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- Australia and Indonesia announce a new defence co-operation agreement
- The family of an Indigenous man who died after being fatally misdiagnosed at urges reform
- Smart ball technology to be rolled out at AFLW games
Australian and Indonesian troops will be able to operate from each other’s countries under a new defence agreement.
The deal was finalised and announced today in Canberra by Indonesia’s president-elect Prabowo Subianto and Defence Minister Richard Marles.
Mr Prabowo hailed the "very good" agreement and says he looks forward to further co-operation.
"We would like to see more Australian participation in our economy. We would also like to see closer collaboration, consultation on various fields. In the field of agriculture, food, security. Also in the serious problem of drugs and narcotics that we're experiencing in Indonesia."
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the agreement is a significant breakthrough in the bilateral relationship.
"This historic treaty will bolster our strong defence co-operation by deepening dialogue, strengthening inter-operability; and enhancing practical arrangements. It will be a vital plank for our two countries to support each other's security, which is vital to both to countries. But also to the stability of the region that we share."
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A coroner has recommended the doctor who fatally misdiagnosed an Indigenous man as suffering from complications linked to excessive cannabis use should be referred to the healthcare watchdog.
The 36-year-old Kamilaroi-Dunghutti man and father of eight - Ricky "Dougie" Hampson - was wrongly diagnosed with the drug-related condition cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome despite lacking key symptoms of nausea and vomiting.
He died on 16 August 2021 - less than 24 hours after leaving Dubbo Base hospital.
In delivering her inquest findings , Deputy State Coroner Erin Kennedy recommended emergency doctor Sokol Nushaj be referred to the Health Care Complaints Commission for potential unsatisfactory professional conduct.
Dougie's father, Ricky Hampson Senior, says he wants to see all of the coroner's recommendations implemented.
"The coroner has made the findings that my son's death was preventable. He didn't have to die. Everyone working in the healthcare system in this country should reflect on the reality of care you are providing First Nations' people. There is no healing without justice. Justice will only be served when an Aboriginal person can walk into a hospital in this country, without being scared they might not walk out."
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An exotic plant disease affecting tomatoes has been detected in Australia for the first time.
Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus has been detected at two properties in South Australia in the Northern Adelaide Plains region.
Listed on the National Priority Plant Pest list, the highly contagious plant virus affects crop production.
A national response has been triggered to contain the disease.
The state's Department of Primary Industries and Regions says quarantine measures have been implemented; and further investigations are underway to identify the the source of the outbreak.
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United States President Joe Biden has officially passed the torch onto Kamala Harris at the opening day of the party's national convention.
Mr Biden has exited the race, allowing Kamala Harris to try to make history as the first woman, a Black and Asian American, to hold the nation's highest office.
Mr Biden says the Democrats are "in a battle for the very soul of America" ahead of the November presidential contest against Donald Trump.
Biden: Are you ready to vote for freedom? Crowd: yeah!
Biden: Are you ready to vote for democracy and for America? Crowd: Yes!
Biden: Let me ask you, are you ready to elect Kamala Harris? Crowd: Yeah!"
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In the AFL, smart ball technology will be used to help aid "real time" scoring decisions when it is rolled out for the AFLW season.
The microchipped balls have been tested over the last 18 months to ensure the accuracy of the technology.
AFL Executive General Manager, Laura Kane, says the umpires will make the final decision, but the technology will provide assistance when needed.
"This is the seventh iteration of the football. So we've had everything from a robot kicking the ball millions of times to more than 35 trials in VFL and VFLW games. And so in AFL we use cameras. In AFLW, we will use a ball that effectively has a GPS chip in it. The technology is instant. So if it hits a post, if it hits a finger - and there is any conjecture, they can help right away."
