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The Health Care Complaints Commission permanently bans Victoria Worsley from all health services in paid or voluntary roles.
Worsley invited students to her home, made alcoholic jelly shots, and engaged in sexual contact with them while acting as their counsellor.
The ban took effect January 21, 2026, following an interim prohibition issued in May 2025.
The Commission said Worsley posed a significant and unacceptable risk to the health and safety of the public.
The prohibition covers her work in other states, including Queensland, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania, and Western Australia.
The commission cited breaches of professional boundaries under the code of conduct for non-registered health practitioners.
Two students, aged 17 and 18, were involved in the incidents while Worsley was their school counsellor.
The commission announced it would publicly list the case to inform the public about the risk.
The Health Care Complaints Commission is a NSW body that oversees health practitioner conduct.

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The Queensland government will euthanise 10 dingoes linked to Piper James’s death on K’gari, sparking outrage over wildlife management.
A preliminary assessment suggests Piper James was bitten by dingoes before and after she died, with evidence consistent with drowning.
The podcast discusses how to balance protecting dingoes, a protected species, with public safety concerns on Fraser Island.
Environment and climate correspondent Graham Readfearn speaks with Nour Haydar to explain the issues surrounding the cull.
The story places the incident in the broader context of wildlife management on K’gari, including safety and conservation debates.
The episode highlights government decisions amid public and scientific scrutiny following the death incident.
The discussion notes the ethical implications of culling a protected species on an inhabited island.
The episode includes perspectives on humane wildlife management and alternatives to culling.
Piper James’s death prompted a government response and raised questions about dingo safety on the island.
The podcast is presented by Nour Haydar with Graham Readfearn, produced by Allison Chan and Joe Koning.

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Prime Minister Albanese seeks to finalize details of a federal gun buyback at the next national cabinet meeting.
States will collect and process surrendered guns while the federal police lead weapon destruction.
Tasmania and Victoria weigh in on costs as the plan aims for a 50/50 funding split with states.
Queensland opposes a buyback, prioritizing countering antisemitism and hate over gun controls.
Port Arthur-style reform is cited as a key milestone for Australia’s gun laws.
Northern Territory demands full federal funding for the buyback.
The buyback mechanism is linked to the Bondi Beach terror attack and related security measures.
Tasmania reported a likely cost of more than $20 million for gun buyback in the state.
Opposition from sporting shooters and farmers is expected to continue as the plan progresses.

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Authorities euthanized six dingoes on K'gari after the death of Piper James, with plans to continue removals.
The Butchulla traditional owners said the lack of consultation was 'unexpected and disappointing'.
Wildlife experts warned that removing a large portion of a small dingo population could threaten genetic diversity on the island.
Piper James's father posted about the family's heartbreak while acknowledging safety concerns.
The coroner's autopsy cited evidence consistent with drowning and injuries from dingo bites.
Local officials said the last fatal dingo attack on the island was years ago amid rising dingo activity.
Queensland's environment minister defended the euthanization as a safety measure.
Dingoes on K'gari are a small population thought to number between 70 and 200.
Tourists and Indigenous people are urged to coexist with dingoes to prevent future incidents.
The Canadian press covered the family's reaction to Piper James's death and the ensuing backlash.

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A Chinese investigative team will visit Australia to assist Queensland police in examining the Brisbane hot-coffee attack on Luka, reinforcing cross-border collaboration.
Luka, nine months old, sustained serious burns after the incident, with multiple surgeries required as his recovery continues.
Australian authorities emphasize ongoing cross-border justice efforts with Chinese counterparts to pursue accountability beyond national borders.
China asserts extraterritorial jurisdiction, supporting actions against its citizens for conduct abroad as cross-border investigations proceed.
Luka’s mother describes each medical procedure as a painful reminder of both the attack and the slow pursuit of justice.
Officials note the upcoming Chinese working group will coordinate with Australian police to determine facts and next steps.
The Guardian piece confirms the suspect departed Australia for China within hours after identity was established, intensifying cross-border inquiries.
The reference underscores that there is no extradition treaty between Australia and China, yet investigators remain confident in securing justice.
The investigation centers on cross-border legal considerations as Australian and Chinese authorities evaluate options to advance the case.
The Guardian report frames the case within broader Australia-China policing cooperation amid a high-profile, ideologically charged incident.

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