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Court Rules Against Public Housing Tenants in Melbourne Demolition Case

A Melbourne court dismissed a class-action lawsuit by 479 public housing tenants challenging the demolition of their homes, allowing the state government to proceed with plans to replace them with more rental units, but no public housing, after leasing the land to private companies for 40 years.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Moore Park Golf Course Halving Plan Sparks Political Turf War

The NSW government plans to halve the Moore Park golf course to create a 20-hectare park by mid-2026, sparking a conflict with a golf collective proposing an alternative recreational zone; the Coalition pledged $1 million to support the collective.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Australia's Record-Breaking Heat: Hottest 12 Months and March on Record

Australia's 12 months ending March 2025 were the hottest on record, averaging 1.61°C above average, surpassing the 2019 record. March 2025 was also the hottest March ever recorded, with temperatures 2.41°C above average, impacting all states except Tasmania and Victoria.

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Australian Mortgage Debt Falls, but RBA Warns of Risks

Australia's share of mortgage holders spending more than their income has fallen to 3 percent, its lowest since 2022, but the Reserve Bank of Australia urges caution due to potential risks like a slowdown in trade with China and a possible increase in household debt; Victoria shows the most financia...

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Australia Unveils $1 Billion Loan Program to Offset US Tariffs

In response to a 10% US tariff on Australian goods, the Australian government announced a $1 billion zero-interest loan program and a $50 million fund for industry groups to secure new export markets in response to a 10% tariff imposed by the US. Australia disputes the US claim that Australia impose...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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NSW Drug Summit Recommends Ending Drug Dogs and Strip-Searches at Music Festivals

A NSW government report recommends ending drug detection dogs and strip-searches at music festivals, but stops short of decriminalizing small amounts of drugs, despite substantial support for the move; the government will now consider the 56 recommendations.

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Albanese Downplays Major Cyberattack on Australian Super Funds

A coordinated cyberattack targeted at least five major Australian superannuation funds, potentially affecting thousands of accounts; Prime Minister Anthony Albanese downplayed the significance of the event, emphasizing the frequency of such attacks.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Australian Refinancing Soars After Interest Rate Cuts

Following interest rate cuts, Australian mortgage refinancing activity surged 8.4% in February, driven by anticipated further reductions and eased lending criteria, offering significant monthly repayment savings.

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US Imposes Tariffs on Australian Goods

The US imposed 10% tariffs on Australian goods, prompting criticism from Australia's Prime Minister and a $1bn economic resilience program in response. Norfolk Island faced a 29% tariff. The move has raised concerns about global trade relations.

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Perth Murder Trial: Accused Claims Co-Accused Delivered Fatal Blow

Jack Brearley, accused in the murder of 15-year-old Cassius Turvey in Perth, testified that his co-accused, Brodie Palmer, struck the boy with a metal pole, while he only punched him after being stabbed; the incident followed threats against Brearley's partner's home.

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Prosecutors Appeal Manslaughter Sentence in Tasering Death of Elderly Woman

Former police officer Kristian White received a two-year community corrections order for the manslaughter of 95-year-old Clare Nowland, whom he tasered at an aged care facility; prosecutors are appealing the sentence.

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Trump's Trade War Sweeps Up Uninhabited Antarctic Islands

US President Trump's trade war has impacted even remote, uninhabited territories like Heard Island and McDonald Islands, which face a 10% tariff despite lacking human habitation and showing minimal economic activity, highlighting inconsistencies in trade data and the broad scope of the tariffs.

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