The Daily Aus Headlines: WA announces Stolen Generations redress payments
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May 27, 2025 The Western Australian government has unveiled a new redress scheme, offering $85,000 to survivors of the Stolen Generations, marking a significant step towards reconciliation. In political news, Jacqui Lambie has secured her seat in the Senate after weeks of counting. Tensions rise as Russian authorities and U.S. President Donald Trump trade barbs following a deadly attack on Ukraine. On a brighter note, native turtles have made a comeback in Yosemite National Park, bringing a touch of good news to the mix.
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WA Stolen Generations Compensation
- The WA government is providing $85,000 individual payments to living Stolen Generations survivors to address intergenerational trauma.
- This step highlights reconciliation efforts and acknowledges the sorrowful history and continuing disadvantage caused by past policies.
Jacqui Lambie's Senate Re-election
- Jacqui Lambie was re-elected to the Senate after more than three weeks of counting.
- She first entered politics in 2013 with the Palmer United Party and later founded the Jacqui Lambie Network.
Tensions Rise Over Ukraine Attack
- US President Trump and Russian authorities publicly exchanged insults following a deadly Russian attack in Ukraine.
- The conflict stagnates as ceasefire talks stall and Europe supplies Ukraine with advanced weaponry to strike deeper in Russia.