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- Protesters in Tasmania heckle Penny Wong
- Almost 8,000 people diagnosed with advanced breast cancer in New South Wales
- Bailey Smith's trade from Bulldogs to Geelong comes down to the wire
Protesters have made calls for Australia to sanction Israel while interrupting a speech delivered by Penny Wong at the University of Tasmania.
The Foreign Minister was delivering a speech about international relations and policy making before pro-Palestinian advocates interjected with calls for stronger action against Israel.
Penny Wong was interrupted over ten times during the 45 minute speech as questions were asked about why the Australian government was failing to sanction Israel for its failure to comply with international law.
Senator Wong left the stage several times following the interjections as the protesters were asked to leave.
Protester: "Planes made in Australia, parts of the F35 bomb are made here in Australia and they killed people last night and for the last year. You've had time, you've has so much time Senator Wong. Please, listen to the people who give you the power to do your job. That's what you are. You're our representative."
Senator Wong: "Do you want to hear what I have to say or do you just want to shout at me."
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New research from the Cancer Institute of New South Wales has revealed that almost 8000 people have stage four breast cancer in the state.
This is the first time the exact number of people with advanced breast cancer has been determined, revealing that about 7,850 women and 50 men are living with the advanced condition.
The figure was determined by linking cancer incidence and mortality data with state and federal datasets.
New South Wales chief cancer officer and C-E-O of the New South Wales Cancer Institute, Tracey O'Brien says this is a world first.
"So it's not just about numbers, though. This is about giving a voice. It's about giving hope to thousands of women, and we hope that accurately understanding this data will help us really focus research, clinical trials, and also the care and the wellbeing needs that people living with metastatic breast cancer for years really do need, and really do deserve."
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Aged-care providers say they are seriously concerned about how Australia plans on handling a rapidly maturing population.
A recent survey has revealed that seven out of ten providers are worried about the nations readiness, with 97 per cent of respondents concerned about increasing costs.
Recent reforms to the aged-care sector include a $4.3 billion support at home scheme which will see the government cover clinical care costs allowing people to live independently for longer.
Speaking at the Aged Care Bill Senate Committee, the Executive Director of Uniting Care Tracy Burton says demand for the services are growing.
"So there is some urgency to get the renewal, to get the financial stability and additional funding into the system so that old homes, we have a number of old homes at Uniting. They can be either upgraded or many of them need to be fully replaced, and we haven't been able to do that work so creating the certainty, creating the new financial sustainability, and most importantly, the system being driven by the rights of older Australians is really pivotal and that's sort, of all of those things are embedded in the act."
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Border Force Commissioner Michael Outram will retire next month.
Mr Outram was sworn in as the Commissioner of the Australian Border Force in May 2018, after joining the organisation for three years.
His successor Gavan Reynolds is the former head of Defence Intelligence, and has served as the Australian military representative to NATO and the European Union.
In his speech to the National Press Club, Mr Outram says Border Force needs to keep up its work on building inclusive work culture.
"We've accepted every recommendation from the AHRC work to date, and today, I'm very confident that our ABF fully support their implementation to create a workplace where everyone feel safe, respected and valued regardless their gender, race, identity or role. The work we've done with the AHRC combined with the operational discipline C3, is the foundation. We must continue to build an inclusive culture where the highest standard of operational excellence are also maintained."
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In A-F-L,
Bailey Smith is being made to sweat on his A-F-L trade that has been months in the making, with only one day left to have it sealed.
The Western Bulldogs star confirmed last month he wished to join Geelong, following plenty of speculation that he was preparing to make the move.
But the Smith deal has been among several negotiations that have progressed at a snail's pace during the trade period, which ends tonight at 7.30.
