and also shared their grief to journalists outside the al-Aqsa Hospital morgue.
Grandfather of the dead infants, Osama al-Taweel told journalists his grandchildren deserved to feel protected in their homes.
“The sons of Shaheen and al-Taweel family were safe in their homes. What’s the fault of these children, God suffices me, bring this foetus (baby). This foetus (baby) came out of its mother’s womb. ... These are Israel's goals. Oh world, bear witness to Israel's crimes!"
The Israeli military, facing widespread condemnation for the high child casualty count in Gaza, has not commented on the strike.
The United Nations says at least 40,000 people, including close to 15,000 children have been killed in the conflict, between Israeli military forces and Hamas since October 7, 2023.
The CIA says their intelligence helped Austrian police to prevent a terror plot that was targeting Taylor Swift’s concerts in Vienna.
The plot, linked to I-S , intended to kill tens of thousands of fans using knives and homemade explosives.
The main suspect, a 19-year-old Austrian man, had been radicalised online.
Austrian authorities arrested him and two others between the 6th and 8th of August, leading to the immediate cancellation of the concerts.
Deputy Director of the CIA, David Cohen, says the US intelligence agency’s intervention was crucial in preventing the attack.
"They were plotting to kill a huge number, tens of thousands of people at this concert including, I'm sure, many Americans and were quite advanced in this. The Austrians were able to make those arrests because the agency, and our partners in the intelligence community provided them information about what this ISIS connected group was, was planning to do."
Research by the Leukaemia Foundation has found discrimination in cancer treatment is a significant issue in Australia, particularly for those from regional areas, First Nations communities, migrant backgrounds, and LGBTIQ+ groups.
Researchers found that these groups face major barriers to timely cancer diagnosis and receiving optimal treatment.
To address this, the Foundation has launched the "Fair Go" campaign, which aims to combat these disparities.
Bill Stavreski, Head of Research at the Leukaemia Foundation, stresses the need for new resources and research programs to ensure that cancer survival isn't determined by a person's location or identity.
"The Leukaemia Foundation's Fair Go campaign is focused on addressing these issues front on and providing information, support, and care to ensure that all Australians have the information to be able to face blood cancer head on. The Fair Go Campaign will also provide information for health professionals to be able to support and assist patients and families who are dealing with a blood cancer diagnosis."
Harry Wilson is set to become the 90th captain of the Wallabies, as coach Joe Schmidt announces five changes to the line-up for the upcoming Test against Argentina.
The Wallabies are aiming for their first Rugby Championship win in Buenos Aires on Saturday night.
Hamish Stewart will make his debut, stepping in for the injured Hunter Paisami, while Jake Gordon returns as scrum-half, partnering with Noah Lolesio.
Taniela Tupou, who missed previous games due to a personal loss, re-joins the front row alongside Matt Faessler and Angus Bell.
