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- Activists gather in Sydney to mark 10 years since the birth of Hong Kong's pro-democracy Umbrella Movement.
- Australians urged to reduce their food waste.
- And in the AFL, the Lions celebrate their grand final win with fans.
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Supporters of Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement have gathered in Sydney to mark 10 years since yellow umbrellas filled the streets of Hong Kong in what at the time was the largest mass campaign for democracy in the city.
For 79 days, protesters fended off police’s pepper spray using their umbrellas as part of calls for genuine multi-party democracy.
It became known as the Umbrella Movement, representing the biggest challenge to China since the former British colony returned to Chinese rule in 1997.
Two of the leaders of the movement have been detained under the national security law imposed by China's government.
Restrictions in Hong Kong, have forced pro-democracy supporters to mark the anniversary abroad, including in Japan and Australia.
In Sydney, this protester told SBS as a young person born in Hong Kong, he feels the call for democracy still remains relevant.
"The protest in 2019, I was definitely very aware of it. I followed the news frequently. I even participated in the protest marches in Sydney that year. Honestly, just seeing this, I felt I had to stop for a little moment to stand, pay my respects, and take in the significance of it all. Because this movement is still something that I resonate very strongly with."
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New data shows Australian households throw out about 2.5 million tonnes each year, that's the equivalent of 7.7 million meals per day.
The research was conducted as part of a three-and-a-half year project by not-for-profit charity, End Food Waste Australia.
The organisation is launching a national campaign to change consumer behaviour, with the goal to reduce food waste by 50 per cent by 2030.
Campaign manager at End Food Waste Australia, Mandy Hall, says there are steps people can take.
"Things like storing food the right way. Being flexible with your meal planning, so planning for those unplanned things and letting some gaps for that last minute strongly desired takeaway that you know is coming. Learning to love and enjoy your leftovers - and eating the oldest items in the fridge first. And also considering whether or not you're buying, making, serving the right amount of food for your household needs."
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Services Australia saw a more than four-fold increase in data breaches reported in 2024 compared to the year prior.
The 49 data breaches reported in 2024 were as a result of scammers calling the government agency, which is responsible for Medicare and Centrelink, pretending to be someone else in order to access information.
The information was revealed in a Freedom of Information request lodged by a user known as CR, which was posted on transparency website Right to Know.
Services Australia’s general manager, Hank Jongen, told the Guardian that the increase in the last year was facilitated by the use of personal information stolen in other third-party data breaches in Australia and overseas.
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Advocates are calling for resources to better treat and diagnose chronic pain in Australian children.
The prevalence of chronic pain in Australian children is the same as the adult population - 20 per cent - but the service provision is lacking, according to Chronic Pain Australia.
The group represents 3.6 million Australians living with chronic pain.
Chairperson Nicolette Ellis says the wait time to get an appointment at one of the six paediatric pain clinics in Australia is between 1 and 3 years - which means many children are not being treated.
"Children can't be treated as many adults and unfortunately what we're seeing is that there is an under-resourcing in this space. So there are only six paediatric pain clinics. And many of the adult paediatric pain clinics are also helping to service this population. However, they have really unique developmental needs that need a tailored program that also help support their parents and carers who are involved in their care."
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In the AFL, Brisbane coach Chris Fagan says the team is overjoyed to win its first premiership in 21 years.
Hundreds of fans have gathered on Brunswick Street Oval in Melbourne to celebrate with the premiership players.
After finishing sixth in 2009, the Lions then entered the AFL doldrums, finishing 13th, 15th, 13th, 12th, 15th, 17th and 17th before Fagan was appointed at the end of 2016.
Fagan says it's a story of great resilience.
"I know we have played finals the last six years. But last year was probably the first time I genuinely thought we had a chance to win it. I thought we were a developing team up until then. Last year, (the grand final result) a big disappointment for us; but a day we were still proud of - and that we learnt plenty from. That is how we've always approached things. We have sort of keep trying learn, keep trying to get better. And today, they found out that if you do that - things can sometimes come your way. A good lesson in life for everyone, I think."
