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Education · 2 Oct

At least 48 direct-subsidy schools approved to raise fees for new academic year

Increases range from 1.9% to 25%, with Form One fees at Creative Secondary School approaching HK$100,000.

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Economy & Business · 2 Oct

Foreign domestic-helper minimum wage rises to HK$5,220 for contracts signed from October 3

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Government & Politics · 2 Oct

Hong Kong anti-corruption agency and UN launch guide to prison corruption risks

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Cleaner granted bail over alleged threats involving board-game shop and media group

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Climber reportedly found unconscious after fall at Fei Ngo Shan’s Suicide Cliff

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Hong Kong investigates claims mainland tour guides added shopping stops

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Housing & Development · 2 Oct

90.4% of Wang Fuk Court owners sign sale agreements ahead of October deadline

Owners must sign by 15 October, as flat selection under the government’s special sales plan continues.

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Health · 2 Oct

Convicted nurse worked as care home’s nursing director before deregistration

The care home transferred him to clerical duties after learning of his conviction; the Social Welfare Department later found failures over staff roles and qualifications.

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Society & Culture · 2 Oct

Hung Shing Temple and Stanley Mosque declared statutory monuments

The newly declared monuments include a Wan Chai temple linked to maritime life and a rare mosque built by Muslim prison staff and the local Indian community.

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Public Safety & Justice · 2 Oct

Container truck crash leaves driver unconscious as some Tuen Mun-bound lanes close

Firefighters freed the trapped driver after the truck hit a divider near the Lung Fu Road roundabout on Tuen Mun Chek Lap Kok Tunnel Road.

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Public Safety & Justice · 2 Oct

Explosive-ordnance officers visit Ho Man Tin councillors’ office after staff report suspicious letter

After staff at the Peace Avenue office reported receiving the letter, police said officers believed it contained no dangerous item and seized it for testing.

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Public Safety & Justice · 2 Oct

Jurors examine hammer prosecutors say may have been used to kill Abby Choi

The prosecution also outlined alleged preparations including a rented Tai Po unit, furniture, vehicles and equipment bought before the killing.

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Public Safety & Justice · 2 Oct

Motorcyclist seriously injured in Victoria Road crash near Mount Davis

The man in his 60s was found unconscious after a private car and motorcycle collided near No. 168 Victoria Road.

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Public Safety & Justice · 2 Oct

Man dies after rescue from sea off Hung Hom Promenade

The man, believed to be in his 40s, was taken unconscious to Queen Elizabeth Hospital after the evening rescue.

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Public Safety & Justice · 2 Oct

Five arrested after three suspected drug cases at Hong Kong airport

Customs seized about 46 kilograms of suspected cannabis and other products from Bangkok arrivals, with a combined estimated value of HK$9.2 million.

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